Kent Golf

Are you a young person who has never really tried golf before but would like to give it a go? Then we have some fun golf sessions waiting for you! These sessions will be specifically targeted at those young people living in Kent who are aged 6 years and older (up to 18 years of age). No equipment needed! It is very easy to join in. All you need to do is message us on social media or email office@kentgolf.co.uk Or maybe you know someone who might be interested? Please share this post with them! #juniorgolf #juniorsport #trysomethingnew #funactivity #Kent

*** REGISTRATIONS CLOSE IN 5 DAYS *** We are looking for the best male golfers in Kent aged 18-30 to represent the County in the Men’s Challenge League Team. 2024 / 2025 Trials Day will be held at Pedham Place Golf Centre from 9.30 am on Saturday 23 November 2024. • Meet at the clubhouse for introductions to Team Manager James Mackay and Coach Keiran Poole. • Overview of what is expected from those successful in making the squad. • Warm up and challenges on the driving range. • Tee times from 11.30 am, 9 holes medal with coach and manager observing. • No fee to attend. Any player aged over 18 and 30 or under on 1 January 2025 with a handicap index less than 0.0 held at a Kent club can apply. Register to attend at https://lnkd.in/eFrSaUdB Registrations close on 20 November. #amateurgolf #trialsdays #mensgolf #countygolf #KentGolf

Kent Golf is dedicated to supporting the growth of the game in Kent and we pride ourselves on developing budding golfers with our junior academies and events, women's beginner sessions, disability golf academies, organising competitions for affiliated members, and catering for golfers of all abilities - not just for the elite few! We also provide education to clubs such as workshops on WHS/Course Ratings, Junior Organiser workshops, and our grants have helped many golf clubs with some fantastic projects. Visit our website for more information www.kentgolf.org and sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest golfing news from the county and beyond! Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/eCzzuJaD #amateurgolf #juniorgolf #girlsgolf #boysgolf #womensgolf #mensgolf #inclusivesport #golfforall #growingthegame #countygolf #KentGolf

*** FINAL REMINDER *** Calling all Kent affiliated golf club Secretaries, General Managers, Course Managers, Head Greenkeepers, Chairs of Greens, and anyone else involved with the ecological side of your golf course! We will be holding The Kent Golf Autumn Secretary Conference on Thursday 28 November at The Darenth. Approximate timings 9.30am for 10.00am to finish at approximately 5.00pm with a light buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the sessions. There will be two main subjects on which colleagues from England Golf will be presenting – the morning session will cover their sustainability programme, and the afternoon session will focus on disciplinary matters. The Course Managers/Head Greenkeepers, Chairs of Greens, and anyone else involved with the ecological side of your golf course are most welcome to stay for the afternoon session, but we appreciate that the subject matter may not tie in with their everyday activities and so they are welcome to enjoy the light buffet lunch before departing should they wish. More information & registration: https://lnkd.in/e85ZFqKe #amateurgolf #clubsupport #golfclub #golfcourse #greenkeepers #greenkeeper #golfcoursemaintenance #conference #KentGolf

Congratulations to our County Rules Official Ash Weller, who has been appointed as Senior Tournament Director with the European Legends Tour. This is a major position that carries a lot of (exciting) responsibility. Ash will start in January, and we wish him the very best in this new role. Well deserved, Ash. Legends Tour #congratulations #amateurgolf #golflife #golfreferee #golfrules #rulesofficial #KentGolf

At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them. #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay #WeWillRememberThem #RememberAndNeverForget #RememberanceDay #11thHour #KentGolf

We are looking for the best male golfers in Kent aged 18-30 to represent the County in the Men’s Challenge League Team. 2024 / 2025 Trials Day will be held at Pedham Place Golf Centre from 9.30 am on Saturday 23 November 2024. • Meet at the clubhouse for introductions to Team Manager James Mackay and Coach Keiran Poole. • Overview of what is expected from those successful in making the squad. • Warm up and challenges on the driving range. • Tee times from 11.30 am, 9 holes medal with coach and manager observing. • No fee to attend. Any player aged over 18 and 30 or under on 1 January 2025 with a handicap index less than 0.0 held at a Kent club can apply. Register to attend at https://lnkd.in/eFrSaUdB Registrations close on 20 November 2024. #amateurgolf #trialsdays #mensgolf #countygolf #KentGolf

