Meet the Coaches

Jason Laws Jason has been teaching at Newcastle Golf Club since 1999 and is recognised as one of Australia’s leading teaching professionals. Jason has received the following accolades from the NSW/ACT PGA : Teaching Professional of the Year 2002 & 2015, Coach of the Year 2016, Game Development Professional of the Year 2018 PGA National Game Development Professional of the Year 2018. Game Development Professional of the Year 2023 Jason Laws Golf Academy

	Lee Akers Lee completed his traineeship at Shelly Beach Golf Club in 2003 before starting a career in the pro-am circuit. During this, he found his love for teaching and running his own pro shop. Since then, Lee has: Ran and operated Kincumber Driving Range for 12 years. A business that he built up from scratch. Was the Head Club Professional at Muree Golf Club for 3 years Coached at the Jason Laws Golf Academy for the past 15 months.

Andrew Bowles Director of Golf at Newcastle GC & Academy, Andrew during a 25 year career as a PGA Professional has travelled & worked all around the world learning from some of the brightest minds in the game. Andrew has received the following achievements: Andrew in 2019-2022 as Managing Director of Nova-Golf in Vietnam, worked with Greg Norman Design & the PGA of America developing & operating 36 x Greg Norman Signature Design Golf courses, driving ranges & programs during a 4-year strategic partnership. As General Manager Andrew oversaw Junior Programs at Vietnam Golf & Country Club & coached Junior Golf programs in Vietnam including 2 students who went on to win National Champions (1x Junior, 1 x Women’s) He coached the Indonesian National Team at the CCA Andrew Bowles Academy (2002-2005) As Club Manager / Director of Golf at Cengkereng GC in Indonesia, Hosted 2 x European PGA Tour / Asian Tour events attended by 6 x Ryder Cup players & multiple President Cup players. TPI Certified level 2 coach & attended 4 x PGA Summits in Orlando Florida.