Stonelees - Kent Golf Approved Junior Academy 

COVID-19 Update 

Following the Government announcement regarding the new National Lockdown effective 6th January 2021, we remain unable to hold any Kent Golf organised events and as such, all of our scheduled events are cancelled/postponed until further notice. This includes all adult and junior competitions as well as County Squad Sessions and Kent Golf Approved Junior Academy sessions. 

At the current time all Kent Golf knock out competitions remain under review and will not open for entry on 18th January 2021 as previously advised. Once we are in a position to advise as to the status of the 2021 knock outs, we will update the website and notify all clubs and players via our social media channels.

England Golf's latest guidance -  https://www.englandgolf.org/playsafe/

We will continue to review the situation on a regular basis in accordance with updates from the Government together with guidance from our governing body, England Golf. It is imperative that we work to ensure the health and wellbeing of our members, players, staff and volunteers as well as all of those who work at our host golf clubs.

A word from Gary Bason -  PGA Professional - Kent Golf Approved Junior Academy 

at Stonelees Golf Centre                                                                                         

"Myself and Stonelees are very proud to be a KGAJA facility, the whole concept of giving all juniors the chance to experience good coaching at excellent facilities has to be positive. 

I currently run three sessions per month to a total of 20 juniors (12 boys, 8 girls) with varying levels of experience and ability. The oldest is 17yrs, the youngest 8yrs, some are complete beginners using the opportunity to give golf a try for the first time, whilst some are more experienced, and a couple are members of a golf club working towards gaining a handicap.

Sessions will vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions. I am fortunate at Stonelees to have access to facilities to cover all aspects of the game, so am able to cope with all situations. During the warmer months I spend a lot of time with juniors on the course helping them to develop the necessary understanding of the whole game and the playing skills required. Whereas in the winter months the sessions will utilise the driving range and indoor golf simulator. Wherever the session is taking place there will always be an emphasis on discussion, social interaction and fun challenges."