Golf DEVELOPMENT

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The WSAS Golf Development Pathway is designed to provide support to junior golfers in the Western Sydney Region looking to make the next step in their golfing development.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young local golfers, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. 

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

WSAS Golf Development Athletes are encouraged to participate in local and state golf events and will be given the skills to improve in the areas of their game most pertinent to their success.

 

Program Partners

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
  • Opportunities to represent WSAS at events*
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal Golf development
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
  • Support and confidence to engage in higher level competitions through targeted preparation and review

 

Additional WSAS benefits:

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

Program Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be available to attend the WSAS 2026-27 Golf Talent ID Day (Date to be communicated)
  • Golfers not identified/ selected by JNJG’s Talent ID process (or not yet identified)
  • Golfers must be turning 12 to 17 years of age in 2027.   
  • Golfers must reside or attend school in the WSAS catchment area.  
  • Golfers must be a current registered member of Golf NSW and their local golf club.    
  • Handicap criteria - boys 12 and under*, girls 18 and under*  
  • Reside in one of the following LGAs: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Cumberland, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, Penrith, or The Hills.
 
The athlete levy contributes towards the overall cost of delivering the Academy programs. Within our high performance programs are items including: 
 
  • Coaching*
  • Access to training facilities*
  • Strength & Conditioning assessments and programming*
  • Sports science testing*
  • Access to Academy Games* (relevant sports/age groups only)
  • Insurance
* Please note, Items marked with an Asterix are components supported through NSW Government grant funding. The grant contribution from the NSW government is limited to costs and activities identified in the approved Project Plan. The remaining portion of the athlete levy contributes towards costs associated with delivering and administering the Academy that are not covered by the NSW Government grant funding.
 
An athlete scholarship levy will apply, covering the above listed program benefits and more. Uniform costs are additional, with Golf‑specific and WSAS items purchased through the official supplier. Additional event costs may apply for Academy Games and other pathway events.

Selection Timeline

  • Nominations Open: September 2026
  • Nominations Close: October 2026
  • Trials and/or Selection Period: tbc

Program Delivery Period

October 2026 – April 2027

Key Events (Indicative)

Coming soon