COACHES / BOOK A LESSON
19 Centennial Drive, Palmerston North - 06 3578793 - proshop@manawatugolfclub.com
Book a lesson
Whether you are looking for individual coaching or want to get into golf through our Beginner clinics or our award winning “Discover Golf” program, you can be sure that the team at the Manawatu Golf Shop has programs and times to suit everyone. With lessons and coaching available seven days a week and a weather protected practice fairway, once you make an appointment you can be sure your lesson will go ahead whatever the weather may bring. Golf has no barriers, no matter what limitations you may have, we are here to help - so don’t let anything get in the way!
To book a lesson or to chat about any specific requirements, contact the Golf Shop on 06 3578793 extn 1 or email proshop@manawatugolfclub.com or fill out the lesson form below.
Beginner Clinics
Our beginner clinics are 6-week programmes consisting of five 1hour lessons on the practice facilities with the final lesson on course for 1.5hours. These clinics are designed for those who have never played golf before and want to learn the basic’s right from the beginning.
You may want to do an individual clinic for the 6 weeks or bring some friends along to do the clinics with - See prices below for Individual cost and Group cost.
BOOK A LESSON
Alan Hyatt - Head Golf Professional
Alan grew up in Nelson and took up the game of golf in 2002 at the age of 14 playing amateur representative golf for Nelson & Tasman from 2003-2006. It was during this time that Alan decided to make a career out of his golf and in 2007 he started his NZPGA trainee-ship at the Manawatu Golf Shop. Alan finished his trainee-ship as "Player of the Year", and was runner-up Trainee of the Year for the class of 2009.
After taking a short break from the Pro Shop Alan again joined the team at the Manawatu Golf Shop in 2010 and has built up a strong reputation for his coaching skills from juniors, beginners, club members and elite players. Coaching is a passion for Alan and as an accomplished player himself he understands what it takes to play the game at a high level.
Alan enjoys playing in the various NZ PGA events when he gets the chance with his best finish being place at the Electronet Poverty Bay Pro-Am tournament.
Alan's skills and personality make him a valuable team member so if it is a lesson you are looking for or advice on any area of the game of golf you simply cannot go wrong by talking to and dealing with Alan as you can be sure that he has your very best interests at heart.
André White - Golf Operations
André came into golf by being introduced to the sport as a 17 year old at school. Having not found a sport that really gelled with him, golf filled this void. Only 2 1/2yrs years after taking it up André was a trainee Golf Professional and had qualified for and was playing in his first New Zealand Open Championship.
After completing his Trainee-ship as New Zealand’s “Trainee of the Year”, André played throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands and Asia in Professional Tournaments winning a number of Pro-Am events.
In 1992 André accepted the position as Golf Professional at the Palmerston North Golf Club and held the position until 2005 during which time he was awarded “Manawatu’s Retailer of the Year” and “Manawatu’s Coach of the Year”.
In 2005 André moved to the Manawatu Golf Club as the Head Golf Professional and has remained part of a successful Club, membership, retail and coaching operation.
Whether it be how to start or how to improve, when it comes to lessons and
equipment, you can be assured that André has a wealth of experience to give
you the best advice possible.
Tim Berry - Assistant Head Golf Professional
Tim began playing golf, aged 15, at Waikite Valley. Sports has always been Tim’s passion, with cricket, squash & basketball taking up most of his time. Tim moved to Palmerston North in 2016 & completed a Batchelor of Sport & Exercise, before commencing his journey as a PGA Professional. Tim graduated from his traineeship in 2021 & was awarded the highest honours - named “trainee of the year” all 3 years. Tim is passionate about helping players of all abilities achieve their goals. His coaching philosophy centres around building ones’ understanding of their own game, and allowing this to guide the learning process.
Brydie Hodge - Junior Golf Co-ordinator
Brydie started her golf journey at the age of 5 after growing up in Levin watching her older brother play. From 2007-2020 Brydie represented Manawatu Wanganui Golf in both Junior and Women’s Rep squads.
In late 2015-2016 Brydie spent a year at Tulsa University in Oklaholma on a golf scholarship before returning to New Zealand.
In her spare time you’ll find her playing in her local indoor netball league or spending time with her family and friends. Brydie’s main golf passion is the Junior Golf programme providing a positive and fun learning environment for our youth and encouraging our beginners to start the awesome game of golf. Brydie’s bubbly personality makes learning golf exciting and stress free, be sure to get in touch with her if you looking to start out either by yourself or with a group of friends.