At Pittwater Golf Centre on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, our Golf Academy delivers more than 6,000 lessons every year.
Our PGA-certified coaches have earned a reputation as the coaches to see, helping beginners, intermediate players and advanced golfers achieve real improvement.
Golf Academy Lessons run seven days a week, with select evening sessions available, unless otherwise arranged directly with your coach.
We welcome every age and skill level, with specialised programs for pre-schoolers, juniors, ladies and senior golfers.
Introduction to Golf at Pittwater Golf Centre. Get started with golf in a fun and relaxed environment! This class is the perfect introduction to the game, where you’ll learn the key fundamentals to begin your golfing journey. Key skills covered: Join us and take your first step towards enjoying the game of golf while building confidence and skill!
Clinic 1) Short Game
Clinic 2) Swing technique
Saturdays | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Clinic 1) Short Game: 17, 24, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 14, 21, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
Saturdays | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Clinic 1) Short Game: 17, 24, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 14, 21, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
Thursdays | 10:00am – 11:00am
Clinic 1) Short Game: 22, 29 Oct, 5, 12 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 19, 26 Nov, 3, 10 Dec
Introduction to Golf at Pittwater Golf Centre. Get started with golf in a fun and relaxed environment! This class is the perfect introduction to the game, where you’ll learn the key fundamentals to begin your golfing journey. Key skills covered: Join us and take your first step towards enjoying the game of golf while building confidence and skill!
Clinic 1) Short Game
Clinic 2) Swing technique
Tuesdays | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Clinic 1) Short Game: 20, 27 Oct, 3, 10 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 17, 24 Nov, 1, 8 Dec
Fridays | 10:00am – 11:00am
Clinic 1) Short Game: 23, 30 Oct, 6, 13 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 20, 27 Nov, 4 , 11 Dec
Sundays | 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Clinic 1) Short Game: 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 15, 22, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Golf Skills Improvement Sessions at Pittwater Golf Centre. These sessions are open to both men and women and are perfect for golfers looking to enhance their skills from tee to green. Join us to refine your game and take your golf skills to the next level in a supportive and focused environment!
Clinic 1) Short Game
Clinic 2) Swing technique
Thursdays | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Clinic 1) Short Game: 22, 29 Oct, 5, 12 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 19, 26 Nov, 3, 10 Dec
A perfect introduction to golf in a fun, relaxed environment, where you’ll learn the key fundamentals to start your golfing journey.
Clinic 1) Short Game
Clinic 2) Swing technique
Wednesdays | 10:00am – 11:00am
Clinic 1) Short Game: 21, 28 Oct, 4, 11 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 18, 25 Nov, 2, 9 Dec
These sessions are available to women who have played golf before who want to improve their short game from 100 metres into the green. The scoring zone!
Clinic 1) Short Game
Clinic 2) Swing technique
Wednesdays | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Clinic 1) Short Game: 21, 28 Oct, 4, 11 Nov
Clinic 2) Swing Technique: 18, 25 Nov, 2, 9 Dec
PGC’s Term 4 Junior Golf Clinics will run from Saturday, 17 October to Wednesday, 9 December 2026 and provides a progressive pathway from preschool through to teenage years.
All our programs are designed to develop golf skills and to encourage independence, confidence, and personal growth.
Whether through the playful games of Tee Tots and Chippers, the technical focus of Rookies, or the life-skill development embedded in the Gamers’ program, all PGC clinics offer a supportive environment for children to thrive.
All clinics feature small class sizes, personalised coaching, and clubs if required. As part of joining the Junior Golf Academy, the one-off $49 enrolment pack* provides each child with the essentials to start their golfing journey.
Families can also take advantage of the Active Kids Voucher, making the programs accessible while delivering lasting benefits both on and off the course.
Chippers are introduced to the game through activities and games that make learning golf fun. The program is designed to encourage skill development and repetition while building confidence and enjoyment of the sport. Parents can watch from a distance, giving children the chance to learn independently and develop both golf skills and personal growth in a playful, encouraging environment.
Parents can watch from a distance, allowing children to learn and grow independently, fostering both golf skills and personal development.
