ASSISTING YOUNG GOLFERS
OF TOMORROW
In 2009, Louis Oosthuizen established a Junior Golf Academy (ACADEMY57) in Mossel Bay for young golfers residing in the Southern Cape. Operated at Pinnacle Point.
ACADEMY57 features a four-level training system led by experienced PGA coaches. The academy not only concentrates on enhancing the skills and techniques of gifted players, but also on fostering the potential and life skills of junior golfers.
ACADEMY57 offers a comprehensive golf development program that identifies and nurtures Juniors with potential in the sport. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on coaching and mentorship provided by a dedicated Development Coach. ACADEMY57 is also a proud supporter of the R&A’s Women in Golf Charter.
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OBJECTIVES
ACADEMY57 has been built around three focus areas:
- Golf development and performance-driven golf;
- Personality development of the juniors; and
- Golf-orientated life skills development of the juniors.
LIFE SKILLS
Golf places strong emphasis on standards of behaviour and therefore, is an ideal medium through which children and young people can develop personal skills.
The Juniors learn the following life skills:
- Honesty
- Respect
- Co-Operation
- Perseverance
- Concentration
- Self-Motivation
All of which will help them through their youth and into adulthood. Through the application of “Skills for Life” and helping to generate committed young golfers and mature young individuals.
CONCLUSION
At ACADEMY57, we strive to instill a love for golf in young children by teaching them both fundamental and advanced playing techniques, as well as the proper etiquette. This not only leads to improvement in their game but also provides them with psychological and physical benefits. Our goal is to help children achieve personal growth and foster a lifelong passion for sports.
ACADEMY57 : 4 TIER STRUCTURE
The LOUIS57 ACADEMY structure comprises of four tiers:
01 | PEAK PERFORMANCE TIER
(Talented junior golfers)
Each year, The Top Tier invites a group of 10 exceptional Junior members from the Southern Cape region. These Juniors have demonstrated their talent through a successful application process. Our current roster boasts some of South Africa’s most skilled Juniors, who not only compete on a national scale but also represent us internationally. The Tier is led by a highly experienced PGA professional, providing personalised coaching and emphasising individual performance.
02 | PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT TIER
(Intermediate level)
At Pinnacle Point, we offer Performance Development coaching for players selected for the Development Performance Tier. Those living outside of Mossel Bay (such as in George) are able to attend free coaching sessions at both Pinnacle Point and Fancourt. Our coaching sessions primarily focus on group lessons.
03 | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TIER
(Grass roots level)
In January 2018, a third level was introduced in partnership with Pinnacle Point. This level involves the guidance and support of a development coach who will visit schools in Mossel Bay to spot promising young golfers within the community. These selected individuals will be provided with complimentary group lessons at Pinnacle Point on a weekly schedule. The development coach is being mentored by a PGA certified coach and enrolled in a Grow Golf program through the PGA foundation.
04 | LOUIS57 KIDS TIER
The LOUIS57 Kids Tier, which debuted in January 2020, strives to foster a love for golf in children at an early age. Its main objectives are to identify young players with potential and encourage more girls to participate in the sport. Under the guidance of a PGA qualified coach from Pinnacle Point, kids attend weekly lessons.
01 | PEAK PERFORMANCE TIER
(Talented junior golfers)
Each year, The Top Tier invites a group of 10 exceptional Junior members from the Southern Cape region. These Juniors have demonstrated their talent through a successful application process. Our current roster boasts some of South Africa’s most skilled Juniors, who not only compete on a national scale but also represent us internationally. The Tier is led by a highly experienced PGA professional, providing personalised coaching and emphasising individual performance.
02 | PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT TIER
(Intermediate level)
At Pinnacle Point, we offer Performance Development coaching for players selected for the Development Performance Tier. Those living outside of Mossel Bay (such as in George) are able to attend free coaching sessions at both Pinnacle Point and Fancourt. Our coaching sessions primarily focus on group lessons.
03 | ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT TIER
(Grass roots level)
In January 2018, a third level was introduced in partnership with Pinnacle Point. This level involves the guidance and support of a development coach who will visit schools in Mossel Bay to spot promising young golfers within the community. These selected individuals will be provided with complimentary group lessons at Pinnacle Point on a weekly schedule. The development coach is being mentored by a PGA certified coach and enrolled in a Grow Golf program through the PGA foundation.
04 | LOUIS57 KIDS TIER
The LOUIS57 Kids Tier, which debuted in January 2020, strives to foster a love for golf in children at an early age. Its main objectives are to identify young players with potential and encourage more girls to participate in the sport. Under the guidance of a PGA qualified coach from Pinnacle Point, kids attend weekly lessons.
WINNING PLAYERS
The main objectives in founding ACADEMY57 were to create opportunities for boys and girls with golf talent and potential living in the Southern Cape and to grow the game of golf in our communities through our Golf Development Programme. ACADEMY57 supports many other golf development programmes in South Africa by donating second-hand clubs (PING) and practice balls (Titleist/Sunshine Tour).
We are privileged and proud to be the home of many juniors who have become some of the best golfers in the Southern Cape, South Africa, and the world. Some notable names include Christo Lamprecht Jnr, Martin Vorster, Aldrich Potgieter, Jordan Duminy, and Ivan Verster. Over the years, ACADEMY57 juniors have achieved many Southern Cape, regional, national, and International tournament wins.
We are also immensely proud of the following achievements during our 15 years of existence: World No. 1 Amateur Ranking, Italian Junior Open Champion, Junior Open Champion, SA Amateur Champion, Bobby Locke Champion (twice), and British Amateur Champion (twice). Some former ACADEMY57 members have played in the SA Open, Masters, US Open, and Open Championship and are currently playing on the Sunshine Tour and Korn Ferry Tour.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
