10 Best Golf Coach in Singapore for a Head Start in Golf [2022]

One of the most expensive sports around, golf is a club-and-ball sport that requires players to use a club to hit the balls into a series of holes on a course in the least number of strokes possible.

Due to the high cost of equipment and membership fees, golf may not be the number one sport that most people would learn as a new sport.

However, if you are interested or considering stepping into the world of golf, we’re here to help you with the 10 Best Golf Coach in Singapore!

1. Garry Doolan

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– Over 35 years of combining both teaching and playing the Australian PGA Tour – Has been the head professional at 8 different venues – 5 of his former students have gone on to become PGA Professionals
Website	https://doolsgolf.com/profile
Location	Champions Golf Driving Range, 60 Fairways Drive, Singapore, North West 28, Singapore
Contact	Tel: 93385739 Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours	Tues – Thur: 8am – 8pm Sat & Sun: 8am – 6pm Mon & Fri: Closed

Being the most experienced PGA professionals in Singapore, with over 35 years of combining teaching and playing the Australian PGA Tour, Garry is one of the most sought-after teaching professionals in Australia and Singapore.

Whether you’re an amateur or professional player, Garry will be sure to evaluate and help you reach your greatest potential in no time.

2. Brad McManus

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– Former Singapore’s National Golf Coach – Full AAA Member of the Australian PGA Association – One of only 20 certified Accelerated Golf Professionals worldwide – Former Head Golf Coach – Singapore Sports Schoo
Website	https://www.internationalgolfinstitute.org/coaches
Location	10 Changi Coast Walk, NSRCC Sky Range, Singapore 499739
Contact	Tel: 8139 7466 Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours	Tues – Fri: 10 am – 8 pm ​ Sat & Sun: 8 am – 7 pm Mon & Public Holidays: Closed

One of only 20 certified Accelerated Golf Professionals worldwide, Brad McManus was taught by Australia’s best coaches.

In addition, he was also privy to the implementation of Golf Australia’s High Performance Program: A HPP universally recognised as a pioneer in Elite golf coaching.

Having coached players to over 60 tournament victories worldwide, former Singapore’s National Golf Coach is another golf coach to look out for in Singapore.

3. Coach Jun

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– 20 years of Golfing experience in Social and League games – Ministry of Education (MOE) Golf Coach – Golf Coach at Orchid Country Club (OCC), Warren Golf & Country Club (WGCC), Bukit Batok Driving Range (CDANS) & Mandai Executive – Able to point out your mistakes easily and improve your Golf Swing with simple Golf Instructions and Golf Drills
Website	https://learngolfsingapore.com/
Location	Orchid Country Club 1 Orchid Club Rd, Singapore 769162 Driving Range, Bay 74 to 78
Contact	Tel: 93864825 Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours	Tue, Wed & Thur: 1 pm – 8 pm Sat: 9 am – 1 pm Sun: 1 pm – 5 pm Mon & Fri: Closed

One who strongly believes that it is important to have great fun while learning golf to play well with it, Coach Jun is a passionate golf coach who aims to bring golf to you in various fun and enjoyable ways.

A Professional Golf Coach with extensive experience under his belt, Coach Jun will plan your lessons effectively and tailor them to you, including suitable swing types for your individual body limitations.

4. Shareen Lai

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– Started Golf at 12 years old – Started Professional Golf Coaching in the Year 2006 – Completed National Standards For Youth Sports (NSYS) workshop in the Year 2014 – LPGA – USGA Girls’ Golf Site Director (2009 – 2011)
Website	http://www.stargolf.com.sg/our-coaches/shareen-lai/
Location	80 Rhu Cross, #01-05 Singapore 437437
Contact	Tel: 6346 5771 Email:  [email protected]
Opening Hours	Tues: 12 pm – 10 pm Wed – Fri: 9 am – 10 pm Sat & Sun: 8 am – 8 pm

A MOE-IRS registered instructor who is also Titleist Performance Institute Level 1, Junior Level 2 and Golf Level 2 Certified, Shareen Lai is an accomplished woman with many achievements and awards under her belt.

Having participated in many golf competitions such as LPGA T&CP Sectional Tournament (2010), US Women’s Open Qualifier (2010), CN Canadian Women’s Tour (2011) and New England Women’s Open Tournament (2011), etc., Shareen is one you may wish to seek for her experiences in golf competitions.

5. Mark Brennan 

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– Class AAT; Qualified to train and prepare assistants for examinations – Represented Scotland to participate National Competitions (1983 – 1985) – Part of the Scotland Team; Victorious in European Team Championship at Royal St Georges, Sandwich (1984) – Turned professional at 19 years old – Represented Great Britain and Ireland at Junior Level, Royal Porthcawl (1984)
Website	http://www.stargolf.com.sg/our-coaches/mark-brennan/
Location	80 Rhu Cross, #01-05 Singapore 437437
Contact	Tel: 6346 5771 Email:  [email protected]
Opening Hours	Tues: 12 pm – 10 pm Wed – Fri: 9 am – 10 pm Sat & Sun: 8 am – 8 pm

First started golf when he was just 8 years old, Mark Brennan has really come a long way in his profession.

