DPGC: Junior Golf Pathway 2021

Dunnikier Park Golf Club

JUNIOR GOLF PATHWAY 2021 The information in this document is a quick guide explaining how we will support our juniors to develop: from the earliest stages of the game all the way through to playing in adult competitions.

OUR MISSION To encourage and support all juniors within the DPGC Junior Golf Development Programme to reach their full potential.

Richard Murdoch, Captain Dunnikier Park Golf Club April, 2021

JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAMME 2021 Dear Junior Member/ Parent/ Guardian Welcome to our Sunday lessons on The 2019 Course. This is an exciting time for our DPGC junior section despite the challenges we currently face. This communication covers the basic information to help you fully engage with this year’s coaching programme. Let’s hope for a fantastic 2021.

Coaching Programme For us, it is all about participation and kids enjoying our great game of golf.

The lessons, covering all aspects of golf, are led by our club professionals Ally and Jamie. This year, the programme is based on the pyramid system, with Ally and Jamie evaluating performance to support kids progress at a pace they are comfortable with. The aim is to have as many kids as possible enjoying playing golf on the 6-, 8-, 9- or 18-hole courses after each coaching session.

11am – 12am session: Beginners’ Group, coaching only.

12am – 1pm session: Intermediate Group, coaching followed by play on the main course.

1pm – 2pm session: Novices’ Group, coaching followed by play on the 6-hole course.

Coaching Sessions The first session starts on Sunday, 25th April and lasts for five weeks. The second session will be advertised two weeks before the end of session one.

Communications Keeping in two-way contact is key. The main ways to communicate with us is by: Email: Club: Junior Convener: Club Professional:

dunnikierparkgolfclub@btinternet.com dpgcjuniors@gmail.com ally@amgolf.co.uk

Facebook Dunnikier Park Golf Club: Main club page, please like page.

Dunnikier Park Golf Club Junior Section: Our junior page, please like page.

The Golphin App As a golf club we signed up for this app at the start of last year. The app works a bit like swimming badges, monitoring kids’ progress through different levels – challenging their skills on putting, chipping and basic rules etc. Ally and Jamie will incorporate the tests into their lessons and they will monitor your child’s progress through the stages. The club has paid for 500 licences but is free to parents/guardians. We are looking for your support in encouraging your child to use this powerful app to monitor and record their learning and improvement.

Registering for the app is straightforward. Simply cut and paste the following link to your browser and join up. https://live.mypathway2golf.com/complete-studentregistration?coachId=134&token=ed114f84-2e2c-4a01-bdfc-cbe7df7e8bbf Hoodies This year, junior members will have the opportunity to buy a DPGC-crested hoodie at a heavily subsidised price of £10. We hope the kids will proudly wear their hoodies giving an even stronger identity for our DPGC juniors.

We will be taking orders over the next few weeks.

Enjoying our Club’s Facilities After the golf, why not pay a visit to the golf club and enjoy a meal/snack or drink with the family? The junior membership card can be used to purchase discounted food and drink. Try our members’ two-course meal deal for only £8.95. Note: a junior’s card cannot be used to purchase alcohol!!

I hope you enjoy our coaching programme. Have a great season at DPGC.

Raymond Johnston, Honorary Secretary 25th April 2021

DPGC JUNIOR GOLF PATHWAY Every junior member will embark on their own journey and progress through our golf development pathway at their own pace.

Progression is based on performance, irrespective of age. Minimum joining age is 5 years.

All scores are posted on Facebook and the website every Sunday evening.

There are four steps along the pathway.

STEP 1 – THE 2019 COURSE 0

STEP 2 – THE WEE WONDERS

STEP 3 – CADETS

STEP 4 – 18 HOLERS

‘‘The 2019 Course’’: Step 1 •

The par for the 6-hole course is 30, playing from the tee markers.

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Entry: No bookings, organised as a shotgun start after end of 1pm lesson.

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No entry fee.

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Maximum strokes: 12 per hole.

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Handicap: A handicap can be obtained by handing in one scorecard signed by an adult.

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When a player scores more than 18 points in any stableford competition, their handicap will be reduced by 0.5 forevery point above 18 (e.g. 22 points will result in a reduction of 2 strokes).

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There will be no change to a playing handicap if a player scores between 15-18 points in a competition.

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A 0.5 increase will be applied to a players’ handicap if they score 14 and below in a competition.

Scorer: Each group must have an adult present to mark the score and keep play within the rules.

Maximum number of putts: 4 per hole.

Bunkers: No play out of bunkers. Take the ball out and play it from the front of the bunker.

Once a player regularly shoots 30 (5 shots a hole) they will progress to the Step 2, 8 holes on the main course.

‘‘The Wee Wonders’’: Step 2

Play on the 8-hole course is from the blue tees.

The tee off time is Sunday at 2.00pm.

Entry: Via the entry sheet at lessons or messenger to the Junior Convener.

No entry fee.

Scorer: Each group must have an adult present to mark the scores and keep play within the rules.

Maximum strokes: 10 per hole.

Maximum number of putts: 3 a hole. More than 3 putts (on the green) won’t be counted.

Air Shots: Will not be counted.

Bunkers: After 2 failed attempts in the bunker Wee Wonders can take the ball out and play it from the front of the bunker. Wee Wonders can ground the club in the bunker.

Thick Rough: Wee Wonders are not expected to play the ball from the thick grass. Bring the ball back out to the semi-rough and play from there. No Penalty.

Semi Rough: Take preferred lies in the rough.

Lost Ball: If ball lost in the thick grass drop a ball in the semi with no penalty, same applies to out of bounds.

Ditches: 1 penalty shot but play from over the hazard rather than having to play over it.

Once a player regularly shoots 45 or less, with no more than 3 putts per hole, they will progress to Step 3, 9 holes on the main course.

Cadets: Step 3 Play on the 9-hole course is from the bronze tees.

The tee off time is Sunday at 1.30pm.

Junior members should have a junior rover ticket.

Entry: Via the entry sheet at lessons or messenger to the Junior Convener.

No entry fee.

Scorer: Each group must have an adult present to mark the scores and keep play within the rules.

Maximum strokes: 10 per hole.

Maximum number of putts: No maximum, all counted.

Air Shots: Will not be counted.

Bunkers: After 2 failed attempts in the bunker Cadets can take the ball out and play it from the front of the bunker. Cadets (14-30) can ground the club in the bunker.

Thick Rough: Can take preferred lies or bring out to the side taking a penalty.

Semi Rough: Can take preferred lies in the rough.

Lost Ball: If a Cadet feels that there is the slightest chance that the ball may not be found, they may drop a ball around the same distance from the hole, with a 1-shot penalty. The same applies to out of bounds.

Ditches: 1 penalty shot but play from over the hazard rather than having to play over it.

Once a player shoots less than 55 at least 4 times, they will progress to Step 4, 18 holes on the main course.

18 Holers: Step 4

Play on the 18-hole course is from the bronze tees for girls and silver tees for boys.

The tee off time is Sunday at 1.00pm.Junior members should have a junior rover ticket Entry: Via the V1 app.

No entry fee Scorer: Each group must have an adult present to mark the scores and keep play within the rules. Only applicable if a junior member under 12 is playing.

Competition scores will be entered by using the Scottish Golfapp, either by using a mobile device or on the club I-Pad. Handicap increases and reductions will be applied inrelation to the rules of the World Handicap System.

Full rules of golf will be played at all times.

Playing in adult competitions – see junior

The junior is now well on his/her way to enjoying and developing their game over the 18-hole course.