Coaching
At Latrobe Golf club, we have 3 PGA professionals available for coaching services. From private lessons, group classes or term programs, we have the improvement package for you.
To book private lessons, contact your preferred coach directly.
To view our clinic offerings, follow the links below:
Mark Shaw – Certified PGA Member
Advanced in Coaching and Game Development
Mark’s philosophy for bringing out the best in his students is simple: Why guess when you can measure?
With access to world-class technology including:
- K Vest 3D Body Motion Tracking System
- GCQuad Launch Monitor
- Hackmotion 3D Wrist Motion Sensors
- Boditrak Pressure Mapping
Mark is equipped to accurately assess your game and guide your improvement with precision. Using the COACH NOW app, you’ll walk away from each session with a clear and concise practice plan designed specifically for your goals.
Through extensive continued education with the Australian PGA, Mark has learned from leading coaches from around the world in areas such as body-motion mechanics, short-game and putting techniques, and mental performance strategies.
For both elite and social golfers, Mark has also developed strong partnerships with physiotherapy professionals to support strength, mobility, injury prevention, and overall performance.
Available for Private Lessons, Group Clinics, Junior Programs, Personalised Game Improvement Programs
Damien Magaton – Certified PGA Member
With over 20 years of coaching experience, Damien helps golfers move freely, swing with confidence, and enjoy the game more. His simple, feel-driven approach makes complex movements easy to understand, helping players of all ages find rhythm, connection, and natural speed. Calm, clear, and focused on the body’s motion, Damien brings out the best in every golfer while keeping the game fun and rewarding.
James Bowen – Certified PGA Member
Advanced in Game Development
James joined the team at Latrobe in 2022. He enjoys working closely with golfers of all abilities to teach them an understanding of their golf swing and how to self-correct as they play and progress in their golfing journeys.
James believes in teaching the player the fundamentals, ball flight laws and swing mechanics that lead to a player understanding a repetitive swing that works for them.
During a game of golf, a practice session or a lesson, James believes you should be learning both an understand about the game and an understand about yourself.
Learning how you react in situations will help you deliver a great swing more often.
James is available for Individual lessons, Small group lessons and Playing lessons.
Contact golf@latrobegolf.com.au for more information.
Peter Lamaris
Peter joined the Latrobe coaching team in 2025, bringing elite playing experience and a proven coaching skillset. A former Australian junior representative and Division I collegiate golfer in the United States, he went on to compete on professional tours worldwide, shaping the depth and quality of his expertise.
His background working with top swing instructors, short-game specialists, and mental performance coaches both in Australia and internationally has refined his personalised coaching approach. Peter’s player screening process pinpoints each golfer’s tendencies, allowing him to deliver instruction that is precise, effective, and uniquely tailored.
With advanced 3D swing analysis, Peter tracks measurable progress and provides players with clear, data-driven feedback. All swing reviews and lesson discussions are recorded on his coaching platform, giving students ongoing access to meaningful insights that accelerate improvement.
Peter coaches juniors through to professionals, focusing on a blend of technical skill, mental performance and on-course strategy.
Peter is available for private lessons, group clinics, on-course coaching, and club fitting.
To book please contact Peter on 0435 900 540.