Eaton Golf Club has a thriving junior section and extends a warm welcome to you and all our junior members. Our 60 to 70 active juniors are supported by a team of club professionals and enthusiastic volunteers in all aspects of junior life and development.
At Eaton we arrange weekly graded junior coaching on Saturdays and Sundays and junior holiday camps during school holidays, these are arranged throughout the golf season. Also we arrange a junior winter programme of coaching and competitions throughout the winter. This year we have introduced an Elite golf scholarship for a small group.
Eaton offer 3 levels of coaching.
Level 1 is all about fun and introducing the game of golf.
Level 2 is a moves towards a more technical aspect and introducing the ability to adapt the club to the situation.
Level 3 is all about preparing them for club competitions and understanding all aspects of golf.
Each level covers :
Driving
Iron Play
Chipping
Putting
On Course
Etiquette
Some of the more advanced levels then go further into certain areas. During lessons throughout the year juniors will be assessed each week on their skills and will try to obtain a pass in all the areas in criteria to pass through to the next level.
For more details contact Graham Roberts on 07854 317739
Junior scholarships
Eaton offers a scholarship to two or three junior golfers each year. It takes place for eight months a year delivered through our professional team.
It is a mix of group and 1-2-1 coaching sessions, in all aspects of golf skills.The club provide a substantial subsidy to support the costs
What the Scholarship entails?
1. 2 x 1 hour one to one lessons
2. Practice rounds at Tournaments
3. Observing Tournament rounds
4. Regular access to professional team for help and support
5. Training booklets and skills tests.
Criteria for selection
* Handicap
* Performance in Junior Winter League, Club Championships, Club Competitions and Presidents Shield Trophy
* Dedication and commitment shown to their development
* Attendance to the coaching sessions and holiday camps provided by Eaton Golf Club
* External competition performance e.g. County, National
* Anyone that has been on the scholarship in previous years are still eligible to apply.