Kris Barkway

Kris is a world-renowned intuitive golf coach with an incredible ability to read people, intentions and situations to reveal insights that give his students perspective, understanding and clarity. He has been a Golf Professional since 1996 and enjoyed success teaching golfers of all levels, from kids, adult beginners and even USPGA tour players such as Aaron Baddeley and Geoff Ogilvy. Kris’ innate ability to coach mindfulness in his students has even resulted in the character, “Steve Addington” from the highly acclaimed book, ‘The Magicians Way’ being based on him from real golf lessons he has conducted in Sydney and around the world.

Kris’ main objective is to help his students achieve maximum improvement to enhance their level of enjoyment for golf. Depending on the individual needs and wants of each student, he will use a combination of swing mechanics, feel and mindfulness to achieve the best results possible.

10 Quick Q’s with Kris

1. What do you enjoy most about teaching? I enjoy sharing my golf experience and knowledge to help my students improve and enhance their enjoyment of the game.
2. Best piece of golfing advice you can give? There’s no such thing as an overnight success! So have fun, be patient and enjoy the journey!
3. What made you want to pursue a career in golf? Some of my happiest moments have come from playing golf and it has been a dream of mine to become a Golf Professional since I had my first hole-in-one at the age of 12.
4. Favourite achievement as a pro? Winning the NSW Club Pro Championship at Pennant Hills Golf Club (I was -9 thru 11 holes!) and shooting the course record at Roseville Golf Club to win the Gold Mashie.
5. Lowest round as a pro and where at? -10 at Balgowlah Golf Club.
6. Favourite golf course? Any of the courses on the Monterey Peninsula in California (Pebble, Spyglass, Spanish Bay etc.).
7. Favourite golfing moment as a spectator/viewer? Meeting and watching Tiger Woods play when I was coaching on the PGA tour.
8. Favourite golfer to watch and why? Greg Norman – because he has been my hero since I was a kid.
9. Favourite sport outside of golf and sporting team or player? Tennis – Roger Federer (the ultimate Professional).
10. What do you love most about Sydney? The relaxed lifestyle living on the Northern Beaches.

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