Coaching and Mentoring

There are a various coaching roles that support the clubgolf Player Pathway,
with opportunities for teachers, volunteers and golf professionals to get involved.

Throughout the 300 golf clubs and facilities across Scotland delivering the
clubgolf programme there are currently 1415 volunteer golf coaches and an increasing number of Professionals coaching.

Volunteers who wish to get involved with clubgolf junior golf coaching at their
golf club or facility can become trained and licensed through the Professional
Golfers Association (PGA).

Click on the Coaching Pathway diagram to find out more information about
each coaching level and how to become a Helper or Coach. Click on Stage 3 Orientation if you are a PGA Professional qualified to Level 2 or higher looking
to get involved with clubgolf.

Scottish Golf will provide funding support for coaches who are delivering
clubgolf coaching, Scotland’s National Junior Golf Programme.

Information for current clubgolf coaches

Licensing
clubgolf recommend that all clubgolf volunteers become PGA Licensed following
their completion of the Level 1 course. Find out more about Licensing for current clubgolf coaches.

Coach Mentoring
clubgolf and the PGA recognise the importance of providing current volunteer golf coaches with ongoing support and development opportunities once they have
begun coaching at their club. Find out more about Coach Mentoring opportunities.

Other opportunities for clubgolf coaches
During the course of the year there are a number of opportunities for clubgolf
coaches including the chance to volunteer for coaching at major golf events in Scotland and participate in events. Find out more about the opportunities for
current Level 1 coaches.