NGPC is a comprehensive golf practice facility, currently specialising in SHORT-GAME and general technique aspects of your golf game.
THE GOLF DRIVING RANGE FAIRWAY AREA WILL BE REOPENING NOVEMBER 2024.
Currently open to the public Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat (until the range fairway reopens).
NGPC is centrally located just a 15-minute drive west of Newcastle CBD and is close to Shortland Waters Golf Club, Newcastle University, and Newcastle Wetlands.
NGPC has a well-stocked Golf Shop and offers golf clubs, buggies, bags, and accessories.
Golf clubs are available for hire.
*** FREE GOLF CLUB HIRE FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN! ***
NGPC offers all aspects of golf club repair work at great prices and prompt service.
We also offer custom golf club fitting (by appointment) to ensure your new or existing golf clubs are tailored to you.
Coffee, tea, cold drinks and light snacks are available.
NGPC also offers a BBQ area and undercover/shaded seating available for families, work groups and social groups.
NGPC Proprietor, Rick MacLean is a leading teaching professional, Certified PGA of Australia, and is available for tuition by appointment.
So, whether you are a complete beginner or an elite golfer, we have all you need to help improve your game here at Newcastle Golf Practice Centre.
We hope to see you soon!!
NGPC Proprietor, Rick MacLean, is a leading teaching professional, Certified PGA of Australia (Advanced in Teaching).
Rick has been a Member of the Professional Golfers Association of Australia (PGA) since 1982.
Rick started his golf at the age of 12yrs at Belmont Golf Club. He played competition golf at Wyong Golf Club, when as a 13 year old, became a junior member at Belmont Golf Club. Rick progressed to complete his golf professional traineeship under the well respected, Paul Robertson.
In 1982, aged 20, Rick was appointed Head Golf Professional at Beresfield Golf Course, which is a public golf course situated on the western boundary of the City of Newcastle.
In 2007, Rick moved to Newcastle Golf Practice Centre full-time to focus more on his coaching and retired from Beresfield Golf Course.
Rick attends seminars regularly to keep up to speed with what’s happening and developing in the golf industry.
***Bit of Trivia…. Rick estimates that in his 40+ years of teaching golf, he has seen well over 1,000,000 shots hit by his students.
Newcastle Golf Practice Centre (NGPC) is Newcastle’s comprehensive golf driving range and practice facility. Open to the public and currently specialising in short-game and general technique.