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Junior golf in Northumberland
The PING Junior Golf Tour comes to Northumberland once in 2027, at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course.
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 Northumberland or anywhere else.
1 clubHosting in 2027
1 event2027 season
6 AprNext event, Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course
6–21Ages, boys and girls
Not neededGolf club membership
Where we play
Tour venues in Northumberland
The club in Northumberland that hosts the tour. Open it for the course, directions and upcoming dates.
Northumberland
2027 season
PJGT events in Northumberland
One event in Northumberland this season, and it is still to come.
Tue 6 – Wed 7 April 2027
Entries open 1 Nov
Major
Masters
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.
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.
Masters TourNew 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 Northumberland: 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 Northumberland?
In 2027 the tour plays one event in Northumberland, at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course in Embleton. Every venue has its own page with a map, directions and the next date there.
When is the next junior golf event in Northumberland?
The next event in Northumberland is at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course on Tuesday 6 April 2027. Entries are through Golf Genius, and the event page shows how many places are left.
Can my child play events outside Northumberland?
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, County Durham and Fife.
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 Northumberland first. Every event is open to every player, wherever you live.
Ready to enter?
Find the next event in Northumberland, or look at the whole season on the map. Entry is through Golf Genius and takes a couple of minutes.
Questions about junior golf in Northumberland? Call Tour Director Jason Budd on 07712 549609 or email info@pingjuniorgolftour.co.uk.