Winter Junior Golf Classes in Edinburgh
Four weeks of golf before Christmas, in small groups, with Scott Gillies, our Head of Junior Development and a PGA Professional. Fridays, Saturdays, and girls-only classes on Sundays.
Friday 27 November to Sunday 20 December
Dates
Four weeks, one day a week
Pick one day. Your child comes the same day and time each week, and one booking covers all four sessions.
| Fridays | 27 November, 4, 11 and 18 December |
| Saturdays | 28 November, 5, 12 and 19 December |
| Sundays (girls only) | 29 November, 6, 13 and 20 December |
Timetable
Grouped by school year
Prices are for all four weeks.
Fridays (mixed)
| Toddlers (pre-school) | 2:00 to 2:30 · £50 |
| P1 to P3 | 2:30 to 3:30 · £100 |
| P4 to P7 | 5:00 to 6:00 · £100 · in the studio |
| S1 to S4 | 6:00 to 7:00 · £100 · in the studio |
Saturdays (mixed)
| P1 to P3 | 1:00 to 2:00 · £100 |
| P4 to P7 | 2:00 to 3:00 · £100 · in the studio |
| S1 to S4 | 3:00 to 4:00 · £100 · in the studio |
Sundays (girls only)
| P1 to P3 | 1:00 to 2:00 · £100 |
| P4 to P7 | 2:00 to 3:00 · £100 |
| S1 to S4 | 3:00 to 4:00 · £100 · in the studio |
A P1 who can't make the P1 to P3 time can join the Friday toddler session if there's space. Just ask.
Each week
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 before next week
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 | Classes marked "in the studio" are indoors. The others take place on the range and academy grounds, and 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 four weeks. |
After the block. Scott will let you know how your child got on and the best next step: one-to-one lessons with Scott, a Christmas camp, and first places on the next junior block.
FAQ
Questions
Yes. Scott finds out what they can already do, then starts there.
The classes are booked as a 4-week block, so the group builds on what they learned the week before.
Whichever suits your family. Friday and Saturday classes are mixed; Sunday classes are for girls only.
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. Studio classes are indoors, and covered bays are available for the rest when it turns.
Email Scott as early as you can.
Scott Gillies, Head of Junior Development: sgilliesgolf@gmail.com.
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