PAUL LAWRIE JUNIOR GOLF
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
“It was soon after winning The 1999 Open that I began to seriously consider what I could put back into the game and came up with the Paul Lawrie Junior Golf Programme. It would be the biggest thrill of my life if someone from our programme won on tour....or most of all won a major!” Paul Lawrie
Launched in March 2001, The Paul Lawrie Junior Golf Programme has steadily grown both in popularity and reputation. In partnership with Aberdeen City Council, Paul is developing a programme for under-18s that gives them the opportunity to try golf and encourages them to develop their sporting potential.
Paul Lawrie Junior Golf has a variety of different levels and offers children in Aberdeen the chance to:
Experience the game
Improve their skills
Ease the transition from participation to the club environment
Play to the best of their ability or interest
Have fun playing golf
At primary school level children have the opportunity to try an adapted golf game called TRI – GOLF. 9-14 year olds can then benefit from a series of lessons delivered by Professional Golfers’ Association members, with support provided by our ‘Golf Buddies’. These ‘buddies’ are all experienced players – under-21s who have successfully undertaken the Junior Golf Leaders Award. Aberdeen City Council also currently employs a part-time Golf Co-ordinator to assist the Sports Development Officer.
To support and sustain the interest and enthusiasm for the game, Paul recognises we need to invest in our volunteers and coaches. Current training opportunities are available and any senior pupil, parent, teacher or coach interested in golf is invited to attend our training sessions. This will contribute immensely to the aims of the programme and will give the children a positive and rewarding experience.
Activities are delivered in a fun and relaxed setting with equipment provided if necessary. With your support and sponsorship of the programme, Paul Lawrie Junior Golf will maintain its place as the leading programme in Scotland.
Full programme details to date are on the next page. For further details about the sponsorship opportunities available please contact Murray Carnie (Junior Golf Manager) on 07919330130 or email juniors@paullawriegolf.com
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