Golf NSW High Performance
High Performance Manager
Khan Pullen
Strength & Conditioning, Physiotherapy and Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Matt Green
Strength & Conditioning
Nils Hesterman
Nutritionist
Kelsey Hutton
3D Biomechanics
International Golf Websites
US College Websites
National & International Rankings
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
The Women’s Amateur Championship
US Women’s Amateur
Augusta National Women’s Amateur
North & South Women’s Amateur (US)
Canadian Women’s Amateur
Junior
US Girls Junior
US Junior
Teams
World Amateur Teams Champs (men/women)
Asia-Pacific Amateur Champs (Men)
Asia-Pacific Amateur Champs (Women)
IMG Junior Worlds (Boys/Girls)
Nomura Cup (Men)
Queen Sirikit Cup ( Women)
Toyota World Junior (Boys/Girls)
Asia-Pacific Junior Champs (Boys/Girls)
Golf Australia Event/Team Selection Policy
Golf Australia High Performance Guidelines
Golf Australia Selection Policy & Procedures
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.
Applications for the 2021 High Performance Program intake
will close on Friday March 5th, 2021.
To apply, please CLICK ON THIS LINK for more info
and to download the application form.
Vision
To produce players capable of being ranked in the Top 100 on the Professional
World Rankings, Winning Major Championships and Olympic Golf Medals.
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
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
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
- Develop players capable of achieving a WAGR ranking inside the top 50
- Support Golf Australia Rookie Squad Members
- Develop athletes that are good representatives of the sport of golf, Golf NSW and Golf Australia
Golf NSW High Performance Program Selection
The criteria outlined below is used as a guide to select candidates for inclusion in the HPP. Although these are a general in nature, they are set out by Golf NSW in consultation with Golf Australia. The final decision on 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 personel.
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)
Golf NSW (Australia) High Performance Pathway Levels
Tier One – Rookie Professional
Golf Australia Rookie’s comprises of male and female professionals selected by Golf Australia. A rookie squad member includes any player in the final six months of their amateur career until the end of their fifth year of professional golf.
Tier Two – Elite Amateur
These players are categorised as elite amateurs competing at an international level that are a likely to be transitioning to professional within 12-18 months. A WAGR of 200 or better trending towards the top 50 would be indicative of players at this tier.
Note – on most occassions players at this level will have been elevated from within Tier 3 due to their WAGR ranking, tournament results and a sustained demonstration of dedication and commitment to their “off course” preparation and fulfilling their potential to the highest level while in the HPP.
Tier Three – State Development
These players are categorised as developing elite amateurs competing at the national level with some notable results and are showing the potential to reach Tier 2. A WAGR inside approx. 1,500 trending towards 500 would be indicative of players at this tier.
Tier Four – State Talent Identification
These players are categorised as emerging amateurs (elite juniors) aged approx 15-18 years old that have been identified as having the potential to reach higher levels of the pathway.
Jack Newton Junior Golf
Jack Newton Junior Golf conducts an extensive competition and player development program for players aged under 18.
For more information on JNJG please go to www.jnjg.com.au
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 a NSW High School undertaking the requirements to attain the HSC .
These people are still eligible to apply to 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. Please note- Golf Australia currently has the selection requirement to be in the process of or have completed your High School Certificate to be eligible for selection into State HP Programs in OneGolf states, Australian Teams, Rookie Program, or to receive any funding or development support.
For more info on GA selection criteria please refer to the Golf Australia website.
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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