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Junior Skills Challenge

Are you an aspiring golf champion? Looking for a fun competition? The GolfNorth Junior Skills Challenge is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills!

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Are you an aspiring golf champion? Looking for a fun competition?

The GolfNorth Junior Skills Challenge is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills!

Learn More

How it Works

The GolfNorth Junior Skills Challenge features three key events: driving, chipping, and putting. Each participant will test their abilities and accumulate points based on performance.

Participants' scores are recorded and compared within their division, the highest scores will move on to the Finals!

Driving

Each player gets 3 drives.
Points are awarded based on distance and accuracy within a 30-yard width.
Drives must reach a minimum distance of 60 yards to earn points.

Driving Point System

Missed attempt = 5 points
60 yards = 10 points
90 yards = 15 points
120 yards = 20 points
150 yards = 25 points
180 yards = 30 points
210 yards = 35 points
240+ yards = 40 points

Chipping

Competitors take 3 chip shots towards a marked target with 10-foot, 6-foot, and 3-foot circles.
Points are awarded based on the proximity of the chip to the hole.

Chipping Point System

Holed = 40 points

Within 3 ft of pin = 30 points

Within 6 ft of pin = 20 points

Within 10 ft of pin = 10 points

Missed attempt = 5 points

Putting

Competitors take 1 putt each from distances of 5, 10, and 20 feet.
Points are awarded for holing the putt and for proximity to the hole.

Putting Point System

Holed = 40 points

Within 1 ft of pin = 30 points

Within 3 ft of pin = 20 points

Within 5 ft of pin = 10 points

Missed attempt = 5 points

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Who Should Join?

The GolfNorth Junior Skills Challenge is open to golfers of all skill levels ages 7–15. Whether you are a beginner just learning the game or an experienced player looking to refine your skills, this competition is for you! It's a fantastic way to:

Meet New Friends: Connect with other young golfers who share your passion for the game.
Experience Competition: Enjoy the thrill of competing in a supportive and fun environment.
Challenge Your Abilities: Test and improve your golfing skills in putting, chipping, and driving.

Qualifying Events Dates & Locations

Join us at one of our participating courses for your chance to compete!

The Oaks of St. George Golf Club

Saturday August 16th

3:00pm Start

Foxwood Golf Club

Tuesday August 19th

6:00pm Start

Settlers’ Ghost Golf Club

Tuesday August 19th

4:00pm Start

The Fox Golf Club

Tuesday August 19th

4:30pm Start

Junior Skills Challenge Final

Junior Skills Challenge

Final

The Junior Skills Challenge Final is the exciting conclusion to the season, where the top players from the qualifying events come together to test their skills.

The Final will be held at Mystic Golf Club in Jerseyville, Ontario, on Sunday, September 14th, 2025.

How to qualify

After players in an age and gender division have completed the 3 challenges, scores will be immediately calculated, and the top 2 overall winners moving on to the finals will be announced. Top-scoring participants for specific skills will also be recognized in each age and gender division.

For more information or any questions, feel free to email Greg Baetz, our Junior Golf Program Coordinator, at jrgolf@golfnorth.ca

Register for a Chance to

Bring Your Class to the Course!

All registered participants are entered to win a golf field trip!

This is your chance to win a fun, hands-on clinic hosted at a local GolfNorth course for your whole class.

IT's frEE to parTiciPaTE!

This competition is free to participate in for golfers ages 7–15! All you have to do to sign up for the GolfNorth Junior Skills Challenge is submit the following registration form by August 8th, 2025.

For any questions, please email Greg, our Junior Golf Program Coordinator, at jrgolf@golfnorth.ca

Remember—you can only attend one qualifier or you'll be disqualified!