Meet the Coaching Staff
The Sanctuary Lakes Golf Academy offers a range of coaching staff sessions to help you and your game. Book your coaching lesson through Golf Park @ Sanctuary Lakes below.
Tom Arnott
Tom comes from three generations of PGA Professionals and is a father of four children, all of whom play the beautiful game of golf. A former Australian Junior Champion, Tom also represented at both State and National level during his playing career. Tom completed his professional training under the legendary Charlie Earp, gaining a strong technical foundation and deep respect for the traditions of the game. After spending two years on tour, Tom made the decision while raising a young family to transition into a Head Professional role, a position he has now held for 21 years. Tom’s teaching philosophy is built on the belief that no two golfers are the same. He focuses on keeping instruction simple and practical, tailoring his approach to suit each individual golfer’s needs, abilities, and goals, ensuring an enjoyable and effective learning experience for players of all levels.
Chris Hynes
Chris has been a member of the Australian PGA since 2000. Chris has played and coached both internationally and domestically. Chris has a unique skill set covering: golf coach, strength and conditioning coach and a mindset coach. This skill set enables him to approach golf coaching from a holistic perspective. Chris has a great ability to understand people’s learning styles and adjust his teaching to their style.
Ryan Burns
Ryan Burns has been a full member of the PGA of Australia since 2011. You do not need the perfect swing to improve. It’s about teaching the individual and finding the movements that work for them. After a lesson with Ryan, you will be left with an understanding of what is happening in your game and a clear plan to improve on it. Ryan loves spending time on course with students and has a passion for showing them how to practice effectively.