Coaching and Lessons
Royal Adelaide Golf Club’s Coaching Professionals provide a variety of services, delivered with the assistance of the latest technology in a world class environment.
The team brings together a wide knowledge base from a variety of coaching and playing backgrounds and pride themselves on engaging in constant professional development. The coaching environment incorporates multiple short game areas, a driving range, putting green and undercover teaching facility to ensure that we can recreate any on course situation and our students are able to learn in a realistic environment.
Opened in 2023, our undercover teaching facility provides a private learning space complete with Trackman, slow-motion video analysis and WellPutt putting studio.
Service Delivery
The coaching team’s service delivery is underpinned by the following values:
Professionalism
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Player Centred
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Coach Driven
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Holistic Coaching Model
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Services
The coaching team delivers the following services:
| 30 min | 45 min | 60 min | Coaching Programs Available | Playing Lessons Available | Video Included | Trackman Available | |
| Chris Crocker | N/A | $130 | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Jake Hurst | N/A | $130 | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| James Tregenza | N/A | $130 | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patric Kroschel | $80 | N/A | $150 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tony Christie | $90 | N/A | $170 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mark Gooding | N/A | $130 | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Meet Our Professionals
See below for further information on our Coaching Professionals, their coaching services and how to book.
CHRIS CROCKER
DIRECTOR OF GOLF AND TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
Director of Golf, Chris Crocker, is a Certified PGA Australia Professional (advanced in Coaching,) with an extensive coaching background with players of all ages and abilities. Chris’ resume includes extensive coaching of juniors from beginners to elite and delivering women’s specific and elite player programs. A current Golf Australia High Performance Program Coach, Chris believes in a holistic coaching approach, incorporating game analysis and a scoring led approach to making changes.
He is currently the South Australian representative (on) the PGA of Australia Vocational Members Council.
A Certified member of the Australian PGA with over 21 years industry experience, Chris is passionate about the growth and development of our game at both a junior and senior level.
JAKE HURST
PRO SHOP MANAGER AND TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
Jake has been a club fitter and coach since 2012. He seamlessly integrates fitting and coaching to assist students in reaching their goals and unlocking their full potential as golfers. Jake accelerates his students’ progress by applying contemporary coaching methods, tailored practice schedules, and skill development techniques for long lasting outcomes. Whether working with beginners hoping to grasp the basics or seasoned players aiming to refine their skills, Jake’s personalised approach ensures that each golfer receives the guidance they need to excel.
Jake is also a Certified Member of the PGA of Australia with an advanced status in coaching and has a Level 2 Trackman certification
JAMES TREGENZA
SENIOR ASSISTANT AND TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
James brings a wealth of experience having just completed the PGA Pathway Program and can provide lessons, fittings and general golf advice.
PATRIC KROSCHEL
Golf Operations Coordinator and Teaching Professional
Patric is a past Club Champion at RAGC and a former state player. He has been actively involved in the Club’s junior programs throughout his time at the Club.
Through his own golfing journey, Patric has gained a wide range of experience and knowledge from playing interstate and overseas as well as working with some of the country’s best coaches.
Patric earned qualification through the PGA’s Membership Pathway Program in December 2023.
TONY CHRISTIE
Tour Professional Articulation (Bridging Program)
Tony turned professional in 1993 following an amateur career where he represented New Zealand at junior and men’s level. Tony has won 14 events worldwide on Professional tours and brings a wealth of playing experience to his coaching. Tony capably coaches players from all spectrums of the game.
Tony commenced the Tour Professional Articulation (Bridging Program) in 2021.
Mark Gooding
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
Mark has been a PGA member for over thirty years and has worked at several of Australia’s leading golf clubs.
He has benefited from working with some of Australia’s most renowned coaches, which helped to hone his teaching skills.
He has taught golfers of all ages and abilities and he likes to keep things simple.
Mark is renowned for his short game lessons, but is equally adept at teaching the long game.
JACK SPEIRS
2nd YEAR ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL
Jack joined the PGA’s Membership Pathway Program in January 2023.
Jack was a ‘late bloomer’, starting golf in his late teens. He has dedicated countless hours since to reaching and exceeding the level his peers and learning as much about the game as he could along the way. He represented his club, Kooyonga, at the highest level of competition before joining the Program.
Since passing his introductory coaching qualification in July 2023, Jack has been assisting the senior coaching staff with Women’s Pathway and Junior Development clinics.