MST Golf Academy

Helping you improve in the game of golf

Why Learn With MST Golf Academy

01

Team of well-rounded and highly skilled golf coaches, consisting of internationally certified foreign and local instructors

02

Commitment to developing skills for players of all skill levels, from beginners to national level players

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Offering the most complete player development programmes in golf

Our Lessons & Programmes

Adult Lesson

An adult golf lesson is a structured and personalised session designed to help individuals improve their golf skills and overall game. During the lesson, a professional golf instructor will work closely with the student, focusing on various aspects of their golfing technique, including Swing Mechanics, Driving and Iron Play, Short Game, Putting, Course Management, Physical & Mental Aspects and Video Analysis.

Junior Golf Development Programme

Junior Golf Development Program is designed to introduce young golfers to the game, cultivate their skills, and instill a passion for golf that will last a lifetime. This comprehensive programme offers a structured and fun learning environment, catering to children and teenagers of all skill levels, from beginners to intermediate players.

Group and Corporate Lesson

Similar to Adult Golf Lesson, participants learn various aspects of golf and get to interact with others who share their interest in the sport. It's a fun and supportive way to enhance abilities and enjoy the game together.

Meet Our Instructors

Elite Master Instructor

Chris Connell

pro.chris.connell@mstgolf.com

017 319 7163

Chris Marrs

pro.chris.marrs@mstgolf.com

010 270 0579

Master Instructors

CM Chong

pro.cmchong@mstgolf.com

012 628 5967

Koe Lai Yin

pro.koelaiyin@mstgolf.com

012 520 8211

Lawrence Lau

pro.lawrence@mstgolf.com

012 300 1202

Rosdi Ramli

pro.rosdi@mstgolf.com

012 601 5330​

Zulkarnaini Abdullah

pro.zul@mstgolf.com

016 652 2073

Dianne Luke

pro.dianne.luke@mstgolf.com

012 805 6663

Senior Instructors

Michelle Koh

pro.michelle@mstgolf.com

012 964 6111

Farhan Syarif

pro.farhan@mstgolf.com

011 1144 1050

Contact Us

Location

Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club
(KLGCC)
10, Jalan 1/70 D, Bukit Kiara,
60000 Kuala Lumpur.

+603 2011 1992

Operation Hours

Weekdays:
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Every 1st and 3rd Monday
of the month due to maintenance)

Weekends & Public Holidays:
7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Travis van Dijk

Key Achivement

  • PGA of South Africa Class ‘AAA’ Professional
  • Asia Award 2015 – 2nd Runner Up Best Instructor
  • HONMA Golf Ambassador – Sponsored Professional
  • Head Teaching Professional – Silver Lakes Country Club South Africa
  • Certified Putting Instructor from Frank Thomas (Putting Guru)
  • Head Instructor – 3D Motion Golf Instruction System – South Africa
  • Manager & Coach – SA Based Winning Regional Team
  • 15 Years Professional Teaching Experience
  • PGM – Professional Golfers Malaysia Peak Performance Academy Coach
  • LPGA – High Performance Program Coach
  • Level 1 K-Vest Certified Instructor

Koe Lai Yin

Key Achievement

  • PGA of Malaysia Member
  • Certified Mental Game Coaching Professional (Peaksports USA)
  • Qualified R&A Referee, MGA Rules Official
  • Head Coach for Sime Darby LPGA Development Program
  • Performance Coach for Malaysian Ladies National Team including SEA Games & Queen Sirikit Cup
  • Mental Game Coach for PGM Peak Performance Academy & Rising Stars Development Program
  • Represented Malaysia in SEA Games achieving bronze and silver medals
  • Represented Malaysia in Espírito Santo World Amateur , Queen Sirikit Cup , New Zealand Am Open (Southern Cross award for NZGA course record), Queensland and West Australian Am Open semi-finalist 
  • Swiss Ball Level 2 instructor
  • Parent support for Right Brain Education for Preschoolers
  • Member of Mind Science Association Malaysia
  • Trained to use GolfPsych mental profiling, PAT Brainwave Neurofeedback and Focusband Technologies

CM Chong

Key Achievement

  • 21 years coaching experience
  • 10 years Touring – Asian Tour, Asean PGA Tour. PGAM Tour & PGM Tour.
  • Professional Golfers Career College ‘94
  • National Team of Malaysia Coach 2006
  • Worked with over 200 juniors, National Team members and professionals.
  • TaylorMade Golf Ambassador – Sponsored Professional

Lawrence Lau​

Key Achievement

  • Member of Malaysian PGA since 1995
  • 25 years of teaching experience
  • Gary Player Golf Academy certified teaching professional 1999
  • USPGA Golf Academy Coaching Summit 2010 -Maybank Champions Academy for juniors 2012
  • TaylorMade Golf Ambassador – Sponsored Professional

Alex Tiong

Key Achievement

  • Certified in Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) – Level 1
  • Certified in Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) – Level 2
  • Member of PGAM
  • TaylorMade Golf Ambassador – Sponsored Professional
  • Member of PGM 2015 – 2018
    • 2015 -45th order in merit
    • 2016 -37th order in merit
    • 2017 -38th order in merit

