Junior Golf

If you have a junior interested in playing golf, please contact our Golf Shop on (02) 6026 5822.

If booking your child to play a round of golf, we suggest you contact our Golf Shop team to organise a suitable time and if needed, playing partner/s.

Our team can be contacted by calling (02) 6026 5822 or by emailing proshop@howlonggolf.com.au

Juniors On Course (JOC)

3:00pm saturdays

Contact the Pro Shop for more information/to book a place.

 
Junior Come Try It Golf Days 2022
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Come Try It | FREE | Junior Golf Days

clinics ran regulary throughout the year

stay tuned for new released dates

Suitable for boys and girls interested in being introduced to golf and having fun.

Bring along a water bottle, wear a hat, sun block and runners.

Bottle of water supplied to the attendees after the clinic.

Call the team at the Pro Shop on 02 6026 5822 one week in advance (if possible) to book a place.

Junior Golf Clinics | $30* for 5 x weeks

clinics ran regulary throughout the year

stay tuned for new released dates

Suitable for girls and boys in year 2 or older, interested in further developing their golfing skills.

Bring along a hat, water bottle, sun block & wear runners

*$30 per player if already a Howlong Golf Resort Junior Member. $80 per player includes Howlong Golf Resort Junior Membership if not already a member.

**Flexibility to change if extra time is needed

Contact the Pro Shop on 02 6026 5822 at least one week in advance (if possible) to book a spot.

Pay your child’s membership with an Active Kids voucher

Have you heard of the Active Kids vouchers? You can apply for a $100 voucher to pay for your child's junior golf, bowls or croquet membership.

Information on Recipient Guidelines can be found by clicking here.

You can apply for your child’s voucher by clicking here.

We are listed as a golf provider, and are also a bowls and croquet provider. Search by postcode of 2643 for Howlong and our provider name is Howlong Country Golf Club & Motel. Call or see us Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (except public holidays) to claim your voucher when applying for membership (02) 6026 5321 Extn 9.

Code of Conduct

Howlong Golf Resort takes great pride in all of its members and facilities. In order to enjoy yourself and understand expectations, this Code of Conduct is provided. Golf is a game of honour in which respect for your fellow competitor and the rules are integral to the game. This code identifies the minimum standard that junior members are expected to meet as members of Howlong Golf Resort, whether at the Resort or while representing Howlong Golf Resort.

Attire

·         All clothing must be worn in a neat and respectable manner

·         Collared shirts or a plain t-shirt for boys and girls; Girls can wear sleeveless tops which must have a collar

·         Hats are to be worn properly and are to be removed in the Clubhouse

Unacceptable Clothing Items Include:

·         Cut offs, short shorts, tank tops, crop tops, tracksuit pants

Electronic Devices

·         Use of headphones, iPods or other electronic music equipment, for safety reasons, are not permitted while on the course but can be used on the practice facilities

Behaviour at Other Clubs

You are guest when visiting other clubs and you represent yourself as well as Howlong Golf Resort. This Code of Conduct shall apply while at your club or while visiting other courses. It is important to respect the values and standards of other clubs and adhere to their policies should a stricter code exist. Please be aware that dress codes may be different at other clubs.

Golf Course and Clubhouse Behaviour

·         The golf club is an adult environment and juniors are expected to act accordingly in a respectful and courteous manner

·         Abusive or inappropriate conduct or language, including temperamental outburst, throwing or breaking clubs, any form of cheating or abuse of the course in any way is unacceptable and will not be tolerated

Violations of the Code of Conduct

If a minor violation occurs, the individual will be prohibited from further participation until he/she complies with the above code. The individual must do so without delay and then maintain that standard. Any such actions that are considered serious may result in the individual being removed or excluded from any Junior Program activities until the incident has been resolved. The Junior Member is responsible for their guest’s behaviour and appearance. 

Parent Support & Involvement

The Junior Program is for your children. Just like any other activity your child is involved in, parents have an important role to play, not merely to make the program run successfully, but to make it an enjoyable and meaningful experience for your child and you, as their parent.

