Ben Paterson- Head Professional
Ben Paterson joined Avondale Golf Club as a Junior Member in 2001 and soon came to realise his passion for golf. From this initial passion, Ben realised he wanted to further this by pursuing golf as a career. He completed his traineeship at Avondale before becoming the Assistant Professional in 2010. In August 2020, Ben became the Head Professional at Avondale Golf Club; an honour he is proud to have achieved.
Ben’s passion for teaching, motivation for success, and drive to improve the game of others has lead him to teach some of Australia’s leading amateurs and touring professionals. Ben’s love for fitness, how the body moves, and the bio-mechanics of golf has allowed him to develop a unique style of teaching. Ben’s approach not only incorporates a focus on improving the technical components of the golf swing, but also caters to the specific needs of each client’s body composition and their strengths.
Ben is a certified Trackman Specialist and utilises this technology with a broach range of his clients. Ben is also a PING Fitting Specialist and is passionate about ensuring his clients have the right equipment that enables them to reach their maximum potential.
To book a lesson with Ben, please CLICK HERE
Mark Paterson- Professional
Mark Paterson has been at Avondale Golf Club since February 1988 – he was a young 27 year old who originally came from Newcastle. Over his many years at Avondale Mark has become a certified club fitter of PING, Titleist, Callaway and Mizuno.
Mark’s passion for golf and teaching is evident when just teaching and improving the average Club Member. His development of local juniors now sees him teach former Eisenhower Cup winner and Australasian Tour Professional Harrison Endycott. His philosophy is to keep things simple but interesting, to challenge your ability but most of all make your golf enjoyable.
Mark sat on the NSW State PGA Board for 8 years where he served as Vice-Chairman for a 3 year term, he feels it’s important to give back to something you are passionate about. In 2010 Mark was awarded the “NSW PGA Professional of the Year” by his fellow peers which he holds in high esteem.
Nelson Turner – Professional
Some might say it was love at first sight…but since picking up a golf club at the age of 8, Nelson has been well and truly hooked. However, it was only after a brief chat with the trainees at his Club, that he realised a career in the golf industry was his calling.
After completing his degree in Sport Management at Griffith University, it was time for golf to take priority and plunge into the PGA Member Pathway Program. Graduating in 2016, Nelson got the opportunity to live every golfers dream – competing around Australia, Asia and South Pacific with the goal of making the PGA Tour.
Whilst competing with some of the best in Australia, Nelson’s passion for club fitting and teaching grew, by understanding that a golfer’s equipment can not only hinder their abilities but also cause technique errors to form. With this in mind, he believes it’s important to look at the overall picture of each individual; from their physical ability, personality and equipment, we can begin to piece together their transformation. Nelson promises to stay true to his own way of learning, by keeping it simple, direct and easy to understand.
Nelson leads both the Avondale Cadet Programme and the tailored Women’s Development Clinics, providing expert coaching in a supportive and engaging environment. He is dedicated to helping young golfers build strong fundamentals while also empowering women to develop their skills and confidence on the course. In addition to coaching, Nelson is actively involved in Club Fittings, ensuring players are equipped with the right gear to enhance their performance.
To book a lesson with Nelson, please CLICK HERE
Angus McAllister – Trainee Professional
Angus developed a love for golf from an early age, nurturing his passion as a Junior Member at Avondale Golf Club since 2012. His time at the club deepened his appreciation for the game and solidified his ambition to pursue golf as a career.
Now undertaking his PGA Traineeship, Angus is committed to honing his skills and gaining valuable experience as he works toward his goal of coaching at Avondale, where he hopes to inspire and develop the next generation of golfers.
Will Flannigan – Professional
Will was originally a member of Lane Cove Golf Club before making the switch to Avondale Golf Club as a Junior Member in 2017. Will attended school at Marist College on the North Shore where he graduated in 2020. Will won the Avondale Junior Championship in 2019 and had been a long-time scholarship holder here at Avondale.
Will completed his PGA Traineeship in 2023 and is eager to further develop his skills as a coach at Avondale, working under the mentorship of Head Professional Ben Paterson.
Passionate about player development, Will plays a key role in our tailored Women’s Development Clinics and leads engaging Kid’s School Holiday Clinics. He also contributes to the growth of our Cadet Programme, helping young golfers build strong foundations.
With a dedication to coaching, Will is committed to refining his teaching approach and helping golfers of all levels improve their game
To book a lesson with Will, please CLICK HERE
Linus Yip – Trainee Professional
Linus has been a member at Avondale Golf Club since 2007 and has had the pleasure of representing Avondale through Encourage Shield, Junior Pennants, Eric Apperly and Major Pennants. He was part of the Major Pennant team that claimed the Division 2 Title in 2014.
Linus went over to USA on a golf scholarship to play NCAA Division 1 Collegiate golf for Seton Hall University, where he graduated with a Bachelors in Finance and Accounting. Linus then moved back home to Sydney in 2018 and turned pro shortly after at the beginning of 2020. He played two seasons on the PGA Tour of Australasia before starting his traineeship here at Avondale in 2023.
After completing his traineeship he has aspirations to head back out onto the tour and also pursue coaching whilst he is home during his off-weeks.
To book a lesson with Linus, please CLICK HERE
