Coaches

Dan Goodes – Head Teaching Professional A member of both the PGA of Australia and the PGA of Canada, Dan brings a wealth of experience from over a decade of helping golfers achieve their playing goals. Along with his PGA accreditations, Dan is also one of less than a hundred professionals in the world with a TrackMan Master Designation. Prior to joining The Ridge he was the Associate Professional at The London Hunt & Country Club. In addition to instructing members of all ages and capabilities, Dan was head of their junior golf academy. A self proclaimed “golf nerd”, his instruction style blends the ideas of various renowned instructors, from Harvey Penick to Dave Pelz, with new age technology such as TrackMan and V1. When asked about his overall philosophy on coaching Dan feels “There’s no one way to swing a golf club, but every golfer has within them an optimal swing. It’s my job to help them find that”. http://goodesgolf.com.au/
Tammy Wong Tammy is an enthusiastic and proud member of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA). With over 15 years of experience in the golf industry. She is passionate about helping golfers of all skill levels improve their game, always with the belief that learning golf should be a fun and enjoyable experience. A strong advocate for women in golf, Tammy takes particular pride in the welcoming pathway programs she has designed for women who are looking to learn, play, and thrive in the game. Tammy’s philosophy is simple: golf is a game for everyone! With the right guidance, encouragement, and mindset, she believes anyone with the desire to learn can discover the lifelong enjoyment the game has to offer. For more information on Tammy and the services she provides please head to her website: www.birdielinks.com.au
Wayne Spruce With over 40 years of coaching experience, Wayne Spruce is renowned for delivering tailored, results-driven golf instruction. A PGA Member and former Head Professional at The Lakes and Moruya Golf Clubs, Wayne has helped countless golfers reach their full potential through personalised lessons that focus on what works best for each individual. Wayne’s coaching philosophy centres on building from a golfer’s strengths—identifying one key fundamental performed correctly and using it as the foundation for a swing that feels natural, repeatable, and powerful. His approach avoids one-size-fits-all fixes, instead guiding each player to develop a swing that suits their unique style and physicality. This individualised method consistently delivers results: better scores, lower handicaps, and more confident play. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned competitor, Wayne’s calm, insightful instruction helps you ‘find your best swing’ and make lasting improvements. Wayne is excited to work with golfers of all levels, offering tailored coaching that brings out the best in every player.
Scott Arnold Scott has been a PGA member for over ten years with experience playing on the European Tour, European Challenge Tour, One Asia Tour, Japanese Abema Tour and Australasian Tours. Scott coaches at The Ridge and also remains active on tour. Scott offers private lessons, on course lessons and short game lessons. Scott has a particular interest and expertise in short game and on course coaching, and is passionate about sharing his skills and knowledge from the best part of his personal game. Scott caters for golfers of a wide range of abilities and levels and enjoys helping others reach their full potential.