DAVID THOMAS GOLF COACHING
PGA Golf Professional, Advanced Coaching
Head Professional, Links Hope Island
043 555 2628
DAVID THOMAS -
PGA GOLF PROFESSIONAL
(ADVANCED COACHING)
Golf – it all comes down to the right technique.
My job as a teaching professional is to improve your free time.
ABOUT ME
An Ideal Learning Environment
My name is David Thomas, I am a fully qualified PGA Advanced Coach and one of Australia's leading golf coaches in 3D & 6D Biomechanics, Trackman, Flightscope, SAM BalanceLab and SAM PuttLab.
I am certified across the board in all of the latest golf technologies and own and use these tools when required to help improve your game.
With 23 years full time coaching experience around the world I am a very experienced and passionate coach and enjoy helping all golfers from beginners to professionals improve their game.
I have worked extensively in all levels of coaching. Prior to coaching at Links Hope Island I completed my traineeship in Brisbane (1996-1998), becoming a full PGA member in 1998. Over the following years I held a PGA Tour Card (Australasian Tour) and resided in Germany from 1999 until 2016 where I taught at my own two golf academies. I have also worked as Head Coach at the Australian P.G.A in Sandhurst, Melbourne.
I speak English (first language) and am fluent in German. I hold a current Blue Card and am approved to work with NDIS clients.
I work at Links Hope Island, Gold Coast, Queensland.
Everyone welcome!! From beginners to advanced players and all playing levels in between, don't hesitate to contact us and start improving your game.
I am also Director at Global Golf Tech Solutions, we manufacture protective casings and levelling and angle bases suitable for all major launch monitor brands as well as golf training aids. All products are proudly manufactured on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
www.globalgolftechsolutions.com.au
JUNIOR GOLF ACADEMY - TERM 1, 2023
TERM 1, 2023
LEARN, PLAY & HAVE FUN!!
Option 1 - 1 hour x 10 weeks training:
Dates: 28.01.23 - 01.04.23
Time Options:
8:00 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 10:00 am,
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost $270.00
Option 2 - Combination Training:
Week 1: 5 x 1 hour training
Dates: 28.01, 11.02, 25.02, 11.03 and 25.03
Time Options:
8:00 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am - 10:00 am
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Week 2: 5 weeks x 2.5 hours training / on course
Dates: 04.02, 18.02, 04.03, 18.03 and 01.04
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost $449.00
Option 3 - 5 weeks x 2.5 hours training / on course
Dates: 04.02, 18.02, 04.03, 18.03 and 01.04
Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: $339.00
WOMEN'S GOLF CLINICS
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Janine was an Australian indoor and Queensland Field hockey player before trying her hand at golf.
With a passion to introduce more women and girls to the game she undertook the PGA Membership Pathway program in 2013. After completing her traineeship she started Golf Fore Women at her home club Windaroo Lakes, with her participating programs currently introducing over 50 women weekly to the game.
Previously working as a Participation Officer for Golf Australia, Janine travelled throughout the state holding My Golf and Get Into Golf clinics as well as the always popular Chip & Sip events attracting and encouraging women to give golf a go.
PERSONALISED COACHING, PACKAGES & PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND
GET STARTED WITH GOLF CLINICS
SINGLE COACHING
1 x 30 Minutes $70.00
1 x 60 Minutes $130.00
For the golfer who wants to see significant improvement and lower scores an individualised program will maximise your results.
Depending on what’s needed, we can assess your game/swing and monitor your progress using:
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Video/computer analysis (live high-speed video cameras)
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Launch monitors - full tracking radar devices (FlightScope/TrackMan)
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3D or 6D bio-feedback
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(K-Vest/ K-Player)
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PuttLab
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Pressure/force plates
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On course training
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Physical tests (TPI screen) to identify your body’s strengths and weaknesses
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CoachNow
SINGLE COACHING PACKAGE DEALS
6 x 30 Minutes $350.00
6 x 60 Minutes $650.00
1 MONTH MAKE MORE PUTTS PROGRAM
Are you using the correct putter?
Are you sick of missing short putts?
