Meet the Golf team
Whether you’re a complete beginner or an elite player wanting to become professional, our golf team at Golf Central BNE will help you achieve all of your golfing goals both on the range and on the course.
Freddy Hay
PGA Professional Coach
With over 20 years of experience, Freddy Hay has a proven background in coaching and game development in both one to one environments and group clinics.
From beginners through to elite amateurs, Freddy enjoys combining his knowledge and skills with a range of teaching techniques and the latest technology to help take their game to the next level.
During his time as the Head Professional at Akarana Golf Club, Freddy developed and implement a Junior Golf Programme from 1993 to 1999. This then saw Freddy launch a Special Needs Programme for a member of the Australian Special Olympics team, opening the love of golf to those with disabilities.
“There is no better feeling than coaching someone to the point where they are able to achieve their desired score in a round and they begin to really love the game of golf!”
Nigel Lane
PGA Professional Coach
Nigel joins Golf Central with over 38 years of experience in the Golf Industry and is a P.G.A advanced coach. Earlier in Nigel’s golfing career he was awarded the Queensland PGA order of merit champion in both 1998 and 1999. Nigel has extensive coaching experience and has coached at courses all around the world including London, China and more recently in Brisbane.
Key achievements:
- 7yr PGA Tour veteran
- 1998 & 1999 Qld PGA Order of Merit Champion
- 1999 Jack Newton Celebratory Classic Winner
Nigel is a performance coach who can provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a consistent swinger, ball striker and most importantly a better player.
With a strong passion for coaching, Nigel teaches his students how to improve their overall game play through peek performance putting techniques, short game skills, and dynamic distance control methods and used by all successful players around the world.
“All of my students learn to deliver power correctly and enjoy bombing it down the middle time after time. Together we will forge a plan of action to reach your goals.”
Quinton Howe
PGA Professional Coach
Trackman included in all lessons
Hello my name is Quinton, I grew up in the country as a little fella chasing golf balls and cows across the paddocks, golf has been my passion my whole life, its seen me travel the world playing in Australasian Tour events, European tour events, taken me to countries such as China, Thailand, Malaysia, New Zealand and America.
Playing great golf to me is about a lot of things linked together, swing technique, mental game, course strategy, putting, short game, long game, bunker game and recovery game, You’ll need to be efficient in every category to be the ultimate player.
My key strength to coaching is the way I communicate with my students, I can help ‘’the feel player’’ and I can also help those that need the information delivered in a technical manner.
From hanging around the best players and coaches all my life It’s time to share my experiences with any golfer from beginner to tour pro, I can’t wait to start a journey with you and make you the best player you can be.
Jean Relecom
PGA Professional Coach
Jean Relecom is a dynamic and accomplished golf coach with over 15 years of international experience as a Golf Professional.
Originally from Belgium, Jean started the game at a young age and quickly progressed as an Elite Junior playing for the Belgian National Team and competing against players such as Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood, and Rory McIlroy. He then joined the Professional ranks for a few years playing on various Tours in Europe, Asia & America before retiring from the circuit to direct his focus on coaching. Most recently, Jean worked at Royal Queensland Golf Club as a Teaching Professional for 6 years before joining the Team at Golf Central.
Jean’s approach to coaching is to understand the body mechanics and technical tendencies of his students and develop a plan that will allow them to improve their performance. His lessons incorporate technical instruction, course management strategy, equipment guidance, and stats analysis.
Through comprehensive and personalised instruction, Jean’s goal is to deliver the best tuition that meet the needs of his students and provide them with the appropriate directions to further their progress.
“The most rewarding component of being a coach is to develop lasting relationships with my students and sharing with them the satisfaction of their golfing achievements”
Qualifications:
- PGA Member, Advanced in Coaching
- Trackman
- US Kids Golf
- TPI Level 1
- Gears 3D
Josh Bevan
PGA Professional Coach
Golf has been Josh’s passion throughout most of his adult life. Although he started playing later than most, taking up the game in his teenage years, he quickly made his mark as an amateur in Queensland. After taking a break for studies, Josh transitioned into the world of professional golf and has been coaching since 2017, helping golfers at all levels improve their game.
Josh believes that consistent and better golf comes from mastering various elements—swing technique, the mental game, course strategy, short game, ball striking, and putting. His coaching approach focuses on clear communication and understanding, ensuring that whether it’s a first or tenth lesson, players see growth and improvement in every session.
Specialising in short game and body movement, Josh is confident in all aspects of golf and is committed to helping golfers lower their handicaps and elevate their performance. His advice: Keep It Simple (K.I.S).
