Juniors


Juniors

Chad Townsend, Mason Brewster, Damian Gorman, Anna Brewster and Andrew Wood, the directors of the junior Golf Program at Gowan Brae are excited about the upcoming golf season.

Our bilingual program comprises of 8 weeks of golf instruction. 

The best known products of our program are Adam Chamberlain, Kristi Vienneau, Molly MacDermaid, Danek Hadley and Nicolas Colton. All of whom have or are are currently still giving back to the program that jump-started their golfing careers.

“One of the most outstanding Junior Programs in the Maritimes”.-

- Dave Ross past PGA of Canada president

Junior Golf Categories – Age as of August 1st

  • U19:  17 and 18
  • U17:  15 and 16
  • U15:  13 and 14
  • U13:  12 and Under
2023 Junior Program information Wednesday Junior course Schedule Clinic Groups for 2023 Junior tee times with coordinator on Main Course (updated July 28)

Tournaments & Events

Date Start Time Name
No Events

Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club Junior Rules

  • Junior Juniors (ages 8-10) must be accompanied by an adult member and tee off during the designated junior tee off times given below.
  • Available junior tee off times:
    • During school year: After school - before 4:30pm & after 7pm
    • Summer weekdays: Between 10:00am and 3:00pm and after 7:00pm
    • Weekends & Holidays: After 3:00p.m
  • Boys with established handicaps less than 18 and girls with established handicaps less than 30 may be approved by instructors to play at any time.
  • Minimal age to be eligible for Junior Junior membership is 8 years old in reference to the school calendar.

What to wear

  • Collared golf shirt
  • Dress pants or shorts
  • Sweaters/sweater vests
  • Golf Shoes or sneakers
  • The dress code is important as it represents not only our juniors but also Gowan Brae Golf Course.

What NOT to wear

  • Jeans
  • T-Shirts
  • Short Shorts
  • Ripped/damaged clothing
  • Sweatpants
  • Inappropriate slogans/vulgar quotes or sayings
  • Backwards hat/visor

Junior Golf Clinic Schedule 2022

(June 27, 2022 – August 17, 2022)

Monday 8:30am to 10:30am 8-9 year old clinic
10:45am to 12:45pm 10-11 year old clinic

Tuesday 8:30am to 10:30am 11-12 year old clinic
   10:45am to 12:45pm 13- 15 year old clinic
   
Wednesday 8:30am – 12:30pm -Junior course tee times


The Dedication Award

This year the junior program will recognize one male and one female individual who have dedicated their summer to improve their golf game. This award will be presented to the two athletes who spend countless hours practicing every shot, who play every day, and who have a passion to excel at golf. 

The junior coordinators will select the deserving individual of the award.

The Final Banquet

The final banquet will take place on August 17th following the Junior Club Championships. All juniors are invited. The banquet will start with dinner then proceed to a recap of the year’s progress accompanied with pictures. There will be prizes for all juniors who participate in the junior club championship and the junior club champions and UCT winners will be announced. 

* The cost for extra tickets will be $20 and can be purchased in the Pro Shop starting August 1st