What is JNJG? » Jack Newton Junior Golf

Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) is the organisation delivering golf to young players under 18 years of age in New South Wales.

Jack Newton OAM, has been the driving force behind junior golf since the organisation was established in 1986. JNJG is now recognized as the dominant force in junior golf in Australia.

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The Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation was established in 1986 to introduce more young people to the game of golf and to nurture their skills and enjoyment of the sport. The objectives of JNJG are to establish and service a variety of golf programs for boys and girls that create pathways through the sport and cater for the beginner through to the elite.

Programs range from introduction to golf in schools to elite tournaments, attracting the best from interstate and overseas. JNJG has a development pathway that caters for all levels.

JNJG is a non-profit organisation dependent upon the support and commitment of our sponsors. Grants from the NSW Government, the NSW Golf Association, Women's Golf NSW and our major fundraiser, The Jack Newton Celebrity Classic, provide the funds necessary to develop our programs. Major sponsors include The Kinghorn Foundation, Subaru, Srixon and Titleist.

JNJG activities include a variety of junior golf tournaments, camps and clinics for all levels of players with emphasis on school programs to introduce young children to golf. JNJG also assists clubs and regional areas in the development of their junior programs and programs for indigenous and disabled young people are also a priority.

The objectives of Jack Newton Junior Golf

Within the philosophy of providing opportunities for all junior golfers of all ability levels is the statement of objectives of Jack Newton Junior Golf. These objectives are

To increase the participation levels of junior golfers throughout the state of NSW. To promote the game golf in the community and in schools.
To increase participation opportunities by expanding the number of coaching camps and clinics at regional and state level.
To increase and promote junior 'age division' golf tournaments.
To encourage the development of a coaching accreditation scheme for volunteers.
To develop a scholarship scheme to provide grants-in-aid to talented golfers for the development of their skills.
To ensure a sound future for golf in NSW.