Junior members are very important to the future of Dooks Golf Club. We have a very proactive and hardworking Junior Committee that are dedicated to the progression of our Junior members. It is our goal for all our Junior members to enjoy and progress with the sport of golf.

We hope that being a member of Dooks Junior Club will prove to be an enjoyable experience for all juniors. For those that are beginning their golf journey we aim to give the best possible opportunity to learn golf in a fun and safe environment and develop skills so that juniors can progress at a rate that is suitable to their own individual needs. For those who are progressing we hope they will avail of the opportunity to enter and play in competitions with other members as well as have the opportunity to be selected for team events.

The aim of our Junior Section of Dooks Golf Club is to help juniors to enjoy their golf whatever level they are at. We also hope to make their golfing experience one of fun in a friendly and safe environment, where great lifelong friendships can be made.

*Safeguarding – All members of the Junior Committee adhere to strict Safeguarding Polices as set out in the Children First Act 2015.

Who introduced you to golf?

My dad introduced me to golf and I started playing when I was around 8 or 9.

What is your favourite course? Excluding Dooks!

I would have to say either Kenmare or the junior course in Tralee.

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the game of golf?

One of the biggest challenges is trying to get new junior members to join.

What do you like most about golf?

I like that it’s a very unique sport.

What was your highest and lowest handicap?

I am currently working on getting my handicap.

Can you remember your best golf shot?

My best shot was on the 1^st hole in the junior course in Tralee, I hit it straight on to the green.

Can you remember your worst golf shot?

No, I can’t remember my worst shot.

Who is your favourite sportsperson?

Shane Lowry

What piece of advice would you offer anyone thinking of taking up golf or just starting out?

My advice would be to stick with it even if people think its weird or boring and get coaching from good pro like Dan.

What is your favourite golfing memory?

My favourite golfing memory is representing Dooks in the sixes competition.

2018 – Boys Junior Foursome Team with our Golf Prof Dan Sugrue

Lady Captain Catherine Spain, President Kay Keating, Junior Captain Ellen O’Connor, Aisling O’Connor, Niamh Galvin, Corrine O’Shea & Caoilfhin Foley.
2nd in the Kerry Girls Junior League 2019