Golf development

Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in August

Register Your Interest

The NCAS Golf development program is delivered in partnership with Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Golfers, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. It aligns with the JNJG Talent Pathway and connects athletes to state and national pathways. This program targets males with a GA handicap between 12-30 and females between 19-40. 

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance tournaments. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management.

Program Partners

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Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal Golf development
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
  • Identification and nomination for progression opportunities into tiered Golf NSW talent programs
 

Additional NCAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through NCAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Be born between 2013-2019.
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Golf
  • Be a registered member of a Golf NSW affiliated club within the NCAS catchment region.
  • Meet handicap recommendations:
    • Boys – 12 – 30 
    • Girls – 19 – 40
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Tweed, Byron, Lismore, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond River, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
An athlete levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Golf‑specific and NCAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply for other pathway events.

Program Delivery Period

November 2026 – June 2027

Athletes
Bradley Brenton
Bradley James
Buddy Ryan
Cooper Arthur
Dante Connell
Emma Selleck
Harry Britten-stanwix
Levi Huggins
Oliver Neilson
Oscar Wynhoven
Stone Cannon
Zade Wagner

Head Coach
Chris Graham

Assistant Coach
Ben Adams