gap year golf program

Make your passion for golf a true life project!

The Gap Year program offers you the opportunity to dedicate a full year to your golf. Whether it's to obtain a scholarship in the United States, prepare for the professional circuit, or start a coaching career, this program is designed to turn your golf ambitions into reality.

  • Intensive training: Starting from 12 hours per week dedicated to your golf progression.
  • Complete preparation: Mental, technical, and physical training, specifically designed for golf.
  • Competition follow-up (optional): Personalized support to maximize your performance.
  • Tailored academic program: Based on your needs, with courses in French as a foreign language, English, mathematics, or other subjects.
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Georgia C.
5/5
Gap Year program 🇮🇪

"I came from Ireland to Prime Golf Academy for a gap year with the goal of improving my golf and acquiring French language skills. I ended up staying for three incredible years. During that time, my golf handicap improved from 10 to -1, I became bilingual in French and I joined a highly reputable golf team at USC (University of Southern California)."

CORNELIUS K.
5/5
Postgraduate program 🇩🇪

"I spent a year at Prime Golf Academy in the post-graduate program. Thanks to an intensive program covering all aspects of performance, such as golf technic and strategy, fitness and mental coaching, I improved my handicap from 8 to 1 and earned a scholarship to Royal Holloway University in the UK."

Alexandre F.
5/5
Golf & School program 🇫🇷

"Prime Sport Academy taught me the importance of having the right support system for high-level performance and working as a team toward a common goal. I also learned how to organize my golf training and structure my study time for school. By perfectly balancing these two objectives, I was able to secure a 100% scholarship to a university in the United States in division 1."

stephane damiano - Program Director

A recognized expertise Internationally

Founded in 1990 by Stéphane Damiano, Prime Golf Academy has helped hundreds of young, passionate golfers reach their highest level. Its expertise, enriched by experiences gained in Europe and the USA with the world’s top coaches, allows it to supervise and train the academy’s professionals to provide exceptional instruction to our young golfers.

Named Best European Coach of the Year 2021.

Stéphane Damiano was honored with the prestigious John Jacobs Award, presented by the Confederation of Professional Golf (CPG). This title, awarded among 43 national PGAs worldwide, recognizes his outstanding commitment and contribution to the development of golf.

Victor Dubuisson, the best French golfer in history.

Stéphane Damiano, director of Prime Golf Academy, was Victor Dubuisson's first coach. In 2014, Dubuisson was ranked 15th in the world, marking the best ranking for a French player in professional golf. Stéphane also coached Victor on the DP World Tour in 2011.

Our ambition

We unlock the player's potential to lead them to success, without compromising their academic journey!

Within the Golf & Academic program, sports and academics hold equal importance. It is essential for the student to be fully engaged in this dual commitment, which will ensure their future professional success.

Why join the program?

The Gap Year: a springboard to achieve your life project centered around golf.

The Gap Year program is specifically designed for students who wish to take a gap year to achieve their golf and language goals. A French or English as a foreign language program can be customized for each student. If the student's French level allows, they can also take additional courses at our school to improve their language skills. This program offers the perfect balance between intensive golf training and language learning, thereby facilitating both academic and athletic success.

80%

Pursuing studies in the USA

100%

success in high school diploma since 2014

Why join the program?

A rigorous follow-up to maximize your abilities

We offer you a program that combines discipline and freedom, with 12 to 17 hours of group golf lessons per week, depending on the chosen program. You will be guided in all aspects of performance, including technique, mental preparation, and physical conditioning, to maximize your progress and achieve your golf goals.

presentation of the gap year program

A program designed to allow each player to reach their highest level

12-17 hours supervised by the coach per week
1 coach per group of 6 students
8+ tournaments per season on average
Facilities

An environment dedicated to high-level golf training.

Our program is held at the Riviera Golf de Barbossi, an exceptional facility that provides students with an ideal environment to develop their game.

An 18-hole course of international standard, 1 practice facility.
2 Putting green et several Chipping greens
pitch and putt, 5 bunkers
1 mobile studio Performance
1 sport gym
The methodology of the program

A unique method in Europe that has proven its effectiveness for over 15 years.

Our training is conducted in groups of 6 students to ensure personalized follow-up combined with innovative training techniques to develop each aspect of performance: technique, strategy, physical, mental, and training methods.

The program is divided into 3 training cycles.
Based on the experience of Stéphane Damiano, trained by top global specialists and coaches such as Sean Foley, Mike Adams, Cameron McCormick, and David Orr.
The equipment

Game and performance analysis at the heart of our methodology.

Within our academy, a dedicated performance studio is equipped with the most advanced technologies, such as two Trackman radars, high-speed cameras, Smart2Move force plates, two 3D systems, and a SamPuttLab. Technology plays a key role in understanding the player's body mechanics, forces, club dynamics, and ball trajectory to help them reach the highest level.

3D motion analysis, force plates, Trackman, and SamPuttLab.
Trackman Level 2 Certification, TPI Golf Mechanics and Junior, Bio Swing Dynamics, 3D SportBox.AI.
communication

A detailed follow-up of the player's performance and progress.

Through our app, we provide players and their families with a comprehensive view of the player's progress during training sessions and tournaments. This detailed follow-up highlights the improvements made, areas for development, and goals to be achieved.

