Golf Australia launches new junior golf initiative called MYGolf in 2010.
The main emphasis of the National MYGolf program is the National Skills Challenge and Awards Scheme.
The Skills Challenge provides a framework for assessing the progress of individual juniors as their skills develop.
The program targets boys and girls aged 8-16 years old; the programs mantra is designed to develop the six key skills of the game:
- RIP IT Long Shots
- ROLL IT Putting
- CHIP IT Chipping
- FLY IT Pitching
- BLAST IT Bunkers
- BEND IT Shot Shaping
These skills are tested across five graded levels in each of the three main award categories named:
BRONZE, SILVER and GOLD
The Golf Australia MYGolf National Skills Challenge and Awards Program is conducted at MYGolf Centres.
Participants of the programs receive a range of benefits which include:
- Bag Tag
- Membership Card
- Skills Challenge Chart
- Prepare to Launch Booklet (Contains information on playing the game, skill development, equipment, rules and etiquette)
- Posters
- Certificates
- Access to a personal MYGolf profile page
- Opportunity to participate in Skill Challenge Competitions
- Personal Liability Insurance
There is a one-off program registration fee of $33.00 per participant payable to the MYGolf centre.
Any golf club, pay for play course or driving range at no cost can become a registered centre by completing a registration form.
The MYGolf Program is supported by the R and A and the Australian Sports Commission.
