Clinics & Lessons

OATLANDS JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (JDP)

Learn the basic fundamentals of the game and be on the way to playing competition golf.
Coaches: Steven Youdan & David Ecob

Juniors are grouped into two categories: Group A and Group B

Group A

Juniors of advanced age and skill, 11 – 17 years

Classes are held on the following days during school term:

Friday 4.00-5.00pm (David)

Saturday 12.00-1.00pm (David)

Saturday 2.00-3.00pm (Steve)

Group B

Juniors of younger age and beginner skill level, 5 – 10 years

Classes are held on the following days during school term:

Thursday 4.00-5.00pm (Steve)

Saturday 1.00-2.00pm (David)

Saturday 3.00-4.00pm (Steve)

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Steven Youdan – Director of Golf

Steve has been at Oatlands since early 2010. Prior to this, Steve spent numerous years overseas involving himself primarily in golf course design. Steve’s biggest achievement was the design and construction of Blue Sapphire Golf & Resort in Thailand, a 36 holes project that has achieved a top 20 ranking. He also has a wealth of experience in golf management and golf retailing, and 40+ years as a golf teaching professional. Steve tasks himself and the professional shop team the delivery of a truly memorable and enjoyable golf experience to all members and visitors of the club.

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David Ecob – Teaching Professional

David has been the Teaching Professional at Oatlands Golf Club for the past 6 years. Before joining Oatlands, he was the golf professional at Richmond Golf Club for 12 years. David has an excellent playing record having won the Australian and European Amateur Championships and also the Victorian, Queensland and West Australian PGA Championships as a professional. David has also been coaching golf to all levels of players for the past 30 years and is a current Australian PGA member.

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Jason Park – Golf Coordinator

Jason is our Oatlands Golf Coordinator. His main task is to process our club competitions. He also assists with golf tutoring at the club. Jason enjoys coaching golf and also conducts classes in his native language, Korean. He is also quite fluent in Japanese and has a degree in Sport Management and a Diploma from the PGA International Golf Institute in international marketing, management, and golf instruction. He is also an Australian PGA member. Jason keeps abreast of all the latest golf trends and excels in customer service and assisting members with all their golf needs.

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