Junior Golf Pathway

– Encourage young golfers to compete
– Increase the number of juniors competing in events
– Educate parents and juniors on the pathway to competitive golf
– Promote competition to more juniors
– Provide resources to juniors (rules, etiquette, handicap education, etc.)

The League is open to junior boys and girls aged 8 – 18. Juniors must not have reached their 19th birthday before August 1st of the competition year. All juniors must have a Golf Canada Membership and updated handicap factor to participate.

o U19, U17, U15, U13, U11* Girls
o U19, U17, U15, U13, U11* Boys
*U11 division must have a parent or guardian accompany them while on the course

There is no fee to join the League. You are considered a league member after the first event you participate in. Registration and payment for League events are handled by the host club. Refund policies are at the discretion of the host club. The host club will post the draw. Golf NB will receive official results from the host club and update the Golf NB website.

Junior League Rules / Information

Hit golf balls at a local range, in your backyard, or open area. Join in with your family or friends, and experience golf through mini putt, or indoor facilities.

Take your golf experience to the next level and enroll in clinics or lessons at your local golf course, or community center, and or register for a summer golf camp. Learn the fundamental movements and skills, golf etiquette and develop physical literacy for the sport.

Continue to develop your skills and experience with golf through both practice and instruction. Begin with playing 9 holes and par-3 courses and build your stamina and concentration. Playing from a forward set of tees is suggested. Join local club competitions such as junior clinics and championships. Establish a Handicap Index to track your progression, this can be done through the provincial association or your local club

Commit to playing in a variety of competitions such as field days, mini-tour events, and the Provincial Under13 & Under-15 Championship. Develop awareness that winning is not the most important takeaway from playing in competitions. Experience and variety are what will assist most with development. Increase the number of competitive playing opportunities such as NextGen Events, Junior Tours, and Provincial Under-19 Events. Continue to track your game with a Handicap Index and compile stats to assist with areas of focus.

A shift in focus to performance. Begin regular work and consultation with a coach to assist with creating a competition plan. Leverage provincial coaches and resources to understand the development pathway for golf after the Junior level. Increase the length of the course and the difficulty that you regularly play to push your comfort levels. Understand goal setting, and performance benchmarks to further track and develop your game. Introduce indoor training, nutrition, mental performance, and physical fitness. Explore competitive playing opportunities such as National Events, Canada Games, Junior Tours, and Provincial Junior & Amateur Events.