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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.
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