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MEMBERS
The Lady Presidents' (Mary Kavanagh) Prize to the Juniors was played over 9 holes on Saturday 28th August. There was a large entry and the results are an indication of the talent in our Junior Section.
The Captain's (Mr Trevor Campbell) prize to the Juniors Competition was held in excellent weather conditions on Tuesday August 23rd. Forty six boys book part and as usual scoring was very hot!
1st |
Chris Cullen 23pts |
1st |
Richie Power (30) 45pts |
There is a vibrant junior section in New Ross Golf Club catering for boys and girls from the age of 8 years. Those under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or adult member at all times in the club.
HOURS OF PLAY
Weekdays: Up to 5.30 p.m.and thereafter only if accompanied by parent or adult member.
Weekends/Bank Holdiays: Juniors must be accompanied by parent or adult member (unless playing in a designated competition or holding an adult handicap)
Competitions for junior members are held every Saturday evening (9 hole) and on Tuesday mornings during school holiday periods (tee reserved 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 a.m.).
We have a Junior Committee and our Junior Captain is Lorcan O'Brien.
COACHING
Commencing Saturday 28th March the first session of Junior Golf Ireland Coaching Programme is being run by our Club PGA Professionals, Paul and James. This is a skilled based coaching programme at 2 levels.
Level 1 covers all the nesessary skills required to start play and develop the game of golf for both boys and girls 8 - 12 years of age.
Level 2 targets those who have completed level 1 and covers all aspects of the game.
Each level consists of 6 sessions.
It is strongly recommended that all new junior members complete this coaching programme and who knows, we may discover a budding Padraig Harrington or Rory McElroy in our midst!