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GOLF
PROGRAM
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Age: |
14 - 17 years during
scholarship |
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Squad: |
Male and female - up to 20 athletes |
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Program Year: |
March
- November (9 Months) |
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Key
Outcomes: |
To
assist athletes reach the next level of competition
in their sport.
Progression pathway - NSW junior state squads &
teams. |
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Key People: |
Vic
Burrows (Co-ordinator)
John
Hufton
(Head
Coach/Professional)
Greg
Drummond (Coach/Professional)
Shaun O'Toole (Coach/Professional)
Neil Spiers (Coach/Professional)
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New
Program Nominations:
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Sought from December annually. |
Athlete
Selection
Athletes
are short-listed based on handicap. Previous scholarship holders
are also required to demonstrate improved performance over
their scholarship year to be eligible for a further scholarship
term. New nominees are required to attend an interview.
Male athletes are required to have
an AGU handicap of 12 or less, and female athletes a WGU
handicap of 20 or less.
The selection panel includes Academy coaching staff and an
independent selector who make athlete selection recommendations
to the Academy.
Refer also to common eligibility criteria at
scholarship program.
Program Components
Practical sessions are aligned to theory session where possible.
Practical topics include grip, stance, alignment, swing, putting
and short game, etiquette, rules, course management and attitude.
Theory sessions include public speaking; goal setting; visualization
and pre-shot routines; staying positive under pressure; pre
and post exercise routines; nutrition and hydration; and applying
home training programs.
Athletes receive high-speed video recording of their swing;
technical assessment & instruction from the program coach
professionals. Other program components include tours
to events such as the
Morrisett Junior Classic and Brett Ogle Junior Classic.
Our
Supporters
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Illawarra District Golf Association |
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