Welcome to the Elgin Golf Club Junior Academy

In 2025 we are excited to be launching the Elgin Golf Club Junior Academy. The aim of the Junior Academy is to help nurture and advance the potential of those Juniors currently enjoying the benefits of Elgin Golf Club, and to build upon those levels of enjoyment, dedication and commitment to the game of golf.

During involvement within our Academy Programme, individuals will receive free club membership, plus an individual coaching voucher to be used with an Elgin GC PGA Professional. The value of the coaching voucher allocated will be dependent upon which group the Junior has been assigned to.

The bespoke coaching programme will provide an extra support network, which will be tailored to meet the individual requirements of each Junior, helping them unlock their true potential and reach their own set of unique goals.

First and foremost, this is a development programme, so we therefore anticipate the demographic of the Academy Juniors to be of various ages and abilities. We are looking to support fledgling, intermediate and more advanced Juniors. This is a wonderful opportunity for those with a passion for golf to excel. We are looking for young open minds, a readiness to learn and a willingness to adapt and commit to Junior Golf at Elgin GC.

Requirements for Elgin Junior Academy Membership

• Elgin Golf Club must be your home club.
• Juniors must have a WHS Handicap.
• Academy Junior will be expected to be available to represent Elgin GC in team matches when selected.
• Academy Juniors must play in a minimum of 12 club competitions.
• Academy Junior must be willing to play in Junior Opens or regional events to further their development.
• Home coach must be an Elgin GC PGA Professional.
• Academy Juniors will be expected to attend any additional squad coaching activities, meetings organised by Club Management or the PGA Professional Team throughout the year.
• The fees for any other coaching sessions will remain as they are, within the current year coaching fee structure.

Selection will be based on current participation records, both on playing performance, match availability and coaching.

There will be an end of year review for each Junior Academy Member. This will determine who will progress to the 2026 Junior Academy.

If you would like to put the name forward of a current Junior member for consideration, please respond with the following information to John, the club manager - manager@elgingolfclub.com:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• Home Address
• CDH Number
• HI

Initially this programme will be funded via the Junior Development Fund that we have been building up over the last few years, with plans to further enhance with fundraising activities over the next 12 months.

I am now actively working with various departments within Scottish Golf to progress our Junior Programme over the next few years. To be able to do this, I will require the assistance of our membership to perform a variety of tasks from Squad organisers, support on competition days as well as practical support learning the game & etiquette. Full support from Scottish Golf and I will be available to anyone who would like to become involved.

If you may be interested, please feel free to get in touch with me and I can host an information evening about the various support roles that a successful Junior Programme would require.