Introduction
Our aim is to encourage girls from different clubs to get together and forge friendships whilst developing their love for the game. There can sometimes be a limited number of girls playing at their own club, so we try to bridge this gap.
We welcome ALL girls aged eight and above both handicap and pre-handicap, who are members of or associated with the 24 Renfrewshire Golf Clubs affiliated to Scottish Golf. They are, by virtue of this membership/association, automatically members of the Renfrewshire Ladies' County Golf Association and no subscription fees are charged.
We run several competitions and coaching sessions during the year. Juniors are additionally encouraged to participate in the main senior medals throughout the season on attaining a handicap index of 20.0 or below.
Membership Categories
'Junior' members are divided into three categories for administrative and competition purposes:
- UNDER 16 JUNIORS - 8 to 15 yrs*
- UNDER 18 JUNIORS - 16 - 17 yrs*
- INTERMEDIATES - 18 - 22 yrs*
* The Junior member's age on 1st January of the golf season determines their category.
For more information and access to Application/Consent Forms, see the Membership sub-menu.
Junior Secretary
Position vacant.
Safeguarding Officer
The Safeguarding Officer is Gillian Kyle.
Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidelines
RLCGA has adopted abridged versions of Scottish Golf's safeguarding policy, procedures and guideline templates. These were developed in partnership with Children 1st, sportscotland and the SafeGolf Partnership, to ensure the safety and welfare of our under 18 Junior Girls. Like Scottish Golf, we recognise that it is the responsibility of everyone involved in the game to ensure a fun, safe and positive experience for all playing the game.
The following documents outline our practices and procedures and our actions should concerns arise:
1. RLCGA Junior Good Practice Guidelines
2. RLCGA Safeguarding Policy
3. RLCGA Responding to Concerns Procedure
4. RLCGA Juniors Code of Conduct
The use and publication of our Junior Girls personal data and photographs is covered in the Privacy Notice in our RLCGA GDPR Policy
All these documents are linked to and require acknowledgement in the Under 16 and Under 18 Consent Forms, which are available on the Membership Page.
The Junior Secretary and Safeguarding Officer undertake Scottish Golf approved Safeguarding Training and development courses and are vetted under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVGS), as are the other County members who assist at Junior events and coaching.
The County has also been awarded 'SafeGolf' accreditation by Scottish Golf.
Junior Coaching
RLCGA arrranges several coaching sessions for Juniors during the year. These can be on course and/or driving range activities. All juniors are welcome to attend whether or not they have a handicap. Dates are announced at the start of each season and a small fee is applicable to cover costs.
The following selection of photographs are from previous coaching sessions over the years. For additional photographs from these and other coaching sessions please visit our Gallery page;
COMPETITIONS
The Campbell Clock
In 1998 Renfrewshire Junior Secretary, Leslie Campbell presented the Campbell Clock to be played for by Junior Girls in a Stableford Competition at Whitecraigs Golf Club.
After Leslie died in 2002 the competition continued, being played annually in August or September.
There are 2 Levels of Competition open to all girls aged 8 plus. Girls under 18 with a handicap index play 18 Holes Stableford for the Campbell Clock Trophy, and there is the option of a 9 hole competition on the main course or a competition on the Par 3 course for the pre-handicap girls.
Junior RLCGA Championship
The Junior Championship (aged under 18) is run in conjunction with The Campbell Clock over Whitecraigs Golf Course. The winner is the girl returning the lowest gross score that day.
Details of past Junior Champions and Campbell Clock winners can be found in the News section of the website.
The Orr Quaich
The Orr Quaich was donated in 2021 by RLCGA Honorary President Pearl Orr. It was first played for in 2021 during the pandemic in a "box league" format. This league style matchplay format allowed girls to continue to play and meet when larger group coaching and competitions were not possible. Since it proved so popular, it continued post-pandemic.
Photos from past Orr Quaich games, with 2023 Winner Jayla Kepler (top left) holding the trophy.
The Kennedy Salver
The Kennedy Salver is a Junior Inter-County Team Tournament which provides girls with experience of matchplay. Each of the four West Counties fields a team of 7 girls who play both foursomes and singles matches on the day of the tournament. The Counties host the Kennedy Salver in rotation, usually in June.
Renfrewshire girls won the Salver most recently in 2024 at Cochrane Castle GC.
The 2024 Renfrewshire Junior Team who won the Kennedy Salver
OTHER COMPETITIVE GOLF FOR JUNIORS
West of Scotland Girls Golfing Association
Arranges medal competitions throughout the playing season for juniors with handicaps as well as several "development medals" for pre-handicap girls. There is an annual Championship knockout competition and several team matches for girls to play in eg against the East juniors.
Stephen Gallagher Foundation (SGF)
This is a fantastic charitable foundation aimed at developing all levels of Junior golfers with competitions and coaching geared accordingly. The foundation runs strokeplay events throughout Scotland during the season where results count towards an Order of Merit. Top Order of Merit positions can lead to invitations to elite tournaments and squad coaching. There is a series of WAGR ranking events and a separate series of 18/9 hole events for younger players, plus 9 hole Flag events for under 14 girls. Details can be found at this LINK.
Junior Golf Scotland (JGS)
Organises events for junior players during the winter and summer months, as well as coaching sessions. Details can be found at this LINK
Junior Tour (JT) Scotland Events
JT Scotland events are open to boys in a variety of age groups and girls under-21. Competitions take place across Scotland and are usually organised over 36 or 54 holes, with gross and net prizes available. An Order of Merit is run throughout the season, with an end-of-season Grand final taking place for the leading boys and girls. Details can be found at this LINK.
Scottish Golf (SG) Competitions
SG hold annual tournaments open to girls, including the Scottish Girls Open Championship (54 holes), the Scottish Girls Under 16 Open Championship (54 holes), the Scottish Under 14 Open Championship (36 holes) and the Scottish Girls' Amateur Championship (72 holes). Details can be found at this LINK.