Your talent can go further here
Applications for the 2027 BSA Golf Program
The BSA Golf Program supports talented junior golfers from the Barwon Region with opportunities to develop their game, improve their performance and progress toward State and National representation.
The program works with Golf Victoria, the South Western Golf Association and local clubs to provide athletes with coaching, strength and conditioning, athlete education and pathway support.
APPLY FOR 2027
Develop your game. Build your pathway.
The BSA Golf Program is designed for talented young golfers who are committed to improving their performance and want to understand what it takes to progress along the high-performance pathway.
The program brings together a like-minded group of athletes and provides access to experiences, education and support that complement the athlete's existing golf environment.
BSA recognises the Golf Australia pathway and the strong competitive and coaching opportunities available across the Barwon Region.
Our Golf Program Philosophy
The goal of the BSA Golf Program is to provide golf-related skills and understanding that give athletes the best chance to reach their full potential, while helping them understand the career opportunities available within the sport.
The program takes a holistic approach to golf development, combining technical, tactical, physical, mental and lifestyle components.
What You'll Develop
Technical Development
Working alongside your local coach, development can include:
- Swing mechanics
- Ball striking
- Putting
- Short game
- Club selection
- Shot shaping
Tactical Development
Build your understanding of how to manage your game on the course through:
- Course management
- Risk-and-reward decision making
- Club strategy
- Adapting to conditions
- Mental fortitude
- Pre-shot routines
Physical Development
Build your body to meet the demands of golf through:
- Strength
- Power
- Flexibility
- Agility
- Mobility
- Recovery
The Golf Program Philosophy identifies technical, tactical and physical development as key components of the program.
Mental & Lifestyle Development
Develop the preparation, mindset and lifestyle habits that support consistent performance and long-term athlete development.
High Performance Testing
Access to the BSA High Performance Testing Series, with two testing windows each year.
Athlete Profiling & Screening
Athlete profiling and musculoskeletal screening to help identify areas for development and support.
Goal Setting & Athlete Development Planning
Two goal-setting and Athlete Development Plan sessions to help establish priorities and track progress.
Your Golf Pathway
BSA Golf sits within the broader Golf Australia development pathway.
The pathway can include:
State Talent ID → State Development → State High Performance → National & International Opportunities
Golf Australia's pathway includes State Talent ID, State Development and State High Performance opportunities, with athletes progressing toward higher levels of national and international competition.
BSA provides identified athletes with access to high-performance support, strength and conditioning and holistic education as they develop toward future opportunities.
More Than Golf
Being a high-performing golfer is about more than your scorecard.
BSA's athlete education program helps athletes understand how to prepare, train effectively, look after their bodies and take responsibility for their development.
Education includes:
- Goal setting
- Nutrition for competition
- Injury prevention
- Understanding your body, training loads and recovery
- Sports psychology and mindset
- Strength and conditioning
- Understanding the golf pathway
- Career opportunities within the sport
The program also includes broader athlete education and presentations from alumni and elite athletes across multiple sports.
What's Included?
BSA Golf membership provides access to BSA's broader athlete development program, along with Golf-specific opportunities.
Development Squad
Development Squad opportunities include:
- Golf training days at 13th Beach
- Sessions with a Golf Australia Development Coach
- Elite athlete Q&A opportunities
- Squad education
- Tournament opportunities
- Invitations to selected Senior Squad opportunities
Main Squad
Main Squad opportunities include:
- Golf training days at 13th Beach
- Sessions with a Golf Australia Development Coach
- VRAS High Performance Camp
- Commonwealth Golf Club visits
- Elite athlete Q&A opportunities
- Squad education
- Tournament opportunities
The Golf program also provides broader BSA athlete support, including strength and conditioning, athlete education, uniform items and access to selected member services.
Who Can Apply?
The BSA Golf Program supports talented junior golfers from the Barwon Region.
Applicants must:
- Meet the program's eligible age requirements
- Be a member of a district club affiliated with the South Western Golf Association
- Reside in the Barwon Region
- Demonstrate commitment to improving golf performance
- Participate in relevant training and development opportunities
- Meet the relevant Golf ability profile
The program includes both Main Squad and Development Squad opportunities.
Golf Ability Profiles
Main Squad
Boys: GA Handicap 10.4 or less
Girls: GA Handicap 25.4 or less
Development Squad
Boys: GA Handicap 10.5–20.4
Girls: GA Handicap 25.5 and above
Selection also considers attitude, coachability, leadership and commitment to development.
What Are We Looking For?
Selection considers both performance and the athlete's approach to development.
Performance
Your golf ability and current performance level.
Coachability
Your willingness to listen, learn and apply feedback.
Attitude & Commitment
Your approach to training, competition and improvement.
Leadership
How you contribute to your sporting environment.
Development Potential
Your commitment to continuing to develop as an athlete and golfer.
How Selection Works
Applications and performance information are reviewed by the BSA Golf Advisory Panel, including coaches and club representatives.
Selection considers performance data alongside attitude, coachability, leadership and commitment to development.
Applicants are notified of selection outcomes by email.
Program Leadership
Program Manager
Chris Crabbe
0429 567 683
Head Coach
Scott Smith
High Performance Golf Coach
Travis Harrison
The Golf Program works across BSA, Golf Victoria, the South Western Golf Association, local clubs and coaching partners to support athlete development.
BSA Golf Key Documents & Information
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your talent can go further here.
If you're ready to develop your game, strengthen your preparation and pursue your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
APPLY FOR 2027
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