GolfWA Talent Development Program (TDP)
The GolfWA Talent Development Program (TDP) is focused on the development of athletes eligible for our current and future junior state squads.
The TDP aims to offer training environments where players can compete and test themselves against the best junior prospects in the state whilst upskilling off-course areas of the game.
Applications to join the 2025 TDP Program will open at the end of 2024. Email enquiries to gamedevelopmentandhp@golfwa.org.au
Key information
- The TDP is focused on the development of athletes eligible for Junior State Squads in 2024 and beyond
- The TDP will have 2 x Tiers based on ability to create optimal training environments for athletes
- The TDP aims to develop holistic athletes through workshops on practical skills, strength and conditioning, recovery, nutrition, psychology, values, integrity and teamwork capacities
- Athletes who meet the selection criteria (below) are encouraged to apply
- Eligible 2024 Junior state squad athletes will be automatically selected to Tier 1 and do not need to apply
Selection Expectations
- Must show aspirations to develop their golfing capacity on and off the course including strength and conditioning, physio screening, golf mindset, nutrition and wellbeing
- Must continually demonstrate expected behaviours of integrity, commitment, and respect for golf and the wider community
- Prospective athletes are expected to have played golf for a significant amount and committed to pursuing golf in the long term
- Before applying, prospective athletes are expected to have spoken to their coach and received their approval that they are ready for this level of program.
- It is anticipated that prospective athletes will be regularly competing in Junior Open events
Selection Criteria
- Turning 12 years old (or older) in each year of selection, or turning 18 after April 8, 2025, in order to be eligible for the 2025 Junior Interstate Teams Matches
- 2023/24 Junior Stroke Averages, Crunch&Sip Junior Tour Averages 23/24, Golflink Handicaps, Paxton and Ivey Temperley Stroke Averages (where applicable)*
- Athlete adherence to the values and cultures of GolfWA and uphold the GolfWA Athlete Code of Conduct in all events past and upcoming
*GolfWA chooses not to specify a stroke average/handicap minimum as we are selecting across a variety of ages and the selection process will identify talent for their age
Selection Process
- A TDP selection panel will select athletes based on the selection criteria
- There is a maximum capacity of 60 athletes (30 Tier 1 and 30 Tier 2)
- Athletes will be notified of selection by Friday, April 26
GolfWA reserves the right to promote athletes from Tier 2 into Tier 1 throughout the year
GolfWA reserves the right to remove participants from the TDP if they breach the GolfWA Code of Conduct
TDP Content
- 3 x TDP sessions for Tier 1 and Tier 2, annually
- Includes on-course and off-course holistic skills, testing and an end-of-year TDP Camp in November/December
- Whilst we try our best to avoid clashes with other events, we cannot always avoid all events (including club championships, Paxton / Ivey Temperley events etc)
- Elite PGA Professional coaches and accredited experts in their field will deliver all programs
- The first TDP session will be Saturday, May 25 at Wembley Golf Complex for those who are successful. Please put a placeholder for availability
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