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We will always listen to the requests of Kooyonga members
Enquiries will always be handled in an efficient and effective manner
We will communicate with members and listen to their feedback
We will deliver special orders on time and inform members of the status of their order we will be competitively priced
We will do our best to beat competitor prices on equipment or add value where possible
As Golf Operations Manager, Josh is responsible for the management of all golf services, working closely with the Golf Shop and Admin team to ensure that golf services are delivered to a high standard. He oversees the roles of Golf Shop Manager, Retail Manager and Golf Operations Assistant while reporting directly to the General Manager. Josh is a golfer and runner with a keen interested in management and is always looking to improve the services provided to members, guests, and visitors.
Darcy has been a Kooyonga member since 2016, has played Simpson Cup for our Club and played in state and national level golf events.Darcy re-joins Kooyonga’s golf operations and coaching team after a 13 month stint as Head Professional at Mount Osmond Golf Club, where he completed his final year of the PGA Associateship. In Darcy’s time at Mount Osmond, he gained valuable experience playing a lead role in their golf operations, coaching, junior development and management team. As Golf Shop Manager, Darcy will manage the day-to-day operations of the golf shop and practice facilities, he will assist the Golf Operations Manager with the administration of the golf program and be responsible for supervising the casual golf shop staff. Darcy has a keen passion for golf and seeing others improve.
As Golf Services Manager, Ross assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the golf shop and practice facilities, while being responsible for the delivery of member events, corporate golf activities and the experience all members, guests and visitors have when playing at Kooyonga.
Jacob’s focus is on the retail and repairs arm of the Golf Shop, and delivery of exemplary service and pricing through the development of strong member and supplier relationships. Jacob’s passion for the game and previous experience has led to an extensive knowledge of golf hardware and equipment as well as apparel, and a sound understanding of industry trends. He brings experience in club fitting and repairs and holds qualifications in both sports therapy and fitness.
Adrian has an extensive resume of coaching qualifications, and stable of elite amateur and newly professional golfers whom he supports. Adrian is the State High Performance Manager – SA at Golf Australia, enabling him to access the highest levels of support and opportunities to enhance his coaching. This will benefit Kooyonga in the years to come as he imparts his knowledge and experience on our coaching team through mentoring and leadership.
Braeden commenced a PGA traineeship at Kooyonga in 2016 before moving across to Grange to complete his 3-year training programme. Since 2019, Braeden was employed as teaching professional and junior coordinator at Glenelg and in 2023 was recognised as My Golf Deliverer of the Year at the 2023 South Australian Golf Industry Awards Night. He was a finalist for Game Development Coach of the Year in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 as well as travelling team coach for both Junior and Senior State teams in 2023.
Peter has spent the majority of his years playing professional golf in all pockets of the world playing on the Asian Tour, the China Tour and the Australian Tour for over a decade. He’s held numerous course records as an amateur and professional which some still stand today including -10 at the Vintage in the NSW PGA in 2010. A recent career highlight would be winning the 2019 Papua New Guinea Open (PGA Tour Australasia) not long after transitioning with coach Daniel Blackwell to the Kooyonga Golf Academy for his instruction. He has worked at major golf retail stores and golf clubs which has given him invaluable experience in customer service and product knowledge. Whilst currently completing his PGA bridging course to transition from tour pro to teaching pro, Peter’s goal is to use what he has learnt to bring an all-rounded package of energy and experience to work with an elite golf shop team and provide expert advice to the members.
Susie has a strong background as a professional golfer having played on the ALPG (Australian Ladies Professional Golf), Japanese LPGA and Chinese LPGA Tours. She was a member of the winning national championship UCLA Women’s Golf Team (2004) earning First-Team All-America honours as well as a member of the winning South Australian State Women’s Golf Team (2006). In 2001 Susie won the Australian Ladies Foursomes Championship and then in 2002 a professional golf tournament in Sweden, the Kalmar Ladies Open. Susie is a Certified PGA Professional with advanced status in coaching. She is also an All-Abilities Coach who provides tuition to golfers of all levels.
Ben commenced a PGA Associateship at Kooyonga in 2021 before moving to The Grange Golf Club in early 2024 to complete his final year of training under PGA Professional Warner Mercer. Ben has been in 4 winning Simpson Cup teams, has played in many significant national and international events representing Australia and South Australia on numerous occasions and still maintains a plus handicap. Being a student of the game, Ben has always had an eye for coaching and now as a Certified PGA Professional Ben looks to continue growing as a coach at Kooyonga.
Tyson will join the Golf Shop and Coaching Team at Kooyonga in January 2025 after completing his PGA associateship at The Grange Golf Club under PGA professional Warren Mercer. He worked in the Pro Shop as he completed his studies, developed his coaching and continued working on his own game. Tyson played Simpson Cup for The Grange and still maintains a plus handicap. He is looking forward to building relationships with members as a coach and golf shop staff member.
