PGA Professionals
Meet Our Coaches
Geelong Golf Club is host to four PGA accredited Golf professionals and two PGA Associates who are passionate about helping you improve your game! Whether you are a novice golfer just starting your journey, or a seasoned veteran looking to shave a couple of shots off your score, our team of PGA professionals will be to able to help!
Our coaches provide the following services:
- Private lessons
- Group clinics
- Junior clinics
- Professional club fittings
- On course lessons
Daryl Brown
Head PGA Professional
Darrell is Geelong Golf Club’s Head PGA golf professional, bringing more than 30 years of coaching and club fitting experience to the team.
A former Australian Tour professional, Darrell now coaches internationally, working on the US PGA TOUR Champions circuit.
Available seven days a week, Darrell offers private lessons, group coaching, junior clinics, and professional club fittings tailored to every player’s needs. From beginners taking their first swing to elite players refining their game,
Darrell’s passion for coaching and deep industry knowledge have earned him a respected reputation across Australian golf.
Jack Lakin
PGA Professional
A passionate golfer from beautiful Tasmania, Jack Lakin is the newest team member of Geelong Golf Club and PGA Professional.
Recently completing the PGA Associate program under PGA Professional Paul Christie, Jack is looking forward to working alongside members and guests of Geelong Golf Club under the guidance and experience of PGA Professionals Paul Christie, Storm Ord and Darrell Brown.
As Jack steps into this new chapter of his career, we look forward to watching his growth, confidence and game grow as part of golf’s next generation of PGA Professionals.
Storm Ord
PGA Professional
Storm began playing golf at the age of 14 in local pennants and district events. In 2016, Storm joined the team at Geelong Golf Club and undertook a Traineeship under PGA Professional Paul Christie in 2018; graduating as a PGA Professional at the beginning of 2021.
Storm’s role at Geelong Golf Club as Assistant Professional consists of member and tee sheet management as well as running the popular junior and ladies clinics.
Storm enjoys helping all levels of golfers to improve their skills and enjoy
the game of golf.
Emma Pearce
PGA Trainee
Emma is currently in her first year as a PGA Associate Professional. Having progressed through the club’s junior development program, she was a member of the Geelong’s inaugural junior pennant team.
Today, Emma is passionate about growing the game and helping others discover the enjoyment that golf can bring. She plays a key role in the development of the club’s women’s golf pathway, supporting new golfers as they build their skills, confidence, and love for the game in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Drawing on her own experiences as a player and coach, Emma is committed to creating positive golfing experiences and inspiring the next generation of golfers to enjoy the game as much as she does.
Max Christie
PGA Trainee
Max is a second-year PGA Associate Professional at Geelong Golf Club. Throughout his golfing journey, he has proudly represented the club in both junior and senior pennant competitions, developing a strong connection to the club and its members.
As a competitive player, Max’s career highlight to date has been qualifying for the field at the 2026 Vic Open.
During his PGA traineeship, he has also enjoyed success on the tournament circuit, recording two professional victories and achieving rankings of 3rd in Victoria and 19th nationally among PGA Associates.
Passionate about both playing and coaching, Max enjoys helping members and guests improve their game, achieve their golfing goals, and get more enjoyment from every round. He is committed to fostering a welcoming and positive culture at Geelong Golf Club while supporting golfers of all ages and abilities.
Paul Christie
Venue Manager & PGA Professional
Born and raised in Geelong, Paul developed his love for golf at the original Geelong Golf Club, where he spent his junior years learning and playing the game. In 1999, he moved to Queensland to complete his PGA traineeship at Twin Waters Resort before becoming part of the team involved in the opening of Pelican Waters Golf Club.
A Full Member of the PGA of Australia for more than 25 years, Paul has built a career spanning coaching, golf operations, and facility management. Since the opening of Geelong Golf Club in 2014, he has served as Venue Manager, leading the club’s growth while fostering a welcoming and inclusive golfing environment.
Throughout his career, Paul has coached beginners, juniors, and experienced golfers, and remains passionate about introducing new participants to the game through school and community programs.
Paul strongly believes in the power of sport to connect people, often saying, “Sport just has a great way of bringing people together.”