It is the goal of Howlong Golf Resort that parents can be actively involved in facilitating the growth and development of their children in not only their own game, but in the life skills that are a part of playing the game. We encourage parents to be involved as their child progresses through their development years of the game.

In addition to supporting your child in their golfing activity, the program depends on volunteer time of the parents as well. We are always looking for parents to assist with carpooling for away tournaments.

Pace of Play

Junior members are to adhere to the pace of play policy. A group shall play a round of golf (18 holes) at Howlong Golf Resort in a maximum of 4 hours 5 minutes. If any group is reported to be out of position (1.5 holes behind the group in the front and behind time) at any point during the round, senior golf shop personnel will aid and assist the group until they are back in position.


Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Development Scholarship Recipients 2023

Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Development Scholarships 2023

Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Development Scholarships for 2023 were presented to thirteen excited juniors, aged eight to fifteen, on Saturday 28th January. 

The Hilton Nicholas Foundation was set up with the Howlong Golf Resort in conjunction with a funding bequest by long-term member, Mr Hilton Nicholas, who had a passion for golf and a keen interest in providing pathways for juniors into the sport.

The Hilton Nicholas Junior Golf Development Scholarships provide group lessons, coaching days, free tournament entry and schedules, skill testing, nutrition, rules, round statistics and a free junior golf membership in 2023.

Our Director of Golf and PGA Professional, Paul Steiner will lead this program with the provision of specialised coaching throughout the year.  The support of our volunteer Junior Golf Development Committee of Glenda Hoskin, Helen Foster, Neville Batt and Bron Outen will help make this program even more successful.  These volunteers have already contributed so much in helping these juniors be ready for the scholarship program.

Thanks also go to many of our members who have played a round or three with our juniors, encouraging them along the way.  Stuart James and Amanda Arnott deserve special mention for the competition rounds they have played with our juniors.  It certainly takes a club to raise enthusiastic and progressive junior players.

Hilton’s wife, Marjorie Nicholas, sends her congratulations to all the scholarship recipients and is eager to hear how each of the juniors develop their skills, knowledge and experience during the year.

Pictured:

Very Front: Tasman Matthews

Front Row (L to R): Charlise Walkerden , Harvey Lieschke , Jack Nixon , Louie Menz, Zander Chapman, Blake Alchin Oliver Oberin, Isabella Quirk Mustchin.

Back Row (L to R): Hugo Menz, Isaac Smith, Austin Alchin & Violet Wright.

Very Back: Glenda Hoskin (volunteer) & Paul Steiner (Director of Golf).


Some of our Junior Golfers

isabella quirk-mustchin

We’d like to introduce our up and coming junior golfer, 11 year old Isabella Quirk-Mustchin.

Isabella is one of two Howlong Golf Resort junior golf members who have been selected to represent the Riverina in Sydney.  Isabella placed in the top four at the Thurgoona Golf Club’s regional PSSA qualifying event in July 2022.  This gave her a coveted berth to play at Sydney’s Brighton Lakes Golf Club and The Ridge Golf Club on Monday 5th September through to Wednesday the 7th September 2022 in the 2022 NSWPSSA Golf State Championship.

Isabella felt shocked, excited and nervous when she found out she had been chosen to play in the Sydney event.  Isabella has never represented her club or school in a sporting event and says “this is exciting to do for the first time, especially in something that I enjoy.”

A win like this can add an immediate unexpected financial pressure with Isabella and her family grateful to The Howlong Thrifty Shop, Howlong Golf Resort, MDGA and Howlong Public School who have all contributed to funding this amazing opportunity.  

Isabella first became interested in golf when her parents enrolled her in MyGolf a few years ago.   She participated in some of the Come Try It Days earlier this year which gave her the confidence to go out onto the course to play with her dad.  Isabella enjoyed the sport from the very first game and now enjoys meeting new people and of course getting better each time with several friendly adults helping to pull her out of her quiet shell.

