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October 2011
Girls on the rise at Baberton through clubgolf coaching
Gullane volunteer coach Irene honoured

September 2011
Junior coaching and competitions paying off
Home advantage helps Royal Dornoch win Pro-Am
Coaches unite at Mar Hall
St Andrews trip pays off for Caithness golfers
Surge in junior numbers at Newbattle
Volunteers event helps spread the word
Start of new junior coaching programme at Castle Kennedy
New Hawick junior Academy wins ringing endorsement
Junior revival underway at Kirkubright Golf Club
European Tour pro opens Western Isles’ first covered practice facility
Girls only golf is working at Linlithgow
Orkney benefits from Gleneagles experience
Duns’ clubgolf coaches pick the Johnnie Walker Champion twice in a row
Kirkintilloch awarded £500 for juniors
Young Lauder golfers meet First Minister
Bonnyrigg children help rais £19,500 for clubgolf

August 2011
Opportunity for girl golfers at the home of golf
Young Fort William golfer selected for Houston tour
New Order of Merit launched to encourage Argyll & Bute juniors
Thurso GC youngsters enjoy Junior day at Castle Stuart
Paul Lawrie opens new Lumphanan practice facilities
New Order of Merit launched to encourage Argyll & Bute juniors
Young Fort William golfer selected for Houston tour

July 2011
Elgin signs up 23 new junior members after introducing junior programme
Thurso GC youngsters enjoy Junior day at Castle Stuart
Buckhaven High School provides solution to Leven Golfing
Society coaching dilemma
Duddingston clubgolf programme so good it’s going to expand
clubgolf-Academy case study: Fort William’s Alasdair Ross
Hole in one just the tip of the iceberg for Stranraer girls

June 2011
Johnnie Walker Championship £5 Friday benefits clubgolf
Partners with clubgolf to drive the future of Scottish golf
Hydro Challenge an inspiration to Highland juniors
Vale of Leven ‘delighted’ with Gleneagles trip
Invite to Scottish Hydro Challenge Spey Valley master class
Blairgowrie wins Scottish Hydro Challenge Pro-Am
Blairgowrie wins Scottish Hydro Challenge Pro-Am
Inaugural Inverness Primary School Golf Championships
Dunfermline junior programme an instant hit with the community
Ratho makes golf a game for community’s children
Johnnie Walker Championships coaching offer
Junior standards rise at Inverness GC

May 2011
Children are poised to take up golf at local clubs
Pro Able brought in to support Dollar clubgolf coaching
New facilities boost Innerleithen GC junior drive
£500 bequest pays for new junior practice bunker at Brora
Dumfriesshire junior programme boosted by Golf Foundation award
New pro makes golf a game for all at Lochview Family Golf Centre
Ker and Wilson surprise packages at Border county championships
Gullane’s clubgolf outing to Gleneagles
New junior programme boosted by Golf Foundation award
New clubgolf drive starts at Cardross GC
Youngest winner of East Lothian women’s county championships

April 2011
Paul Lawrie clinic for local children at Buchanan Castle
Boys semis a good result for Callum and clubgolf
Islay junior programme receives Golf Foundation award
Deer Park Pros take golf to every Livingston P5 child
Pros Pender and Laughtland fill the gap in East Dunbartonshire
Coaching team gets dramatically younger at Haddington
North Berwick Pro’s innovative approach to winter coaching
Kirkintilloch’s 2011 junior drive starts with free schools tasters
Strathaven gets serious about junior coaching
Paul Lawrie opens new facilities to support juniors at Shetland Golf Club

March 2011
East Lothian pro Jane Connachan teaches the teachers
New junior recruitment drive begins at Milngavie
Jackie Davidson appointed clubgolf Manager
Newly qualified Blairgowrie coaches ready to take golf to schools
Kirkcudbright Golf Club wants you
Dollar making golf a game for the community
Clubs countdown to Scottish Golf Awareness Week
Palacerigg junior convenor delighted to win award

February 2011
Award helps Tarbert’s membership drive
Funding award will help Alford junior programme
Coaching grant boost for Callander juniors

January 2011
Portobello students support Edinburgh drive
How Hawick could double its junior membership this winter

December 2010
Montgomerie launches scholarship scheme at Deer Park
Search is on to find Scottish Golf’s unsung heroes
Edinburgh airport award helps double numbers

November 2010
Buchanan Castle opens new floodlit facility
clubgolf East Lothian fun competitions 2010 order of merit
Erskine build coaching force
Paul Lawrie opens Nairn Dunbar practice facilities
Texas Scramble for Duns juniors

October 2010
New facilities at clubgolf’s most northerly club
East of Scotland coaching conference

September 2010
First Minister hails Ryder Cup stars of the future as they enjoy clubgolf
clubgolf Junior Masters Final - Niven and Munro Reign at Renaissance
J unior Ryder Cup European Development Trust donates equipment
Coaching seminar puts right coach in right place at right time
clubgolf working wonders
Volunteer coaches enjoy Carrick reward
South Ayrshire firstclubgolf festivals
Swanston event trophies to honour Stuart Hutchison
New Torvean practice facility opens

August 2010
Gleneagles inspires Duns juniors
New practice facility to benefit Bonar Bridge children
Orkney Golf Club runners up at Johnnie Walker Championship pro am
Hundreds enjoy Gleneagles experience
Anne Laing joins Vale of Leven girls golf drive
Caprington junior numbers heading towards tenfold increase
European Tour ladies give East girls coaching master class
Jump in Crichton junior numbers through clubgolf coaching
Structured coaching makes the difference at Lochgilphead

