Cowra Golf Club is one of just 25 golf facilities across Australia to obtain funding from the Australian Golf Foundation (AGF), in association with Golf Australia, in order to get more girls playing golf.
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The scholarships are open to girls aged 10 to 16, and while the program's primary aim is to retain players by giving girls a shared golf experience, girls new to golf may also be engaged in this program should they demonstrate a commitment to learning the sport.
Head Professional of Cowra Golf Club, Tom Perfect, said this is a terrific opportunity for Cowra's female junior golfers.
"Not only will girls receive 24 coaching sessions with me, but also a one-year junior club membership that carries playing rights, to ensure girls can participate in club competitions and obtain a handicap," Mr Perfect said.
The scholarship program is part of a national pilot that will run throughout 2021, with Cowra Golf Club working closely with golf's national body Golf Australia.
"All we ask is that applicants display a desire and willingness to improve their golf skills," Mr Perfect said.
"Obtain a handicap, play in club competitions (or at least social play) and engage in any extra-curricular activity that fosters friendships between scholarship holders."
A total of five scholarships will be available for 2021.
For further information and to apply for the scholarships, please contact Cowra Golf Pro Tom Perfect on 6342 1211 or tperfect@pgamember.org.au