The Community Golf Coach of the Year was awarded to Mary at the 2019 National Golf Awards.
The independent judging panel included sport administrators,
media, professional golfers, golf administrators and sport governors
Her New Player Programme is
super popular with adults wanting
to get into the game and her results with club membership make the programme very appealing for Golf Cubs.
Her innovative refreshing approach
makes golf hard to resist.
She is very passionate about
growing the game through
offering a doable, loveable and
affordable programme to all
New Zealanders.
What makes the 12-week programme different
What makes this programme different is that it is really affordable. The sessions are in groups and a wide range of new players can learn together in a positive, fun and non-threatening environment. The second phase of the 12-week programme is unique in that it integrates the players onto the course and into the golf club by also providing basic rules/etiquette/ scoring/ handicapping and interesting playing formats to get you started in the game. This is a truly unique feature of the programme :)
MG NEW PLAYER PROGRAMMES
MG NEW PLAYER PROGRAMMES in 2025 are at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club (Kapiti Coast), Levin Golf Club (Horowhenua), Mornington Golf Club ( Wellington City), Trentham Golf Club (Hutt Valley) and Morgans Golf Course (Pauatahanui)
These courses are ideal for new and recently new golfers or those wanting to get back into golf. They offer a great grounding in the basics and are an excellent way to ease yourself into the game.
The programme has weekly coaching with modern, effective coaching techniques and strategies. This is followed by on-course play, which links similar players together. The 12-week programme brings in the handicap system and covers relevant rules and etiquette.
All players will have cards for handicapping by the end of the 12-wk programme
Challenge, humour & camaraderie are hallmarks of the programme.
The 12-week programme (2025 summer/autumn programmes) includes 8 weeks of coaching
Followed by 4 weeks of on-course group sessions - flexible times
Total Cost: $257 /pp.
The 7-week programme (Morgans 2025 spring programme and 2026 summer/autumn programmes) includes 6 or 7 weeks of coaching, and on-course orientation. New Club For 2026 - Wainiuomata (Lower Hutt)
Total cost: $230/pp
Introductory Memberships are offered by the Golf Clubs, for after the Programmes
To register your interest,
contact Mary Gardner on either marydg8@gmail.com or 021 129 7599
