Junior Playing Policy
I would ask that all parents and juniors study the Policy thoroughly.
Juniors are an important section of any club and we would like our junior members to play, improve and most of all enjoy their golf with us here in Courtown Golf Club. We have a very strong junior section with junior coaching, competitions and inter-club competitions during the year.
We need to balance the needs of our juniors with that of our other members for the safety and comfort of all. With that in mind, there must be guidelines and boundaries for juniors with regard to access to timesheets, golf etiquette and competitions.
All junior members along with a parent/guardian must attend an information meeting prior to access to the course or coaching, or complete an online questionnaire on the junior policy.
The junior policy must be signed by parent/guardian and junior.
Failure to comply with the Junior Policy may lead to course access restrictions.
Junior Categories
Junior members will be classed into 3 categories.
JM
New members or cadets will have no access to booking timesheet slots. Must have adult supervision on the course.
NJM
Will have passed a rules and etiquette test and have a competent standard of golf as assessed by the Junior Committee or golf Professional.
May play the course and have access to the booking system in designated junior times.
May not play in adult competitions.
QJM
Will have achieved the necessary handicap index of 24 for boys and 40 for girls.
Will have passed a test on the rules and etiquette of golf.
May book and play in adult competitions but should avoid Saturday and
Sunday morning slots. Some booking restrictions may apply.
May play the course and have access to the booking system in designated Junior times.
Course Supervision and Juniors playing alone
It is not the responsibility of Courtown Golf Club to provide supervision for junior members.
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure their child has the requisite skill and golf knowledge to play in a manner that is safe for them and those around them. Otherwise, the golf course can be a very dangerous place.
Mandatory Junior Supervision Policy
Courtown Golf Club assumes no liability or responsibility for any junior member found on the Club grounds:
1. Outside of their designated time slots (lessons, organised play, etc)
2. If they are using any practice facility without mandatory sign-in and authorization from the Pro-Shop.
Parental/Guardian Responsibility is mandatory:
It is the sole and non-negotiable responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the junior is dropped off immediately prior to their scheduled activity and collected promptly upon its conclusion.
Juniors are prohibited from extended, unsupervised presence in the Clubhouse or on the grounds before or after their designated activity to ensure strict compliance with Club supervision and safety guidelines.
Members under 18 are not permitted to play the course without adult supervision, unless they are categorised as a QJM or NJM.
Junior Access to the Course
All of the designated junior time slots may be booked by an approved junior on the ClubNet app. The slots will be available for booking a week prior to the date of play.
To play outside of the designated time slots junior members may only book 1 day in advance through either the Pro-Shop or the Office. All junior members must sign into the Pro-shop prior to going on the course or the practice areas.
Any junior member not adhering to these rules will be sanctioned. This could be suspension from playing for a period of time up to expulsion for repeated breaches of the rules.
Member Guests
Only QJM’s and NJM’s are allowed to bring guests, but these guests must be booked through the Pro-Shop or office. There will be no discount given to these guests and it will be the responsibility of the member to ensure that the guest complies with all the rules and etiquette of golf.
Dress Code
All junior members playing the course must abide by the club dress code both on the course and in the clubhouse. For younger cadets typically aged 12 or under, a more relaxed dress code is acceptable.
All members must display their membership badge on their golf bag whilst on the course and on club environs.
Note: Juniors under the age of 18 are not permitted to drive a golf buggy.
November 2025
I would ask that all parents and juniors study the Policy thoroughly.
Juniors are an important section of any club and we would like our junior members to play, improve and most of all enjoy their golf with us here in Courtown Golf Club. We have a very strong junior section with junior coaching, competitions and inter-club competitions during the year.
We need to balance the needs of our juniors with that of our other members for the safety and comfort of all. With that in mind, there must be guidelines and boundaries for juniors with regard to access to timesheets, golf etiquette and competitions.
All junior members along with a parent/guardian must attend an information meeting prior to access to the course or coaching, or complete an online questionnaire on the junior policy.
The junior policy must be signed by parent/guardian and junior.
Failure to comply with the Junior Policy may lead to course access restrictions.
Junior Categories
Junior members will be classed into 3 categories.
JM
New members or cadets will have no access to booking timesheet slots. Must have adult supervision on the course.
NJM
Will have passed a rules and etiquette test and have a competent standard of golf as assessed by the Junior Committee or golf Professional.
May play the course and have access to the booking system in designated junior times.
May not play in adult competitions.
QJM
Will have achieved the necessary handicap index of 24 for boys and 40 for girls.
Will have passed a test on the rules and etiquette of golf.
May book and play in adult competitions but should avoid Saturday and
Sunday morning slots. Some booking restrictions may apply.
May play the course and have access to the booking system in designated Junior times.
Course Supervision and Juniors playing alone
It is not the responsibility of Courtown Golf Club to provide supervision for junior members.
It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to ensure their child has the requisite skill and golf knowledge to play in a manner that is safe for them and those around them. Otherwise, the golf course can be a very dangerous place.
Mandatory Junior Supervision Policy
Courtown Golf Club assumes no liability or responsibility for any junior member found on the Club grounds:
1. Outside of their designated time slots (lessons, organised play, etc)
2. If they are using any practice facility without mandatory sign-in and authorization from the Pro-Shop.
Parental/Guardian Responsibility is mandatory:
It is the sole and non-negotiable responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the junior is dropped off immediately prior to their scheduled activity and collected promptly upon its conclusion.
Juniors are prohibited from extended, unsupervised presence in the Clubhouse or on the grounds before or after their designated activity to ensure strict compliance with Club supervision and safety guidelines.
Members under 18 are not permitted to play the course without adult supervision, unless they are categorised as a QJM or NJM.
Junior Access to the Course
- Only the juniors in categories QJM and NJM will have access to the ClubNet booking system.
- On days of Junior Competitions (Monday and Thursday) juniors must play in the designated time slots. This applies whether they enter the competition or play casual golf.
- QJM’s and NJM’s members will have designated time slots on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- QJM’s may play in adult competitions on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
All of the designated junior time slots may be booked by an approved junior on the ClubNet app. The slots will be available for booking a week prior to the date of play.
To play outside of the designated time slots junior members may only book 1 day in advance through either the Pro-Shop or the Office. All junior members must sign into the Pro-shop prior to going on the course or the practice areas.
Any junior member not adhering to these rules will be sanctioned. This could be suspension from playing for a period of time up to expulsion for repeated breaches of the rules.
Member Guests
Only QJM’s and NJM’s are allowed to bring guests, but these guests must be booked through the Pro-Shop or office. There will be no discount given to these guests and it will be the responsibility of the member to ensure that the guest complies with all the rules and etiquette of golf.
Dress Code
All junior members playing the course must abide by the club dress code both on the course and in the clubhouse. For younger cadets typically aged 12 or under, a more relaxed dress code is acceptable.
All members must display their membership badge on their golf bag whilst on the course and on club environs.
Note: Juniors under the age of 18 are not permitted to drive a golf buggy.
November 2025