Saturday, September 11, 2010

Coach Profiles

The BannLynchGolf Coaching Team

		Denis McDade Denis has been involved in Australia’s elite golf programs for 9 years and is currently Head Coach of the Victorian Institute of Sport Golf Program, graduates of which include Robert Allenby, Stuart Appleby, Geoff Ogilvy, Steven Allan, Aaron Baddeley and Marcus Fraser.
		Michael Sund Assistant Golf Professional Royal Melbourne Golf Club 1996-1999. Teaching Golf Professional Royal Melbourne Golf Club 2000-2001. Head Teaching Professional Sandringham Golf Academy 2001-2004.
		John Thalassinos John shares the passion with those who seek golfs ultimate challenges.
		Darren Cole
		Andrew Pitt After getting his Diploma in Recreation / Sports Coaching in 1998 “Pitty” decided to follow his interest in golf and coaching and undertake the PGA’s 3 year traineeship program. He completed the program in 2001 under the guidance of Steve Bann, Dale Lynch and the other coaching staff at BannLynch Golf
		John Kang John (Hyun Jong) Kang is Bannlynchgolf’s Asian Department Business Manager and brings to the team an impressive array of coaching and business skills. He has been a member of the Korean PGA since 1995 and has coached in Korea, New Zealand and Australia.
		Steven Bann Steve Bann is one of Australia’s most respected and accomplished golf coaches. After turning professional in 1979, Steven competed full time on The Australasian Tour for five years before accepting the position of Head Professional at Box Hill Golf Club in 1986.
		Dale Lynch Dale Lynch has been a member of the PGA of Australia for over 25 years and is regarded as one of Australia’s most astute teachers.