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Junior golf academy Term 1 break-up day\u00a0<\/h5>\n

Last year, when the undercover bays in the Driving Range became a makeshift parking environment for our golf carts, Jake had to quickly adapt the delivery of our Junior Golf Academy for Term 4 – embracing the opportunity to think outside the square and become highly creative in the program’s delivery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And our junior legends were just as adaptable, going with the flow – providing many inspiring moments for us all as they came each Saturday – rain, hail or shine.\u00a0 And, in Term 4 there was a lot of rain – but that didn’t stop them with the wet weather gear donned and they kept swinging away.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Term 4 saw the program elevated, expanding from the traditional Driving Range and practice greens environment to incorporate some on-course activities.\u00a0 The ability to create a series of drills and modified playing experiences out on our Par 3, nine-hole Shark Waters was a real hit with everyone.\u00a0 Jake loved the opportunity to challenge the kids and they loved being out on course – there’s nothing like that experience of picking up your golf bag and making your way to the first tee.<\/p>\n

Quickly becoming a much-loved part of the program became the break-up day and, in Term 1 of this year, a day on Shark Waters had been planned. But in 2024, and unbeknownst to everyone, Jake had some surprises planned.\u00a0 Following in the footsteps of our Shark Waters Championship Day, with a touch of LIV Golf inspiration, the music was loud, the emcee was passionate, and the kids excited as their names were called up.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Most players take their golf very seriously, but our junior legends remind us that it is also heaps of fun and there’s nothing better than playing a sport, that you all love, together with your friends.<\/p>\n

Term 2 of this year’s Junior Golf Academy program will begin on April 20 with bookings now being taken. For more information or to have a discussion, please feel free to contact Jake directly, or speak with a member of our Pro Shop team.<\/p>\n

Published: March 30, 2024<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Henry\u2019s Magical Hole-in-One Experience<\/h5>\n

We\u2019ve all imagined that moment when your drive off the tee is straight at the flag, bounces and rolls into the hole.\u00a0 Most golfers will only dream about it, others have been lucky enough to experience it once and for the rare few – on multiple occasions; but the first will always be the memory that stays with them for life, no matter their age.<\/p>\n

For five-year-old, Henry, his magical moment came in week eight of this term\u2019s Junior Golf Academy program. \u00a0Henry has been attending our Beginner level all year and, in readiness for the 9-hole Break-Up Day competition that will take place at the end of Term 4, all players have been heading out on to our Par 3, 9-hole, Shark Waters.\u00a0 This is where they experience the most challenging side of golf firsthand – course play – understanding how to play the hole, instead of aiming for the flags.<\/p>\n

Playing the 7th<\/sup>, which many members consider the toughest hole on Shark Waters, four cones were set up just after the bridge for the beginners to tee off from.\u00a0 Always ready for a challenge, Henry stepped up and hit a ripping drive – it was straight at the tee and, on landing just before the green, the ball rolled uphill and dropped into the hole. \u00a0An exceptional effort that was shared with his fellow junior golfing legends – who all celebrated Henry\u2019s special moment-in-time as if it was their very own; and gave David, an already proud Dad, an early Father\u2019s Day gift.<\/p>\n

Our Junior Golf Academy provides an immersive program that is engaging, extremely supportive and, most importantly, a fun environment. Golfers are provided with the platform from which they can continue to develop their playing skills, have fun and gain the unique opportunity to head out on course under the guidance of our Assistant Golf Professional, Jake Fullerton. \u00a0<\/p>\n

Our Junior Golf Academy<\/a> offers junior golfers a fully integrated pathway from Beginner level – right through to Advanced, running in conjunction with the Victorian school terms. \u00a0We also offer a Golf and Tennis school holiday program<\/a> which offers a fun-filled day to experience the joy of both sports, get outside and active whilst making heaps of new friends.<\/p>\n

