Ollie Neave

Ollie is a Sydney native who completed his PGA Traineeship in 2010 at Pymble Golf Club. Upon completion, he jetted-off to London to play on the Euro Pro Tour and Alps Tour where he gained valuable experience traveling and competing against Europe’s emerging talent. During this time he was offered the position of Assistant Teaching Professional at the Rob Watts Performance Academy at Castle Royle Golf Club. With Darren Clarke being a long-time student of Rob’s; Ollie was fortunate enough to be a member of Darren Clarke’s entourage when he won the British Open at Royal St George’s Golf Club in 2011. Since returning to Australia he has been coaching throughout the north-side of Sydney predominantly out of Gordon Golf Club whilst also taking clients on small boutique trips to some of the world’s most desired golf courses such as Pebble Beach, Royal Portrush, Sunningdale & Barnbougle etc.

Ollie takes a holistic approach to coaching and likes to comprehensively educate his students in order to make the game more understandable, relatable and enjoyable. He has an inquisitive interest in the scientific side of the game and can take the analysation of the golf swing to the next level through the use of his Flightscope X3, while his relentless work ethic and devotion to providing his students with constant content ensures consistent improvement throughout their golfing journey.

10 Quick Q’s with Ollie

1. What do you enjoy most about teaching? I enjoy being able to meet a wide variety of people from all walks of life. I love educating and learning from my clients and peers. I enjoy being able to talk about a game for a living and being in a position to give back to
2. the community in some capacity.
3. Best piece of golfing advice? Keep it simple and compact, work hard, trust the process, accept the results and have fun!
4. What made you want to pursue a career in golf? I always wanted be a professional sportsman and I really just love the game of golf. Luckily I had the right support from my family to pursue my dreams.
5. Favourite/best playing achievement as a pro? Anytime I was able to travel somewhere unique to gain life experience and play golf. From Tahiti to Italy and Northern Ireland to the USA.
6. Favourite golfing moment as a spectator/viewer? As a viewer it would be Tiger winning the 1997 & 2019 Masters while as a spectator I can’t go past my experience with Darren Clarke at the 2011 Open.
7. Favourite golf course? Too hard to single one out! The favourites I have played are Royal Melbourne Composite, Royal Portrush, Kingston Heath, Sunningdale Old, Pebble Beach and Palm Beach.
8. Lowest Round / where at? -5 (67) over a dozen times.
9. Favourite golfer to watch and why? Pros I’ve spent a lot of time with like Graeme McDowell and Darren Clarke. Also Luke Donald, Louis Oosthuizen and Geoff Ogilvy because of they way they think and navigate around the golf course.
10. Favourite sport outside of golf and sporting team and/or player? Basketball / Lebron James.
11. What do you love most about Sydney? My home; the Northern Beaches.

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