Junior golf at Blyth
A busy junior section, coaching from the pro shop and a clear route into the adult club. Everything a parent needs to know is on this page.
A good place to learn the game
Juniors at Blyth learn with a PGA professional, play in their own competitions and get to know the course alongside other young golfers, then move up into the adult sections when they are ready.
You do not need to play golf yourself, and your child does not need any experience or their own clubs to start.
Three steps into the game
Come to an open morning
A free taster for ages 7 to 16. We provide the clubs, and parents are welcome to stay. It is the easiest way to find out if your child enjoys it.
Have some lessons
Ross Crowe, our Director of Golf, and the pro shop team run individual junior lessons and group sessions through the season.
Join as a junior member
Junior membership brings junior competitions and mornings, coaching through the pro shop and a route into the adult sections.
What junior members get
Junior competitions and mornings
Regular golf with other juniors, at a level that suits them.
Coaching through the pro shop
Lessons with a PGA professional who knows the course and the section.
An official handicap
A World Handicap System index, kept up to date through the club, once they are ready.
A route into the adult club
Juniors move up through the membership categories as they get older, without starting again.
Junior fees and age bands are on the membership page. Ask the pro shop before buying clubs – Ross can advise on a junior set that fits.
Keeping juniors safe
Blyth Golf Club has a safeguarding policy that covers everyone who works with young people at the club, and a welfare officer parents can speak to in confidence.
If you have a concern about a child, call the clubhouse on 01670 540110 and ask for the welfare officer. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
- Golf balls and clubs can cause serious injuryPlease make sure children are only on the course when they are playing, or with an adult who is supervising them.
- Talk to us earlyIf something does not feel right, tell the welfare officer or the pro shop straight away. You will be listened to.
- Golf etiquette is safetyWait until the group in front is well out of range, stand clear of anyone swinging, and shout “fore” if a ball is heading towards someone.
FAQs
What age can my child start?
Our open mornings are for young golfers aged 7 to 16. If your child is younger or older, get in touch and we will point you in the right direction.
Do they need their own clubs?
No. Clubs are provided at open mornings. Once your child is having lessons, the pro shop can advise on a junior set that suits their size and ability.
Do I need to stay?
Parents are welcome to stay and watch at open mornings, and it is a good chance to ask the team any questions.
How much does it cost?
Open mornings are free. Lesson prices are on the pro shop page and junior membership fees are on the membership page.
Who do I talk to?
Email membership@blythgolf.co.uk or call 01670 540110, option 5, about junior membership. For lessons, call the pro shop on option 4 or email directorofgolf@blythgolf.co.uk.
Bring them along
Come to an open morning, have a look round and meet the team. There is no charge and nothing to sign up to.
01670 540110, option 5 · membership@blythgolf.co.uk