Academy & Club Fitting

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Joondalup Resort Golf Academy & Club Fitting Centre

At Joondalup Resort Golf Academy our PGA Professionals will help you take your game to the next level. Whether you are new to golf or want to improve, our professionals will help you enjoy every aspect of golf and forward your game.

If you are playing regularly you will not ‘lose’ your swing because our golf teaching practices ensure that we build on what you have and improve the elements as needed.

Our pricing structure allows you to buy one lesson at a time, set packages, attend clinics or just come along to one of our regular workshops.

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Enquiries can be made through the Golf Academy or at the ProShop. 

Club Fitting & Repairs

Our expert Club Fitter, Vernon Sexton-Finck, uses the latest golf club fitting technology in our purpose-built, indoor-outdoor fitting facility. Our club fitting service is FREE. *Please note: Due to company policy, we don’t pass on specifications from club fittings unless purchase is made through the Joondalup Pro Shop.

We stock all major brands and have very competitive prices on all clubs.

Group Instruction

Golf Clinics

Mixed Clinics
Please contact Vernon Sexton-Finck for information on mixed clinics.

Contact Details:
P: +61 421 783 156
E: vsexton-finck@pgamember.org.au

Ladies Clinics
Please contact Jessica Speechley for information on ladies clinics.

Contact details:
P: +61 426 242 223
E: jspeechley@pgamember.org.au

 

Junior Academy
Please contact Azer Pehlic for information on Junior Academy.

Contact Details:
P: +61 8 9400 8812
E: juniordevelopment@joondalupresort.com.au

Meet the Team

Our Club Pros

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Jessica Speechley

Teaching Professional / Ladies Group Clinics

Introducing Jess Speechley, our very talented female golf coach. She is committed to exposing more females to the game of golf in a fun environment. She is excited to take the lead in all aspects of women’s golf and uses a dynamic approach to improve your game via individual or group tuition.

Contact details:
P: +61 426 242 223
E: jspeechley@pgamember.org.au

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More about Jessica
Jess has accomplished many achievements during her extensive career and excelled as an amateur being number one in Australia for 2 years and winning the Karrie Webb scholarship twice before turning professional in 2011. She played professionally for 1 year on the Symetra Tour in America and 3 years on the Japanese Ladies Tour. Her best finishes as a professional was tied 2nd in the New Zealand Open and tied 11th in the Australian Open. She also had her first professional victory on the Japanese Step Up Tour in 2014. Her goal now is to coach up and coming keen golfers like herself and promote female golf.

Her coaching philosophy is to create a fun, inclusive teaching experience based on proven fundamentals that enable the students to take full responsibility for their long-term growth and development in the game at whatever level they aspire in.

Amateur achievements:

  • West Australian Junior Team- 2006
  • West Australian Amateur Team- 2007-2011
  • Australian National Squad Member- 2010-2011
  • Australian Trans-Tasman Cup Team-2010
  • Australian Queen Sirkit Cup Team-2011
  • Karrie Webb Scholarship Winner- 2010 & 2011
  • West Australian Amateur Champion-2009
  • Tasmanian Strokeplay Champion-2009
  • Riversdale Cup Champion-2010
  • Victorian Strokeplay Champion-2010
  • West Australian Strokeplay Champion-2010
  • Number one amateur 2009/2010 in Australia for 2 years before turning pro
  • Won Karrie Webb scholarship twice before turning pro
  • Winner of the ANA Princess Cup in Japan (Step up Tour) (First professional win).
  • Tied 11th best finish in Australian Open
  • Tied 2nd New Zealand Ladies Open

Contact details:
P: 0426 242 223
E: jspeechley@pgamember.org.au

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Joondalup Resort - Golf - Pro - Vernon Sexton-Finck

Vernon Sexton-Finck

Club Professional – Teaching & Club Fitting

Vernon is our Club Professional and Club Fitter as well as the current PGA National Professionals Champion. He brings an enormous amount of passion and experience to the Joondalup Country Club and Golf Academy. He also offers a premium level of coaching, club fitting and club repair services using TrackMan technology and a customer-based approach.

Contact Details:
P: +61 421 783 156
E: vsexton-finck@pgamember.org.au

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More about Vernon
After playing professionally on the Asian Tour, on mini tours in the USA, Europe and the Australasian Tour, Vernon settled into this club role with the purpose of providing an elite level of service to the members and guests.

With over 15 years experience coaching at a beginners level and at WA State level, he has all the necessary tools to simplify his coaching style to suit all standards of golfers.

Contact Details:
P: 0421 783 156
E: vsexton-finck@pgamember.org.au

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Joondalup Resort - Golf - Pro - Vernon Sexton-Finck

Azer Pehlic

Junior Academy Coach & Club Fitting

Azer Pehlic is a motivated and engaging junior golf coach dedicated to teaching the next generation of golfers. With a passion for creating a fun, welcoming learning environment, Azer focuses on building strong fundamentals while encouraging confidence and a love for the game.

Junior clinics have commenced for 2026.

Contact Details:
P: +61 8 9400 8812
E: juniordevelopment@joondalupresort.com.au

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More about Azer
Whether your child is picking up a club for the first time or looking to sharpen their skills, Azer brings energy, patience, and a player‑first approach to every session.

Contact Details:
P: +61 8 9400 8812
E: juniordevelopment@joondalupresort.com.au

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Joondalup Resort - Award - Golf - Pro-Am of the Year Award 2018 Joondalup Resort - Award - Golf - Metro Course of the Year 2017 Joondalup Resort - Award - Golf - Metro Course of the Year 2015 Joondalup Resort - Award - Functions - WA Tourism Silver 2016 Joondalup Resort - Award - Functions - WA Tourism Gold 2015 Joondalup Resort - Award - Accommodation - Awards for Excellence Winner 2014 - 2015 Joondalup-Resort-Footer-Slider-Accommodation-Awards-for-Excellence-2022-Winner Joondalup Resort - Award - Golf - Metropolitan Golf Course of the Year 2019 Joondalup Resort - Award - Functions - WA Tourism Bronze 2021 Joondalup Resort Weddings Winner WA PGA Tournament of the Year 2022 The 2023 Golf Course Guide Joondalup - Quarry and Lakes Course Ranking 7 WA Metropolitan Golf Course of the Year Award 2023 Joondalup Resort Winner 2024 Wedding Industry Award Hotel Wedding Accommodation Joondalup Resort Winner 2024 Wedding Industry Award Wedding Venue
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