Ashleigh Blacksell
Retail & Golf Administration Manager
Sanctuary Cove Golf and Country Club
Profile:
- PGA Professional
- WPGA Tour Player
Turning Professional in 2015 after graduating from the PGA Traineeship Program and completing a Bachelor in Business majoring in Sports Management at Griffith University, Ashleigh played on the ALPG Circuit for 4 years before returning to full time work at Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club. After turning her focus back to work and moving into her current role she enjoys coaching part time at Sanctuary Cove. She enjoys watching females get involved in the game of golf and loves helping them improve their golf technique and mental game.
Lee Harrington
Director of Development / Teaching Professional
WPGA Tour of Australasia / The Golf School
Profile:
- PGA Professional
- WPGA Tour Player
Lee has been a PGA Member for 25 plus years and is the driving force behind the success of the Women's Golf Network clinics. A passionate Junior and All Abilities coach, you will find Lee at The Golf School inspiring females and young juniors to take up the game when she isn't caddying for Australia's All Abilities athletes. Lee runs a successful driving range and teaching program with her husband on the Gold Coast.
Janine Barney
Teaching Professional
Golf Fore Women
Profile:
- PGA Professional
Janine was a former QLD Hockey player before undertaking the PGA Membership Pathway Program 10 years ago. A passionate coach, Janine’s greatest desire is to bring more women to the game, as a result she has established her very successful “Golf Fore Women” program which she conducts here at Windaroo Lakes. Golf Fore Women compliments the Women’s Golf Network as a fun, relaxing and enjoyable way to start your golfing journey. Janine also travels to various clubs in QLD as a contractor for Golf Australia.
Jessica Cook
Assistant Professional
Maroochy River Golf Club
Profile:
- PGA Professional
- PGA Player
Influenced by her father, Paul Cook, Jessica pursued golf professionally through the Membership Pathway Program. In her 3rd year, she secured two victories, set a course record at Gatton Golf Club, and became a qualified Game Development Professional. Committed to boosting female involvement, particularly among juniors, Jess actively engages in junior events and mentors emerging female golfers, contributing to the annual growth of women in the sport.