It was a great day for Ryan Turnbull, an 11 year old, who played in the Stonham Barns Junior Tournament this Sunday, which he went on to win. Then at the presentation Tony Dobson, the head professional, gave him the shock news that he has also won the Winter Prize Draw at the Golf Direct Store at Stonham Barns. The first prize was a Callaway RAZR Fit Driver worth £300. The draw was made by the Suffolk PGA Secretary, Tony Garnett.

Ryan was thrilled with the win and said he plans to use the driver now to help him improve his golf. Ryan is already off 21 handicap and he is part of the Suffolk County Academy Programme, which has helped develop many young golfers in Suffolk.

U15 Now Included - No Entry Required - Just Turn Up and play 10am-1pm

Stonham Barns have been running Junior Tournaments since 2001 and currently run 8 events through the   year for youngsters to experience playing in Junior Golf Tournaments in a friendly relaxed environment.

Our next event is the April Stonham Barns Junior Tournament which will be played at Stonham Barns over 9 holes medal play. This event is open for ages 4-15 years (as on 1st Jan 2013). Play can be with parents / friends and the round must be played between 10am and 1pm. Scorecards to be marked by an adult.

Tournament Information

9 Hole Medal Play - Play between 10am - 1pm
Entry Fee £7.00  -  No Booking Required
Prize Giving Around 2.30pm - Scores to be marked by Adult

Full List of Event dates for this year below:

STONHAM BARNS JUNIOR GOLF TOURNAMENTS 2013

All juniors are welcome, whatever their standard or ability. The events are usually the last Sunday of each month from April to November and include the Stonham U12 Junior Flag Tournament in May, the East Anglian Under 12 Junior Golf Championship in June, The UK Kids Qualifier in July and the Stonham Barns Players Championship in November. These events will require entry in advance. All the other events juniors can just turn up on the day any play 9 holes anytime between 10am and 1pm. There will be prizes for all the different age categories, Under 8, Under 10, Under 12 and Under 15. We welcome both girls and boys of ages between 4 and 15.

Tournament Dates for 2013

Sunday 28th April 2013                       Stonham Barns Junior Tournament
9 Hole Medal Play / Ages 4-15 / Entry Fee £7.00 / No Booking Required
Play anytime from 10.00am to 1.00pm / Prize Giving 2.30pm

Sunday 26th May 2013                        Stonham Junior Flag Tournament
Hole Junior Flag Competition / Ages 4-15 / Entry Fee £10.00 / Entries Required
Online Entry at www.golf-direct.co.uk (Enter Online at 2013 Flag Entry)
Call or email for entry form  Tel : 01449 711545

Sunday 30th June 2013                       East Anglian Junior Under 12' Championship
18 Hole Medal Play / Ages 4-12/ Entry Fee £10.00 / Entries Required
Online Entry at www.golf-direct.co.uk (Enter Online at 2013 U12 Entry)
Call or email for entry form Tel : 01449 711545 

Sunday 28th July 2013                         Stonham Barns UK KIDS Tournament
9 Hole Medal Play / Ages 6-13 / Entry Fee £10.00 / To Enter go to Kids Golf 
Scores to be marked by an adult / Starting times will be allocated / Prize Giving 2.30pm

Sunday 25th August 2013                   Stonham Barns Junior Tournament
9 Hole Medal Play / Ages 4-15 / Entry Fee £7.00 / No booking required
Play anytime from 10.00am to 1.00pm / Prize Giving 2.30pm

Sunday 29th September 2013           Stonham Barns Junior Tournament
9 Hole Medal Play / Ages 4-15 / Entry Fee £7.00 / No booking required
Play anytime from 10.00am to 1.00pm / Prize Giving 2.30pm

Sunday 27th October 2013                Stonham Barns Junior Tournament
9 Hole Medal Play / Ages 4-15 / Entry Fee £7.00 / No booking required
Play anytime from 10.00am to 1.00pm / Prize Giving 2.30pm

Sunday 24th November 2013            Stonham Barns Junior Players Championship
9 Hole Medal Play / Ages 4-15 / Entry Fee 10.00 / Entries Required
Entries by invitation only for juniors that have played in a at least one event this year
Call or email for entry form Tel : 01449 711545

Stonham Barns Golf Centre celebrated becoming the first non-affiliated golf facility in Suffolk to be awarded the prestigious EGU/ EWGA RangeMark accreditation. The RangeMark award has been developed by the EGU/ EWGA specifically for standalone ranges and is based on the successful GolfMark accreditation aimed at affiliated golf clubs. The RangeMark accreditation process ensures that facilities reach a nationally required standard in areas surrounding Participation, Environment and Child Protection and Duty of Care. 

Steven Peet, EGU/ EWGA Regional Development Officer for the East of England commented, “I think Stonham Barns is a fantastic place for anybody to start golf and learn the game. The centre offers a well equipped 28 bay driving range and a 9 hole par 3 course that is ideal to test out your skills. It is also an especially great place for families to learn and play golf together. I am delighted to be able to award Stonham Barns Golf Centre with the EGU/ EWGA RangeMark award and ensure they are now nationally recognised as a junior and beginner golf facility”.

Stonham Barns is also one of the Golf Foundation’s Community Golf Roots Centres and places a large focus on junior development, holding regular subsidised group coaching sessions and competitions, providing wonderful opportunities for all children in the local area. Tony Dobson, Head PGA Professional and Proprietor of Stonham Barns Golf Centre said “We pride ourselves on the opportunities we offer for junior and beginner golfers here and aim to provide a relaxed, fun and safe environment in which to learn golf and develop your game. I am thrilled that we have achieved the EGU/ EWGA RangeMark award and am proud of the efforts of everybody at Stonham Barns.”

For more details on Stonham Barns Golf Centre call 01449 711545 or visit their website at www.stonhambarnsgolf.co.uk. 

RangeMark is an initiative being driven by the Suffolk Golf Partnership, for more information on the Suffolk Golf Partnership please go to www.suffolkgolfpartnership.co.uk. To contact Alastair Spink, Suffolk County Development Officer please e-mail [email protected].  

Pictured (from right to left) is Tony Dobson (Stonham Barns PGA Head Professional) being presented with the EGU/ EWGA RangeMark award from Steven Peet (EGU/ EWGA Regional Development Officer) and Alastair Spink (Suffolk County Development Officer).