YOUR GATEWAY TO GREAT GOLF AT CATALINA
Established in 1920, Catalina Club is home to a 27-hole championship golf course and is an Australian Top 100 Public Access parkland course nestled on the Clyde River estuary in Batemans Bay. Named after the 1950s seaplanes that landed here, the club is a unique blend of classic and new nines, and home to leading regional and state level tournaments. The Director of Golf is Rodney Booth, an Australian PGA Club Professional of the Year.
IMPROVE YOUR SHORT GAME WITH MATT BALLARD
With 14 years experience as a touring PGA professional with wins in five countries, experience as the former Singapore National Coach and High Performance Manager for Golf Australia, Matt Ballard is more than just a seasoned golfing pro.
Joining us at Catalina Club over November 4 and 5, 2026, Matt Ballard will offer members the unique and rare opportunity to join him in a small-group 3-hour clinic to master your short game.
Sharper wedges, fewer putts, and lower scores.
Finessing his skillset to the short game in recent years, Matt invites all golfers, no matter their skill level, to improve their golf game within 100 metres or less. His coaching blends encourages precision with practical advice and techniques to empower any golfer to sharpen their shots. Matt will cover:
- Putting – set-up fundamentals, green reading, aim, start line and speed control
- Chipping and pitching – contact, trajectory and controlling the first bounce
- Bunker play – technique and setup for shots requiring height and spin
- Wedge gapping – mapping real carry numbers from 40 to 100m
- On-course applications – real lies and short-sided situations
Three sessions are now open, with limited spots available in each:
- 9:00am-12:00pm Wednesday 4 November
- 1:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday 4 November
- 10:00am-1:00pm Thursday 5 November
As a Vokey, Titleist and FootJoy ambassador, members will also have the chance to try Titleist’s Vokey SM11 range of golf wedges and get fitted with the help of equipment professionals from Titleist.
Don’t miss this unique small clinic session with PGA professional Matt Ballard – book your spot for $250 per person, per session, at the Golf Shop.
(02) 4472 4022 | golfshop@catalinaclub.com.au.
SHARPEN YOUR GAME – ON-COURSE MASTERCLASSES WITH TIM SWANN
Across an exclusive 2-hour session, PGA Professional Tim Swann will guide you through real-time shot selection, smarter game management and sharper strategic thinking to elevate every aspect of your game.
This exclusive opportunity is only available to six participants in each session to make sure everyone receives personalised attention and tailored feedback. No matter your golfing ability, you are invited to walk the course with our team professional and learn from the best.
On-Course Masterclasses
– Tuesday 6 October 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
– Tuesday 13 October 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
– Tuesday 27 October 2026, 2:30pm-4:30pm
Be quick, and reserve your spot today for $60 per person. Call (02) 4472 4022 or contact golfshop@catalinaclub.com.au to reserve your place.