For more information on either program, or to have a discussion, please feel free to contact Jake directly, or speak with a member of our Pro Shop team.<\/p>\n

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our juniors shine\"\"<\/a><\/h5>\n

In a great end to the competition season our Juniors, also known as the ‘Eastern Sharks’, have won the 2022 Victorian Junior Pennant.<\/p>\n

Finishing in eighth position after the ‘home and away’ season, they faced a playoff in\u00a0the quarter finals to determine who would advance to the semis.\u00a0 After a great win against Rossdale, the team met Riversdale in the final – with a convincing win to bring home the Pennant.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to our ‘Sharks’ squad – made up of the\u00a0following players:
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\nTanjal Sinha, Noah Maguire, Joshua Siagas, Angus Bridgman, Shiwon Ji, Olivia Rossi-Mel, Luca Rossi-Mel, Christopher Dana, Olivia Jin, Aaron Jordan, David Edwards, and Alby King.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The squad all showed great commitment to this year\u2019s competition – attending training each Thursday night and displayed amazing \u2018team spirit\u2019 in supporting each other throughout the Pennant season.<\/p>\n

A huge thanks to all of the wonderful parents, family and friends who were there each week driving, caddying and cheering on the team.<\/p>\n

View the 2022 Junior Pennant Season Highlights<\/a><\/p>\n

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Published: December 1, 2022<\/p>\n

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junior golf academy\u00a0 I\u00a0 term 3 finishes on a course high<\/h5>\n

Our Junior Golf Academy participants ended their Term 3 on a high – with a shotgun Ambrose competition on Shark Waters.\u00a0 \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Despite wintery playing conditions forecasted and the school holidays underway, 30 ‘junior golfing legends’ took part with 10 groups of three players teeing off.<\/p>\n

To allow for differences in age and skill level, golfers teed off from the markers or cones positioned at\u00a0the halfway mark of each hole.<\/p>\n

“This was honestly one of the best experiences I\u2019ve ever had with the kids!” – Jake Fullerton, Assistant Golf Professional<\/em><\/p>\n

All 30 players finished the nine-hole competition in approximately two hours.\u00a0The winning group were the Davies girls – participants in our\u00a0AGF Junior Girls Scholarship Program\u00a0– with a score of 1 under par.<\/p>\n

After a successful first year, t<\/em>he Club has again applied for funding to assist in the delivery of the AGF Junior Girls Scholarship Program in 2023 –\u00a0if you know of any junior girls who may be interested in commencing their golfing journey, more information on this program can be obtained from Jake.<\/em><\/p>\n

Published: September 21, 2022<\/p>\n

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Golf Australia showcases our AGF Program: Consistency the key at Eastern GC<\/h5>\n

\u201cThe girls\u2019 golf skills are improving really nicely,\u201d said Jake Fullerton, PGA Professional at The Eastern Golf Club, located in the Yarra Valley \u2013 one hour northeast of Melbourne. \"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI have been coaching some of the girls intermittently in recent years and seen continual improvement however, the Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Golf Scholarship program has provided a great opportunity for these girls to receive weekly coaching for a full year – which is resulting in significant progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Published: May 13, 2022<\/p>\n

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2022 aUSTRALIAN gOLF fOUNDATION (agf) jUNIOR GIRLS gOLF sCHOLARSHIP program<\/h5>\n

We are delighted to announce that the Club was successful in its application for funding from the Australian Golf Foundation’s (AGF) Junior Girls Golf Scholarship Program, supported by golf’s governing body – Golf Australia, to deliver a program that is specifically targeting girls aged between 6-12 years who have no, or minimal exposure to the game of golf and are not current members of a golf club.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

These scholarships provide a talent pathway to support, and encourage greater awareness of, and participation amongst junior girls to play the game of golf – whilst ensuring there is a lot of fun to be had and new friendships made.<\/p>\n

A new program to our existing Junior Golf Academy, the scholarship funding covers:<\/p>\n