As the clubgolf programme continues to develop across every area in Scotland, there are increasing opportunities for Professional golfers to get involved with Scotland’s National Junior Golf Programme and we welcome the support of Pro’s. 1,264 qualified volunteers delivered coaching in 2009 and the number of Professionals involved with the programme is increasing each year.

The PGA is a key partner in clubgolf and leads on Coach Education. As clubgolf develops in each area, the involvement of Professionals becomes increasingly important. The clubgolf programme:

    • creates paid coaching opportunities for Professionals
    • provides a structured pathway, coaching resources and support
    • provides training for volunteer coaches
    • offers materials to promote your coaching programmes
    • helps you establish links to local schools currently delivering ‘firstclubgolf’

      introductory programmes

You can find out more about the overall programme and the player pathway in the
clubgolf Programme section of the site.

Developing PGA professionals can deliver clubgolf Stage 1 coaching on attainment of their Level 1 qualification, and Stage 2 coaching as soon as they have qualified at Level 2. Find out more about opportunities for Assistant Professionals on the clubgolf Stage 2 page.

Professionals qualified to Level 2 or higher can attend the Stage 3 Orientation course for Pro’s, enabling them to deliver all stages of the clubgolf pathway up to Stage 3. You can download an Information Sheet and Application Form for 2010 Orientation courses from the right hand column of this page.

Important Contacts
The first port of call for any professional interested in starting a clubgolf programme, or getting involved with existing local clubgolf programmes, is to contact your clubgolf Regional Manager.

For further information please contact Ron Wallace, PGA Coach Education Manager, Scotland on ron.wallace@pga.org.uk or 01764 661840.

Some common misconceptions about clubgolf:

clubgolf coaching will only be delivered by volunteer golf coaches with no involvement from PGA Professionals
The clubgolf programme works best when both volunteers and PGA Pro’s are involved. As well as delivering coaching at Stages 2 and 3, clubgolf encourage Pro’s to support volunteer coaches at their club and work with the PGA to develop coach mentoring programmes.

PGA Professionals have to coach clubgolf sessions for little or no fee
Absolutely not! We expect the clubgolf coaching that Pro’s deliver will generate income
and attract new customers. Your clubgolf Regional Manager can demonstrate a pricing structure that is viable cost for both the participating children and the Pro. We can also provide examples of how this works at other clubs.

Testimonials from PGA Professional involved in clubgolf:
“We’ve had a really good response here at Hayston and the club has been supportive,” said one of the Club’s PGA Pros, Peter Kerr, who leads the clubgolf programme supported by two PGA Level 1 coaches. “I’ve got 53 kids in my Stage 1 Year 1 classes. The kids love it and the parents are 100% behind it.”
Peter Kerr, PGA Pro & clubgolf Coordinator, Hayston Golf Club