MEET THE COACHES

Michael is a Certified PGA member who is advanced in Coaching and Game development.

As an elite amateur, Michael was fortunate to be a member of the New South Wales Institute of Sport, which provided him with the opportunity to learn from high level coaches and service providers within the golf industry.

Since turning professional Michael has played tournaments throughout Australia, Asia and America, before turning his attention to coaching.

His coaching philosophy has been influenced by his experiences as a player and his continued learning as a coach. As a result, he combines his understanding of the players physical attributes and the use of technology, to provide a frmework for how a player can lower scores.

Dream golf group: Tiger Woods, Ben Hogan and Adam Scott

Favourite major: The Open

Sam Newbrun has been playing and coaching for 10+ years as an Australian PGA Professional. Keeping it simple while utilising technology and experience to give the client a complete understanding of an issue then how it can be improved.

Sam’s lessons will be focusing on areas of improvement such as body and ground connection, timing, clubface control, Trackman data, and the mental game. A very approachable and comfortable learning environment is created throughout his lessons.

Favourite shot ever: Hole in one with a 6 iron to win a C300 Mercedes at the G Brothers Mercedes Pro-am in Albury Wodonga in December 2018.

Ultimate worst 4 ball: Patrick Reed!!!

One piece of advice Sam provides to any golfer, “‘It’s all in the hips’ - Make sure your foundation is strong enough to support that upper body and hips rotating. Connect nicely with the ground to start and activate legs.”

Allan brings a new age approach to coaching by focusing on performance, game management and psychology.

His passion for learning and inquisitive nature will ensure he is up to date with the latest golfing techniques and technology. In a sport driven by technology and data it is Allan’s mission to understand its complexity and break it down to be explained with simplicity

Ashley Grant has been coaching since 2009. Currently completing his Australian PGA Membership Pathway Program. Mentored by Gary Barter, the director of instruction at the Australian Golf Club, Ashley is well versed on helping golfers of all levels improve quickly and sustain that improvement. He gives each golfer the benefit of his experience and provides easy to understand solutions to each of his students.

Favourite shot ever: Tiger’s famous chip in at the Masters on the 16th hole.

Some advice Ashley offers to his golfers, “Learn to swing the club using your body weight