Junior Development Squad Golf Coaching in Fraserburgh
A focused five-session coaching programme for junior golfers who already enjoy playing the game and are ready to develop their skills, decision-making, confidence and competitive experience.
Book the Winter Development Squad
Any remaining Winter Development Squad places can now be booked online. If the squad is full, join the waiting list for priority access to the New Year Series.
Live Winter Development Squad availability
Availability is updated automatically from our booking system. Book any place showing availability, or join the waiting list if the squad is full.
Winter Development Squad
The Winter Development Squad begins on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and runs for five consecutive Tuesday sessions from 4:45pm to 6:15pm.
Important Dates for Your Diary
The dates below show exactly when each New Year booking phase opens. Each priority window closes when the next phase begins, so please note both the opening and closing dates.
Existing squad priority
Opens Monday 7 December at 10amEnds Wednesday 9 December at 10amCurrent Development Squad juniors can retain their place for the New Year Series.
Existing junior changes
Opens Wednesday 9 December at 10amEnds Friday 11 December at 10amExisting Dunes juniors can request a suitable move or progression for the New Year Series, subject to coaching suitability and availability.
Waiting-list booking opens
Opens Friday 11 December at 10amEnds Monday 14 December at 10amSuitable registered waiting-list families receive priority access to New Year places before general booking.
Remaining places released
Opens Monday 14 December at 10amOpen to everyone while spaces remainAny suitable places still available are released generally, subject to availability.
Join the waiting list for priority access on Friday 11 December at 10am, before general booking opens on Monday 14 December at 10am. Already registered? You do not need to join again.
More focused coaching for young golfers who want to improve
The Junior Development Squad is designed for motivated young golfers who already enjoy playing golf and want to keep progressing in a positive, challenging and enjoyable environment.
Led by PGA Professional Liam Waldron, the programme combines expert coaching, skill tests, friendly competition, course-management learning and individual feedback across every area of the game.
This is a progression group rather than a first introduction to golf. Juniors should already understand the basics and be ready to take part in more focused coaching and challenges.
For experienced juniors ready to practise, think and compete
Age is a guide, but playing experience, focus, maturity and motivation are equally important when deciding whether the squad is the right fit.
Typically ages 13 to 17
The squad is primarily for teenage golfers who already have some experience and want to develop their game further.
Younger juniors by invitation
A younger golfer may be invited if they have the golfing ability, focus and maturity to benefit from the older group.
Some playing experience
Juniors should already understand the basics and be comfortable practising or playing golf beyond a first beginner lesson.
Motivated to improve
The coaching suits players who enjoy a challenge, want useful feedback and are willing to practise what they learn.
90-minute sessions
Longer sessions allow time for technical work, performance challenges, decision-making and practical golf situations.
Supportive competition
Players learn to compete positively, support one another and use challenges as a way to become more confident golfers.
Building more complete, confident and independent golfers
Every session has a clear purpose and helps juniors connect better technique with smarter decisions and stronger performance on the course.
Full-swing performance
Improve strike, ball flight, distance control and the ability to choose and produce the shot required.
Short game and putting
Develop touch, start line, pace control and a wider selection of shots for scoring around the green.
Course management
Learn when to attack, when to play safely and how targets, hazards and conditions should influence each decision.
Practice with purpose
Use skill tests, games and personal improvement points to make practice more focused and measurable.
Competitive mindset
Experience pressure in a positive setting and learn how routines, focus and preparation support better performance.
Confidence and resilience
Respond constructively to mistakes, manage frustration and build the self-belief needed to keep progressing.
Playing experience combined with professional coaching knowledge
Your child will be coached by PGA Professional Liam Waldron, who brings high-level playing experience and professional coaching knowledge to every session.
Liam represented Scotland as part of the Scotland Under-18 Squad, giving him first-hand experience of what it takes to develop as a young golfer.
Just as importantly, he understands how to make coaching engaging, competitive and enjoyable for juniors who are ready to progress.
PGA Professional coaching
Individual feedback and clear improvement points
Skill tests, games and competitive challenges
Coaching across the full game
Positive, supportive and appropriately challenging environment
Extra value that supports improvement between sessions
Development Squad membership gives young golfers coaching, feedback and useful opportunities to work on their game throughout the programme.
7.5 hours of PGA coaching
Five 90-minute sessions give Liam time to coach every area of the game and provide meaningful individual feedback.
Short-game practice access
Squad members receive unlimited use of the short-game practice facility for the duration of the programme.
25% off range balls
A range-ball discount throughout the course makes it easier for players to practise their personal improvement points.
Developing golf skills that transfer to the course
Developing juniors need more than a good full swing. They need to learn how to score, control distance, choose sensible targets and adapt when a shot does not go to plan.
Sessions make use of the driving range, Toptracer technology, putting and short-game areas, skill tests and practical golf situations so players understand how their technique connects with performance.
The progression group for juniors ready to take their golf further
The Development Squad is the third stage of the Dunes junior pathway, following Tiger Cubs and Tiger Golf. It gives more experienced young golfers a clear next step without losing the friendly, supportive environment that makes junior golf enjoyable.
Progression is based on more than age. Our coaches consider experience, focus, confidence, maturity and the level of challenge that will help each junior most.
Development Squad FAQs
The key things to know before deciding whether this is the right next step for your child.
Is the Development Squad suitable for complete beginners?
Can a child younger than 13 join?
Who coaches the Development Squad?
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What happens if my child misses a session?
Is the coaching very competitive?
What are the Winter Series dates?
How do I get priority for a future place?
Give your young golfer a clear next step
The Junior Development Squad at Dunes Golf Centre helps motivated young golfers improve their technique, decision-making, confidence and performance through focused PGA Professional coaching.
Check the live Winter availability above and book any place showing availability. If the squad is full, join the Junior Golf Waiting List. Waiting-list priority for the New Year Series opens Friday 11 December at 10am, before general booking Monday 14 December at 10am.
Already on the waiting list? You do not need to register again.