When asked, ‘what makes golf feel fun?’, Isabella replied that she likes that no game of golf is the same - they are all different.  I have really enjoyed playing in different types of competitions with Glenda Hoskin, like Ambrose, Stableford and the Friday Chook Run.  I always aim to beat my last score and my parents have always told me it needs to be fun and I can only work on improving myself.

Isabella goes on to say ‘I’m playing well now because of Paul’s clinic*, mentoring from Glenda Hoskin and lots of practice!  I like to play in competitions because I can see if I am improving and I get to play with different people.’

When Isabella isn’t playing so well she stops, takes a deep breath and tries again.  She says this helps her to reset and is something Glenda has helped instill.

Isabella’s advice to school students who may be thinking about learning to play golf is “even if you’re not the best, never give up”.  Advice for their parents?: “Golf is for everyone, no matter what age or athletic ability”, come and play with us.

Please support Isabella with a kind word when you see her next and ask about her experience playing in Sydney.   Please continue to encourage her to have fun and try her best and we’re sure she will continue playing golf for many years to come.

Stay tuned for two further introductions to junior golfers Austin Alchin and Violet Wright which will be published in the next week.

*PGA Professional, Paul Steiner’s Junior Golf Clinics.  (See our website at https://www.howlonggolf.com.au/junior-golf for information on upcoming clinics or call the Pro Shop on 02 6026 5822 to add your child’s name to the waitlist to be advised of the next clinic dates once available.)

(Published 1st September 2022)

Austin Alchin

Introducing our up and coming junior golfer, 12 year old Austin Alchin.

Austin was one of three Howlong Golf Resort junior golf members who were selected to represent the Riverina in Sydney. Along with fellow Howlong Golf Resort juniors, Isabella Quirk-Mustchin and Isaac Smith, Austin placed amongst the top players at the Thurgoona Golf Club’s regional PSSA qualifying event in July 2022. This gave him a place to play in the four member Riverina team at Sydney’s Brighton Lakes Golf Club and The Ridge Golf Club on Monday 5th September through to Wednesday the 7th September 2022 in the 2022 NSWPSSA Golf State Championship.

When Austin realised he had a place on the team he was happy and very excited to go – he couldn’t wait! For him this opportunity gives him the confidence to play in bigger competitions when he grows up.

Austin first became interested in playing golf through the encouragement of “my pop, Graham Wilson who is a great golfer”. Graham is a Life Member of the Howlong Golf Resort and was integral in the planning and installation of the original course irrigation system.

In Austin’s own words, he loves to play golf because “It is fun to play and I get to meet new people. I love it when I hit a good drive down the fairway or make a good chip or putt. I want to get better.”

Austin plays about 9 or 18 holes two or three times every week. He enjoys playing in competitions and prepares by practicing at the putting green and driving into the practice nets. Austin has also been playing golf with Glenda Hoskin who has helped him improve his game significantly.

When needing to reset his focus he simply slows down his back swing and makes sure that he is standing in the right position when he is hitting. – Great advice for all of us!

Austin’s advice for juniors learning to play golf: Keep your head down, keep your eye on the ball and be patient.

Advice for their parents: Have a hit of golf every so often with your kids.

There is hope for the future of golf in juniors coming through when you hear them say “I think I will still be playing golf [in 5-10 years time] because it’s fun”.

Austin looks to improve every time he plays golf. Please encourage him next time you see him whether practicing, playing or at the Clubhouse.

Stay tuned for further introductions to junior golfers which will be published soon.

If Austin's story has inspired you or a child in your life, be sure to ask the Pro Shop about the upcoming FREE Junior Come Try It Days or the Junior Golf Clinics which are just $30 for 5 x sessions. Call 02 6026 5822.

(Published 12th January 2023)

Junior Golfer - Isabella Quirk-Mustchin

 
Junior Golf Austin Alchin

Junior Golfer - Austin Alchin putting on day 2 of the 2022 NSWPSSA State Golf Championship

Junior profiles - Coming Soon

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violet wright