Whether you’re looking for tuition or you want to discuss your technique with a professional, Southport Golf Club is here to help. We have highly experienced staff and golf professionals plus the facilities and technology to ensure you enhance your skills and scoring. Our team can fit your equipment and ensure you have the right gear for your golf game.
Explore more about our golf team, head professional and teaching professionals below:
Phillip Wolvaardt
Golf Operations Manager
Handicap: 2
Grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa
Speaks Afrikaans, English
Diploma Film and Television
QUT Bachelor of Arts
MBA Australian Institute of Business (in process)
General Manager of Gordonvale Golf Club
Operations Manager of Parkwood Golf Club
Passionate foodie
Cameron Palmer
Golf Operations
Handicap: 4
Went to Emmanuel College
Bachelor of Exercise Science – 2019
Entering 1st Year Masters of Physiotherapy
Massive football (soccer) fan
Matt McLean
Golf Operations
PGA Member since 2016
Low round 63 (Lismore Golf Club)
Diploma in Sports Management
Certificate V in Coaching
Loves all things hockey
Ben Campbell
Head Professional
Queensland Junior Squad – 1999
PGA Professional since 2001
Played on Australasian & Asian Tours – 2005-2007
Low round 60 (Sanctuary Cove)
Bachelor of Business Management
Diploma of Sports Management
Certificate IV Fitness
Mad Wests Tigers fan
Mitch Wilson
Assistant Teaching Professional
PGA Member since 2016
Low round 65 (Southport Golf Club)
Diploma in Sports Management
Certificate V in Coaching
Can be found at the gym
Margarita Zakareyvshilli
PGA Trainee Professional
Has a Bachelor degree in Journalism
Has a degree in business.
Born in Russia, moved to Australia to study 6 years ago.
Have been a member of Southport for 5 years.
Won Club Championships in 2017 and represented Southport in Pennant for 4 years.
I love to play golf and study.
Lauren Paniora
Golf Retail specialist
Diploma in small Business, specializing in retail and customer service.
Loves the Gym and keeping active
Steph Butler
Golf Retail specialist
loves playing golf and being a member of Southport
Darren Craig
Golf Shop Attendant
Golf tragic, former Club Champion and lover of the game.
Charles Vos
Golf Operations
Grew up in Brussels, Belgium
Speaks French, Dutch, German and English
Bachelor Of Business and Sports Management
Diploma of Golf Management
PGA Trainee Professional
Huge NBA fan (Lakers)