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.

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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.

Michael Willis

Michael completed a Business Management traineeship through Crown Casino, Melbourne. After completing the traineeship program Michael worked for Crown Casino for a year then alongside International Brands such as Titleist, Footjoy and Greg Norman.

Michael then left for China to involve himself in the golf industry where he developed new golf courses with clients and teaching golf as a secondary job. While in China Michael completed an additional 3-year International PGA IGI management Diploma course and his International Golf Teachers Federation Accreditation. In the past few years Michael has also competed on the China PGA Tour and the China Tour.

Scott Barradell

An Australian PGA member, with over 25 years of experience and a passion for the game, Scott has dedicated his career to providing personalised coaching that not only improves technique but also enhances the overall enjoyment of the sport. Scott is the founder of SRB Golf Solutions, and his mission is to help golfers of all skill levels unlock their full potential on the course. Offering tailored instruction designed to meet everyone’s individual needs, whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the fundamentals or an experienced player striving for that extra edge, he’ll be able to help!

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.