Christmas Holiday Golf Camps in Edinburgh for Juniors
Golf over the Christmas holidays, in small groups, with Scott Gillies, our Head of Junior Development and a PGA Professional. Your child gets out of the house, learns properly and has fun doing it.
Max 8 juniors per coach
Dates
Two 3-day camps
Each camp runs for three mornings and early afternoons. Book the whole camp in one go.
| Camp 1 | Monday 21 to Wednesday 23 December |
| Camp 2 | Monday 28 to Wednesday 30 December |
Groups
Grouped by school year
The same times each day. Prices are for all three days.
| Toddlers (pre-school) | 10:00 to 10:30 · £37.50 |
| P1 to P3 | 10:45 to 11:30 · £56.25 |
| P4 to P7 | 11:45 to 12:45 · £75 |
| S1 to S4 | 1:30 to 3:00 · £112.50 |
A P1 who can't make the P1 to P3 time can join the toddler session if there's space. Just ask.
On the day
What your child does
- Toddlers: fun, games-based first golf that builds balance and coordination
- P1 to P3: games, movement skills, set-up and striking basics
- P4 to P7: swing skills, short-game precision, distance control and target challenges
- S1 to S4: full-swing technique, game skills and group challenges, for all abilities
- Every child leaves knowing what they did well and one thing to practise
Our standards
Small groups, properly run
- Maximum 8 juniors per coach
- Coached by a PGA Professional who is a PVG Scheme member and trained in child safeguarding
- Coaching happens in the open, never behind closed doors
- Parents are always welcome to watch
- Encouragement without pressure, and fundamentals first
Logistics
The details
| Where | Swanston Golf Academy, 111 Swanston Road, Edinburgh EH10 7DS. Meet outside the academy building 10 minutes before your start time. |
| Weather | Coaching takes place on the range and academy grounds. Covered bays are available in bad weather. |
| Equipment | Clubs provided while they're starting out. If your child has their own clubs, bring them. |
| Bring | Warm layers, waterproofs, gloves, a drink and a snack |
| Booking | Online, paid at booking. One booking covers all three days. |
After the camp. Scott will let you know how your child got on and the best next step: one-to-one lessons with Scott, and first places on the next junior block or camp.
FAQ
Questions
Yes. Scott finds out what they can already do, then starts there.
Each camp is booked as a 3-day block, so the group builds on what they learned the day before.
For under-12s, a parent or guardian stays on site for the whole session. Older juniors can be dropped off, as long as a parent is contactable and collects them. Parents are always welcome to watch.
Dress for the weather. Covered bays are available when it turns.
Email Scott as early as you can.
Scott Gillies, Head of Junior Development: sgilliesgolf@gmail.com.
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