PGA Development Program
Tournament Play, World Class Facilities, Training and Education
Based at the PGA Academy at the Sandhurst Club in Victoria, the PGA Development Program is ideal for students looking to take the next step in their careers, preparing them to thrive both on and off the course.
Program Features
- Elite coaching from PGA Academy coaches
- Training in an immersive environment with other like minded golfers
- A highly structured training program that improves the technical, physical, mental and tactical areas of your game
- Membership at the Sandhurst Club, Victoria – 36 Holes of Championship Golf
- Unlimited range balls for 12 months
The program has a number of specific outcomes available for graduates including:
- Golf skill and handicap improvement for PGA programs such as the PGA Member Pathway Program
- Preparation for future tournament play in amateur and professional events
- Optional study with the PGA Institute both on and off campus
Face to Face Training
Squad practice will be conducted 3 days per week from Monday to Wednesday. A typical day commences at 9:00am and concludes at 12:00pm. The sessions are spent practicing and improving skill areas of driving, approach play, short game and putting. Golf specific content around tactics, decision making and statistical analysis will also be delivered throughout the program.
Training Venue
The program is based at the Sandhurst Club in Melbourne, Victoria. All squad practice, lessons and lectures will be at the Sandhurst Club. The Sandhurst Club includes 36 holes of championship golf with a 270m practice fairway, short game area with bunkers and two large putting greens. The Sandhurst Club has hosted numerous PGA events such as the Victorian PGA Championship and Stage 1 of the PGA Tour of Australasia Qualifying School. Students will also train in the PGA Academy – Indoor Golf Centre. A state of the art coaching and training facility featuring Trackman technology.
Intake Dates
There will be four (4) intake dates for the Golf Development Program in 2026.
2026 Dates
Intake 1
Monday February 9th 2026 program finishing in December 2026
Intake 2
Monday April 27th 2026, program finishing in March 2027.
Intake 3
Monday July 20th 2026, program finishing in June 2027.
Intake 4
Monday October 12th 2026, program finishing in September 2027.
2026 Term Dates
There will be four (4) terms of training in 2026
Term 1
Monday February 9th 2026 to Wednesday April 1st 2026
Term 2
Monday April 27th 2026 to Wednesday June 24th 2026
Term 3
Monday July 20th 2026 to Wednesday September 16th 2026
Term 4
Monday October 12th 2026 to Wednesday December 16th 2026
Entry Requirements
All applicants for the program must be a minimum of 18-years-old at the commencement of the program. Additionally, to qualify for the program, it is a PGA requirement that applicants have a GA golf handicap of 18 or less and a minimum 2 years of solid golf history. The PGA Development Program is open to both domestic and international students.
Applications for the PGA Development Program are open year-round.
Enquire now to learn more about the PGA Development Program