Golf
Nominations for the 2026/27 program open in August
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
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 SWSAS at events
- Education in technical, tactical, and personal Golf development
- Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
- Participation in Your Local Club Academy Games, North v South 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 Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
- Support for award and scholarship nominations
- Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
- Promotion through SWSAS media channels
Athlete Eligibility
Program Eligibility Criteria
Athletes must:
- Be aged 12 or 17 as of 31 December 2025
- Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Golf
- Be a registered member of a Golf NSW affiliated club within the South West Sydney region.
- Meet handicap recommendations:
- Boys – 12 and under
- Girls – 18 and under
- Reside in one of the following LGAs: Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool or Wollondilly.
Athlete Levy
Key Dates
Program Delivery Period
October 2025 – April 2026
Key Events (Indicative)
- Your Local Club Academy Games: 17th-18th April, 2026 (Tamworth)
- North v South Cup: May 2026
- 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
