Junior Tuition @ RCGC

ROYAL CANBERRA CADET GOLF PROGRAM

Royal Canberra Golf Club offers a progressive program for children aged between 6 and 17 years who are interested in learning and acquiring the skills necessary to develop a lifelong love for the game of golf. Structured tuition is an essential part of the program with weekly practice sessions and on-course experience provided for cadets to participate in a fun and encouraging environment.

During the school terms and school holidays, Junior & Cadet Practices are conducted on weekends and are open to Members and cadet members. Working in small groups of 8 – 10, the sessions target development in all areas of golf from physical literacy, the basic elements of the game such as putting, chipping and the full-swing, playing skills, social behaviour and etiquette. 

Session Times

Thursday’s         

  • 16:00 – 17:00 Complimentary Junior Member Clinic – Bookings Essential*

Sunday’s         

  • 13:00 – 14:00 Cadet C’s
  • 14:00 – 15:00 Cadet C’s
  • 15:00 – 16:00 Cadet B’s
  • 16:00 – 17:00 Cadet A’s

Practice sessions include:

  • One hour golf clinic with PGA accredited teaching professional
  • Tuition range balls
  • Golf clubs are available to use during the clinics if required.

Group Separation 

To enhance the delivery and learning experience of Cadet Golfers we have divided the program into four major groups. The separation is mostly based on skill level and assists the Professional to communicate and conduct the session effectively to the overall level of the group.

Group 1: Cadet A’s

Group 2: Cadet B’s

Group 3 & 4: Cadet C’s

Cadet to Junior Progression

The Royal Canberra Golf Club Cadet Program is comprised of levels that progressively transition from beginner to advanced levels of skill. The categories are: Cadet C, Cadet B, Cadet A. Progression from one category to the next is assessed on skill competencies, rules knowledge, etiquette and social behaviour.

Cadet C – Introduction/Beginner

  • Beginner juniors who have not played before, learning all the basics and all aspects of the game

Cadet B – Intermediate

  • Progression from beginner starting to learn about their golf swing and all aspects of the game

Cadet A – Advanced

  • Learning solid swing mechanics to be able to move into Junior category and start playing on course

Junior*

  • Full course length (Girls: Red Tees, Boys: White Tees)
  • Official Golf Australia (GA) Handicap
  • Eligible for ACT-Monaro DGA Junior Pennant
  • Eligible to practice & participate in Members competitions (unsupervised)
  • Eligible to participate in local, regional and national junior events
  • Junior Development Squad: GA Handicap 10.0 and above
  • Junior Elite Squad: GA Handicap 9.9 and below

*Requires full Junior Membership subscription.

Cadet Subscriptions * Waitlist Only* 

Our Cadet program is designed to assist and develop young people in both practice and play.

Young people between the ages of 6 and 17 years may become Cadets of Royal Canberra Golf Club on the following basis:

  • Cadet Subscription is for a maximum period of two years (4 x 6 month Subscriptions).
  • Junior Golf Program Code of Conduct will be required to be signed by both a parent and child participating in the program
  • use of practice facilities.
  • no reciprocal rights.
  • Practice sessions will be provided by one of our PGA teaching professionals at no extra cost to Members.
  • All behaviour and course etiquette will be carefully monitored by the Head Teaching Professional and Golf Shop Staff.

Cost:

  • No Club Entrance Fee.
  • An all-inclusive subscription fee of $600 for 6 months.
  • Any fees paid as a Cadet, will be offset against the Entrance Fee on joining the Club as a full Junior Member.

Registrations:

  • Any current or ex-Cadet Members will get first opportunity to register, then any Waitlisted Cadets. To join the Cadet Waitlist please email Teaching Professional Darcy Boyd teachingprofessional@royalcanberra.com.au

Junior School Holiday Programs

Our Junior School Holiday Programs run over 3 days during the school term breaks.

  • The clinics are organised and run by our PGA Professionals who all have current  “working with children” credentials.
  • Our Programs are run in a fun and safe environment.
  • Junior and Cadet members are encouraged to attend.
  • There is some golf experience required at the clinics and are open to all skill levels of children already learning golf.
  • Age ranges from 6 to 15 years of age.

Next Program:

  • Registrations TBC

2026 AGF Junior Girls Scholarship 

The Australian Golf Foundation is the national foundation for Golf Australia. The foundation supports Golf Australia’s vision to grow golf by investing in targeted initiatives to inspire all Australian’s to enjoy and play golf. 

The AGF’s purpose is to provide support for programs, activities and events, that encourage participation and promote golf as a game for life!

Royal Canberra has successfully been involved with the AGF in delivering girl’s only programs throughout the year.

For 2026 we have had a significant increase in interest and registrations are now closed and successful participants have been notified.

For further information for future opportunities, please email Teaching Professional Darcy Boyd teachingprofessional@royalcanberra.com.au