GOLF PROGRAM
The South West Academy of Sport (SWAS) Golf program is proudly supported by Golf Australia, The Victorian Golf Foundation, the Western District Golf Association and Port Fairy Golf Club. The SWAS Golf Program has the specific objective of identifying talented junior golfers and providing them with a level of coaching and athlete education that will assist them in taking the next step in the sport of Golf. Athletes in this program are considered as having entered Golf Australia's High Performance Pathway.
The program is designed to provide individualised coaching, with some competitive training and play opportunities, readying athletes for tournaments.
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Program Structure
Athletes are able to book up to 6 x 40 minute sessions with the head coach to ensure they are able to develop their technique. Additional opportunities and inclusions are listed below. In most instances sessions occur at Port Fairy Golf Club.
Duration
The SWAS golf program will run from April until December
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Head Coach
Sessions are conducted by Port Fairy Golf Pro - Anthony Warburton
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Inclusions:
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2x group sessions with Anthony Warburton
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6x individual sessions with Anthony Warburton
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Tournament support across the program at identified junior tournaments (subject to funding)
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2x sessions with Golf Australia coaches
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Golf Australia High Performance Training Day (July 2024).
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Golf Australia Inter-Academy and High Performance Camp (October 5th & 6th 2024)
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At home or in gym training program (please note SWAS does not provide a trainer or gym access)
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Online Member portal with access to education and training resources
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SWAS Polo
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Exclusions:
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Travel to and from events
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SWAS merchandise (hoodies, caps, etc)
SWAS Golf Program Selection Criteria
The SWAS Golf program caters for emerging golfers who must;
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Be an existing member of a Golf Victoria affiliated club in the South West.
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Reside in the South West region within the defined Local Government boundaries; Moyne, Corangamite, Glenelg, Southern Grampians, Warrnambool.
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Have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
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Have reached a satisfactory standard of play based on current player rankings and/or performance at local tournaments and regional events.
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Meet handicap requirements (please note this figure may vary year to year and must be submitted with an application).
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Note on Tournaments:
There are a number of local tournaments that athletes are expected to compete in.
Athletes are expected to attend any High Performance camps or tournaments that are nominated by SWAS, Golf Australia or the VRAS Network.
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Indicative Associated Costs:
SWAS Fees
- $200.00
2024 GOLF ATHLETES
ARCHIE HEFFERNAN
LACHLAN WALKER
BLAKE HEFFERNAN
JOSEPH BROWN
MOLLY O'BRIEN
ELIJAH McLEOD
TIER 4 GOLF ATHLETES
The following athletes have progressed from SWAS to being invited into the Golf Australia Tier 4 High Performance Program in Melbourne.
LACHLAN WALKER
JOSEPH BROWN
BLAKE HEFFERNAN
ATHLETE APPLICATION FORM
SWAS 2024 Application Form
Applications close 12/4/24
Victorian Golf Association Womens Golf Victoria
PREVIOUS SWAS GOLFERS
Adam Advincula
Alana Ellery
Andrew McQuinn
Andrew Meade
Ashley Johnstone
Bailey Borgmeyer
Ben Hogan
Bevan Marr
Brad Treloar
Brayden McConnell
Brent Mahoney
Briony Webb: Jakarta World Juniors (Tied 8th)
PGA Member
Caleb Kavanagh
Christopher Roberts
Cooper Gill
Daniel Battista: State Championships,
Division 1 Melbourne Pennant
Daniel Kenna
David Tou
Devin Koenig
Dom Vogles
Dylan O'Keefe
Fred Beasley
George Beasley
Georgia Bryden
Hamish Huffadine
Henry Green
Jack Redfrod
James Brown
James Keough
Jarrod Schill
Jarrod Sharrock
Jaymie McFarlane
Joanna Flaherty*
Joshua Anderson
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Joshua Brown
Joshua Murfitt
Jye Tillack
Kyle Herbertson
Lachlan Green
Lachlan Kenna
Lachlan Meade
Levi Ellis
Lewis O'Neil
Marley Sharp
Matthew Baxter
Matthew Cameron
Matthew Heard
Matt Hinkley
Michael Pollock
Mitchell Hughes
Noah Best*
Noah Mounsey
Olivia Porter
Rebecca Bryden
Riley Scanlon
Sam Horne
Sam Rix
Sam Taylor
Scott McKinnon
Slade Palmer
Thomas Clissold
Thomas Rix
Tim Speirs
Toby Kilpatrick
Tom Stuart
Tyler Dixon
Tyran Dowell
Will Mackenzie
Xavier McCartney
Zac Walker
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*Let us know where you are now! Get in touch via our SWAS Alumni Form