MEET THE COACHES

After turning professional at the age of 21 and playing on various tours throughout the world, David has now turned his passion for the game, using his knowledge and skill sets, to became a golf coach.

A coach who truly cares about getting players better.

He grew up in the heart of Sydney and eventually joined The Lakes Golf Club in his teens. Played off scratch or less since age 13 and played tournament golf from age 12.

During his time as both amateur and professional he has had the opportunity to be taught by and learn from many of the best golf coaches throughout both Australia and the world. All with slightly different philosophies on what makes the golf swing efficient.

Combining these principals is what makes David unique. The cause and effect of the body in relation to improving the swing is his main philosophy. Health and fitness is also an important part of his life just as it is becoming ever more prevalent in the game of golf.

Biggest influences: Hogan, Tiger, Moe Norman and Mac O’Grady

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