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Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast

7 August 2015

 

Hi ,


Welcome to our August issue of your territory newsletter! 

Lot's of news with the national MyGolf program, Federal government launch of Sporting Schools and many junior initiatives seeing positive results across the region.

"You are not in competition with anybody except yourself; plan to outdo your past not other people" 


Who said I can't play golf?


Newcastle University "The Forum" recently provided many local schools with special needs classes the opportunity to participate in two days of sport.  

Our golf program was on hand to provide modified introductory golf games which saw various talents and excited faces.

To read more about this great initiative click here.


New Girls Golf Camp


Recently elected Hunter River Ladies JPO Natalie Wood has let her actions do the talking with the introduction of a junior girls golf camp for new, beginner and intermediate players.

Held at Cypress Lakes Resort the attending girls were introduced to various elements of improving their games.

To read more about the camp click here.


Students Thrive on Local Courses


Sporting Schools are allowing more and more school students with opportunities to visit local golf clubs.  This new program has already allowed mulitple schools in the region to participate in golf programs and experience their local golf club. To read more click here.


Calling Junior Golfers


The Hunter Academy of Sport GOLF season is coming up fast with nominations now OPEN for junior golfers looking to make the first step in their player development pathway. Click here to learn more about the program and get your nomination in now.


JNJG Junior AM Raises $8,500


Thanks to the help of generous sponsors and golf clubs JNJG and GolfNSW managed to raise $8,500 to develop junior golf in the host region of the Subaru State Championships.  This is the second year JNJG has hosted this event and it is a promising sign for the future with participants, sponsors and local club members enjoying a great day out. Read more about junior AM by clicking here.


Spring and Davidson Claim Honours at State Championships


The Subaru State Championships is one of the biggest events on the JNJG Tournament Calendar but unfortunately this year the silverware travelled home with Kiwi Henry Spring and Queenslander Karis Davidson. Check out all the action from this years championship hosted by the Illawarra Region by clicking here.


2015 Junior Masters Series Continues to Thrive


As we reach the second half of the year the JNJG Junior Masters Series continues to attract a large number of junior golfers.  In May and June we hosted two more events at Kew Country Club and Campbelltown Golf Club.  Read all about these events by clicking the links below:

North Coast Junior Masters - Kew Country Club

Macarthur Junior Masters  - Campbelltown Golf Club 


Want a Career in Golf?


Looking for a career in golf after you finish in the junior ranks?  Why not apply for the PGA IGA JNJG scholarship and get your career in the golf industry underway in 2016.

Click here to read more about this excellent opportunity. 


Upcoming Events


August

9th                   Juniors on the Move                   Muswellbrook GC

23rd                Juniors on the Move (Teams)   Paterson GC

29-30th           W.E Alexander                            Waratah GC

30th                 Hunter River DGA Champs      Stonebridge GC

September

5th                    Hunter Academy Trial Day       Cypress Lakes 

6th                    Juniors on the Move                  Gosford GC

13th                  Shelly Beach Amateur              Shelly Beach GC

14-15th            NSW PSSA Golf Titles              Blackheath GC

20-21st             Fayde Junior Matchplay          Mt Broughton GC

24th                  Juniors on the Move                 Toukley GC

27th                  Stonebridge Junior Open        Stonebridge GC

29th - 2nd        Srixon International                  Cypress/Stonebridge

October

3rd                    Hunter Academy Training        Cypress Lakes

24th                  Hunter Academy Training        Cypress Lakes

25th                  Juniors on the Move                 Tanilba Bay GC

31st                  Junior 4 Way Tournament        Kurri Kurri GC

Event details and forms can be found here.