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Regional Qualifiers

Dates: April – June

Location: 50+ Host Venue

Entry Fee: £9

Why Get Involved?

1st Tee Confidence

Playing a friendly 9-hole event helps young golfers overcome nerves and learn competition basics in a relaxed setting.

Age-Right Challenge

Shortened tees and simplified rules mean every child, from 5-year-olds to 12-year-olds, tackles a course that matches their skills.

Family Day Out

Parents can caddie for the youngest groups, turning the qualifier into shared quality time and priceless on-course memories.

Clear Pathway

A top-three finish unlocks the Regional Finals, giving players tangible goals and a taste of progression all the way to the Grand Final.

Eligibility & Entry

  • Boys & girls aged 5-12
  • Categories 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
  • All abilities—no handicap needed
  • Parents may caddie for ages 5-6 & 7-8

Event Format

  • 9-hole stroke-play on age-appropriate tees
  • Optional '36-shot Flag Game' for 5-6 age category
  • Participation certificate for everyone
  • Entry Fee: £9

Qualifying - What's Next

  • Top-3 in each age group qualify for Regional Final
  • Check the results on-site & online
  • We’ll email next-stage details within 48 hrs
  • Check our Events page for more information

2025 Host Venues

Play at the best courses in your area, set up specifically with your child in mind

Testimonials

"From a family point of view, it was absolutely fantastic. Even though he is so young, he showed tremendous consistency throughout.”
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Father of 2024 Wee Wonders champion
"It's our favourite competition of the whole year. It has a real special place in our heart, and we have some great memories as a family.”
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Father of 2022 Wee Wonders Champion

FAQ's

Your child’s age group is determined by their age on 1st September of the current competition year. The groups are:

  • Boys 11–12

  • Girls 11–12

  • Boys 9–10

  • Girls 9–10

  • Boys 7–8

  • Girls 5–8

  • Boys 5–6

No. A handicap is not required—Wee Wonders is designed to be inclusive and beginner-friendly.

Yes, you may enter as many Regional Qualifying events as you like, in any region. However, you can only attend the regional final of that given area.

i.e. if your child qualifies at a North Scotland local qualifier event, they must play in the North Scotland Regional Final.

After each event, results will be shared via email and posted on this website under ‘Results’. Certificates and any awards will be presented on the day.

Unfortunately, no. All events close 7 days before the scheduled date, but you’re welcome to sign up for another upcoming event.

Tee times are emailed 5 days prior to the event. Make sure your contact details are up to date.

Players usually go out in groups of 3 (or 2) with tee intervals of 8–10 minutes.

Players are grouped by age and gender.

Yes. Players who placed 1st–3rd in the previous year’s Grand Final receive an invite to the following year’s Grand Final.

Players who placed 4th–6th receive an invite to the Regional Final of their choice.

Let's Find Your First Tee

If you still have questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We’re always happy to help.