ACG Tauranga Golf Academy
Launched in January 2025 our golf coaching programme continues to build momentum, offering year-round opportunity for students to learn the basics, develop technical skill, course awareness, confidence, and a lifelong enjoyment of the game.
Whether students are brand new to golf or working towards competitive performance, we will provide a supportive structure tailored to ability and experience.
With the installation of our on-site driving nets, golf simulator facility and investment in SNAG (Starting New at Golf) equipment and golf clubs, students now have greater access than ever to learn, practise, and progress.
Programme Leadership
Coach: Jimmy Napier — Head Professional, Mount Golf Club
(Additional coaching staff will be introduced based on numbers and ability levels.)
Teachers in Charge: Mr Allan Johnston and Mrs Kristy Rutherford
Programme Features
✔ On-Campus Coaching & Practice
Driving nets, short-game practice, and use of the indoor golf simulator.
✔ Off-Campus Coaching & Practice
Sessions at Mount Golf Club, including access to the junior-friendly Purple Course and the Dunes Driving Range.
✔ Competition Opportunities
Students may enter school events and development-appropriate tournaments.
✔ Dynamic, Flexible Structure
Coaching days, group sizes and locations may be expanded as interest grows.
Uniform & Equipment
Competition Wear: ACG Tauranga sports uniform (issued when required).
Training Wear:
- Collared shirt or polo (no T-shirts unless ACG PE shirt)
- Smart shorts or trousers (ACG PE shorts permitted)
- Golf or sports shoes (no school shoes or sandals)
- Cap or hat and sunscreen as required
- Sports jacket, ACG rain/soft-shell jacket, or ACG sports hoodie for warmth
- ACG Golf polos will be available for purchase
Clubs:
- Students may bring personal clubs (secure gym storage available)
- A limited number of school clubs are available for lessons (right-hand only)
Please ensure students bring a snack and refillable water bottle.
Programme Structure
- Coaching is available during all four terms.
- Term format, capacity and costs may vary to reflect seasonal conditions, facility usage/availability, and registered numbers.
- Registration is required each term. Registrations open ahead of the upcoming term, and places may be capped depending on coach availability.
Termly overview, specific schedule details below:
- Term 1: 8 sessions (from Week 3)
- Term 2: 8 sessions (from Week 3)
- Term 3: 6 session (from Week 2, no lessons 31 August & 7 September)
- Term 4: 6 weeks (from Week 2, no lesson 26 October)
Programme Overview
- Programme fee: $165 per student (charged to your school account)
- Communication - All updates (weather, timing, transport coordination, etc. will be communicated via Heja. The Heja code will be provided with your registration confirmation..
Years 3-6
- Day: Monday
- Location: Alternates weekly between ACG Tauranga and Mount Golf Club (starting at ACG)
- Time: ACG Tauranga: 3:30–4:30 PM and Mount Golf Club: 4:30–5:30 PM
- Coach: Jimmy Napier
- Teacher in Charge: Mrs Kristy Rutherford
- Heja Link/Code:
Year 7+
- Day: Wednesday
- Location: Mount Golf Club
- Time: 4:15–5:15 PM
- Coaches: Jimmy Napier and Mikayla Brown NZPGA Professional or
Kyle Dziwenka PGA Canada Professional - Teacher in Charge: Mr Allan Johnston
- Heja Link/Code:
Transport to Off-Site Coaching
With ACG staff: Please note that if we have access to the school van, only 9 students can be transported - Parent help with transport is required. Students should meet outside in gym, by reception, promptly after school for attendance after changing.
Independent travel: Students should arrive at Mount Golf Club ready to start, 10 minutes prior to the lesson time.
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