Coaches

meet the coaches!

Andrew Bowles

Head PGA Professional

With over 25 years of experience across Australia and Asia, Andrew Bowles has built a career across coaching, golf operations, club leadership, development projects, and tournament operations. He has coached golfers of all abilities, including two national champions and junior players who progressed to successful college golf programs in the United States.

He has also held senior leadership roles within private clubs and major golf developments, including the building and operation of two PGA-branded Greg Norman Signature golf resorts in Vietnam. His experience includes involvement in the delivery of major tournaments across Asia, including Asian Tour and European Tour events.

Andrew is TPI Certified Level 2, a Titleist and FootJoy Ambassador, and competes on the PGA Legends Tour.

Bryce Pickin

PGA Associate Professional

Bryce is currently in his final year completing the membership pathway program through the PGA of Australasia. After the first 6 months of the program; Bryce maintains a national rank of #12.

This ranking gives him the opportunity to test his game on the Challenger Tour PGA of Australia against some of the country's best professional golfers; while also helping students better their game. 

Bryce is striving to use the program to become a highly skilled  game development coach; being able to guide all levels of golfers to better and more consistent golf.

During the membership pathway program, Bryce has completed:

  • Trackman Level 2 certification.​

Andrew Rollo

 PGA Professional

Andrew is a British PGA Professional with over 15 years​ of coaching experience. He has dedicated his career to helping golfers of all ages and abilities improve their game.

Andrew's coaching philosophy centers around positivity, clear communication, and a strong emphasis on personal development-on and off the course. He is passionate about creating a supportive, inspiring environment where golfers feel motivated to learn, improve, and enjoy the game for life.

While living in Scotland Andrews worked across a wide spectrum of player development roles including:

  • ClubGolf Instructor - Introducing the game to primary school children
  • North Scotland Regional Coach - Supporting Elite Junior Golfers
  • Scottish Golf Union Development Coach - Helping drive national talent progression.

Jason Laws

PGA Professional

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 is accredited in the following:

  • AimPoint Green Reading (Level 3)​
  • KVest (Level 2)
  • Phil Kenyon Putting (Level 2)
  • Dr Kwon's Golf Biomechanics 
  • V1 Golf (Master Professional) 
  • FlightScope (Professional)

***TO BOOK WITH JASON PLEASE email him at : jason@jasonlawsgolf.com

Liam Gough

Strength & Performance Specialist

Liam brings more than 10 years of high-performance coaching experience to Newcastle Golf Academy, working with professional athletes, junior elite performers and tactical defence personnel to maximise physical performance.

A Professional ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach and TPI Certified Specialist, Liam combines evidence-based training with a practical understanding of how the body influences the golf swing.

Working alongside PGA Professional Andrew Bowles, Liam helps golfers improve mobility, strength, stability and power through individual golf-specific training programs. Whether your goal is to hit the ball further, move more efficiently or simply enjoy golf pain-free, every program is tailored to your body and your game.

Qualifications

  • Professional ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
  • TPI Certified Golf Specialist
  • Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science / Sports Management
  • 10+ years of high-performance coaching experience

Current Associations

  • Newcastle Golf Academy
  • Golfer's Edge
  • NSW Rugby League
  • Australian Defence Force

Previous Associations

  • South Sydney Rabbitohs
  • Gordon Rugby
  • UTS Sport
  • The Scots College