Monthly and quarterly reports on the player's performance and progress.
DATE
Example of a Tournament Schedule
cat
16, 17, 18 February
grand prix dames (valescure)
cat 2
4 & 5 mars
grand prix de barbaroux
cat5
9, 10, 11 mars
grand prix du cap d’agde
cat 2
10 & 11 mars
grand prix des chanalets
cat 8
Golf competitions

Accompanied tournaments

We are one of the few academies to offer personalized support during tournaments (as an option to our standard program).

‍How does it work?

‍The academy creates a tournament schedule tailored to each child, taking into account their level, goals, and pace of progress.

The coach ensures transportation to the tournament site, providing stress-free logistics. In addition to preparing the golfers technically and mentally, the coach accompanies them throughout the competition, offering continuous support.

An individual debriefing is held after each tournament to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement.

exemple agenda

A player's agenda in the Gap Year program

On average per week:

  • 12-17 hours of golf practice per week
  • 2 hours of fitness per week (32 weeks)
  • 3-4 hours of mental mindset and strategy coach (mental and performance)
  • 7h30-12 hours of lessons at school (according to the chosen program)
Day 1 - Follow-up of an individual work plan
morning
  • School lessons/physical training or individual golf lessons
Afternoon
  • Supervised golf training according to your individual plan

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Day 2 - Follow-up of an individual work plan
morning
  • School lessons / physical training or individual golf lessons

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Afternoon
  • Supervised golf training according to your individual plan
Day 3 -Follow-up of an individual work plan
morning
  • School lessons/physical training or individual golf lessons
Afternoon
  • Supervised golf training according to an individual plan

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Day 4 - Follow-up of an individual work plan
morning
  • School lessons/physical training or individual golf lessons

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Afternoon
  • Supervised golf training according to an individual plan

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Day 5 - Follow-up of an individual work plan
morning
  • School lessons/physical training or individual golf lessons

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Afternoon
  • Supervised golf training according to an individual plan

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campus

We offer full-board accommodation with 24/7 supervision for children from the age of 12.

Prime Sport Academy offers full-board accommodation for children at the "Zenitude" Hotel-Residences, located just 10 minutes on foot from the Country Club Barbossi, where the school is located, and 5 minutes by shuttle from the golf course.

Accommodation in duplex cottages with a maximum of 3 students. Supervision is provided by a qualified dormitory supervisor with 20 years of experience in supporting young people.
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Accommodation Features

Each duplex cottage is equipped with a kitchenette, separate toilets and showers, as well as heating and air conditioning to ensure comfort for all. The site features two swimming pools (supervised by our dormitory supervisor), as well as mini-football and basketball courts, ideal for relaxation in the evenings or on weekends.

Security

The site is fully secured, with surveillance cameras and the gate closing at 10:00 PM to ensure the safety of the residents. The dormitory supervisor is present and takes care of the children when they are not at school and during the weekends.

our alumnis

The success of our alumni

Founded in 1990 by Stéphane Damiano, Prime Golf Academy has helped hundreds of young golf enthusiasts reach their highest level.

Alexandre Lasalarie

Keiser University, USA

Tezenas du Montcel Bryan

North Texas University

Arghandiwal Abutorab

Marymount university California.

Henri Renouard

North Texas University. Division 1

Yannick Lebreton

Florida Institute of Technology.

Julien Raya

Erskine College; Today Mental Coach

Alexandre Lasalarie 🇫🇷

Keiser University

Thomas Pirinoli

Kaiser University - Floride

Thibaut Santigny

University of Louisiana at Monroe -Division 1

Legros Maxime

Lander University,Caroline du Sud.

FREROT Martin- prime sport academy

Gardner-Webb University

jan porchet prime sport academy

Odessa College. Texas

Manon-TORTELIER prime sport academy

USC Beaufort University of South Carolina.

GUERIN POZZALO Ylan

University of Louisiana Monroe

Tezenas du Montcel Bryan

Keiser University, Florida

ANNAMEYER Cypriane

Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, California.

Caroline Retabi

Nike Hollande

Brice Ballin

2023 ALPS Tour

Pauline Welker

Californie

Jules Arthur Sastre

Forbes 30 under 30 (Italie)

Georgia Carr / Ireland

University of Southern California

Shargounenko Eva / Russia

New York State University

BAYLOR CHLOE / USA

French and Golf Post Graduate Program. USA sccholarship.

Alexandre Fuchs

Professional Golf Player
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“Golf it's not just about mastering the game—it's about pushing past limits, embracing growth, and evolving into the player you’re meant to be.
The Prime Sport Academy is, above all, a family of passionate and experienced experts dedicated to giving their best through a methodology recognized internationally and refined over the past 23 years. With the right guidance, you can achieve excellence in your game ”

Stéphane Damiano
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The Admission Process

starting from
14 290€
/ year
Accommodation not included (starting from €10,800).
2 offers available
Step 1: First Contact

Contact us by phone or email. We will discuss to verify the feasibility of the project: golf and school prerequisites, the candidate's profile and the consistency of the project, option choices, and any additional questions.

Step 2: Meet in person

We organize a week-long trial immersion camp to validate the application and meet the parents.

Step 3: Register

Once the candidate is accepted, registration is final as soon as the administrative and financial formalities are completed.

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