Our Junior Golf Program makes learning golf fun through games and activities. Designed to encourage skill development and repetition, our program helps kids build confidence and enjoy the game.
Parents can watch from a distance, allowing children to learn and grow independently, fostering both golf skills and personal development.
Sundays, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Sundays 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22. 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Led by Lisa, an experienced coach with a background in representing Australia and NSW, our Junior Golf Program makes learning golf fun through games and activities. Designed to encourage skill development and repetition, the program helps kids build confidence and enjoy the game.
Parents can watch from a distance, allowing children to learn and grow independently, fostering both golf skills and personal development.
Join us and watch your child thrive in a supportive, fun environment!
Saturdays, 3:00pm – 4:00pm:
Saturdays 17, 24, 31 Oct, 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
Wednesdays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm:
Wednesdays 21, 28 Oct, 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov, 2, 9 Dec
The Rookies program is ideal for juniors ready to move beyond the basics. Children develop their swing technique and learn course management along with the rules and etiquette of golf. Balancing structured coaching with enjoyable activities, this program strengthens technical skills and builds confidence, as well as teaching discipline, respect, and independence, preparing juniors for more advanced, or competitive play,
Parents can watch from a distance, allowing children to learn and grow independently, fostering both golf skills and personal development.
Saturdays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturdays 17, 24, 31 Oct, 7, 14, 21, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
Sundays, 10:00am – 11:00am
Sundays 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22. 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Sundays, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Sundays 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22. 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesdays 20, 27 Oct, 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov, 1, 8 Dec
Gamers provides teenagers with the chance to build on the fundamentals of the game in a supportive and fun environment. The focus is on balance, coordination, and mastering key golf skills, while also teaching important values such as honesty, respect, and good manners. For teens, the program offers more than just physical activity – it helps develop character, social skills, and confidence that carry over into everyday life.
It’s also a fantastic opportunity for teens to make new friends while enjoying the outdoors and developing their skills.
Sign up today and watch your teen grow in the sport and in life!
13-18 years | Maximum 12 people | $200
Sundays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm:
Sundays 18, 25 Oct, 1, 8, 15, 22. 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Tuesdays, 5:00pm – 6:00pm:
Tuesdays 20, 27 Oct, 3, 10, 17, 24 Nov, 1, 8 Dec
The Tee Tots (3-4 years) program offers young beginners a fun, game-based introduction to golf. With plenty of individual attention in small groups, children enjoy playful activities that develop coordination and basic motor skills. Under the guidance of an experienced coach, each child builds a strong foundation for future learning while gaining a positive first sporting experience.
Parents can watch from a distance, allowing children to learn and grow independently, fostering both golf skills and personal development.
Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 4:00pm:
Wednesdays 21, 28 Oct, 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov, 2, 9 Dec
To watch golf tips from our professional PGA certified trainers online, click here.
Please call 9847 1200 for more information or email info@pittwatergolfcentre.com.au
"Friendly staff, lessons with Dave Saunders."-- Gavin Fish, July 2026
"My golf journey has been based in a large part around the coaching I have received from your professional staff & facilities provided at PGC." -- John Porter, July 2026
"The customer service at Pittwater Golf Centre is always awesome — the team is welcoming and super helpful. The grass-hitting area is brilliant, and the coaching has made a huge difference to my swing." -- Anonymous, July 2026
"A friendly atmosphere with a focus on golf, very good coaching facilities and supportive and helpful staff." -- Geoff Newcombe, July 2026
"A very good venue for taking lessons and practicing your golf swings. Friendly staff and very knowledgeable instructors." -- Anthony Curtis, July 2026
"Great place to improve your game. Really helpful PGA professionals, and I really like the fact that you can hit off grass." -- Walter Morrien, July 2026
