Junior Tuition @ RCGC

ROYAL CANBERRA CADET GOLF PROGRAM

Royal Canberra Golf Club offers a progressive program for children aged between 6 and 17 years who are interested in learning and acquiring the skills necessary to develop a lifelong love for the game of golf. Structured tuition is an essential part of the program with weekly practice sessions and on-course experience provided for cadets to participate in a fun and encouraging environment.

During the school terms and school holidays, Junior & Cadet Practices are conducted on weekends and are open to Members and non-members. Working in small groups of 6 – 10, the sessions target development in all areas of golf from physical literacy, the basic elements of the game such as putting, chipping and the full-swing, playing skills, social behaviour and etiquette. 

Session Times

Thursday’s         

  • 16:00 – 17:00 Full Junior Members*

Sunday’s         

  • 13:00 – 14:00 Cadet B’s & Cadet C’s
  • 14:00 – 15:00 Cadet B’s & Cadet C’s
  • 15:00 – 16:00 Cadet A’s
  • 16:00 – 17:00 Cadet A’s

Practice sessions include:

  • One hour golf clinic with PGA accredited teaching professional
  • On course learning
  • Tuition range balls
  • Golf clubs are available to use during the clinics if required.
  • Junior & Cadet On-Course Experiences

Our on-course experience gives juniors the opportunity to play golf with the support and direction of our Golf Professionals. 

Group Separation 

To enhance the delivery and learning experience of Cadet Golfers we have divided the program into three major groups. The separation is mostly based on skill level and assists the Professional to communicate and conduct the session effectively to the overall level of the group.

Group 1: Cadet A’s

Group 2: Cadet B’s

Group 3: Cadet C’s

Cadet to Junior Progression

The Royal Canberra Golf Club Cadet Program is comprised of levels that progressively transition from beginner to advanced levels of skill. The categories are: Cadet C, Cadet B, Cadet A. Progression from one category to the next is assessed on handicap*, skill competencies, rules knowledge, etiquette and social behaviour.

Cadet C – Introduction

  • Modified Short Course: Par 3’s 75m, Par 4’s 150m, Par 5’s 200m
  • Supervised On-Course
  • Handicapping to track playing ability

Cadet B – Beginner

  • Modified Short Course: Par 3’s 100m, Par 4’s 200m, Par 5’s 275m
  • Supervised On-Course
  • Handicapping to track playing ability

Cadet A – Advanced

  • Modified Gold Tee course (approximately 70-75% of full course length)
  • Supervised On-Course
  • Handicapping to track playing ability

Junior*

  • Full course length (Girls: Red Tees, Boys: White Tees)
  • Official Golf Australia (GA) Handicap
  • Eligible for ACT-Monaro DGA Junior Pennant
  • Eligible to practice & participate in Members competitions (unsupervised)
  • Eligible to participate in local, regional and national junior events
  • Junior Development Squad: GA Handicap 10.0 and above
  • Junior Elite Squad: GA Handicap 9.9 and below

*Requires full Junior Membership subscription.

Cadet Membership Conditions

Our Cadet category of membership is designed to assist and develop young people in both practice and play.

Young people between the ages of 6 and 17 years may become Cadet Members of Royal Canberra Golf Club on the following basis:

  • Cadet Membership is for a maximum period of two years (4 x 6 month Subscriptions).
  • Junior Golf Program Code of Conduct will be required to be signed by both a parent and child participating in the program
  • use of practice facilities.
  • no reciprocal rights.
  • Practice sessions will be provided by one of our PGA teaching professionals at no extra cost to Members.
  • All behaviour and course etiquette will be carefully monitored by the Head Teaching Professional and Golf Shop Staff.

Cost:

  • No Club Entrance Fee.
  • An all-inclusive subscription fee of $535 for 6 months.
  • Any fees paid as a Cadet, will be offset against the Entrance Fee on joining the Club as a full Junior Member.

Registrations:

  • Open early January 2025 for the next 6-month subscription period.
  • Any current or ex-Cadet Members will get first opportunity to register, then any Waitlisted Cadets.

2025 Dates:

 

First Subscription Period
  • Registrations open Friday 10th Jan

 

Term 1

Sunday, 9 February 2025

Sunday, 6 April 2025

9 Weeks

Term 2

Sunday, 4th May 2025

Sunday, 29th June 2025

9 Weeks
 

Second Subscription Period
  • Registrations will open early July

 

Term 3

Sunday, 3rd August 2025

Sunday, 21st September 2025

9 Weeks

Term 4

Sunday, 19th October 2025

Sunday, 14th December 2025

9 Weeks

 

Junior School Holiday Programs

Our Junior School Holiday Programs run over 3 days during the school term breaks.

  • The clinics are organised and run by our PGA Professionals who all have current  “working with children” credentials.
  • Our Programs are run in a fun and safe environment.
  • Junior and Cadet members are encouraged to attend.
  • There is no golf experience required at the clinics and are open to all skill levels.
  • Age ranges from 7 to 17 years of age.

2025 Dates:

JANUARY

  • Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th January (must sign up for all 3 days)
  • Time: 1:30pm – 5:00pm
  • Cost $250 per child includes light snacks and drink each day
  • Registrations closed! FULL

APRIL

  • Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th April (must sign up for all 3 days)
  • Time: 1:30pm – 5:00pm
  • Cost $250 per child includes light snacks and drink each day
  • Registrations open late March watch this space!

Interclub Events

There are many major interclub events that the Junior and Cadet Members are eligible to participate in pending selection in the respective squads, for example:

ACT Monaro DGA Mixed Junior Pennant & Encourage Shield

  • Full Junior and Cadet Members only
  • Played during February to April and December

For further information on Cadet Membership or Junior Golf Programs email Director of Golf: bree.arthur@royalcanberra.com.au