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Junior golf in County Durham

The PING Junior Golf Tour comes to County Durham three times in 2027, at Bishop Auckland, Brancepeth Castle and Ramside Hall golf clubs.

Proper tournaments for boys and girls aged 6 to 21 – 9 holes on the Rookies Tour, 18 on the Masters – scored live, with a season-long Order of Merit and a Grand Final at the end of it. Your child does not need to belong to a golf club, and can enter any event on the schedule, in County Durham or anywhere else.

See County Durham fixturesHow the tour works
3 clubsHosting in 2027
3 events2027 season
3 JunNext event, Bishop Auckland Golf Club
6–21Ages, boys and girls
Not neededGolf club membership

Where we play

Tour venues in County Durham

The three clubs in County Durham that host the tour. Open any of them for the course, directions and upcoming dates.

2027 season

PJGT events in County Durham

All three of this season’s County Durham events are still to come.

Every event on the map

How the tour works

Two tours, one season

Your child’s age on 1 January decides which tour they play. Both play on the same day at the same venue, and both run a season-long Order of Merit.

Ages 6–12

Rookies Tour

9 holes from forward tees, with divisions set by age rather than ability. No handicap needed – a first taste of real competition, with the family walking round alongside.

Format 9 holes, stroke play Handicap Not required Divisions 5 by age and gender Entry £29.99 per event
Rookies Tour
Ages 21 and under

Masters Tour

Full 18 holes at some of the best clubs in the country, scored live through Golf Genius, with gross and nett prizes and five majors across the season.

Format 18 holes, gross and nett Handicap 28.4 boys / 36.4 girls Divisions 6 by age and gender Entry £41.99 per event
Masters Tour

New to the tour

How a season works

Four steps, from a first entry to the Grand Final.

Step 1

Enter an event

Pick any event on the schedule and enter through Golf Genius. No membership needed, and no regional restrictions.

Step 2

Play your rounds

Turn up, play your division, and score live on the Golf Genius app alongside your group.

Step 3

Bank your points

Every finish earns Order of Merit points. Your best five scores of the season are the ones that count.

Step 4

Reach the Grand Final

The top players in each division qualify for the Grand Final at the end of the season, free for every qualifier.

Questions parents ask

Junior golf in County Durham: the answers

If yours is not here, the full FAQs cover the rest, or Jason will happily answer it.

  • Where does the PING Junior Golf Tour play in County Durham?

    In 2027 the tour plays three events in County Durham, at Bishop Auckland Golf Club, Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Ramside Hall Golf Club in Durham. Every venue has its own page with a map, directions and the next date there.

  • When is the next junior golf event in County Durham?

    The next event in County Durham is at Bishop Auckland Golf Club on Thursday 3 June 2027. Entries are through Golf Genius, and the event page shows how many places are left.

  • Can my child play events outside County Durham?

    Yes. There are no regional restrictions – any player can enter any event on the schedule, wherever they live. The nearest other counties on the tour are Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Cumbria.

  • Does my child need a handicap?

    Not for the Rookies Tour, which is for ages 6 to 12 and sets its divisions by age. The Masters Tour is for juniors aged 21 and under with a WHS handicap of 28.4 or better for boys, or 36.4 or better for girls.

  • Do we need to belong to a golf club?

    No. The Rookies Tour is open with or without a handicap, so club membership is not needed. A handicap is only required for the Masters Tour.

  • How much does it cost to enter?

    Rookies Tour events are £29.99 and Masters Tour events £41.99, including VAT. Every event is open to members and non-members; members get priority entry, a month before everyone else.

  • How does my child qualify for the Grand Final?

    Every player earns Order of Merit points at each event, and their best five scores of the season count. The top players in each division go through to the Grand Final, which is free for every qualifier. Players need to have played at least five events.

  • Can we walk round with our child?

    Yes. Family and friends are encouraged to walk the course and support the group. We just ask that players make their own decisions out there, and that everyone keeps off the greens.

Further afield

Other counties on the tour

Nearest to County Durham first. Every event is open to every player, wherever you live.

Ready to enter?

Find the next event in County Durham, or look at the whole season on the map. Entry is through Golf Genius and takes a couple of minutes.

County Durham fixturesBecome a memberAll counties

Questions about junior golf in County Durham? Call Tour Director Jason Budd on 07712 549609 or email info@pingjuniorgolftour.co.uk.

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