We welcome all girls, who are between the ages of 5 and 18 on 1st January of each year, into our active junior section. Our aim is to make golf an enjoyable and a positive experience for all, irrespective of ability.
We are committed to nurturing the talent of our junior girls and to providing a safe and supportive environment where they can learn about golf, progressively develop their skills and enjoy the company of other young golfers.
For the the third year we are taking part in Girls Golf Rocks an initiative between England Golf and the Golf Foundation to encourage girls to see if golf is the game for them. The clubs taking part this year are: Bedfordshire Golf Club, Leighton Buzzard Golf Club, South Beds Golf Club and The Bedford Golf Club. For details of how to take part visit http://www.girlsgolfrocks.org where you will be able to find out about the taster sessions and book.
We have a programme of activities for girls of all abilities - including fun sessions for girls with no or high handicaps.
To find out more please email Christine - christinegoode@hotmail.com
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Junior Committee
Christine Goode
County Junior Organiser
Liz Bagshaw
Fun Session Organiser
Angela O'Flaherty
First Team Organiser
Bridie Quinn
First
Team Assistant
Donna Steele
First Team Assistant
Barbara Dulson
Second Team Assistant
Junior Captain: Georgia Staroscik
Junior Vice Captain: Caitlin Thomas
FUN SESSIONS - Fun golf coaching and craft work sessions have been arranged for the following dates :- Sunday 14th April at Leighton Buzzard Golf Club 2.00 - 5.00pm
Sunday 12th May at The Bedford Golf Club 2.30 - 5.00pm
Please contact Christine Goode on 07891 029469 for more information or email christine.goode@ntlworld.com
Junior Team
The Junior First Team plays the other East Region Counties at Junior County Match Week during August. The format is 6 singles against each county.
Junior Fixtures
| Competition |
Date |
Venue |
Entry Form |
Start Sheets |
Results |
| 2nd Team v Norfolk |
Sun 5th May |
Thetford GC |
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Won |
| Past Captains' Salver |
Sat 18th May |
John O'Gaunt GC |
HERE
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| High Handicappers v Northants |
Sun 12th May |
Brampton Heath GC |
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| Sue Paterson Salver |
Sun 9th June 2019 |
The Bedford GC |
HERE
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| Junior Girls County Championship |
Sun 28th July 2019 |
Bedford &
County GC
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HERE
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| Junior 9-hole Championship |
Sun 28th July 2019 |
Bedford &
County GC
|
HERE
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| Junior County Week |
12th-14th August 2019 |
Wensum Valley, Norfolk |
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| 2nd Team v Cambs & Hunts |
Sun 13th Oct |
The Bedford GC |
| Eastern Region Trophy |
TBA |
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| 2nd Team v Suffolk |
Away |
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GIRLS GOLF ROCKS
Girls Golf Rocks encourages girls to learn and play golf in a fun and friendly way that rocks!
It’s for girls aged 5-18 and it’s going to get bigger and better in 2019.
Girls Golf Rocks will run in 26 counties across England this year, offering free taster sessions, girls-only coaching courses and the chance to get out and play.
In 2018, 21 counties were involved and over 1600 girls enjoyed a taste of golf, with many going on to coaching sessions
This will be the third year Bedfordshire are taking part and bookings have opened for the two-hour taster sessions. For more details visit
www.englandgolf.org/girlsgolfrocks
where you will be able to find out about the taster sessions and book online.
In Bedfordshire the clubs partaking are Bedfordshire Golf Club on Wednesday 1st May 5.00 - 7.00pm, Leighton Buzzard Golf Club Saturday 4th May 1.00 - 3.00pm, South Beds Golf Club Saturday 4th May 10.00 - 12.00 noon and The Bedford Golf Club Saturday 4th May 12.00 – 2.00pm.
Free Taster Session
A great way to find out if golf is the game for you.
You’ll get together with other beginner girls to relax and play fun games. PGA professional coaches will lead the activities and Girls Golf Rocks Ambassadors from local clubs and the county girls’ squad will be on hand to help and encourage you. Any equipment you need will be provided. You’ll also have plenty of time to chat and make new friends over refreshments.
You can wear what you like as long as it’s comfy and keeps you warm. Trainers are fine for footwear.
If you enjoy yourself then you can come and join us for girls-only group coaching.
Girls who enjoy the taster session can book on a six-week coaching course for £35. This price includes a US Kids 9-iron, and Girls Golf Rocks items including a polo shirt, goodie bag and water bottle.
All coaching is provided by a PGA Professional and in the sixth week of the course the girls will put their skills into action out on the golf course. The newcomers will be supported by girls from their county and club who have been recruited and trained as ambassadors to inspire and encourage the new players.
Fun beginner events will then be held for the girls over the summer.
