Juniors

Mission Statement

"A welcoming hub where golf inspires connection, confidence, and community for every age, every ability, every story."

We aspite to be more than a golf club, we want to be a vibrant, safe and inclusive space where people grow through sport. Pottergate Golf Club will champion lefelong particpation, nurture young talent, and celebrate diversity in evey swing.

Our Pillars
Inclusive Access

We remove barriers to entry. From adaptive equipment to beginner friendly formats, everyone finds their place here, regardless of age, gender, background or ability.

Youth Empowerment

Through creative junior programs, mentorship, and safeguarding first enviornments, we help young people thrive on and off the course.

Community Connection

Pottergate is a social anchor, We host events, volunteer drives and intergenerational activities that build lasting relationships and local pride.

Sustainable Growth

We invest in eco-conscious practices, future proof facilities, and staff development to ensure Pottergate remains a beacon for generations.

Creative Culture

From themed golf games to reimagined lesson formats, we infuse fun, storytelling, and innovation into evrything we do.

Signature Initiatives
"First Swings" Junior Academy

A term-based program blending golf fundamentals with character building games, media inspired themes, and peer led challenges.

"Pottergate Pathways"

A progression map for juniors and beginners, showing clear routes from first swing to club membership, with rewards and recognition at every stage.

Safeguarding Champions Network

A visible, trained team embedded across all sessions to ensure every participant feels safe, heard and supported. We have a great volunteer team inclduing club officials and parents that enable us to ensure the enviorment and support is right for each event. We have competitions organised for juniors with or without handicaps, and encourage team activities that are still fun without toor much presssure. We have an entry in the county junior east league, where we particpate against other local clubs in a btterball pairs format, with a team of 6 representing the club.

We have a great volunteer team inclduing club officials and parents, they ensure all our junior activities are safe, enjoyable

Contact Stacey for more information or Kev Galjaard (Junior Organiser).

2026 FALDO FUTURES QUALIFYING EVENT

Entry Fee

£5 per player, payable on the day

Competition

9-hole strokeplay event on a shortened course (no handicaps required).

Divisions

In total, there are six (6) different divisions:

Boys 7-8

Boys 9-10

Boys 11-12

Girls 7-8

Girls 9-10

Girls 11-12

A player’s division will be determined by their age as of January 1, 2026; they will play in this division for the entire 2026 calendar year.

Tee Times

From 10am

Tee times will be released approximately three (3) days before the event.

Yardage Guidelines

The following yardages have been set by the Faldo Series for golf clubs to follow. Please note that these yardages are only guidelines and are subject to change depending on the venue and conditions.

FRONT TEE – 1800 - 2000 Yards (9 holes)

Boys 7-8

Girls 7-8, 9-10

BACK TEE – 2000 - 2200 Yards (9 holes)

Boys 9-10, 11-12

Girls 11-12

Winners

The top 2 in each division will receive an invitation to the Faldo Futures Regional Finals.

Junior Bowling Evening - February 2026

We held a Christmas junior event on Saturday 6th December with some great activities taking place, thanks to all the volunteers on the day, with a special mention for Mrs Claus (aka Gail Boynett). All the juniors enjoyed their gifts and cookies, sweets etc on the day.

Halloween Putting Competition Winner Rhys Lewis with Stacey Mitchell

Junior Open Day

We have now been awarded Junior Hub status with the assistance of England Golf and the Golf Foundation. We are extremely proud of thei acheievemnt and it celebrates the progres the junior section is now making a the club.