Vision:
Applications have closed for 2026 Golf NSW HP Program.
To produce players capable of being ranked in the Top 100 on the Professional
World Rankings, Winning Major Championships and Olympic Golf Medals.
Primary Objective:
To identify talented male and female amateur golfers from across the state and provide
them with a “value add” elite development program with the aim to produce
“Tour Ready” Professionals that ultimately achieve the HPP Vision
Mission:
To use the success of our high performance athletes on the world stage to achieve
the following for the sport of golf in NSW/Australia.
- drive public awareness and interest
- increase media exposure
- increase participation and retain current participants
- increase revenue opportunities
- promote and advance the sport
- secure the sports long term future
Strategic Priorities:
- Develop the players as individuals
- Support squad members home coach
- Develop “students of the game”
- Physically prepare each athlete to limit injury risk and optimise individual performance
- Develop tour level competency across all skill areas
- Strong focus on the “scoring elements” of the game
- Develop mentally tough and resilient competitors
- Develop players with strong competitive instincts that play by the rules and in the spirit of the game
- Provide opportunities to various competition experiences that are appropriate to each athlete’s development and playing level
- Ensure each athletes well-being is being maintained
- Educate players on the off-course elements and business of being a professional athlete
- Develop players capable of winning at the international amateur level and beyond
- Identify top prospects for selection and provide support through the Futures Program.
- Develop athletes who embody the sport and inspire as ambassadors for Golf NSW and the broader golf community.
Support Staff:
High-Performance Manager:
Khan PullenJNJG Talent Pathways Manager:
Heath CanningGolf Performance Support:
Anthony SummersStrength and Conditioning:
Nils HestermanPerformance Physiotherapy:
Matthew GreenPerformance Psychology:
Hugo WebsterPerformance Nutrition:
Caitlin ByronBiomechanics Consultant:
Dr. Rob Neal
Golf NSW High Performance Program Selection
The criteria outlined here are used as a guide to select candidates for inclusion in the HPP. Although these are general in nature, they are set out by Golf NSW in consultation with Golf Australia. The final decision on the selection of successful candidates rests with the Golf NSW High-Performance Committee and in consultation with The Golf NSW High-Performance Manager and program support personnel.
The following criteria will be utilised for program selection:
- Australian citizen
- Results (state, national, international)
- Rankings
- Dedication to the process of reaching their full potential on and off the golf course
- Potential to reach Golf NSW’s long-term High-Performance Program vision
- Meet Golf NSW Education requirements (see below for details)
Education
Golf NSW believes in the importance of education in a player’s development and as such stipulate that those selected have met or are the process of meeting a minimum level of education to be involved in the program.
For those of school age, ideally, this minimum is that they are currently enrolled at Secondary School until they receive the Higher School Certificate.
Golf NSW also recognises that there are alternative educational opportunities available to those that are of school age and are not currently enrolled at an NSW High School undertaking the requirements to attain the HSC .
These people are still eligible to apply for the Golf NSW HPP but will be required to have enrolled and be undertaking a formally recognised education or training course (e.g. TAFE) at least until that point in time that they would have graduated year 12.
Golf NSW also believes in the continued development of oneself beyond high school via “off-course” activities such as continuing education or employment while pursuing their golfing goals. As such those that are selected into the HPP are encouraged to either seek ongoing education and/or work part-time while they are in the Golf NSW HPP.
Note – players aged under 17 need to meet the NSW Government Department of Education requirements in relation to leaving school. These requirements can be found at https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers/quick-guide-for-parents.html
Program Duration
12 Months – March to February
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Related Links
International Golf Websites
- United States Golf Association
- The Royal & Ancient
- International Golf Federation
- Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation
- Scratch Players Group
- Amateur Golf
- Golf Week
National & International Rankings
- Men’s World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)
- Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking
- Men’s World Ranking (OWGR)
- Women’s World Golf Ranking ( Rolex Rankings)
- Golf Australia Men’s Order of Merit
- Golf Australia Women’s Order of Merit
- Golf Australia Boys Order of Merit
- Golf Australia Girls Order of Merit
Golf Australia Event/Team Selection Policy:
PLEASE NOTE:
Policies in this document in relation to Golf Australia High Performance Programs (namely Point 5 and it’s sub points) are not
applicable to the Golf NSW High Performance Program.
US College Websites
- Golfstat
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - NCAA Eligibility Centre
- AthNet
- National Assoc. of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- National Jnr College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
- Ping College Golf Guide
Amateur Status Info
Major International Events
Men
- The Amateur Championship
- The US Amateur
- The Western Amateur
- The European Amateur
- St. Andrews Links Trophy
- The Brabazon Trophy (ENG)
- Sth Beach International Amateur (US)
- North East Invitational Amateur (US)
- The Southern Amateur (US)
- The Sunnehanna Amateur (US)
- The Palmetto Amateur (US)
- Trans Miss Amateur (US)
- North & South Amateur (US)
- Pacific Coast Amateur (US)
- The Porter Cup(US)
- Sahalee Players (US)
- Canadian Amateur
Women
Junior
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