Announced at the PGA Awards during BMW Australian PGA Championship week as the 2024 MyGolf Deliverer of the Year, Newbery credits his grandfather for introducing him to the game and fostering his love of the sport from a young age.

“My inspiration comes from being amongst golf,” he said.

“My grandfather was my sole inspiration into me being a part of the golf industry.

“I just fell in love with the sport and I love everything about it. I love showing kids just how much fun golf and our sport can be.”

Working out of KDV Sport on the Gold Coast, Newbery completed his PGA Membership Pathway Program at Keperra Country Golf Club.

KDV is a multisport facility, and the ethos of the MyGolf program fits in perfectly. MyGolf takes a fun above all approach, and incorporates a number of different games and sports.

“To get kids engaged, you’ve got to have energy,” said Newbery.

“You’ve got to have multiple different stations that they can go through and learn. You’ve got to ensure they understand it because if they can understand it, they’ll be able to do it.

“Show them how to have fun, and show the love of the sport.”

In his pursuit to unearth the next stars of the sport, and help pass on his love of golf to the next generation, Newbery says the MyGolf program has been transformative.

“The MyGolf platform is absolutely incredible,” he said. “Not only does it create links between parents and coaches, it gives parents the ability to see what’s going on in their local area and then get their child involved in the game.

“It’s so easy to use on the Golf Australia website. Honestly, I can’t recommend it enough. If you haven’t got it, get it.”

Newbery receives countless messages (see below) from parents praising him for helping their kids, but it is the instant feedback from his students that he cherishes the most.

“Their smiles are the most special. Seeing them hit a shot that they can’t hit. Seeing them make their first putt, making their first birdie, then they just go, ‘Wow! Did I just do that?’.”

Messages from parents included in Newbery’s nomination below:

• Jake is great coach. His structural coaching skills to our young one is fantastic. They are not only learning about how to play but also manners and respect.

• Jake Newberry is an exceptional golf coach, especially when it comes to working with junior golfers. His coaching style is encouraging and patient, making it easy for young players to love the game. Jake’s deep knowledge of the game, combined with his ability to break down complex techniques into manageable steps, helps juniors develop their skills progressively and confidently. He not only focuses on building strong fundamentals but also emphasises having lots of fun. His passion for the sport and dedication to each student’s growth make him a fantastic role model and mentor.

• Jake is a fantastic coach he has an amazing understanding of the sport and he is enthusiastic, supportive, focused, goal-oriented, observant, and respectful

• Jake shows professionalism and clear communication throughout junior programs and always gets involved with the kids and makes it a fun and enjoyable environment.

• He’s always passionate, inclusive, easy to talk to, and engages with kids very well. My girl enjoys his lesson every week.