Golf

Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia are pleased to offer MyGolf through Sporting Schools, Australia’s national introductory program to develop and promote junior participation in golf.

In addition, secondary schools can access Golf Australia’s secondary schools program designed to engage students through fun, challenging student-led activities.

All programs can be delivered by external coaches (with accredited PGA Professionals or Community Instructors available in a wide range of areas) or by teachers, with interactive online teacher training accessible to support the delivery of the program. School Equipment kits suitable for Lower Primary through to Secondary can also be accessed to ensure your school has all it needs to run a fun and engaging golf program.

Primary School Programs

The MyGolf primary schools program introduces golf to children through a simple yet engaging program that teachers or external coaches can deliver as part of their core curriculum requirements. Recommended to be delivered across 5 sessions, the lessons will cover the main skills in golf: putting, chipping and full swing, with the final session giving children the chance to partake in a modified ‘on course’ game at school or a visit to the local golf course/facility.

Secondary School Programs

Golf Australia’s secondary school’s program also offers a suggested five session outline that offers flexibility and a range of delivery methods. Students will be exposed to the three main skills in golf, along with strategy and decision-making skills, peer to peer learning with a fitness component embedded in the program to increase physical activity.

MyGolf for All Programs

MyGolf for All is an adapted program designed by Golf Australia in partnership with Special Olympics Australia, catering for students with intellectual disabilities and autism. Coaches are purposefully trained to deliver in special education environments and to adapt activities to suit the needs of participating students.

With the support of Deaf Sports Australia, we can also facilitate an Active Deaf Kids program through Sporting Schools. To book, simply outline in the comments that you would like an Active Deaf Kids program.

Sporting Schools cost breakdown	All prices are inclusive of GST
Online teacher training (required when program is delivered by a teacher)	$99
MyGolf virtual program (Golf and wellbeing activities)	$200
Equipment	$549-$1133
Coaching fees Travel compensation	Approx. $90-$120 per session* $40 p.h
Transport to golf club/facility (optional for final week)	POA (optional- determined by local facility/transport expenses)
Administration fee (paid to state and territory bodies)	$100 per program

*You will need to purchase the kits/online training through external websites that you will be directly linked to when you select them as an add-on through the booking system.

Coaching fees*

$90-$120 incl. GST (based on number of sessions in succession)

$90 per session – when 4+ sessions conducted in one day

$100 per session – when 3 sessions conducted in one day

$110 per session – when 2 sessions conducted in one day

$120 per session – when 1 session conducted in one day

*Session equates to 1 x 45-60 min lesson

Travel Compensation

For coaches to be eligible for travel compensation, the round trip between the golf club and the school must be a minimum of 1 hour.

Booking system process

External Add-ons: Schools will need to purchase the equipment kits/online teacher training through external websites that you will be directly linked to when you select them as an add-on through the booking system. You can make payment via credit card or select ‘bank deposit’ to receive an invoice.

Internal Add-ons: When selecting the MyGolf virtual program as an add-on to supplement your coach/teacher delivered package, you will be sent an email with a direct link and code to provide to your students to access the online virtual activities. An invoice will be send from Golf Australia towards the end of the school term.

MyGolf Virtual Program

The MyGolf virtual program is the perfect way for students to be exposed to golf games and wellbeing activities from home to supplement their MyGolf sessions at school.

The virtual program consists of 8 videos that combine wellbeing principles (thanks to The Resilience Project) and golf skills, followed by practical activities and a Quiz after each session.

Your teacher will share with you the code required to access this program free of charge. Parents will then need to register their child into the program and create a login to gain access.

For more information, check out the MyGolf Schools Guide and the Golf Australia Sporting Schools FAQs.

MyGolf Schools can be accessed in all Australian states and territories. There may be some more remote regions in each state/territory that do not have as many of our external coaching workforce available and we recommend teachers deliver the program after completing the online training.

Please first contact your state/territory booking coordinator if you are interested in a coach delivered program to see if they can assist in connecting you with a PGA Professional or Community Instructor.

Local club and facility visits are also available in most regions with golf clubs & facilities, driving ranges, Mini Golf facilities, simulators etc spread far and wide across the country.

Equipment

A range of equipment kits are available via the MyGolf Online Store where you can create your own account and purchase the equipment required for your Sporting Schools program. The Shop can be accessed by selecting an Equipment Kit as an add-on when making your program booking.

Equipment kits are designed for Lower primary (Prep – Year 3), Upper Primary (Year 4 – Year 6), Secondary (Year 7& 8), Modified Secondary (Larger club heads Year 7 & 8) or Plastic kits (Prep – Year 4). Prices range from $743 - $1,1333 (plus postage and handling).

The contents of each kit include:

10 x Putters
8 x RH 7-irons
2 x LH 7-irons
100 x PVC clicker balls
10 x Hitting Mats
1 x Equipment Bag

You will have access to School Equipment Kits, however if you require individual equipment, please contact Golf Australia at mygolfschools@golf.org.au.

To pay via invoice, select the bank deposit option upon checkout to receive an invoice via email. Kits will be shipped following the successful payment of the invoice.

MyGolf Lower and Upper Primary Kits

Please purchase through the MyGolf Shop. The MyGolf School Golf Kit for Primary Schools (lower and upper primary kit options) include:

10 x 7-Iron
10 x putter
1 x PVC ball pack of 100 in net bag
10 x hitting mat with rubber tee
1 x equipment bag.