Golf Academy

Our Coaches

Academy Coaching Days

PGA Professional

BARRY BENT

Barry has been head professional and coach at Woolooware golf course for the past 40 years. In 2022 Barry was recognised by Sports NSW and NSW Golf and received a distinguished long service award. NSW PGA 1999 Teacher of the Year and Top 50 Australian Teachers 1999-2003. He coached European, and Australasia Tour Player Lucas Parsons; winner of 2000 Greg Norman Holden Classic, Australian Amateur Champion and World cup representative. Coached Matthew Giles; World Junior Champion in 2005, US College Player for the USC Trojans and Winner of 2013 Victorian Open. Other past students include, Carlie Butler (LPGA Tour player), Aaron Price (US Colleage player), Ewan Porter (Australasian Tour player) and Sarah Kemp (Ladies Tour player)
Lessons available Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7:30AM-11:30AM
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ADAM SHORT

Adam has been in charge of our junior program for the past six years. Since taking over the popularity of his Schweppes program has flourished. As well as having a great rapport with children he has a clear and intuitive understanding of the learning process. Adam has been a PGA member for 29 years competing successfully and gaining international coaching experience in that time.
Lessons available Tuesday All Day, Wednesday PM and Thursday AM
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JARED BROWN

Jared is a full PGA member with 13 years in the golf industry who's worked at Woolooware, The Lakes, Cronulla, and Beverley Park Golf Club. He began his coaching career during his PGA Traineeship at Cronulla Golf Club, completing his qualifications at Beverley Park in 2024 to become a fully accredited PGA professional.

With a deep passion for the game of golf, Jared is dedicated to helping golfers of all levels unlock their full potential. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a low-handicap player looking to refine your skills, Jared’s tailored coaching style focuses on key fundamentals, consistency, and empowering players to not only play better but also to enjoy the game more.

Jared offers a results-driven, encouraging approach tailored to each student’s goals. Whether your aim is to break 100 for the first time or compete at a high level, Jared is here to guide your journey with patience, expertise and a love for the game.

Area of Interest - Short game (Putting, Chipping, Bunkers, Pitching). This area of the game is very important and focuses on the finesse and precision that often determines success on the course.

Lessons available on Mondays from 7am until 5pm.
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ADAM SHORT

Lessons available Tuesday All Day, Wednesday PM and Thursday AM
Adam has been in charge of our junior program for the past six years. Since taking over the popularity of his Schweppes program has flourished. As well as having a great rapport with children he has a clear and intuitive understanding of the learning process. Adam has been a PGA member for 29 years competing successfully and gaining international coaching experience in that time.

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