Junior Development Tour

SCLGA is delighted to partner with SCG (Sussex County Golf) and Calum Callan based at Mannings Heath to support junior golfers on their golfing journey as part of the Sussex Development Pathway.

The Sussex Junior Golf Development TOUR is a series of events which take place across East and West Sussex. These events are designed to get less experienced kids onto the golf course in a family friendly, yet competitive environment. It gives kids the experience of playing different golf courses, meeting new friends and getting comfortable with playing 'real' golf and not getting stuck on the range/practice area. 

• Courses are shortened and are no more than 2000 yards long for 9 holes.
• All players play from the same shortened tees on each hole.
• All players play 36 shots and then finish the hole that they are on.
• Scorecards must be filled in and signed at the end of the game by the player.
• Players must stick with their group until all players have finished their game.
• Every shot counts including air shots (except boys under 7s and girls under 9)
• If the ball is in a bunker and they have 2 failed attempts at getting it out they can drop to the side of the bunker with no extra penalty. (All shots count)
• In all other instances, the rules of golf apply.
• Parents are allowed to caddy and give ‘basic’ advice to their child.

Who can play?

• Girls and boys in Sussex who have not got a handicap yet
• Girls and boys with a handicap index above 28.0. (If a child’s handicap improves during the year, they can continue to play until their handicap index is below 24.0. Once below 24.0 then are no longer eligible to play and would move through the development Pathway).
• Categories for OOM and Prizes are - Under 7's Mixed, Under 9 Girls, Under 11 Girls and Under 16 Girls.

NEW for 2026 is a se ries of 9 hole stableford events called  Development Tour Plus. These events are a stepping stone for a junior to progress upto Junior Opens and other 18 hole handicap events.

• Designed for junior girls and boys with HCPs between 36 and 54. 
• Caddies not allowed.
• OOM and prizes for Girls & Boys and the overall Winner.

How much does it cost?

The entry fee  is either £10 or £20 (including food) for each event.

Full details and entry online