July 2010
Orkney Golf Club awarded clubgolf Junior Club of the Year
Clackmannanshire children inspired by tips from Open Champion
Mouse Valley pair win clubgolf South Junior Masters
Loren Roberts clinic for Angus children
Deer Park hosts Junior Masters

June 2010
Clubs shortlisted for clubgolf Junior Club of the Year Awards
New facility supports growing juniors numbers at Brora
Ian’s expertise has led to a fruitful period at Torrance House
First Spean Bridge juniors since 1950 get handicaps
Junior programme flourishing at Shiskine
Central Scotland clubgolf Flag Competition
East Lothian children inspired by The Amateur experience
Gullane kids get their hands on Amateur silverware
Gairloch looks to the long term with new junior practice facility
Highland children inspired by Spey Valley Scottish Hydro Challenge
Lothianburn wins Scottish Hydro Challenge clubgolf Pro-Am
New Shiskine clubhouse opens
Dumfriesshire Golf Centre’s new junior programme on the rise
Spey Valley master class will have a lasting effect

May 2010
Golf lessons at Deerpark Primary a ‘logical progression’
Liberton aims to stay on crest of a wave
Junior initiative at Dollar off to a good start
clubgolf supports Broomieknowe junior drive
Kelso girls coaching a shining example to other clubs
Entries open for clubgolf Junior Club of the Year Award 2009
Eyemouth Open Day

April 2010 —
Students join Highland clubgolf drive
Surge in Deer Park juniors after Pros teach 600 in local schools
Larbert festival bridges the gap
Edinburgh’s Kingsknowe GC makes juniors a priority

March 2010 —
More coaches trained for Highland clubgolf programme
Dunbar Pros take golf into local primary school
Stirling clubgolf drive nears full roll out in local schools
Junior golf drive on course in Irvine
New North Gailes junior programme a breath of fresh air
Powfoot juniors progress through winter
New junior golf association to benefit Monifieth children
Drive to introduce every Edinburgh P5 to golf this spring
Glasgow gets set to introduce 3300 children to golf
2010-2014 clubgolf strategy unveiled
Kingsfield on the ball with children’s festival
More opportunities for juniors to play golf in Clacks

February 2010 —
St Margaret’s on the ball with clubgolf
Catriona accepts Vice President role
Schools and clubs to get junior golf friendly
Award helps keep Palacerigg on a fairway to success
Country Park’s junior golf recovery well beyond green shoots

December 2009 —
Strathpeffer hosts clubgolf coaches day
Gordon brothers both selected for Academy
Grange volunteers show Angus children the way

November 2009 —
Harburn creates new opportunities for girls
New Deer Park youth drive gaining momentum
Cluny Golf joins forces with clubgolf
Reay clubgolfer selected for Scottish Golf Academy
Cluny Golf joins forces with clubgolf

October 2009 —
Royal opening for new Orkney facility
New youth drive at Houston Golf Range
Junior coaching keeps developing at Dalbeattie
Rise in junior numbers at Port Bannatyne
Start of new South Lanarkshire junior golf strategy
PGA Pro becomes Islay’s local hero
Africa expedition golf lessons have lasting effect
Bearsden kick starts new junior drive with free coaching
New Kemnay junior golf development off the starting blocks

August-September 2009 —
Powfoot Golf Club steps up junior drive through the winter
Colin Montgomerie opens community course in Glasgow
Royal opening for Orkney Golf Club facility development
Developing well structured junior coaching at Scotscraig
Torrance House juniors make history
clubgolf Flag Competition Series
The Carrick host volunteers event
Ellon’s McDonald Golf Club wins award
Alford builds on junior club of the year status
Lucky 13 pass out at Strathlene
Hundreds of children enjoy Gleneagles experience
Reay juniors serious about coaching
Brancumhall to host new event for local club juniors
East Kilbride golfer wins prestigious competition
Eyemouth junior section transformed in just two years
Record turnout for Reay Golf Club Junior Open
Competition finale for Largs juniors
Shiskine’s new junior golf drive an instant success
Significant increase in youngsters involved in golf
Congratulations to Catriona Matthew
Alford wins Spey Valley clubgolf Pro-Am
Dalbeattie junior golf festival a big hit

April-July 2009 —
Spey Valley master class for Highland children
South Lanarkshire junior golf strategy a huge success
East Dunbartonshire golf Pro’s join clubgolf drive
New practice facilities support Muir of Ord junior programme
Another busy season for juniors at Stranraer Golf Club
Polkemmet drive keeps golf on track through the winter
Drive on in Edinburgh schools and clubs
R&A lends support to World Challenge expedition

November 2008 - March 2009
Golf facilities tee off with sportscotland investment
Mearns Castle Golf Academy Leads the Way in Golf Development
Juniors to benefit as Fort William Golf Club opens new practice facility
Junior golf flying high in Scotland
sportscotland invests in Arran’s sporting future
Final Six Have High Hopes for Junior Club Award
clubgolf teams up with 2009 Scottish Golf Show
Polkemmet drive keeps golf on track through the winter
Pitlochry hosts inaugural Tayside & Fife coaches day
Grant-aid support for clubgolf clubs
South Lanarkshire junior golf strategy a huge success
Final six have high hopes for Junior Club award

October 2008
Kelso puts girl golfers first
Bishopbriggs produces more winners
Inaugural Orkney clubgolf coaches competition
Loch Ness junior Treasurer wins Club double for second year
Junior Andrew wins Fort Augustus Open
Whinhill youngsters enjoy golf trips
Reay Golf Club Junior Open
Aspiring junior golfers invited to Gleneagles