Golf Coaching

Micah Dickinson

Micah Dickinson is the Director of Golf at Millbrook Resort, while his initial role is considered to be the Face of Golf, he is also well equipped to helping all golfers improve their game too.

Micah has been a PGA member for 11 years; through this time, he has coached a variety of different ability levels from PGA Tour players to novice first time golfers. His philosophy is to keep the game simple and communicate effectively.

Micah has a real passion for the game of golf, working and playing for the past 22 years have led him to a position where he understands the game and also recognises how to best communicate this to all levels of golfers. He takes pride in helping out people who are new to the game and feels he has a real skill set to help these people find the passion for the sport.

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Mitchell Newport

Mitchell is Millbrook's Golf Operations Supervisor and NZ PGA Professional. He has been a PGA Member for 4 years, starting his traineeship in 2019, soon after completing an accounting degree in his hometown of Nelson.

He prides himself on being a great communicator, which helps foster a clear understanding of what the player is wanting from the session, as well as extracting the best golf out of all players. Seeing the reaction of a player noticing the positive changes during a coaching session is one of Mitchell's favourite parts of being a golf coach.

Mitchell is a firm believer in ensuring each golfer has sound fundamentals before delving into any technical aspects of the golf swing.

"Above all, I want to help each golfer get as much enjoyment as possible out of this great game." - Mitchell

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Ben Gallie

Ben is the Director of Coaching for Gallie Golf based at Millbrook Resort. Over the past several years, Ben has conducted more than 15,000 lessons, making him one of the most sought-after coaches in New Zealand. Specialising in coaching individuals aged 40 years and over, Ben has developed a deep understanding of how to optimise performance for this age group. Recognising the unique physical needs of older golfers, he created the ‘Essentials Golf Swing Method’ to maximise club head speed.

Ben is also the best-selling author of "The Priority Golf System" and the creator of the "Mastering Golf" video series, known as "The Golf Boss." This series highlights the essential skills needed to play solid golf, featuring key insights from his book.

As a qualified NZPGA Golf Professional with over 20 years of membership, Ben has a strong focus on the short game, striving to ensure every golfer leaves their lesson as a better player. His expertise and dedication are establishing him as one of the best short game coaches in New Zealand.

In addition to his coaching achievements, Ben now serves on the board of the New Zealand PGA, contributing to the advancement of golf in the country.

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