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4 x 30 minute Sam PuttLab putting analyses & putter fitting
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2 x 30 minute putting training
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Tailored improvement plans and practice templates
1 Month $390.00
1 MONTH CHIP BETTER PROGRAM
Giving away opportunities?
Struggling with confidence?
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2 x 30 minute Flightscope short game analyses
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4 x 30 minute short game, chipping and bunker
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Tailored improvement plans and practice templates
1 Month $390.00
1 MONTH PITCH CLOSER PROGRAM
Don’t know what club to use? No distance control?
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4 x 30 minute FlightScope analyses skills training
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2 x 30 minute pitch training
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Wedge fitting
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Tailored improvement plans and practice templates
1 Month $390.00
FULL SWING 12 WEEK PROGRAM
Designed for golfers with a substantial goal in mind, 12 weeks provides both the student and coach the required time to work on the necessary improvements and see a positive change in performance.
Work with your coach over a 3 month period to improve your entire game:
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8 x 1 hour sessions
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3 x 2 hour on course lessons
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All technology included
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Tailored improvement plans and practice templates
Full Swing 12 Week Program $1590.00
COACHING STAFF
PETER ZIDAR
Coaching Professional Peter Zidar has been a full vocational member of the PGA of Australia for over 30 years. During this time he has competed in numerous amateur and professional golf tournaments throughout the world. For the past 20 years he has been coaching golfers of all levels and has developed a wealth of experience in all aspects of the sport.
GOLF COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
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1999 – 2006 | Golf Coach team Asmedia Japanese Golf School, Sanctuary Cove Gold Coast
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2006 – 2015 | Emerald Lakes Golf Club
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2007 | Professional Golf Coach Accreditation through Australian Sports Commission
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2011 | 2015 AAA PGA Membership Classification
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2015 – 2022 | Arundel Hills Country Club Head Teaching Professional
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2022 –| Links Hope Island Golf Club
LIBBY ZIDAR
Coaching Professional Libby Zidar is currently a member of the WPGA Tour Australasia.
Libby has been involved in golf since her introduction to the game as a member of Surfers Paradise Golf Club in the 1970’s. Since that time she has played in numerous amateur and professional events around the world.
She represented Queensland and Australia as an amateur, played collegiate golf at San Jose State University for 2 years and was a professional tour player for 14 years, playing tours in Australia, Europe, Asia and Japan.
After retiring from playing, she began her coaching career at Sanctuary Cove Golf Club from 1997-2011, Gold Coast Colf Club from 2011-2013, Arundel Hills Golf Club from 2014-2022 and currently Links Hope Island.
The experience and knowledge she has gained throughout those years has contributed greatly to her teachings, with her main focus on the fundamentals of golf.
EVAN SINCLAIR
Evan Sinclair is a fully qualified PGA Coach and club fitter utilising the latest golf technologies and techniques to help improve your game.
After being exposed to the great game in Vanuatu, Evan moved to the Gold Coast and enjoyed a successful amateur career culminating in representing Queensland.
After finishing dux of his year at PGA IGI and completing his traineeship in 2012 at Links Hope Island; Evan shared his initial time between coaching and playing on the PGA Tour of Australasia.
It didn’t take long however, for Evan’s passion of teaching to see him solely focus his attention on helping others improve. He does not believe in a one size fits all approach and is committed to finding the right method to improve.
Currently teaching everyone from beginners to seasoned players of all ages! Clear communication is the key and a lesson with Evan will provide a simple, structured plan to ensure you get the best out of your abilities and strengthen your love and enjoyment for the game of golf.
We can provide customised gift vouchers which can be emailed for printing. Please contact us on 043 555 2628 or djthomas@pgamember.org.au
Alternatively gift vouchers can also be purchased from the Pro Shop at Links Hope Island.
GALLERY
CONTACT US & BOOKINGS
If you have any questions or would like to book a lesson, package or clinic please call or email us or send us a message through our contact form. We will reply as soon as possible.
Links Hope Island
Springfield Drive
Hope Island QLD 4212
Email: djthomas@pgamember.org.au
Mobile: 043 555 2628
Phone: 07 5530 9068
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