Junior Section

We recognise that junior golfers are the future of the game and of our club, so to this end we enthusiastically promote junior golf initiatives.

Currently, full junior membership is from age 12.

We also offer 'Academy' junior memberships for children aged 9-11yrs. This allows younger juniors to use our practice facilities and 6 hole mini course (under adult supervision) to learn the basics and improve their game until ready to take on the full size golf course.

Juniors are encouraged to become active members of the club. They have their own competitions section and sponsored club teams.

Everyone should be able to enjoy golf in a safe environment. We all have a responsibility to protect and safeguard children and adults at risk.

If you are a Junior golfer, a parent or a carer and would like to talk to someone, or if you have any concerns about the welfare of a child in golf, concerns about the behaviour or practice of a coach or organiser, or anyone else in the sport, please talk to our Safeguarding team on 07812665164 or safeguarding@scottishgolf.org.

If you have immediate concerns about the welfare of any child or adult, contact the police on 101 or ring the NSPCC 24-hour free helpline on 0808 800 5000.

Concerns might include:

* Bullying of children by their peers or by adults
* Individuals exploiting their position to gain access to children
* Placing unrealistic performance expectations on children
* Lacking awareness of the needs for safeguarding
* Poor planning

Balmore Golf Clubs Safeguarding details can be found here -