Wellington: The Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Academy is being held for the second consecutive year, aiming to nurture the potential of female golfers across the region. The R and A, in partnership with the Asia-Pacific Golf Federation (APGC), has launched the second annual Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Academy to prepare young golfers, including promising talents from New Zealand, for the upcoming Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship scheduled at Royal Wellington, New Zealand, this February.
According to Thai News Agency, the academy program builds on the success of the Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Championship, the region's premier amateur women's golf tournament. The week-long program invites amateur golfers from the area to receive training from world-class golf coaches and experts like John Crampton, Scott Barr, Andrew Welshford, and Ryan Lumsden. The program also includes a strength and fitness team from the New Zealand Centre for Innovation and Sport, ensuring participants receive comprehensive guidance for both short-term and long-term improvement.
Tyanna Jacott, a promising 17-year-old golfer from Guam, expressed her excitement about the academy, stating, "This academy is fantastic. The training is quite rigorous, and I've learned so much about the short game, the long game, the mental aspects of golf, as well as physiotherapy and how to take care of my body to be able to play at my best."
Dominic Wall, Asia Pacific Director of the R and A, emphasized the positive impact of the academy, noting that it continues to grow and receive favorable feedback. He highlighted the significance of the program in developing the athletic, physical, and mental abilities of players across the region, calling it a crucial step in building the long-term strength of women's golf.
The Women's Amateur Asia-Pacific Academy, funded by Samsung and the R and A Golf Foundation, seeks to inspire and provide transformative opportunities for Asia's top amateur female golfers. Since its inception in 2018, the project has aimed to grant the champion the chance to compete in three major tournaments, significantly impacting the future of women's golf in the region.