The Junior Academy is proudly sponsored by Trust Systems Ltd
“Hi, I’m James Harraway, the Junior Organiser and one of the PGA Professionals at Cirencester Golf Club. My love for golf started from an early age, when I was introduced to the game by my father, who was also a PGA Professional. I have great memories of being a junior at my own club. So, I am thrilled to be able coach here at Cirencester and am passionate about getting juniors into golf. For me, it is all about learning whilst having fun, so my sessions are informal and enjoyable but also challenging to ensure there’s continuous improvement and that they want to come back.”
We run our weekly Saturday group sessions and specialised weekday evening sessions for 4-16 year old club members and non-members. They are an informal and fun introduction to golf, with prizes and a mixture of instruction and games. We group the children together in terms of age and ability to ensure they get the most out of each session.
We charge just £8 per session and provide all the equipment too.
If you are after some more focused coaching, I am also available for one-to-one sessions starting from just £15 per lesson for juniors. We can provide video analysis with parental consent. Trackman Dual Radar Technology is available also.
All sessions are distinguished by age/ability as stated below.
Saturday mornings between 9.00am & 10.00am
Junior Golfers aged between 12 & 16 years old (or those with previous experience)
This group is aimed at those who are ‘pre-course’ ready, with a view to them eventually attending Club+ sessions (see below), playing 18 holes, gaining a full club handicap, and playing in Junior & Full Club competitions.
All the benefits of adult membership in terms of golf, club house facilities and discounts.
Plus, you will be eligible for all weekly club competitions, both adult and junior (including our junior day competitions).
As one of our full junior members, you will also be provided with a WHS handicap.
Saturday mornings between 10.00am & 11.00am
Junior Golfers aged between 8 & 12 years old
This group is aimed at those who are in the age bracket above, or who have progressed from the Academy sessions. Those attending this group will be working towards attending Access+ sessions, playing in the Golf Access events on the course during the summer months.
Available to any junior who has attended the Cobras Academy or been assessed by one of our PGA Professionals as to course competency.
They will receive a member’s discount card for use in the clubhouse, bag-tag, members rates on range balls, a FREE 10 token digicard for use on the driving range, a club crested hoodie and will be eligible to play in Golf Access events.
Saturday mornings between 11.00am & 12.00pm
Junior Golfers aged between 4 & 10 years old (or those with no previous experience)
This group is aimed at the youngest of participants with very little of no golfing experience. This group works through the Golf Foundation’s Junior Golf Passport, with a target of progressing up to the Access Group.
This is available to all juniors who attend the Cobras Academy sessions with our PGA Professional and will receive a member’s discount card for use in the clubhouse, bag-tag, members rates on range balls, a FREE 10 token digicard, and a club crested hoodie.
Wednesday evenings between 6.00pm & 7.00pm
Junior Golfers aged between 8 & 16 years old.
This group is aimed at those who are ‘course’ ready, with a view to them eventually playing 18 holes, gaining a full club handicap, and playing in Junior & Full Club competitions.
Juniors must attend Saturday ‘Club’ sessions, and be invited to these sessions by the PGA Professional.
These evening sessions will be course-based (in the summer), with topics being aimed at playing the game of golf and understanding rules, etiquette, safety, and more.
Monday evenings between 5.00pm & 6.00pm
Junior Golfers aged between 6 & 12 years old
This group is aimed at those who have attended the Saturday morning Access sessions, and our ready to compete in the Golf Access program.
Attendance is by invitation of the PGA Professional.
These sessions will be course-based when the starting sheet permits, with topics based around understanding the Golf Access program, and how skills learnt in the driving range and short game area can be transferred to the golf course.
Subjects such as rules, etiquette, on course safety, and more will be covered also.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me on 01285 652465 / 07772 667976 or at [email protected].
Emma Brereton
Tel No: 07899848717
E-Mail: [email protected]
