Junior golf is the lifeblood of the game and quality coaching is at the heart of it. Since 1973 I have been proactive in the development of youngsters in schools, club and county coaching, helping many fine players progress up the playing ladder.

Of course, in reality, very few young golfers will make it right to the top, but no matter what point they reach on the ladder, they will have a skill for life and it is likely that they will pass this on to future generations.

I am of course very proud of tour players such as Andrew Coltart, Gary Orr, Paul Casey, Anthony Wall and Ross McGowan, all of whom I worked with as youngsters, but I have many more former pupils who have become club professionals or teachers, or have chosen other professions entirely. Every so often I catch up with them and I am equally proud to list amongst them a Golf Channel TV presenter, dentists, doctors, a neuro surgeon and so on. I only played a small part in their development but I like to think it was nevertheless an important part.

Presently I have several good juniors golfers who I see on an individual basis, outside my work with the Surrey County Golf Union, so whether you are junior looking to take your game to a higher level on the ‘golfing ladder’ or you are the parent/guardian of a promising youngster and would like the correct development structure for him/her, please feel free to give me a call.

‘Congratulations to my youngest success story Lewis Brown (pictured right) on his 4th place finish, only two shots behind the winner, in the European Boys Championships (U8 section) held in Scotland. A star in the making.’

JUNIOR COACHING CLASSES
Assisting me in the delivery of my junior programme is PGA professional Paul Martin.
Paul learned his golf at Royal Dornoch GC and completed his PGA training at Royal Aberdeen GC before venturing abroad to Egypt for a spell at Katamaya Heights near Cairo.

Paul is a gifted junior coach and currently teaches in 3 main areas.

1. Tri-Golf at local schools for 6-8 year olds who have not yet experienced golf.
2. Junior development classes at the ‘Lee Johnson Golf Academy’ and at local schools.
3. Beginners classes and development lessons for parents of children in his junior classes

SCHOOLS GOLF
If your Surrey school does not have golf available on the curriculum or as an after school class, and you would like to look into staging ‘Tri-Golf’ or other forms of fun coaching for the pupils, please get in touch with Paul (contact details below) who will be pleased to discuss coaching options for the boys and girls.

DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
Boys and girls aged 7-14 are welcome to join these classes which are held at the Drift Golf Club.
Split into spring, summer, autumn & winter school terms, the classes are held morning & afternoon, Saturdays and Sundays, to suit all participants. Class numbers are kept to 10 or below (average 6 in 2008) for maximum tuition benefit and pupil safety, which we regard as paramount at all times.
This year’s schedule and prices are at the foot of the page.

PLAYING SESSIONS
Experience on the golf course is a vital component for the developing golfer and Paul’s playing sessions are the perfect opportunity for even the youngest golfer to enjoy supervised play whilst learning basic rules and etiquette at an early age. Starting with 5 or 9 holes depending on age and ability, the playing experience grows from there. Schedule and prices at the foot of the page.

SUMMER CAMPS
Held every July and August, Paul’s Summer Golf Camps are designed for fun and skill enhancement.
Games involving all the key aspects of golf are played on a daily basis and parents can relax knowing their boys and girls are having fun in a safe and healthy environment.
Schedule and prices at the foot of the page.

DRIFT CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Paul Martin’s Development Classes, Summer Camps and Playing Classes are the perfect build up to junior club membership. Opportunities for this currently exist at the Drift and with free range balls and regular competitions included in the annual fee, it’s a great club to join. Details available from Paul or from the Drift Golf Club at www.driftgolfclub.com

ADULT TUITION
Youngsters who get the ‘golf bug’ often lead their parents into taking up the game too and Paul conducts bespoke group classes as well as individual lessons for such adults. Learning in a small group is a fun and economical way to get started. Paul will structure the classes to your requirements and after a few fundamental lessons, you can soon expect be out on the golf course.

Paul Martin can be contacted on 07515 955369