Muckhart Golf Club

Gleneagles Visit 2013

Clubgolf sponsored visit to the Academy

Report from Vic Petrie

There were 9 Juniors and 4 coaches as well as some parents who attended the event at Gleneagles. The weather was blustery with occasional showers but we did have some sunny periods. The original party was 12 strong but 3 Juniors did not appear on the day. 12 is a good number to have on such an event.

However, those who did had a very enjoyable time. We are gradually making the transition from the Muckhart way to the Clubgolf system of grading our juniors. If we get the opportunity to repeat the Gleneagles experience, we would hope to use it as an incentive and reward to those who are making progress during our coaching activities. Most of those picked will be from Stage 2 with a small number being the better ones from Stage 1.

Muckhart Golf Club have been involved with Clubgolf for several years but it is only this year that we have decided to transition to the formal Clubgolf Scottish Golf player highway. We have 102 members of our Junior section. not all are devoted to the game and we accommodate those who want to play with their friends etc. However, we have 14 coaches and helpers who do a tremendous job in the coaching/support roles.

I would like, on behalf of Muckhart Golf Club, to express our gratitude to Gleneagles Hotel for allowing us to enjoy their facilities and I can assure everybody that the kids do enjoy the experience immensely.

2013 Plans

new junior booklet available

New Junior Facility now open

Juniors get the golden key

NEW PORTACABIN FOR MUCKHART GOLF CLUB JUNIOR SECTION

If you have braved the winter weather and been up at the clubhouse recently you may have noticd that the derelict old portacabin at the bottom of the car park has been replaced by a shiny new one.

Muckhart Golf Club have purchased a new portacabin as a meeting place for their young golfers and the storage of junior golf equipment thanks to grants of £3,829 received from Clackmannanshire and Stirling Environment Trust and £4,146 from Awards for All Scotland.

In addition a lot of work was done 'in house' in terms of site peparation, and internal fitting out so it was a real 'team effort' to realise this project.

The official opening of the new portacabin was carried out by Ross White, Muckhart Junior Golf Champion and Junior Captain ably assisted by Ian Hill, Finlay Hamilton, Jack Naitby, Brenna Phillips and Craig Robinson. The golden key was then handed over to the Club Captain, Alan Bruce.

Ross who is 16 said “Golf is a great game and I have made lots of friends through it. I have had a lot of support from the club so who knows where it can take you.”

Muckhart Golf Club who have 120 juniors and 19 golf coaches are actively involved in the national golf initiative “Clubgolf” and can offer golf tuition from beginners to county level on their 27 hole golf course throughout the summer months. There is a membership fee but all golf tuition and equipment is free. As well as free lessons there is a golf academy and flag competitions providing a great opportunity for young people wishing to take up game.

The new portacabin as well as providing a meeting place for juniors will be used for quiz competitons and putting practice during bad weather and will be especially useful for our Primary After School Club who enjoy taking part in Clubgolf coaching free of charge from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Thursdays during the summer.

Anyone interested in joining Muckhart Golf Club Junior Development Programme should contact Jim Kean, Secretary, Muckhart Golf Club on 01259 781423. 

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Muckhart Junior Section

Thursday is the night!, excellent coaching for our new intake of our youngsters, but our dedicated band of coaches could always do with more help, anyone interested in being trained to coach for please contact the office

clubgolf at Gleneagles

28th April 2013

Once again we have managed to get a place at the Clubgolf coaching sessions at Gleneagles, this time on Sunday 28th April 2013. Full details to follow but anyone interested in a place should contact Jim in the office

Last year the level 2 juniors and their coaches enjoyed a great day on Sunday 9th September at Gleneagles, using the superb practice facilities and having 9 holes of golf on the Academy Course.

Pictured here are rthe happy participants along with our club coaches who accompanied them.

Grateful thanks go to the coaches, the parents who provided transport, and to clubgolf for funding the day. 

Muckhart Junior Golf Academy 2013

1st to 5th July 2013

Coaching will be from 10am to 2pm further details to follow    

Junior Prizewinners 2012

Prizegiving on 23rd September

Alison Houston Trophy: Winner Ross White, Runner Up Russell Malcolm

Hepburn Trophy : 1st Ian Hill, 2nd Ross White

Blairhill Trophy: 1st Ross White

Ritchie Cup: 1st Ross White
Wanliss Trophy: 1st Robert Watson, 2nd Ross White
Kumasi Cup: 1st Robert Watson, 2nd Ross White
Junior Masters: 1st Calum Hill, 2nd Ross White
David Cartwright Trophy: 1st Russell Malcolm, 2nd Ross White
John & Val Muston Trophy: 1st Robert Watson, 2nd Rory McLelland
Keith Salmoni Cup: 1st Neil Jubb, 2nd Ross White
Centenary Cup: 1st Cormac Wcislo, 2nd Rory McLelland
Junior Opening Medal: 1st Russell Malcolm, 2nd Ross White
April Medal: 1st Neil Jubb, 2nd Ross White
Sept Medal: 1st Russell Malcolm, 2nd Ross White.