The Dorset Academy Programmes & Development Squads will help develop boy to progress into the U12, U14, U16 and U18 Squads, and beyond.
Please be aware that previous participation in the Academy/Futures Squads does not guarantee a place in the revised structure and may involve travel to a different venue to be in the appropriate squad.
Players will be invited to assessment days for the Development Squads and Academy Squads if they meet the criteria or have been identified by the Dorset Junior Coaching Team. Parents are also invited to submit the Squad Application Form if they feel their child meets or is close to the stated criteria.
The Dorset Club Academy scheme is now available to all Dorset Clubs to make an application.
The aim is to help create a network of approved club academies which give Junior golfers in the County the chance to have fun and enjoy golf in a relaxed and friendly environment, with excellent coaching by golf instructors at high quality and well-equipped venues. Importantly, it provides an opportunity to be identified as a potential candidate for the Dorset County Golf Development Pathway.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for a grant a club must:
The County will provide:
The Club Academy will need to:
Process and Key Dates
February - Application form available on County Website
March 31st – Applications close
April – Grant awards for 2023 issued
August – Junior Assessment Forms submitted to County Academy Manager to coincide with Dorset Academy & Development trials
Assessment & Identification of Talent
The County Performance Team will review Dorset County Junior Assessment Forms submitted by each club academy and discuss with the Club/Professional any candidates to be invited to progress onto the Dorset County Golf Development Pathway.
County Club Academy Success Criteria