Junior Development Tour

SCLGA is delighted to partner with SGU to support junior golfers on their golfing journey and through the Sussex Development Pathway.

The Sussex Junior Golf Development TOUR is a series of events which take place at 18 Golf Clubs throughout East and West Sussex kicking off at Chichester Golf Club on April 10th.

Full details and entry online

This series of events is designed to get less experienced kids onto the golf course in a friendly, yet competitive environment. It gives kids the experience of playing different golf courses, meeting new friends and getting comfortable with playing golf on a golf course and not getting stuck on the range/practice area.

What’s the format?

• Courses are shortened and are no more than 2000 yards long for 9 holes.
• All players play from the same shortened tees on each hole.
• All players play 36 shots and then finish the hole that they are on.
• Scorecards must be filled in and signed at the end of the game by the player.
• Players must stick with their group until all players have finished their game.
• Every shot counts including air shots (except boys under 7s and girls under 9)
• If the ball is in a bunker and they have 2 failed attempts at getting it out they can drop to the side of the bunker with no extra penalty. (All shots count)
• In all other instances, the rules of golf apply.
• Parents are allowed to caddy and give ‘basic’ advice to their child.

Who can play?

• Girls and boys in Sussex who have not got a handicap yet
• Girls and boys with handicap indices above 28.0. (If a child’s handicap improves during the year, they can continue to play until their handicap index is below 24.0. Once below 24.0 then are no longer eligible to play and would move through the development Pathway).

How much does it cost?

• Each event has an entry fee of £10. If an event includes food after the round then this cost will be higher.
• If a child plans on playing more than 1 event, then there is an annual tour affiliation fee of £25. Each child receives a branded pitch repairer with a branded enamel ball marker, a branded poker chip ball marker, and an SJGDT Keyring/Bagtag.
• If an event is oversubscribed which was often the case in 2024, players will be entered according to the Priority Entry List.