Golf - JNJG Talent pathway
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The SWSAS Golf 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.
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, along with opportunities to represent SWSAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps.
Program Partners
Program Benefits
The JNJG Talent Pathway
Level 1 – Talent Identification (OoS T1 and GA “Participation Programs”)
Level 1 focuses on identifying regional potential and providing early profiling opportunities
Level 2 – JNJG Development Squad (OoS T2 and GA “State Junior ID)
Level 2 brings together athletes identified through Level 1 into a more structured development
environment.
Level 3 – Elite Talent and Talent Transition (OoS T3 and GA “Developing Junior”)
Level 3 supports advanced and elite junior athletes who have demonstrated success at state and national
level.
Please note, if you are selected for T3, your program will be entirely managed by JNJG
Level 1 & Level 2 JNJG Pathway Athletes athletes receive:
- High‑quality coaching within a high-performance squad environment and curriculum
- Access to quality training facilities
- Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
- Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
- Education in technical, tactical, and personal development
- Academy uniform (additional cost)
- Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games, East v West Cup and other Inter-Academy events for selected athletes
- Identification and nomination for progression opportunities into tiered Golf NSW talent programs
Additional SWSAS benefits:
- Access to Indoor Training Simulators
- Opportunities to represent SWSAS at events (where available)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through SWSAS media channels and Civic Receptions
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
This is a ‘by-invite’ program with athletes to be contacted directly by Jack Newton Junior Golf regarding selection.
Athletes must:
- Be aged 12 or 17 as of 31 December 2027
- Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Golf
- Be a registered member of a Golf NSW affiliated club within the SWSAS catchment region.
- Meet handicap recommendations:
- Boys – 12 and under
- Girls – 18 and under
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Camden, Campbelltown, Liverpool and Wollondilly.
Athlete Levy
An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with sport‑specific and SWSAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event and camp costs may apply.
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
October 2026 – May 2027
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 9th-11th April, 2027 (Tamworth)
- North v South Cup: TBC
- Inter-Academy Golf Camp: TBC
2025/26 Squad
Head Coach: Scott Martyn
Ariana Abella
Lucy Bowyer
Benjamin Bowyer
Miya Finneran
Tyler Hanchard
Hazel Kruger
Harry Pesic
