GOLF

The WRAS golf program provides high performance coaching and training opportunities to up-skill athletes and assist them in progressing to higher representation within the sport of golf.

The WRAS golf program is endorsed by Jack Newton Junior Golf as the first step in the elite athlete pathway.

The program sits between local representative golf and higher order representation such as NSW state team selection.

The 2026 golf program will run from September 2025 to June 2026 with athletes to graduate from the program at the 2026 Presentation Night in June.

TRIAL INFORMATION

Nominations for the 2026 Golf program have now closed.

To register your interest for the 2027 program click here

ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION PROCESS

To be eligible for selection in the 2026 program athletes must:

be turning 12-17 years of age in 2026
be living or attending school in the WRAS catchment area
be a registered member of Golf NSW and a member of a local club
have a handicap of 12 and under* (boys) or 18 and under* (girls). **Athletes who do not meet this handicap may still be considered for a development program so please fill out a nomination form
submit a nomination form before the closing date

The following selection criteria may be taken into consideration during the selection process:

Physical attributes and capabilities
Technical competence
Tactical awareness
Potential to improve
Competitive ability
Individual application
Performance and results at specific events
Coachability and behaviour

ATHLETE BENEFITS

Intensive training sessions by local elite coaches
Skill development
Opportunities for Inter-Academy Development camps
Injury prevention screenings (all athletes) and a strength and conditioning training program (squad athletes only)
Sports science fitness testing
Educational seminars
Opportunities to compete in elite events such as the Your Local Club Academy Games