After two years of weather conditions that could, at best, be described as trying, we were blessed with a dry and almost wind-free day at both LITTLESTONE GOLF CLUB LIMITED and Royal CinqueRoyal Cinque Ports for Round 1 of this year’s Hinge Trophy. With 100 competitors spread across the two venues, and 56 places in Round 2 up for grabs, expectations were high, and we were duly rewarded with some excellent scoring. At Littlestone, three players shot a three-under par 68 with Matthew Thomson (Gillingham) emerging victorious on countback from Richard Moxham (Wrotham Heath) and Steve Robson (Canterbury). Joe Hooper (Wrotham Heath) was just behind on 69. Greg Diddams (Upchurch River Valley), Elliot Dole (Shooters Hill) and Danny Jones (Wildernesse) also posted sub-par rounds of 70. At Royal Cinque Ports, only one player broke 70, and that distinction went to North Foreland’s Harry Spellman with a three-under par 69. Two shots behind was Haiden Matos (Dartford), with Harry Woolmer and Sebastian Brett (Mid Kent), and Oliver McDonnell (Rochester and Cobham) one further back on level par. The cut-mark at both venues fell at 78 - with a fair few players being unfortunate enough to miss out on countback - and the 56 who made it through can now look forward to doing battle over the challenging links at Prince’s on Sunday 12th January 2025. We thank Littlestone and Royal Cinque Ports for their continued support of this long-standing event and a special mention to our wonderful referees and volunteers who braved the early morning and chilly conditions to help us make it another enjoyable Kent Golf competition. Results: Littlestone – Scratch 1st Matthew Thomson (Gillingham) 68 2nd Steve Robson (Canterbury) 68 3rd Joe Hooper (Wrotham Heath) 69 Littlestone – Nett 1st Richard Moxham (Wrotham Heath) 67 2nd Gareth Jones (Gillingham) 67 3rd Greg Diddams (Upchurch River Valley) 69 Royal Cinque Ports – Scratch 1st Harry Spellman (North Foreland) 69 2nd Haiden Matos (Dartford) 71 3rd Harry Woolmer (Mid Kent) 72 Royal Cinque Ports – Nett 1st Jenson Ringer (Rochester and Cobham) 69 2nd Patrick Chenu (Chelsfield Lakes) 70 3rd Sam Vaughan (Pedham Place) 71 Littlestone results: https://lnkd.in/esExZNWk Royal Cinque Ports results: https://lnkd.in/efnw593a #amateurgolf #hingetrophy #linksgolf #mensgolf #scratchgolf #qualifier #countygolf #KentGolf

It’s National Stress Awareness Day, but did you know that golf is one way of benefiting from a regular ‘dose’ of green space to boost psychological well-being and physical health? Many studies have been conducted using robust scientific methods to show the benefits of ‘green exercise’ – exercise in the natural outdoors – compared to exercise indoors. Being in nature allows us to recover from brain fatigue, reduces our stress levels, and improves our mood, but that isn’t all. ⛳️ The benefits of ‘Teeing off stress’: • It keeps your brain active • Releases feel good hormones • Provides social interaction • Promotes emotional intelligence • Outdoor benefits • Vitamin D • Boosts your self-esteem Use this as your sign to ‘Tee off stress’ and get some green exercise. #StressAwarenessDay #MentalHealthMatters #StressManagement #SelfCare #Mindfulness #ReduceStress #HealthyChoices #KentGolf

Calling all Kent affiliated golf club Secretaries, General Managers, Course Managers, Head Greenkeepers, Chairs of Greens, and anyone else involved with the ecological side of your golf course! We will be holding The Kent Golf Autumn Secretary Conference on Thursday 28 November at The Darenth. Approximate timings 9.30am for 10.00am to finish at approximately 5.00pm with a light buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the sessions. There will be two main subjects on which colleagues from England Golf will be presenting – the morning session will cover their sustainability programme, and the afternoon session will focus on disciplinary matters. The Course Managers/Head Greenkeepers, Chairs of Greens, and anyone else involved with the ecological side of your golf course are most welcome to stay for the afternoon session, but we appreciate that the subject matter may not tie in with their everyday activities and so they are welcome to enjoy the light buffet lunch before departing should they wish. More information & registration: https://lnkd.in/e85ZFqKe #amateurgolf #clubsupport #golfclub #golfcourse #greenkeepers #greenkeeper #golfcoursemaintenance #conference #KentGolf