At Long Reef we want to encourage children of all ages to enjoy coming to the Club regardless of whether they are old enough to pick up a club.
Long Reef Golf Club has a team of PGA professionals, providing introductory and developmental skills to kids and young golfers.
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Chippers Program:
Overview: Join us on Saturday afternoons during school terms for our Chippers program, tailored for kids aged 8-15 interested in mastering golf fundamentals. Led by PGA Professionals, each session includes a 1-hour clinic followed by a supervised 6-hole competition with presentations and weekly prizes.
Program Details:
- Clinic Time: Saturdays, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
- Competition Time: Saturdays, 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Clinic Focus: Participants will learn:
- Grip and Stance
- Full Swing Techniques
- Chipping and Pitching Techniques
- Bunker Play
- Golf Course Etiquette
Additional Benefits: Chippers are encouraged to utilize the club’s practice facilities when available.
Membership Information: Once enrolled, bookings for weekly clinics and competitions are essential via our booking portal. Chippers do not initially receive an official handicap, This becomes active upon progressing to Junior Membership.
Pricing: Chippers are obligated to two payments to maintain their Chipper Membership:
- Chippers Membership Annual Subscription $180
Includes Membership Association + access to the Clubhouse and Course facilities
Chippers must subscribe to the current Term or attend ‘drop in’ clinic upon joining.
Access to the Course for social/practice rounds (when accompanied by an adult) free of charge.
- Weekly Clinics – There are two payment options to attend the weekly clinics:
Term Fee $160 per term:
Prepay 8 x 1 hour weekly clinics with PGA Professional (During the school term Saturdays 1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Play supervised 8-hole competition at Long Reef after clinic
OR
Term PAYG Clinic Fee $25 per clinic
Pay as you go ‘drop in’ to our 1 hour weekly clinics with PGA Professional (During the school term Saturdays 1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Play supervised 8-hole competition at Long Reef after clinic
(If paying weekly, booking must be made by 4pm Friday prior)
Junior Membership:
Overview: Designed for graduates of our Chippers program or juniors with a Golf Australia handicap actively playing 18 holes. Junior members can represent LRGC in the Encourage Shield or Junior Pennant Teams, with access to discounted golf lessons for further development.
Additional Support: Junior Representative players receive personalized coaching from our golf professionals to enhance their skills.