GOLF

TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR GOLF CAREER

The IAS Golf Program is designed to support the developmental needs of the regions young talented golfers by providing industry leading high-performance sport development programs. Scholarships are offered for a 12-month period commencing in October and concluding in September.

OUR PROGRAM PROVIDES TRAINING, COACHING AND COMPETITION WITH A VIEW TO:

Develop athletes’ fundamental skill level to enhance their opportunities for selection into NSW State squads and teams
Prepare athletes for seamless transition to any NSW State Team
Increase the level of athlete success at competition and events nationwide
Provide an introduction and progression into sport specific strength and conditioning
Provide education around athletic and personal development, including nutrition, sport psychology, media skills, leadership, and drugs in sport
Conduct fortnightly skills based sessions and weekly strength and conditioning training to which attendance is expected

ELIGIBILITY

In order to be eligible for the 2025/26 program athletes must:

Be aged between 12-17 years of age during the scholarship period
Reside within one of five eligible local government areas – Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Shoalhaven or Wingecarribee
Be a playing member of a golf club affiliated with NSWGA through the IDGA
Possess a GA Handicap. Recommended handicap limit for boys is 12 and under, and for girls 18 and under.
Be able to commit to all planned IAS Program Events

SELECTION PROCESS

Eligible athletes must;

Be a registered golfer of Golf NSW
Be a financial member of a local golf club within each respective catchment areas of the IAS
Meet the handicap entry levels as agreed with JNJG
Have golf as their primary sport played
Demonstrate through past performance and/or potential capacity, the potential to improve performance to a high level
Demonstrate a positive attitude, commitment and dedication to improving performance
Display an ability to apply coaching & technical instruction
The ability or potential to work as part of a team to achieve excellence

Each applicant is reviewed by an independant selected panel of coaches, administrators and invited representatives. The IAS decision/s regarding athlete selection is based on objective and subjective measures and the IAS hold final responsibility for the selection of athletes.

JNJG may advise participating Academies of athletes who should be exempt of trials and gain automatic entry to a program, pending approval by the IAS

SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES

Beginning in the 2025-26 scholarship year, the IAS will be offering both its traditional, fully supported places AND self-financed places to selected athletes.

For further financial assistance, explore the Grow A Star and Local Sporting Champions grants.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

IAS athletes are required to purchase the IAS squad uniform, they also are required to contribute to additional components of the programs such as camps.