The experienced coaching team at JKM Golf Academy offers comprehensive golf training and instructional programs, boasting extensive expertise in golf education. Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate player, a professional golfer, a youth, or an adult, you will find a course that suits your needs.
At JKM Golf Academy, we provide a complete long-term player development pathway — from beginner to elite performance, college golf, professional golf, and coaching careers.
With world-class training facilities and data-driven performance analysis, our players develop strong technical foundations, competitive skills, and clear long-term direction.
Our mission is to build a professional golf education brand that standardises high-quality coaching, nurtures talent systematically, and supports every stage of a golfer’s journey.
Through our global network and strategic partnerships, JKM offers students access to:
• Junior tournaments and early competitive pathways
• International tournaments and elite development programmes
• U.S. college golf recruitment and scholarships
• National and regional representative pathways
• NZPGA coaching certification pathways
• Professional tour qualification opportunities
We are committed to providing every golfer with the resources, structure, and opportunities needed to grow confidently, compete internationally, and succeed on the global stage.
JKM Founder & Head Coach - Jonathan Chau (JC)
Jonathan Chau (JC) is a fully qualified NZ PGA professional with over 14 years of coaching experience. Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, he is widely trusted by families and players from diverse backgrounds and has developed many outstanding golfers.
His students have achieved excellent results both locally and internationally across all age groups and stages of development — from junior champions at the early stages of the game to athletes progressing into NZ PGA professionals, NCAA Division I collegiate golfers, and touring professionals competing at the highest levels.
Beyond technique, JC is deeply committed to mentorship. He shares not only knowledge and skills, but also values, discipline and mindset — guiding each student to grow both on and off the course and to become the best version of themselves.
Coach Training at JKM
Our head coach JC also trains coaches at JKM Golf Academy weekly, ensuring they uphold his high standards and coaching philosophy. Through his mentorship, the coaching team maintains consistency, professionalism, and quality in all programs.
For detailed information regarding our golf lessons, including schedules, pricing, and available programs, please contact us directly at info@jkmgolfacademynz.com.
Our team will be happy to assist you with any inquiries and provide tailored recommendations to help you achieve your golfing goals.