The Carnoustie Craws High Performance Programme aims to nurture and develop the next generation of Scottish junior international players and aspiring professional golfers. For a junior golfer to reach the standard of performance that will allow them to compete at national events and succeed at the highest level will take passion, commitment, patience and above all else, determination. In the Craws High Performance Programme, we will support each player to achieve their individual goals, diving deeper into the technical, tactical, physical and psychological attributes required to be a leading junior golfer. The programme will provide the framework to allow each player an accelerated pathway to reach their potential.
Who can attend the programme?
There will be two groups within the programme based on age/ability:
Group 1 – Players who are Under 12 years old*
Group 2 – Players who are aged 12 to 18 years old*
*Age cut-off dates are 1st January 2026
High Performance Pathway – Group 1 (Under 12 Years Old)
Selection is based on performance during coaching sessions and scoring within The My Pathway 2 Golf App – On Course Pathway. PGA Golf Development Coaches will recommend players for consideration for a place on the High Performance Programme for golfers under 12 years of age.
High Performance Pathway – Group 2 (Ages 12–18 Years Old)
The table below outlines the minimum handicap requirements for players to be considered for a place in the High Performance Programme for golfers aged 12–18 years.
Age of Golfer Handicap Criteria and Ability of Golfer
Under 18 2.4 Handicap and Completed Level 9 of Pathway
Under 17 4.4 Handicap and Completed Level 9 of Pathway
Under 16 5.4 Handicap and Completed Level 8 of Pathway
Under 15 7.4 Handicap and Completed Level 8 of Pathway
Under 14 9.4 Handicap and Completed Level 7 of Pathway
Under 13 12.4 Handicap and Completed Level 7 of Pathway
Under 18’s Programme
Players will meet the age and handicap criteria outlined in The Carnoustie Craws High Performance Pathway and will have previously demonstrated the key character attributes required to achieve success. 12 players is the maximum number of players that can be selected for the Under 18’s programme.
Summer Group Training schedule
Tuesday – 5.00-7.30pm (on course session)
Thursday – 5.00-7.00pm
Players will attend two group training sessions per week
Winter Group Training Schedule
Tuesday – 5.00-7.00pm
Thursday – 5.00-7.00pm
Players will attend one group training session per week only
Individual Tuition
Players will have 20 hours of individual coaching time assigned to them. Individual lessons can be booked by clicking HERE.
Under 12’s Programme
Players will be members of The Carnoustie Craws Junior Golf Programme and will be invited by the PGA Coaches to join The High Performance Programme. Criteria assessed will include scoring performance on My Pathway 2 Golf On Course Pathway. 16 players is the maximum number of players that can be selected for the Under 12’s programme.
Summer Group Training schedule
Monday – 5.00-7.30pm (on course session)
Saturday – 10.00am-11.00am or 11.00am-12.00pm
Players will attend two group training sessions per week
Winter Group Training Schedule
Saturday – 10.00am-11.00am or 11.00am-12.00pm
Players will attend one group training session per week
Individual Tuition
Players will have 10 hours of individual coaching time assigned to them. Individual lessons can be booked by clicking HERE.
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