More professional pathways created for Victorian golfers

June 13, 2022

Finance / Golf /

Via the Golf Scholarship Program, the Victorian Government is creating more professional pathways for golfers and those in the industry with scholarship grants to develop their game.

The program supports future golf industry stars with grants of up to $7,500 for administration, player support, horticulture and design.

Among the latest ten Victorians to have secured grants is Mike Rolls (pictured above), the world’s number one ranked multi-amputee golfer, receiving a grant of $7,500 towards progressing his playing career through an all-abilities high-performance program, while Sylvia Bourne from Keysborough Golf Club will complete a Diploma of Golf Management.

Rolls advised “I hope this sparks more opportunities for golfers with a disability and it paves the way for all abilities athletes to reach their golfing potential despite challenging circumstances.”

Scholarship recipient Sylvia Bourne added “I’d like to thank the Government for providing me with this opportunity and support to undergo further training that will quantify current skills and enhance opportunities for career progression in the future. I look forward to making a difference within the golf industry.”.

Other grant recipients include Kono Matsumoto from the Victoria Golf Club who will begin her journey on the Japanese LPGA Tour, and Brenton Clarke from Warrnambool Golf Club who will complete a Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology.

The scholarships are part of the State Government’s commitment to boost golf participation across Victoria. This includes $15.3 million for the recently opened Australian Golf Centre at Sandringham Golf Links.

Victorian Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence notes “these scholarship grants open the door to more golf career opportunities for players, administrators, greenskeepers and designers all while developing skills and helping grow interest in the game.”

“Victorians love their golf and the sport supports hundreds of jobs across the state, that’s why we’re backing more careers in the industry.”

Golf in Victoria contributes $883 million to the state’s economy and supports 6,900 jobs - this program is part of the Government’s $7.46 million Supporting Growth of Golf Clubs Around Victoria initiative.

Since 2021, the program has provided 26 grants with 15 of those going to women. For more information about the program and successful grant recipients visit sport.vic.gov.au.

Image: Mike Rolls credit: Feros Care

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