Golf Lessons from pga professionals

The PGA Golf Performance Centre at Centenary Park Golf Course is your spot for golf lessons in Frankston

Our mission; inspire a renewed passion for golf by introducing the game in a fun, relaxed, and enjoyable learning environment.

With a team of highly trained and experienced golfing coaches, we take pride in delivering exceptional learning experiences. Our goal is to empower participants with confidence and skills, fostering a lifelong love for the game through engaging and enjoyable golf experience.

We have a variety of programs for beginners, development stages and refinement of your golfing skills. Group and private sessions are available. 

Meet Our Instructors

Centenary Park Golf Course is proud to have two PGA-accredited golf professionals on our team (plus one in training). Each brings unique strengths in both playing and coaching, allowing you to choose the instructor who best aligns with your needs and learning style for a personalised and effective golf experience. 

Warren Young

Warren brings over 40 years of experience to the golf industry and holds a special connection to Centenary Park Golf Course, having managed it alongside his wife for many years. One of the highlights of his career has been witnessing the course’s growth and evolution over the past 25 years. 

Warren’s passion for golf began at the age of 13, growing up near Rosny Park Public Golf Course. From the moment he picked up a club, he was hooked, and that love for the game has stayed with him ever since. 

As a PGA Golf Professional, Warren is dedicated to sharing his extensive knowledge with his students, helping them avoid the mistakes he once made. His approachable coaching style ensures golfers of all levels feel confident and supported in their journey to improve. 

Recognised as one of the Top 50 Club Fitters in Australia, Warren is also an expert in maximising performance through custom club fittings. Book your fitting today and unlock the full potential of your golf equipment! 

When he’s not on the course, Warren enjoys staying active and indulging his passion for fishing. Known as ‘Snapper Young,’ he’s always got a great catch – see if you can get him to share his favorite fishing spot! 

Warren has had over 40 years’ experience in the industry and a long connection to Centenary Park Golf Course, having managed the course with his wife for many years. It’s one of the best things about Centenary Park – watching how it has grown over the past 25 years.

Warren’s love for golf started early. He began playing golf as a 13 year old living close by to the Rosny Park Public Golf Course and once he caught the bug, he’s never looked back.

Warren’s love for golf started early. He began playing golf as a 13 year old living close by to the Rosny Park Public Golf Course and once he caught the bug, he’s never looked back.

As a PGA Professional Warren loves to pass on his wealth of knowledge, so that his students don’t make the same mistakes he did.

Warren is also one of the Top 50 Club Fitters Australia-wide – so make your club fitting to get the most out of your golf equipment today!

When not playing golf, Warren likes to keep fit and active and is also a great fisherman. They call him ‘Snapper Young’! See if you can extract his latest fishing spot.

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Jack Donaldson

Jack brings 20 years of experience to the golf industry, having worked at renowned facilities such as Robina Woods, Royal Melbourne Golf Club, and The Dunes. Among his career highlights is a memorable hole-in-one on the 5th Hole of Royal Melbourne’s West Course—a moment he’ll never forget! 

Jack’s journey into golf began at 14, driven by two goals: getting off the bench in footy and beating his dad at golf. Like so many, he quickly caught the golf bug and fell in love with the game. 

As a coach, Jack finds immense satisfaction in helping others improve and enjoy golf even more. He’s passionate about continually learning and refining his skills, embracing the ever-evolving nature of the game to better support his students. 

Jack loves Centenary Park Golf Course for its reputation as one of the best public courses in Victoria. With its well-maintained fairways and variety of challenges, the course offers something for everyone and creates a dynamic, engaging atmosphere every day. 

When Jack isn’t on the green, he’s showing off his ambidextrous talents, indulging in his (self-proclaimed) professional shower singing, or diving into a good audiobook. Be sure to ask him for his latest recommendation next time you see him 

Jack has 20 years’ experience and has worked at a variety of golf facilities including Robina Woods, Royal Melbourne Golf Club and The Dunes to name a few. His career highlight to date is a hole in one at Royal Melbourne Golf Club 5th Hole West Course!

Jack started playing golf as a 14 year old for two reasons – he was tired of sitting on the bench playing footy and he wanted to beat his Dad at playing golf. Jack caught the golf bug like everyone else and the rest is history…he loved the game.

Jack gets great satisfaction out of seeing people improve and get more enjoyment out of playing golf. Golf like anything is in constant evolution, so he also enjoys learning and upskilling himself with more facets and knowledge of the game.

The best thing about Centenary Park is that it is one of the best public courses in Victoria. The course offers variety and presents really well. Being a public golf course, it caters for a broad spectrum of golfers – which makes the facility entertaining and never the same from day to day.

Jack’s secret skill is that he’s ambidextrous and that he’s also a professional shower singer (so he says!) He also loves a good audio book, so be sure to ask Jack his latest recommendation when you catch up.

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Amelia Whiston

Amelia began her golf journey at Centenary Park attending junior clinics run by PGA Professional Jack Donaldson at the age of 13.

Prior to that Amelia had 10 years experience of elite level gymnastics where she was one of the youngest ever to be invited to the AIS – the Australian Institute of Sport. Amelia still holds training records to this day at the AIS.

Amelia is a member of Woodlands Golf Club where she has represented the club in Pennant and was the 2023 Women’s Club Champion.

Amelia commenced her PGA Associate Professional program in 2024, with the aspirations of becoming a PGA Professional herself. With a passion to grow the game and particular interests in increasing participation of Juniors and Women in golf, Amelia brings an exciting new dynamic to our team of coaches. Amelia also has particular interests in the short game aspect of golf, where she is an accomplished player.

Amelia began her golf journey at Centenary Park attending junior clinics run by PGA Professional Jack Donaldson at the age of 13.

Prior to that Amelia had 10 years experience of elite level gymnastics where she was one of the youngest ever to be invited to the AIS – the Australian Institute of Sport. Amelia still holds training records to this day at the AIS.

Amelia is a member of Woodlands Golf Club where she has represented the club in Pennant and was the 2023 Women’s Club Champion.

Amelia commenced her PGA Associate Professional program in 2024, with the aspirations of becoming a PGA Professional herself. With a passion to grow the game and particular interests in increasing participation of Juniors and Women in golf, Amelia brings an exciting new dynamic to our team of coaches. Amelia also has particular interests in the short game aspect of golf, where she is an accomplished player.

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Lessons Vouchers

Tee up the perfect gift with a golf lesson voucher

A golf tuition voucher for a lesson makes the perfect gift for golfers of all levels including beginners!

*Valid only for Centenary Park Golf Academy golf lessons.
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Looking for a more inclusive gift voucher?

We have online gift cards to be redeemed for green fees, driving range buckets, and apparel or merchandise from on the Golf Shop here.

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