The Australian Golf Foundation, in association with Golf Australia, is delighted to present the 
Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship program in 2022. Because of the
foresight and generosity of Bonnie Boezeman AO, a director of The Australian Golf Foundation,
the program has seen tremendous success during 2021 with a roll-out to 37
clubs/facilities across Australia, and most importantly, 226 scholarship holders.

2022 will see significant further growth for the program. We are thrilled to announce NEXTGEN Group 
as the principal partner of the AGF Scholarship Program in 2022, with significant further support 
provided by Golf Australia, Golf Victoria, Victorian Golf Foundation, Golf Queensland, Golf South 
Australia, Golf Tasmania, Golf Western Australia, Western Australian Golf Foundation, Golf Northern 
Territory, Jack Newton Junior Golf, Golf Management Australia, WPGA Tour of Australasia and PGA of 
Australia, as well as additional generous private benefactors. In 2022, we are aiming to have 400 
scholarship holders spread across the country.

We are delighted the industry has aligned to support this initiative and recognise the success of 
what has occurred in 2021.

AIM OF THE PROGRAM
Adhering to Golf Australia’s strategic plan for women and girls through Vision 2025, this program 
is designed to foster a deep love of golf by creating a strong bond between girls (aged 10-16) and 
their golf club/facility. Encouraging and supporting junior program participants to continue their 
golfing journey beyond their initial introductory steps and to obtain a handicap, this program will 
in turn help to reduce drop-out rates of teenage girls in golf.

While the program’s primary aim is to retain girls, girls new to golf may also be engaged in this 
program should they demonstrate a commitment to learning the sport. However, it is a strong 
preference that girls have some previous experience within the sport.

Under the tutelage of a club PGA professional and/or community instructor, along with the support 
of your membership, scholarship holders will have the opportunity to:
•     Advance their skills through ongoing coaching
•     Obtain a handicap
•     Play in club competitions
•     Form lifelong golfing friendships with other girls and members.

PROGRAM OUTLINE
The Australian Golf Foundation will provide each of the participating clubs/facilities funding 
($2,000 + GST) for a minimum of five girls to cover the cost of:
•     A one-year junior club membership that carries playing rights, to ensure girls can 
participate in club competitions and obtain a handicap
•     24 sessions with a club professional and/or community instructor
•     A shirt and hat with AGF Scholarship identification. Clubs/facilities may wish to 
add their logo to these items at their own cost.

Coaching and membership costs above the $2,000 donation are expected to be borne by the 
club/facility.
Centres will also have the option of raising additional funds to increase the subsidisation of 
membership fees, amount of coaching and/or number of girls involved.

TIMELINES

The 2022 Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship program will start at the beginning of 
Term 1, 2022.

Application from centres open 15 September, 2021
Application from centres close 25 October, 2021
Successful centres notified Early November, 2021

Participant interviews to take place (by the centre) November,  2021
Participants informed of success  Late November, 2021
Participant details to be supplied to GA  Early December, 2021
Shirts/caps posted to centres Mid-January, 2022
Induction ceremonies take place  Start of February, 2022
Program starts by Mid-February, 2022

CENTRE TERMS & CONDITIONS

•     The acceptance of $2,000 from the Australian Golf Foundation can only be used for 
the payment of 24 hours of group tuition (scholarship girls only) on a weekly or fortnightly basis 
with a registered PGA professional and/or qualified Community Instructor for a minimum of 1 hour 
per lesson.

•     The scholarship funds must be used in the 2022 calendar year unless there is a clear 
acceptable reason to delay the program. This delay must be approved Golf Australia with reasonable 
notification.

•     If the total cost of the program at a club/facility exceeds the contribution by the 
Australian Golf Foundation, then it is the sole responsibility of the club/facility to supplement 
the short fall.

•     It is suggested that the centre will encourage scholarship holders to continue to 
stay on with their club/centre after the Scholarship year is completed.

•     Scholarship centres must report to Golf Australia (format to be forwarded) at both 
the commencement and end of the funding period.

•     The suggested ages for the program are girls from 10 to 16 years old. There are 
exceptions allowed for girls from 7 to 10 if they have already displayed exceptional capabilities 
for their age.

HOW TO APPLY

Click here to apply.

FAQ
Click here to read FAQ’s.

SELECTION CRITERIA
The AGF Scholarship Steering Committee is seeking an equitable representation of clubs from all 
States/Territory and regional/metropolitan. Selection will also be based on a club’s capacity to recruit at least five girls and deliver a sucessful program.

CASE STUDY
This program was born at Killara Golf Club and the case study provides a great overview of the 
successes that the program can bring to a club that implements and fully supports the program from 
the top down. You can find this on the Scholarship section of 
www.australiangolffoundation.org.au/vision-2025

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN GOLF FOUNDATION (AGF)

The Australian Golf Foundation is the national foundation for golf in Australia. The foundation 
supports Golf Australia’s vision to grow golf by investing in targeted initiatives to inspire all Australians to enjoy and play golf.
The purpose: to provide support for programs, activities and events, that encourage participation 
and promote golf as `a game for life’. Visit www.australiangolffoundation.org.au for further information