Short Game Masterclass Recap: How Perth Golfers Save Shots Around the Green

Most golfers spend their practice time smashing drivers. Yet the fastest way to lower your scores is inside 100 metres, and that’s where short game lessons in Perth make the biggest difference. It’s exactly why we ran our Half Day Short Game Masterclass at Perth Golf Centre.

On Sunday 14 June, three of our PGA Professionals — Michael Kunman, John Boulton and Calum Juniper — took a group of golfers through an intensive three-hour afternoon at The Western Australian Golf Club in Yokine. The forecast threatened rain, but we went ahead, and the group got stuck into every shot that happens around the green.

Missed it? Good news — the next Short Game Masterclass is Sunday 8 November 2026, 3pm–6pm ($229). Grab your spot here. Below is what we covered, three drills you can use this week, and how to get short game lessons in Perth with our coaches. Want help now? Book a lesson online or call (08) 6184 8819.

Why the short game is where Perth golfers drop shots fastest

Think about your last round. How many shots were inside 100 metres? For most club golfers it’s well over half — every chip, pitch, bunker shot and putt.

Full swing changes take time to bed in. Short game improvements show up on the scorecard almost straight away. A tidier chip that finishes two metres closer turns three shots into two, again and again, every round.

That’s why our coaches build short game into almost every program at Perth Golf Centre. If you’re stuck on the same handicap, this is usually where we start. See our golf lessons in Perth.

Inside the Short Game Masterclass

The masterclass ran from 2pm to 5pm on the practice facilities at Perth Golf Centre, The Western Australian Golf Club, 60 Hayes Avenue, Yokine. Every golfer got:

• 3 hours of expert short game instruction from three PGA Professionals
• Challenge-based learning drills — games with a score, not just hitting balls
• A welcome gift pack
• Take-home notes and videos to keep practising after the day
• Water and snacks to keep the energy up

With three coaches on the ground, every golfer got far more individual feedback than a typical group clinic, plus plenty of reps under pressure.

The challenge-based format is the key. Practising under a bit of pressure is what makes a skill hold up on the course, not just on the practice green. Putting work can then be fine-tuned in our Capto Putting Lab.

Meet your short game coaches

It’s rare to get three PGA Professionals in one session. All three coach week in, week out at Perth Golf Centre, so you can keep working with them after any event. Meet the full PGC coaching team.

• Michael Kunman — PGA Professional and owner of Perth Golf Centre. Specialises in all aspects of the game, including putting and putter fitting. Coaches at our Quinns Rocks studio and weekly in Yokine, using Trackman data to pinpoint what’s costing you shots.
• John Boulton — PGA Professional and former Club Champion at The Western Australian Golf Club (2017). During his PGA traineeship at Mount Lawley he won the WA State Championship and graduated as the number one player on the national stroke averages. John now coaches at Perth Golf Centre while competing on the Australasian Tour. His coaching focuses on distance and accuracy through stable club delivery, practical shot shaping and a sharp short game.
• Calum Juniper — PGA Professional specialising in junior golf and player development. A former WA Men’s State Team representative (2018), Calum has competed on the PGA Tour of Australasia, PGT Asia, the All Thailand Tour and the Philippine Golf Tour. He helps golfers of all levels improve their scoring, lower their handicap and perform when it matters most.

The November masterclass is co-hosted by Michael, Calum and PGA Professional Danny Malcolm. Want one-on-one time instead? Book a lesson with any of our coaches, or call (08) 6184 8819 and we’ll match you with the right pro.

3 short game drills to try this week

You don’t need a masterclass to start. Take these to your next practice session and keep score.

1. The Up-and-Down Challenge (chipping). Drop 9 balls in different lies around one green. Chip and putt out each one. Count how many you get up and down in two. Write the score down and try to beat it next time.
2. The Landing Spot Ladder (pitching). Place a towel 5, 10 and 15 metres onto the green. Land three balls on each towel in a row before moving up. Miss one and start that rung again. This builds the distance control that turns chips into tap-ins.
3. The Circle of Confidence (putting). Place 6 balls in a circle 1 metre from the hole. Hole all six in a row, then move to 1.5 metres. Short putts are the shots that rattle scores most — this drill makes them automatic.

Want somewhere to practise them? Book a Trackman Practice Session at Yokine. Got a shot that keeps letting you down? A coach can spot in minutes what you might chase for months — book a lesson or email admin@perthgolfcentre.com.au.

Five ways to sharpen your short game at Perth Golf Centre

1. Join the next Short Game Masterclass. Sunday 8 November 2026, 3pm–6pm, $229 per person. Three hours of short game instruction with three PGA Professionals, challenge-based learning, a welcome gift pack, and take-home notes and videos. Spaces are limited. Book the Short Game Masterclass

2. Private short game lessons. One-on-one time with a PGA Professional, focused on chipping, pitching, bunkers or putting. We find the one fix that saves you the most shots. Lessons run at Yokine and our Quinns Rocks studio. Book a lesson

3. Lesson packages and coaching programs. Real improvement comes from a plan, not a one-off tip. Our lesson packages bundle Trackman lessons with practice sessions, and the Perth Golf Centre Academy gives you ongoing monthly coaching. Prefer to learn in a group? Try our golf clinics.

4. Free online swing analysis. Not ready to book? Send Michael a video and get personalised feedback, completely free. It’s the easiest first step. Start your free online lesson

5. Wedge and putter fitting. Even great technique struggles with the wrong lofts, bounce or putter length. Our fitters can check your setup with Trackman and Capto. Wedge fitting · Putter fitting

Buying for a golfer? A Perth Golf Centre gift voucher makes a great Christmas present for the golfer in your life.

Short game lessons in Perth: FAQs

Where are Perth Golf Centre’s short game lessons held?

At PGC Yokine, The Western Australian Golf Club, 60 Hayes Avenue, Yokine WA 6060, with outdoor short game areas and indoor Trackman bays. Private lessons are also available at our Quinns Rocks studio.

Who are the coaches?

Perth Golf Centre has six qualified PGA Professionals, including Michael Kunman, John Boulton, Calum Juniper and Danny Malcolm. Meet our coaches.

How much do golf lessons cost?

Lessons at Perth Golf Centre start at $80 for 30 minutes and $150 for an hour, and lesson packages bring the cost down further. The Short Game Masterclass is $229 per person for three hours with three PGA Professionals.

Do I need to be a good golfer to book?

No. We coach beginners through to low handicappers. The short game is the best place to start at any level.

What should I bring?

Your wedges and putter. Outdoors at The Western Australian Golf Club, the club’s dress code applies: collared shirt, golf attire, no denim. Full details are in our golf lesson FAQs.

When is the next Short Game Masterclass?

Sunday 8 November 2026, 3pm–6pm at PGC Yokine, co-hosted by Danny Malcolm, Michael Kunman and Calum Juniper. Book your place.

How do I book?

Book online, call (08) 6184 8819 or email admin@perthgolfcentre.com.au.

Ready to save shots around the green?

The short game is the quickest route to lower scores. Lock in your spot at the Short Game Masterclass on Sunday 8 November, or book a lesson with one of our PGA Professionals at Yokine or Quinns Rocks and leave with a clear plan to practise.

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Prefer to chat first? Call (08) 6184 8819, email admin@perthgolfcentre.com.au, or try a free online swing analysis. See what other golfers say in our testimonials.

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