MEET OUR PGA
HEAD COACH
CHARLES KARES

MEET OUR PGA HEAD COACH
CHARLES KARES

MEET OUR PGA
HEAD COACH
CHARLES KARES

Charles Kares, PGA Professional and two-time NSW/ACT PGA Teaching Professional of the Year in 2013 & 2020. His coaching success speaks volumes, from transforming high handicappers to winning championship titles and coaching aspiring Professionals through to Professional Tour Winners.

Charles embodies quiet determination, his smile hinting at a deep confidence. He’s not one for idle chatter; instead, he listens intently, understanding each student’s unique personality and motivations. Trust is paramount in his coaching philosophy, extending beyond lessons to being available whenever his students need guidance.

Charles stumbled into golf at 14, filling in for his father at a ProAm tournament. His passion ignited, he honed his skills tirelessly, inspired by the likes of Seve Ballesteros and Phil Mickelson. Despite a promising start on professional tours, Charles realized his true calling lay in coaching. Armed with cutting-edge technology and a keen eye, he began reshaping the coaching landscape in Australia.

Charles’s approach isn’t just technical; it’s deeply personal. He identifies the crucial improvement areas swiftly, guiding his students with humor and encouragement.

Recognition followed his exceptional coaching achievements. At The Lakes, he became renowned for his transformative impact, turning amateurs into champions. His students’ successes range from players achieving personal goals to setting course records, turning professional and winning on the international golfing stage.

Off the course, Charles enjoys the finer things in life, savouring Japanese cuisine, relishing good company, and follwing his EPL, NRL, and AFL teams. While his coaching accolades continue to grow, he remains dedicated to fostering the next generation of golfers through his inclusive programs for ladies and juniors.

Charles Kares isn’t just a coach; he’s a mentor, a friend, and a driving force behind the growth of golf in Australia.

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MEET OUR SENIOR PGA COACH GAVIN MEREDITH

MEET OUR SENIOR PGA COACH
GAVIN MEREDITH

MEET OUR SENIOR
PGA COACH
GAVIN MEREDITH

As a former tournament player, Gavin knows what it takes to reach his full potential as a golfer. He strives for all his players to reach the same and is with you for the ride. Gavin has been a PGA Professional for 25+ years

As a father to two beautiful daughters, he loves trail running, bushwalking, diving, and of course, the world of golf. His experience expands across public clubs to prestigious private courses such as NSW Golf Club, as well as running his own golf business for 10+ years. Despite the length of time he’s been in the industry, Gavin is a big believer in using technology to quantify the message with evidence-based material, to make the journey of improvement clear & easy to follow.

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FAQs

What do I need to bring to my lesson?

We are believers of “comfort over compact”, so recommend nothing but comfortable clothing and sneakers. Golf attire is not mandatory under the roof of GolfSpace. If you have your own equipment (including clubs), feel free to bring that. If you don’t have any clubs, no need to worry, we have them available here (at no hire cost).

What technology is used and how do the coaches use it?

At GolfSpace, we use TrackMan (the same simulator equipment used by the top players). But using this technology doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Our coaches use the data to understand your strengths and areas to improve. Because data isn’t subjective, right? Our coaches will use this data and apply the GolfSpace methodology to: Analyze, Educate, Implement & Empower. For example, just hitting a drive further is not the one answer to help you shoot better scores, so a coach helps you identify all your areas of opportunity through your metrics.

Do you teach all elements of the game?

GolfSpace focuses on a game-changing coaching philosophy which hones in on 6 key areas: Off the tee, Approach the green, Around the green, Putting, Course strategy and Mindset. Using a suite of integrated digital technologies from TrackMan, PuttView and Clippd, we bring golfers measurable, fast gains across every element of the game. If this doesn’t make sense to you yet, that’s ok, we will guide you through it.

What happens after my lesson?

You will get video feedback provided to you, as well as follow-up mentoring from your GolfSpace coach via our app. Our goal is to use it as an open communication channel. If you choose to do on-going coaching (before the road to improvement never ends), this means you don’t only get the coaches attention during a paid lesson, but after the lesson too.

How often should I be having lessons?

If we could provide any guidance, we would recommend a minimum of once a fortnight, which will be customized to what you are working on. From there, we recommend you practice twice a week, and play once a week. A player needs time to go away and work on design changes, so we want you to be able to implement those changes and/or come back with questions.

What else does GolfSpace do?

We’re glad you asked. We have a world-class putting green, an indoor driving range with 30-min express sessions, and 12x Trackman simulator bays which cover all aspects of your game. So if you play alone or with a team, and whether you want to play casually, focus during a lesson, or work to enhance your performance, there is an area for you. Plus an on-site bar and members lounge!

I’m new to golf, is a lesson right for me?

Of course. Lessons are for any ability, and any level. Doing a lesson early on will help you to understand the fundamentals of the game. You will also be taught how to understand and best use the technology at GolfSpace.