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Play Better Golf with Paul Holmes 
Paul hails from South Africa and is a “AAA” class member of the PGA of NZ and SA, he has been a Golf Professional for 22 years. His simple coaching method has helped many golfers improve, from beginners to elite provincial players, some of whom have gone on to play in Pro Tours around the world.
As an amateur Paul represented his province/district in the u/18, u/23 and senior teams before joining the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, where he competed with the likes of Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. After which he completed his PGA apprenticeship and has been involved in the golf industry ever since from coaching to management.
Not only can Paul help you with your technique but also with your equipment as he is also a specialised club fitter associated with Golflab, a world top 100 club fitting facility.
So if you are serious about improving your game contact Paul today for a complimentary coaching consultation and CPR (club performance rating) WOF check with coffee on the house.
Karrin Duckworth
Golf is one of the most challenging sports and with my help it could be the game for you.
With 10 Years coaching experience and 8 years in the NZ National Team, I understand the frustration golf can invoke. However, with my help we can work together to make golf fun and enjoyable. My coaching approach is easy going and I tailor my coaching style to your level of ability. Whether you have just picked up the club or have been playing for years we can develop that ability. Lakes Golf Course is an easy relaxed environment for clinics, one on one, or on course coaching. I guarantee that with my guidance your game will improve.
Beginners Clinics are for 4 weeks and cover grip, swing, putting, and chipping. You learn the basics of each shot. Part of the clinic is on course play and covers rules and etiquette.
Shot Shaper Clinics are for 4 weeks and clinics cover the How to play difficult shots: Uphill, downhill, sidehill, under trees (low shots), and bunkers. The basics of Chipping and putting are revised.
Junior Clinics are for 4 weeks and cover the basic skills of Grip, Swing, Chipping, and Putting. Rules and etiquette are also covered during on course play.
Shortgame Clinics of 4 weeks is concentrated on shortgame skills. Putting, chipping, pitching and bunkers.
Individual Clinics can cover any aspect of playing golf and can be at the driving range or on course. They can also be a general revision or a tone up when you purchase a new set of clubs. Highly recommended.