Meet the Team
Welcome to our team of golf coaches! We're passionate about helping golfers of all levels improve their game. Contact us to schedule your first lesson and take your game to the next level!
Andrew Bowles
​Director of Golf
Andrew has travelled the world learning from some of the brightest minds along the way, seen here having a session with Mike Bender ( Voted one of USA’s Top 3 coaches in 2019 ) at the 2020 PGA Summit in Florida.
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Andrew has received the following achievements:
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PGA professional with 25 years of professional experience.
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Andrew recently worked with the PGA of America in Vietnam developing facilities & coaching programs during a 4-year strategic partnership.
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Managed and coached Junior Golf programs in Vietnam including 2 students who went on to win National Champions (1x Junior, 1 x Women’s)
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He coached the Indonesian National Team prior to moving to Vietnam.
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TPI Certified level 2 coach
Lee Akers
Head Teaching Profesional
Lee completed his traineeship at Shelly Beach Golf Club in 2003 before starting a career in the pro-am circuit. During this, he found his love for teaching and running his own pro shop.
Since then, Lee has:​
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Ran and operated Kincumber Driving Range for 12 years. A business that he built up from scratch.
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Was the Head Club Professional at Muree Golf Club for 3 years
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Coached at the Jason Laws Golf Academy for the past 15 months.
Jason Laws
Jason Laws Academy
Jason has been teaching at Newcastle Golf Club since 1999 and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading teaching professionals.
Jason has received the following accolades from the NSW/ACT PGA :​
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Teaching Professional of the Year 2002 & 2015,
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Coach of the Year 2016,
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Game Development Professional of the Year 2018
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PGA National Game Development Professional of the Year 2018.
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Game Development Professional of the Year 2023
Bryce Pickin
Trainee Golf Profesional
Bryce is currently in his first year completing the membership pathway program through the PGA of Australasia.
After the first 6 months of the program; Bryce maintains a national rank of #12.
This ranking gives him the opportunity to test his game on the Challenger Tour PGA of Australia against some of the country's best professional golfers; while also helping students better their game.
During the membership pathway program, Bryce has completed.
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Trackman Level 2 certification
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Bryce is striving to use the program to become a highly skilled game development coach; being able to guide all levels of golfers to better and more consistent golf.
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Bryce's dedication to growth; not only of himself but also of all of his students makes him a valuable addition to our team.