Golf QLD elite players to refine skills at The Brisbane Golf Club

The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) golf squad’s move came as a result of the Brookwater Golf and Country Club redevelopment but Golf Queensland’s Head Coach Tony Meyer said the change was well-received by the squad.

“With the majority of the nine person squad competing in the Isuzu Queensland Open from October 20 to 23, the players are very appreciative of the opportunity to have access to The Brisbane Golf Club,” Meyer said.

“The golf course is ranked in the top 100 in the country and its unique Champion greens are of the highest quality for practice and play.”

The players will continue to use the facilities at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre which include a fully equipped gym, sport science laboratory, nutritionist and psychologist.

The move to Brisbane has been welcomed by John Kelly, the President of The Brisbane Golf Club.

“The Brisbane Golf Club is extremely excited to be home of the Isuzu Queensland Open and the Queensland Academy of Sport’s golf squad,” Kelly said.

“Growing golf participation levels and membership is one of our priorities and we expect this new partnership to not only further develop the skills of these elite golfers but encourage the golfers in our very own junior academy.”

The QAS Golf Program, which commenced in July 2001, is designed to assist Queensland’s most talented amateur players in reaching their full potential within the amateur golf ranks. 

QAS golf athletes are provided assistance with coaching, access to facilities, equipment, sports medicine and science, fitness training, apparel, and travel to major tournaments.