Michael Jones
   

Steve Darmody
   
Kevin Healey

 

 


 

 

PGA Golf Professional – Michael Jones

 

  • Teaching professional at Sanctuary Cove since 2001
  • Speaks fluent Japanese

Coaching Credits

  • Former NSW Trainee Professional of the Year
  • Maximum possible A A A Ranking Professional with the Australian PGA
  • Level VI Accreditation in Golf Coaching with the Australian Coaching Council
  • Certified Ping Club fitter
  • Diploma in Sports Science, specialising in Golf Fitness

Sanctuary Cove's Head Teaching Professional Michael Jones is a product of a more modern day approach to Golf teaching and has achieved remarkable results with many of his students. Michael Jones has students of all levels and no one student has the same swing so Michael's teaching philosophy is to treat all students as individuals therefore not one swing method for all students. Michael coaches Australian touring professionals Brad Kennedy and Matthew Millar both whom since coming to Michael have achieved outstanding results, Brad Kennedy won the 2010 WA Open and now plays full time on the Japanese Tour 20th Money List 2011 and Matthew Millar won the qualifying for this years British Open where he made the cut and finished 55th. Michael has some excellent junior talent in his stable with Baxter Ward (Hcp Scr) winning the Byron Nelson Junior Classic in the USA this year. Michael enjoys all levels of golfer and designs practice, golf fitness and Pre/Post round schedules for his clients regardless of handicap.

Physical training for golf is one point of difference when Michael coaches clients, he encourages diversity and the think outside the box methodology when preparing for a practice session or round. Many of Michael's clients young or young at heart appreciate the extra qualified advice when discussing swing methodology or exercises that may or may not suit there individual golf swing or body type. Many of the golf specific programs that Michael design's include all aspects of golf fitness not just stretching or core exercises. Michael likes to view golf as an athletic game so his clients are treated like athletes not people who just hit golf golf balls. The final point Michael makes about his approach is most of your physical preparation can be done on the range or locker room as he suggests to most of his clients get the physical aspects right the swing mechanics will follow.

As a Teaching professional AAA rated with a Sports Science diploma plus experience teaching and playing in Australia and overseas Michael Jones has all the attributes to assist ,members ,juniors or Touring professionals and as his reputations grows the results of his students are his best form of advertising. Michael truly is a international coach as his fluency in Japanese and clients coming from New Zealand ,Korea ,India ,USA his ability to change and improve using his own technology and teaching skills you will no doubt be impressed and appreciate the level of service and commitment Michael shows whether its a private lesson or a stay and play package.

Playing Career

  • 1996 – 1999 Asian Tour and Canadian Tour
  • 1993 – 1996 Australasian PGA Tour

For enquiries or bookings please call Michael on
0413 482 968 or email michael@egfa.com.au

 


 

 

PGA Golf Professional – Steve Darmody

 

Steve is one of Australia's most highly credentialed golf coaches. He has travelled the world lecturing to fellow professionals and also working with players of all skill levels. He has a unique skill in identifying and problem solving issues in your golf game. Do yourself a favour and have a golf lesson with this highly skilled golf coach.

  • USA accredited Master Professional
    • Top 50 Coach as voted by readers of GOLF Magazine for four years running, 2002 to 2005.
    • Content designer and lecturer for two University's (Griffith ‘95/’96 and UNE ’96—‘01)
  • Long term golf training specialist
  • Golf Professional at Sanctuary Cove from 1995 to 2011
  • Years of experience with Internet, computer and video coaching technology
  • Produced a Training DVD based on his successful coaching principles
    • Lectured to fellow professionals on coaching and club-fitting in Asia, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA and most states of Australia
    • Specialises in “Stay and Learn” coaching packages. Steve's 1,2,3 and 5 day Coaching packages have been very popular for many years

 

TESTIMONIAL

“You produced improvements in my game that were so dramatic that I previously would not have believed were possible.”
Cam Lavac, Editor Luxury Travel Magazine

“You provided me the tools to produce a dramatic improvement in my golf. Video highlighted what the real problems were and provided the means to understand how to improve. Handicap went from 22 to 13.”
Suzi Ledger, Sanctuary Cove Member

For enquiries or bookings please call Steve on
0419 731 152 or email steve@stevedarmodygolf.com.au

 

 


 

 

PGA Golf Professional – Kevin Healey

Kevin Healey is a nationally recognised PGA Golf Coach in Australia and Asia, who has achieved a great deal of success with all levels and ages of golfers over the last 12 years. Kevin has had a great deal of success with tour players such as Ryan Haller, Andrew Bonhomme and Ewan Porter.

Kevin has been based on the Gold Coast since 2000, and has been attached as an instructor at prestigious venues such as Glades, Hope Island, and more recently Robina Woods, where he established his own academy and brand called “Pure Balance Golf Academy”.
 
He is also a current editorial contributor to Golf Australia Magazine in 2012 (www.golfaustralia.com.au) and was formerly a lecturer/coach with the PGA International Golf Institute for many years.

Over the years, Kevin's philosophy in teaching golf has become redefined through spending time and working with some of the best instructors, and service providers in the business, such as Gary Edwin (swing technique ), Stan Utley (short game), Ramsay McMaster (physiotherapy), and Dr Karl Morris (mental). He believes that in order to get the best potential out of a player, you need to assess where you are starting at in four key areas:

Technical              Tactical               Physical             Mental

 

Then address each area in the right order. Any level of golfer can improve, providing they have a good understanding of each area and how it can influence their game.