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Head Teaching Professional at Bairnsdale GC & Teaching Professional at Metung CC
Now in its third year in 2026!
Are you twelve to seventeen years old, play golf regularly in the Gippsland Region, have a current GA handicap and wish to further your golfing skill and development??? If the answer was yes, I would strongly encourage you to apply for the 2026 Bairnsdale Golf Club Junior Boys Scholarship Program.
Funding approval, from the Bairnsdale General Committee, through the Junior Development fund has allowed for:
- 8 x two-hour PGA group coaching sessions
- 1 x five-hour Gippsland Sport Academy training session on the 23rd of August from 8am till 1pm (compulsory)
- Junior Membership
- Embroidered team shirt.
Sessions will run from 3 to 5pm on the following Saturday’s:
- August 8th, 22nd & 23rd(Gippsland Sports Academy Day)
- September 5th
- October 17th & 31st
- November 14th & 28th
- December 12th
- Write a brief application letter to matt@mattportelligolf.com outlining your experience, dedication and commitment to improvement.
- Confirm your ability to attend a minimum of 75% of the above listed sessions.
- Confirm your attendance to the compulsory Gippsland Golf Academy Day on the 23rd of August, at Bairnsdale GC.
- Confirm your willingness to use CoachNow, a simple coaching app, to write your compulsory session reviews and to inform the coach of your practice and play progression. Also, this app is used to link parents to session updates, news and events.
- Confirm your availability for an online interview between the 30th of July and 3rd of August. A Parent/ Guardian must attend.
Places are limited and applications close on Wednesday the 29th of July.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch via email.
Regards,
Matt Portelli
The MyGolf term 3 Monday after school program is suitable for children aged 6-13 years and covers basic fundamentals and life skills in a fun, friendly atmosphere. The focus of the program is to equip children with the necessary skills to begin playing on the course. Also, this program is suitable to those participants that have already c
The MyGolf term 3 Monday after school program is suitable for children aged 6-13 years and covers basic fundamentals and life skills in a fun, friendly atmosphere. The focus of the program is to equip children with the necessary skills to begin playing on the course. Also, this program is suitable to those participants that have already completed a term program and wish to continue improving their golf skills.
Program dates:
20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09.
All equipment is provided, however if you have your own please bring it along.
The MyGolf term 3 Saturday program, is suitable for children aged 6-13 years and covers basic fundamentals and life skills in a fun, friendly atmosphere. The focus of the program is to equip children with the necessary skills to begin playing on the course. Also, this program is suitable to those participants that have already completed
The MyGolf term 3 Saturday program, is suitable for children aged 6-13 years and covers basic fundamentals and life skills in a fun, friendly atmosphere. The focus of the program is to equip children with the necessary skills to begin playing on the course. Also, this program is suitable to those participants that have already completed a term program and wish to continue improving their golf skills.
Program dates:
18/07, 25/07, 01/08, 08/08, 15/08, 05/09, 12/09.
All equipment is provided, however if you have your own please bring it along.
This womens program is for those participants that have zero, or very limited golf experience. The program is skills based and designed to give you an all round understanding of the techniques required to golf your ball around the course in a fun, friendly and encouraging environment and includes a drink at the completion of each session
This womens program is for those participants that have zero, or very limited golf experience. The program is skills based and designed to give you an all round understanding of the techniques required to golf your ball around the course in a fun, friendly and encouraging environment and includes a drink at the completion of each session.
This terms program is four sessions long, 6 hours total, held on:
14/08 (1 hour - practice area)
21/08 (2 hours - on course)
28/08 (1 hour - practice area)
04/09 (2 hours - on course)
All equipment is provided if you do not own clubs. This program is guaranteed to get you golfing! Places are limited, click the register button to get started.
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Residing at Bairnsdale GC, also teaching at Metung CC, Maffra GC & Sporting Legends golf sims, with over twelve years of coaching experience.
I strive to help golfers of all skill levels improve by teaching simple concepts of the game. I educate you along our journey, focusing on key concepts, sequencing & movement to achieve better, consistent ball striking. You will leave each of my sessions with a greater understanding of ball flight, and be equipped with skills that are instantly applied to your individual course play improvement.
DON"T FORGET WHAT I JUST LEARN'T - A private individual session with me includes a video review, including customised home and practice facility drills all stored in your personal space within the CoachNow app. Ready for you to review at any time.
I regularly run junior (MyGolf) and adult beginner sessions (Get into Golf & 1Club) along with All Abilities programs. I am NDIS registered and prefer to take these clients on course, where possible, to maximise their individual golfing experience. Click on the page links in the header above to find out more.
Good golfing! - Matt Portelli (Certified PGA Professional, advanced in coaching)