M. Ramayah

Key Achivement

  • PGA of Malaysia Member
  • 30 Years Professional Teaching Experience
  • #1 ranked player in Malaysia for 21 years from 1976 to 1997
  • Played in 13 World Cup Events representing Malaysia around the world – Year 2000 was paired against Tiger Woods
  • Played in 1998 Johnny Walker Super Tour Event against Ernie Els, VJ Singh, Jesper Parnevik, Laura Davies and 8 other selected Touring Pro’s from around the world
  • Competed on – Asia Tour, Japanese Tour, Japan Tour, Asian Senior Tour, MPGA Tour
  • Professional Win – Malaysia PGA (3X), Philipines PGA, Singapore PGA, Thailand PGA, Asian Senior Tour (3X), Thailand Senior Open
  • Was selected to Play in the Dunhill Cup Event at St. Andrews, Scotland, representing the Asia Pacific Region, 1990
  • Placed 6th in the World Cup in Puerto Rico, 1993
  • Taught Malaysian Golf Association National Team Representatives

Rosdi Ramli

Key Achievement

  • PGA of Malaysia Member
  • 20 Years Professional Teaching Experience
  • Golf Teaching Professional – Saujana GCC
  • Golf Teaching Professional – Glenmarie GCC
  • Professional Coach to Malaysia Golfer Association (MGA)
  • Pilot Junior Golf Program at Serendah Golf Club
  • Professional Coach to Sapura Junior Golf Program
  • Wilding Golf Performance Instructor
  • Rising Star Junior Program Coach
  • Trained in Video Analysis Program (V1, Ubersense, C-Swing)
  • Tour Player – Malaysian Professional Golfer Association – 1992-1993
  • National Squad Member – Malaysia Golfer Associantion (MGA) 1988-1991

Zulkarnaini Abdullah

Key Achievement

  • PGA of Malaysia Founder Member
  • Wilding Golf Performance Instructor
  • 41 Years Professional Teaching Experience
  • Teaching Professional at Pro Golf Learning Centre, North Driving Range Kuching, Johor Driving Range, Damansara Driving Range
  • Resident Golf Professional and Course Superintendent, Labuan Golf Club Sabah
  • Assistant Professional at SIGC Seremban, Royal Perak Golf Club
  • 1979-1991 Tournament Playing Experience (Top 20 Ranking Malaysian Tour) Played Asia, Australian and Malaysian Tour.
  • Rising Star Juniors Program Head Coach
  • International Leadership Conference Golf Course Operation – Australia
  • OnOff Sponsored Professional

Michelle Koh

Key Achievement

  • Represented Malaysia from 2002 to 2014
  • Member of PGAM, China LPGA, Taiwan LPGA and PGM Tour
  • Tour Player 2013 to 2019
  • Multiple wins on tour
  • Qualified for 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
  • Named player of the 2016 Rio Olympics Team

Farhan Syarif

Key Achievement

  • Member & Certified Teaching Professional – PGA of Malaysia (PGAM)
  • National Coaching Academy Malaysia – Sport Science & Sport Specific – Level 3
  • R&A Rules School – Level 2
  • National Golf Academy, UUM Coach – 2016 – 2017
  • PGM Tour Member – 2014 – 2018
  • Wilayah Persekutuan (WIPERS) Sukma Golf Team Coach – 2013 – 2018
  • PGM Peak Performance Player 2012

Irfan Yusoff

Key Achievement

  • PGA of Malaysia member since 2012
  • 2017 Asian Tour Member
  • 2016 – Present Asian Development Tour Member
  • 2011 – Present PGM Tour Member
  • 2 Time PGM Champion
  • Steven Giuliano Coaching Education Workshop(s) Series 1 & 2
  • Shane Gillespie Golf Modern Coaching & Elite Golf Coaching Seminar participant
  • Seri Selangor Golf Ambassador

Chris Marrs

Key Achievement

  • PGA Professional
  • Born in South Africa, turned Professional in 1998
  • Tour Player & Player Development Coach
  • China Golf Association Director of Coaching & Player Development
  • 25 years coaching experience; 17 years coaching in China
  • TPI Certified Instructor
  • TPI Junior Certified Instructor (Level 2)
  • Harold Swash Putting Instructor (Level 2)
  • 4 Putting Elements Certified Instructor (Eyeline Golf)
  • Tour Roll Certified Instructor (Eyeline Golf)
  • Boditrak Certified Instructor (Ground Force Mechanics)
  • Swing Catalyst Certified Instructor (Level 1)
  • USKG Certified Coach 1
  • USKG Certified Coach 2
  • Sports Psychologist
  • Coaching Languages: English & Chinese Mandarin
  • British PGA, South African PGA, Hong Kong PGA, Thailand PGA

Dianne Luke

Key Achievement

  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level 1 Certified
  • Degree in Professional Golf Management
  • Member of China LPGA, Taiwan LPGA, Thai LPGA
  • Member of Professional Golf Association Malaysia
  • 2 times PGM Tour Champion
  • Pennsylvania State Player of the Year 2011 &2012
  • National Golf Coaches Association First Team All-American 2011
  • National Team Member 2006-2014

Chris Connell

Key Achievement

  • Director of Instruction of MST Golf Academy
  • British PGA Member with 36 years of experience in the industry
  • Head Professional at several facilities in the UK
  • Worked for Legendary Instructor Butch Harmon in Las Vegas and Macau, at The Butch Harmon School of Golf.
  • Works with all standards of Golfers and has a reputation for working with Elite Junior Players. He has taken several Juniors from a young age to #1 in their country and onto Professional Tours.
  • Has had players compete and win on the Asian, Sunshine, ADT and Indonesian Tours.