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...few holes in Scotland can match the 13th, the Sea Hole." Ronan Rafferty
If there was a golf course in Scotland that deserved worldwide praise for its entire set-up - and not just the golf course - then this is it ... the Glen is one golf course that every Scottish golfer should make a point of playing at some time in the near future." Bunkered magazine
... the East Links at North Berwick, home of the Glen Golf Club ... is a delightful links course which enjoys panoramic views and offers a round of spectacular golf ... it is one of the most under-rated and best-value courses in Scottish Golf." Golf Monthly
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Juniors Golfing Strategy - Now and For the Future 
 

Objectives for the juniors

  • Strong membership and playing group

  • All juniors with a handicap

  • Structured coaching sessions

  • Playing for The Glen Junior Team

  • More competitions, friendly matches and fun golf throughout the year

Handicaps

  • Provision for all kids to have one

  • Category A same system (CONGU) as adults, up to 28 or 36.

  • Category B club handicaps up to 54

  • Means everyone can get on the ladder as quickly as possible

  • Once you are able to play the course

  • Hand in three signed cards

  • Can play for handicaps in medals

  • Competitions will cater for all in terms of prizes and reducing handicaps

Competitions

  • Regular medal competitions

  • Boys and girls competing ‘equally’

  • Prizes for both handicap categories

  • Opportunity to play in mixed competitions

  • Opportunity to play in opens

Structured Coaching Sessions

  • Still examining options

  • Want to offer some coaching to all juniors

  • Extra Sessions for Team Players

  • Prefer local arrangements but depends on options available

Playing For The Junior Team

  • Need a handicap

  • Generally selection based on handicap merit

  • However opportunity to play as reserve and in B matches

  • Great opportunity to play other courses

Future competition plans

  • Weather permitting play one medal a month

  • Introduce a short course competition including the new tees

  • Play 11 hole competitions in the dark months

  • Introduce a Team Players Championship open to those who have played for the Team

Etiquette and behaviour (5Rs)

  • Respect the staff

  • Respect the course

  • Respect other golfers

  • Respect the club

  • Respect the rules

Going Forward

  • One Vision

  • One Club

  • One Team

  • One Goal

Promoting all juniors development and having fun playing golf!

One Team

  • Opportunity to purchase subsidised club kit for juniors – details to be posted soon

  • Extra kit for those who represent the team

  • Low handicap juniors supporting others by offering to play a round particularly for handicaps

  • Away Days?

Our Mission - Glen Juniors Now and for the Future

This is The Glen

The 13th with the Bass Rock in the background

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