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Kids Golf in Killarney

Our Kids Golf in Killarney Junior programme covers boys and girls from ages 6 – 16 years. There is an opportunity for everyone, regardless of their ability or golf experience. We pride ourselves on teaching the great game of golf to all those that want to learn to play – in a safe, fun and relaxed environment.

Within the Junior programme, our groups are broken down into groups by age category. These smaller groups are self-managing, so your child will be dealing with the same coaches and group of friends throughout.

Why learn golf at Killarney Golf Academy?

We have one of the largest Kids junior programmes in the Ireland with over 250 youngsters learning their golf with us in 2022.

  • We have a small army of devoted PGA trained coaches with all the qualifications and certificates in place.
  • Our Lackabane facility has first class facilities for learning, Improving and Perfecting your golf game.
  • We have a proven track-record of coaching children to go on to represent their respective clubs, Munster and Ireland in their respective age groups.
  • We offer additional high-level training for those selected for our Academy programmes.
  • We have an established Junior Pathway from participation to Elite level.

What does the Killarney Golf Academy Kids Junior programme look like?

Spring

Coaching sessions – Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4.30 – 6.30pm

Easter Camps – April 10.30am – 2.30pm

Summer

Summer Camps – July & August 10.30am – 2.30pm

Autumn

Coaching sessions – Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 4.30 – 6.30pm

Halloween Camps – October 10.30am – 2.30pm

 

Additional coaching sessions take place at Kenmare GC & Beaufort GC during the summer months. links

Additional Private individual lessons are available Monday to Saturday

After completion of Academy programmes many boys and girls choose to join a local golf club Junior playing membership is currently open and available the following local golf clubs –

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club https://killarneygolfclub.ie/

Beaufort Golf Club links https://www.beaufortgc.com/

Kenmare Golf Club links https://kenmaregolfclub.com/

 

Golf – The Benefits

Learn to develop as an individual ✅
 
Great way to build honesty and integrity ✅
 
Great way to develop relationships ✅
 
Brilliant way to develop physically ✅
 
Not a high injury sport, golf can be played for your whole life ✅

How can I find out more?

If you would like to know more about Kids Golf in Killarney & Killarney Golf Academy Junior Programme, please contact –

PGA Professional – Mark Heinemann

087 2209663

email – getgolfing.ie@gmail.com

https://getgolfing.ie/work-with-me/

 

What does it cost and how can I sign up?

Weekly junior coaching programmes – €80 for 6 weeks

Junior Golf Camps – €75 for 2 days

If your child would like to sign up follow this link to our online booing portal – https://markheinemann.proagenda.com

 

Soft Golf Schools Programme

Have you ever considered a golf based PE lesson?

Getgolfing.ie have developed a first touch golf programme specifically for Primary Schools. We have incorporated over 25 years of experience to bring you an engaging programme that works in line with the department of education’s guidelines for physical education. Based on short skills-based games and activities it provides maximum engagement for all children, by using modified soft golf equipment the programme helps develop hand eye coordination, balance, numeracy and much more. Over 3,000 Kerry schoolkids have already participated and got their first taste of golf.

Bookings now being taken for 2024From just €10 per child for 6 weeks. All sessions take place on school premises with follow up sessions available at Co Kerry golf courses. Have you ever considered a golf-based PE lesson?

Getgolfing.ie have developed a first touch golf programme specifically for Primary Schools. We have incorporated over 25 years of experience to bring you an engaging programme that works in line with the department of education’s guidelines for physical education. Based on short skills-based games and activities it provides maximum engagement for all children, by using modified soft golf equipment the programme helps develop hand eye coordination, balance, numeracy and much more.
 All sessions take place on school premises with follow up sessions available at Killarney Golf Academy.
Kids Golf in Killarney
Killarney Driving Range

 

Mark

Originally from Shropshire, England Mark has been based in Killarney, Co Kerry, South West Ireland since 2002 and is Head Professional at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club. Mark coaches players of all ages and abilities, helping students to utilise their natural abilities so they can consistently shoot lower scores and become better golfers.