"Pittwater Golf range has a very welcoming and friendly feel whether you are a beginner or experienced player. The golf coaches are all knowledgeable and supportive. My coach Ian has helped me to improve and become more confident in my play." -- Kate Moran, July 2026
"I retired a couple of years ago and wanted to improve my game, working with Ian (one of the Pro's) and then having the ability to practise what I've been taught in a full range (driving/chipping/bunkers/putting) environment has been really helpful to my game." -- Steve Rogers, July 2026
"I had a short tuneup with one of your coaches, on grass. I needed to gain a little height and direction, so much better on grass." -- Peter Newton, July 2026
"It is always enjoyable, as the staff are terrific and of course my favourite coach is so helpful and has helped me become a reasonable B grader." -- Mandy Marsh, July 2026
"Excellent coaching from golf professionals."-- Seamus Martin, July 2026"Always enjoyable. I appreciate Ian's coaching expertise and patience." -- Denise, July 2026
"Love it. Also coaches (Lisa) are amazing." -- Rodrigo Lamberti, July 2026
"Dave Saunders is an awesome coach!"-- Peter Zoldos, July 2026"I find as an older golfer the PGC really suits my needs. Coaching, practice and coffee." -- Brian Bolton, July 2026
"Will is one of the best coaches you have on site. He's been such a solid coach and his advice is clear, easy to understand and incredibly effective. I cannot rate him and the Pittwater Golf Centre team highly enough."-- Ben Dickfos, July 2026
"Great place to smash a few balls! Super friendly staff and expert coaches."-- Gary, July 2026
"Great facility with great coaches, headed by the legendary Dave Saunders."-- Andrew O'Brien, July 2026"Staff are very friendly. Coaches are really informative."-- Paul Wong, July 2026
"I've had lessons with both Dave and Lisa. The private sessions got me from 0 to feeling like I could hit a ball. The group workshop taught me that I could indeed (when I try it) play a round of golf. My golf technique has definitely improved - thank you!"-- Anonymous, July 2026
"I enjoy practicing at the range, specifically on the grass areas and often take the VIP upgrade to use the practice green, bunker and driving area. I have also found the tuition of great value - thanks Ian!"-- Jon Marks, July 2026
"My interaction probably started many years ago when my wife gifted me a number of lessons with Dave Saunders. Since then, many trips to hit some balls on the range & off the grass when possible. The staff are always friendly & helpful. My golf is still a work in progress!"-- Chris Higgins, July 2026
"The facilities at Pittwater Golf Centre are excellent. The staff are super friendly, the coaching bays are first class and the ball prices are affordable."-- Chris Gotham, July 2026
"Pittwater Golf is a great place to have a hit. It’s also a family friendly place, dedicated staff, strong community values, and programs for every golfer."-- Anne Horne, July 2026
"The centre has something for everyone. We can leave the kids playing mini golf while having a lesson or on the driving range. The food and drink options are substantial so we can enjoy a meal while we are out as well." -- Sharni Allen, July 2026
"Great golf pro, Lisa, who has taught my Son so much as a beginner." -- Michelle Heaton-Armstrong, July 2026
"I’ve been using the golf range for approx 26 years, apart from the excellent facilities and the high standard of the professionals it has provided me with essential thinking time, exercise, and new found friends." -- Trevor Lobb, July 2026
"Lessons with David, Practising my golf @ one of only a few driving ranges left in Sydney." -- T Higgins, July 2026
"I recently had a lesson with Dave and couldn't thank him enough. I'm a below average golfer, and with a few tweaks, have managed to hit the ball where I want it to go. Apart from the coaching, the driving range is perfect for me. It covers drivers, irons, pitching and wedges. Unfortunately, no putting surface." -- Ted McClure, July 2026
"The golf coaches are fantastic. Late opening hours are great. Early birds discount should also be applicable for late evening players." -- Stephane Verhaeghe, July 2026
"Staff are always friendly. Good coffee. Great coaches." -- Hugh Burrow, July 2026
"Pittwater golf centre is the only public facility where you can practise off real turf in the area. It is a welcoming facility with great coaches (especially Ian)." -- Mitch Avakian, July 2026
"I love having this facility nearby particularly as you can hit off the grass rather than mats all the time. I have particularly enjoyed the golf clinics with Nick and Lisa and lessons with them as well as Ian. It's very handy and easily accessible." -- Christine Hopton, July 2026
(Last games and range balls at 3:00pm)
(Last games and range balls at 3:00pm)
(Last games and range balls at 3:00pm)
To allow for maintenance,
Pittwater Golf Centre will be
closed for the morning
and will open at 1:00pm
We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience
PGC Management
