About NJGT

The Northern Junior Golf Tour is designed to give young golfers aged 6-14 years old an opportunity to play in a series of 9 hole events across different courses.

Players can participate in our events with and without an official handicap as they play within their designated age/ability category. Each player will compete for Order of Merit points which culminates in a Grand Final to crown the County winners.

We now have Northern Junior Golf Tours taking place in the following areas:

The Northern Junior Golf Tour is now moving into it’s 11th year and are proud to be working in association with PING as our headline sponsor for 2020.

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Meet the team

Jason Budd

Founder / Tournament Director

I have been working in the Golf industry for over 11 years as a Regional Manager for England Golf. My main role is to drive the England Golf strategy at a local level supporting clubs around Strategic & Business Planning, Governance, and managing a team of Club Support Officers to drive more players, more members and create stronger clubs.

Mike Greener

County Durham Coordinator

Mike has been supporting the Northern Junior Golf Tour for approximately 5 years now in the County Durham area and really helping us to drive the Tour within the clubs in the County. England Golf Club Support Officer in County Durham and enjoy supporting clubs grow the game in County Durham.

Mark Sanderson

Northumberland Coordinator

I have played Golf for 19 years, turning Pro 6 years ago shortly after joining the team at Bedlingtonshire Golf Club. A very fulfilling part of my role is the Junior Development side. Seeing the children progress and strive to achieve their goals is very inspiring and give great job satisfaction.

Paula Dixon

Cumbria Coordinator

Handicap 7, Brampton and Carlisle GC, Brampton Ladies Club Champion 2014 2016 2017, Stony Holme Club Champion 2001, Cumbria county Ladies squad 2015. Paula is a Qualified County rules referee, is part of the Handicap committee and also the Internal competitions secretary at Brampton GC.

Stephen Ling

Cumbria Coordinator

Former SCR Golfer PGA Golf Professional, 5 times Orsett Club Champion, Essex County Team Member, England International, Played British Open 1981-82 & Golf Professional at Stonyholme Golf Club 30 years.

Rebecca Pilgrim

North Yorkshire Coordinator

I work at Teesside Golf Club as the Professionals assistant and I have been playing golf since I was 11 years old. I’m very passionate about encouraging more juniors and ladies to play golf through my work at the golf club and social media channels.

Helen Searle

Lancashire Coordinator

I have played golf since I was 11 years old and went on to play nationally and internationally as an amateur. By the age of 21 I had swopped to professional status and went on to gain my PGA degree. Coaching within the North of England and Scotland has and still is, hugely rewarding. Having the honour to introduce this wonderful game to a fresh new faces is the best part. Now in my England Golf role I can continue to support clubs and facilities, especially in creating a safe environment for all to enjoy the game we love.

Ally Hartshorne

East Yorkshire Coordinator

I have played golf for 26 years and met some amazing people from all over the world doing so. After my own journey as a junior I've always been around junior golf trying to give back to the game as people did for me. Seeing juniors progress from total beginners to proper golfers, making memories and friendships along the way. I'm very excited to be a part of the NJGT team in its first year in the East Riding area and look forward to seeing you all at the events.