Selection Policies
Golf Australia will have a selection process for athletes in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. These states (and territory) fall under the newly aligned selection process for the GA High Performance Program.
All athletes selected will be named in early March with the national program beginning by 1 April and finishing 31 December.
The high performance programs of New South Wales and Western Australia are not currently administered by Golf Australia; please check with the appropriate state body for specific details of each program.
Golf Australia will have a selection process for athletes in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. These states (and territory) fall under the newly aligned selection process for the GA High Performance Program.
All athletes selected will be named in early March with the national program beginning by 1 April and finishing 31 December.
The following criteria will be utilised for program selection:
Australian citizen
All Golf Australia high performance program athletes must have completed - or be in the process of completing - secondary school
Results (state, national, international)
Rankings
Dedication to the process of reaching their full potential on and off the golf course
Potential to reach Golf Australia’s long-term high performance strategic objectives
The high performance programs of New South Wales and Western Australia are not currently administered by Golf Australia; please check with the appropriate state body for specific details of each program.
Targeted funding
Targeted funding is additional money provided to athletes tracking towards Golf Australia’s long-term high performance strategic objectives. It can be in addition to what athletes receive from their state high performance programs, but can apply equally to those training outside such programs. In order to receive targeted funding:
Athletes in existing state HP programs are encouraged to consult with their respective state HP managers to request or be identified for targeted funding.
Athletes whose daily training environment is outside their home state’s high performance program – including those in the NCAA/US college system – are eligible for targeted funding provided their development is monitored by their respective state HP program manager. Two-way contact between the athlete and state HP manager is vital and encouraged.
Targeted funding can be applied to development and tournament opportunities, both domestically and abroad.
Targeted funding is additional money provided to athletes tracking towards Golf Australia’s long-term high performance strategic objectives. It can be in addition to what athletes receive from their state high performance programs, but can apply equally to those training outside such programs. In order to receive targeted funding:
Athletes in existing state HP programs are encouraged to consult with their respective state HP managers to request or be identified for targeted funding.
Athletes whose daily training environment is outside their home state’s high performance program – including those in the NCAA/US college system – are eligible for targeted funding provided their development is monitored by their respective state HP program manager. Two-way contact between the athlete and state HP manager is vital and encouraged.
Targeted funding can be applied to development and tournament opportunities, both domestically and abroad.
Golf Australia's event classification, as at May 2019, can be downloaded here.
Golf Australia's High Performance Pathway
Tier 1 – Golf Australia Rookie Squad
The Golf Australia rookie program comprises of male and female professional athletes who are in the first 5 years of their career.
Tier 1 athletes are considered the future of Australian golf and have the tools capable of achieving the programs objectives of winning major championships, Olympic medals and top-100 world ranking positions. Past program members include Cameron Smith, Hannah Green and Minjee Lee.
Tier 2 – State High Performance Program
A Tier 2 athlete is a state-identified elite amateur athlete who has demonstrated the ability to compete successfully at national and international level and is showing the potential, desire and commitment on and off the golf course to be a future Tier 1 athlete.
This program is designed to add value to the athlete's current training environment while providing both professional and amateur tournament access nationally and internationally.
Tier 3 – State Development Program
A Tier 3 athlete is a state-identified developing amateur who is showing the potential ability to compete successfully at national and international level and is showing the potential, desire and commitment on and off the golf course to be a future Tier 2 athlete.
This program is designed to add value to the athlete's current training environment while providing amateur tournament access nationally and internationally.
Tier 4 – State Talent ID Programs
The Tier program is the state talent ID program for U/18 athletes who are showing the potential, desire and commitment on and off the golf course to be a future Tier 3 level athlete.
Athletes are invited to various state camps and training sessions offered annually.