Cairns Golf Club has 3 x qualified PGA professionals to help players of all ages and skill ability to improve your game.
You don’t need to be a Cairns Golf Club member to book a lesson and we have options available 7 days a week.
Please scroll down to read about our 3 x PGA Professionals and click on the links to check availability and make bookings at a time that suits you.
About Luke Newman
Luke Newman is a highly respected and sought-after PGA Golf Professional in the Cairns and wider FNQ region. With a deep passion for the game, Luke believes in the positive impact golf can have on individuals' lives, from enjoyment to personal growth and opportunities. This philosophy is at the heart of his coaching approach, leading to consistently positive results for his students.
With a 36-year association with the game, beginning as a junior at Cairns Golf Club, completing his traineeship at the same club, and becoming a full PGA member in 2004, Luke combines his extensive experience with strong communication skills to work with players of all abilities. Whether coaching beginners or competitive amateurs, his focus is on developing solid fundamentals, enhancing course strategy, and helping each player achieve their goals.
Luke's personalised coaching style, grounded in a thorough understanding of swing mechanics and player psychology, has earned him a reputation as one of North Queensland’s most trusted and respected instructors. His commitment to delivering high-quality coaching ensures measurable results for his students.
Beyond private coaching, Luke has dedicated over 13 years as a regional coach for Golf Australia, running clinics and leading junior development programs in Cairns, Mossman, Atherton, Mareeba, Ravenshoe, and Innisfail. He has worked closely with local schools and community groups to promote the game, further solidifying his influence in the Cairns golf community.
Luke's ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront of teaching methods and his passion for growing the game continue to make a significant, positive impact on golfers of all ages and abilities across the region.
About Rob Dehne
A country boy, I was born and raised in Mildura and began playing golf at 13 years of age. At 15 Golf became my passion and I started taking lessons and began playing golf. Becoming a professional golfer became my dream as I started playing pennant for Mildura and represented Sunraysia in the country week team. At 24 I moved to Hobart where I applied for a PGA Traineeship in 2008.
I will never forget the day that I was accepted and I received the confirmation in the mail. It was one of the best days of my life. I have now been working as a PGA Coach for 12 years & excited to return to the Cairns Golf Club where I worked for over several years. I then moved to Darwin where I became the Director of Golf and the State Coach for the Nt. I strive to be the best PGA Professional possible and I will continue trying to learn and develop my career in the golf industry.
Coaching Philosophy:
From beginner to the elite golfer I believe that Instruction must be made simple so the golfer understands what is being taught. It is also important to identify what type of learner they are and use drills that are appropriate for the different levels of golfer with different levels of ability.
I like to teach golfers how to think for themselves and to manage their game when they are out on the course. I like to ask questions and try to understand what they are thinking and what their concept on the golf swing is.
I’d like to think that I am a modern-day coach that likes to see good foundation in the golf swing and concentrate on trying to get the body arms and hands working together. I also like to teach my clients the skills that are needed on the course; these skills will save multiple shots around the greens, bunkers and troublesome shots around the course.
Overall it is my job as a coach for my client to be less reliable on me and more knowledgeable and independent within their own game. This will in turn make them more capable of helping themselves when independent on the course.
Lesson with Rob Dehne
- One on One – 60 minutes $110
- One on One – 30 minutes $70
- Playing Lesson – $225
- Full Game Improvement Package- 6 x 60 minutes – $550 (includes one free lesson)
Rob also offers PGA Supervised Practice Sessions on Monday nights from 5-7pm which include a small bucket of balls.
About Josh Barr
Born and raised in FNQ. I spent my junior years at Atherton Golf Club, representing the club in various regional events and travelling to state and national events representing the Peninsula team several times. My hunger for competition earned me a place in the Elite Squad at the Kelvin Grove Queensland School of Excellence, where I played metropolitan events and represented Indooroopilly Golf Club and Nudgee Golf Club.
After I finished school, I was privileged to earn a position at the Australian College of Sport in Victoria in 2016, where I was instructed by Dale Lynch and Craig Spence. During the three-year programme I was exposed to many areas of the golf industry from Elite level playing, High Performance golf coaching, and Athlete development. I also represented Woodlands Golf Club in their Division 1 Victorian Pennants team. I lived in Melbourne for another year, working at Portsea Golf Club and Southern Golf Club in their Proshop before returning to Atherton to be with my family.
I later returned to working in the golf industry, taking up a position at the Cairns Golf Club in the Golf Shop in December 2021. I soon realised I wanted to pursue a career in golf and applied to become a PGA Professional through the Membership Pathway Program and was accepted for the 2023 intake.
I have a deep passion for golf and High Performance and want to share that with my students. I offer a professional and thorough approach to every student and believe in long term improvement over band-aid fixes. If you would like an experience that is both educational and enjoyable, where you will learn what being the best means for you, both on and off the course book a lesson now.