Turned professional at the young age of 19, Mark Brennan has since participated in many major golf competitions and represented Great Britain and Ireland at Junior Level, Royal Porthcawl (1984).

In addition, he also represented Scotland to participate in National Competitions (1983 – 1985) and led the Scotland team to victory in European Team Championship at Royal St Georges, Sandwich (1984).

6. Lim Kian Kee

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– Top Ten Ranking Professionals in Singapore Professional Golfers’ Association – President of Singapore Golfer’s Association (2000 – 2008) – Turned professional at 17 years old
Website	http://www.stargolf.com.sg/our-coaches/lim-kian-kee/
Location	80 Rhu Cross, #01-05 Singapore 437437
Contact	Tel: 6346 5771 Email:  [email protected]
Opening Hours	Tues: 12 pm – 10 pm Wed – Fri: 9 am – 10 pm Sat & Sun: 8 am – 8 pm

One of the top ten ranking professionals in the Singapore Professional Golfers’ Association, Lim Kian Kee is a highly sought after golf instructor here in Singapore.

A very experienced golf instructor, Lim Kian Kee has coached many proficient golf players such as Angel Lim – Singapore Golfer’s Association Development Squad Member who won ‘C’ Division Girls at National School Games Golf Championship in 2019 (Secondary), HSBC Youth Golf Challenge 2nd Leg 2018, ‘C’ Division Girls at National School Games Golf Championship in 2018 (Secondary),  6th Pondok Indah International Golf Championship in 2017, and Girl’s Division at National School Games Championship in 2017 (Primary).

7. Alan Chang

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– Participated in professional competitions such as Singapore Local Circuit, Malaysian Golf Circuit, Indonesian Golf Circuit and Taiwan Golf Circuit – President of Singapore Professional Golfer’s Association (1998 – 2000) – First ranking player of SPGA in Order of Merit for the Year 2011 (Senior)
Website	http://www.stargolf.com.sg/our-coaches/alan-chang/
Location	80 Rhu Cross, #01-05 Singapore 437437
Contact	Tel: 6346 5771 Email:  [email protected]
Opening Hours	Tues: 12 pm – 10 pm Wed – Fri: 9 am – 10 pm Sat & Sun: 8 am – 8 pm

The President of Singapore Professional Golfer’s Association from 1998 – 2000, Alan Chang, has participated in many professional competitions such as the Singapore Local Circuit, Malaysian Golf Circuit, Indonesian Golf Circuit and Taiwan Golf Circuit.

In addition, Alan Chang also held roles as a USGA Golf Course Rater and R & A Golf Rules Referee and the first ranking player of SPGA in Order of Merit for the Year 2011 (Senior).

8. Jonas

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) by Singapore Sports Council – Member of the Singapore Professional Golfers’ Association – American Golf Teachers’ Federation (AMGTF) certified since the end of 2008
Website	http://jonasacademyofgolf.com.sg/
Location	2, Bukit Batok West Ave 7, #01-08 Bukit Batok Golf Range, Singapore 659003
Contact	Tel: 9669 7105 Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours	Mon – Fri: 9 am – 9 pm Wed: Closed Sat: 9 am – 5 pm Sun: 9 am – 5 pm

A patient man with a big heart, Jonas has the ability to communicate with children to make golf lessons more enjoyable for them.

He is also able to translate the technical side of the game in simple terms with adults.

Besides being recognised by the National Coaching Accreditation Programme (NCAP) by Singapore Sports Council, Jonas is also American Golf Teachers’ Federation (AMGTF) certified since the end of 2008.

9. Lee Carrington

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– Over 24 years of teaching and playing experience as a professional – A TaylorMade Home Pro – Proudly sponsored by TaylorMade – A fully accredited Golf Professional and member of the Australian PGA
Website	http://www.leecarringtongolf.com/
Location	Champions Golf Academy Bukit Timah Golf (Formerly Green Fairways) 60 Fairways Drive, Singapore
Contact	Tel: 97985858      Email: [email protected]
Opening Hours	Mon & Tues: Closed Wed – Fri: 8 am – 9 pm Sat & Sun: 8 am – 6 pm

A crazy passionate Golf Professional, Lee Carrington is a fully accredited Golf Professional and member of the Australian PGA, one of the most respected PGA’s in the world of golf.

With over 24 years of teaching and playing experience as a professional, Lee Carrington undoubtedly has vast knowledge, experience and the ability to impart the key knowledge to her students for them to understand easily.

10. Daren Lim

Type of information	Details
Key Features	– Teaches students of all abilities and ages – An accomplished player during his amateur days who won multiple club championships, regional tournaments and the National Championship – Is able to identify specific areas of their game that needs improvement and has learned and develop systems to help them improve effectively
Website	https://www.darenlimgolf.com/
Location	151 Xilin Ave, Singapore 486798
Contact	Tel: 9622 2845 Email: [email protected]

An outstanding player during his amateur days, Daren has won multiple club championships, regional tournaments and the National Championship.

Through his experience, he is able to identify specific areas of his students’ game that needs improvement and has also learned and developed systems to help them improve effectively.

Conclusion

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