Welcome to the Junior members' section at The Chesterfield Golf Club
This section of the site enables you to access the latest concerning the Junior membership of the club.
Mission statement - To create enthusiasm for playing competitive and social golf by providing the junior members with a golfing experience that is both enjoyable and satisfying; encouraging honesty, integrity and consideration through quality coaching, education and guidance in the rules and etiquette of the game.
Officers 2011/2012
 Pictured to the left is our
Junior Captain - PhilipWhite
Junior Vice Captain - James Hewitt
Junior Committee - Jonathan Wilson, Joe Howard, Gianni Risorto
Junior Organisers - Bill Preston, Mrs. Liz Cromwell
Club Child Welfare Officers: George and Val Masson
Volunteer Parents - Simon White, Steve Howard, Paul Slaney, Richard Hewitt
Other Volunteers - Liz Day, Warren Hutson, Vittorio Risorto
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Our regular Coaching
Saturday Morning (11.30 -12.30) summer coaching (all abilities Adults and Juniors). The fee is £20.
- All entrants receive their FIRST SET OF LESSONS FREE ;
- First set, April 30th, May 14th & 28th, June 11th.
- Second set, June 18th & 25th, July 9th & 23rd.
- Third Set, August 6th & 20th, September 3rd & 17th.
Free beginner taster sessions also arranged for local youth groups
Individual coaching lessons available from the Club Professional Mike McLean at £10 per half hour.
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Junior Captain's Day Dinner
Although I have never been directly involved with the running of the Junior Section I have always taken an active interest in junior matters and when Bill Preston, the Chairman of our Junior Section, asked me to present the prizes at the inaugural Junior Captain’s Day Dinner recently I readily accepted. Of course, the development of this Section in recent years had not escaped my attention and, indeed, I never miss an opportunity to thank Bill and his team for all the good work they are doing. The organization of this event was no exception and I would like to congratulate them all yet again for managing it
in such a professional manner.
When I entered the dining room I was greeted by sixteen immaculately dressed juniors, who obviously took a pride in their appearance, There was not a single loose tie or shirt hanging outside a pair of trousers in sight and, as I mentioned in my short speech later in the evening, they were a credit not only to the Club and their parents, but more importantly
they were a credit to themselves.
If that was not enough, Neil and Nicola laid on a meal selection of beef burgers and chips or egg, sausage and chips, followed by apple pie, which was fit for the occasion.
When the meal was completed the Competition results were announced and the prizes were presented to the winners.
Best Gross Will Sharp
2nd Best Gross Joe Howard
Best Net George Parry
2nd Best Net Nathan Jones
Best +28 Handicap Jacob Twigg
Nearest the Pin James Hewitt
Putting Competition Jack Barker
Speeches were then given by Junior Captain, Phillip White, and Junior Vice Captain, James Hewitt, which would have graced any Club Captain’s Day and I was particularly impressed by the way that the older juniors mentored their younger counterparts during the evening.
At the end of the proceedings I was left with a tremendous feeling of pride. There is no doubt in my mind that these youngsters represent the future of golf and although many of them may not wish to become full playing members when they grow older I am sure that that the standards of behaviour, etiquette and dress that they have come to accept at Chesterfield Golf Club will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives.
John Day
Captain
Editor’s Note
Subsequently, junior member Joe Howard went on to win the Club’s Centenary Trophy Competition held on 5th Septmber. Well done Joe!
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Junior Open 2012
Friday 8th June
Daily Telegraph Qualifier Event
Handicap Limits: Boys 24, Girls 30
(Players with higher handicaps may enter but must play off the above handicaps)
Gross, Net, Age Group & High Handicap Prizes
Entry Fee: £5
Qualifying Age – Under 18 as at 1st January 2012
Please enter by using the approved entry form and remember to enclose your fee and a stamped addressed envelope.
(Entry forms are also available online at www.chesterfieldgolfclub.co.uk)
Please make cheques payable to Chesterfield Golf Club
Closing date for entries: Tuesday 5nd June 2012
Download Poster
Download Application Forms (2 up on A4 sheet)
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Junior Captain's Day and Dinner
See article below.
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Beginner Taster Sessions
and Coaching
For further details- click here
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Sponsorship
A sponsor / sponsors are sought to help with funding the development of our Junior Section. Please view the poster which is being circulated. Contact Trevor, our Secretary/Manager, or Bill Preston, Junior Organiser.
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National Skills Challenge
Follow this link to a new page describing the National Skills Challenge and The Chesterfield Golf Club's participation.
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Trophy Cabinet & NoticeBoard
Bill Preston and Bill Woolgar are pictured below in front of the Junior Trophy Cabinet and Noticeboard that was installed in the “snug” / Junior room. The noticeboard and cabinet formed an important part of the successful process of achieving “Golf Mark” for our golf club and is a fitting memorial to Bill’s father, Gordon Woolgar, who supported the junior section throughout his many years of membership and service to our club.
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Membership
At chesterfield Golf Club, we have two categories of membership for young persons, these are:-
Cadet Membership, designed with newcomers to the game of golf in mind, allowing young persons who attend golf taster or beginner coaching sessions to practice and further develop their new found skills on the practice field facilities which includes putting, bunkers and a 6 hole mini par three course. This category of membership cost £10.00 per annum and has no joining fee.
Junior Membership: - having two categories, Academy 29 to 54 handicap, and Junior with a handicap of 28 or less, both of these categories allow the young golfer access to the main 18 hole golf course, with the Academy being able to play a short course where appropriate.
Junior Membership has a Joining Fee of £85.00
Upon joining, the juniors receive the first set of coaching sessions free.
Under -16 years of age, £76.00 per annum;
Under-18 years of age, £152.00 per annum.
For full details of Junior Membership, download our Junior Members' Handbook here.
Download our Child Protection Policy here.
Click here for an application form.
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Members and Parents Evening
The meeting held on Wednesday 20th October was successful and well attended with 18 Juniors and parent in attendance, so well in fact that the snug was barely large enough to accomodate everyone. Three families who were interested in their children becoming members were invited for their first visit on the night. The meeting updated the parents and juniors on the year's progress so far and launched the winter coaching and playing programme, followed by a questions and answers.
Download details of the Winter Programme here.
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