Golf Shop

Our Golf Shop is the hub of all things golf at Royal Canberra, managing bookings and cart hire as well as being stocked with the latest equipment, along with clothing, footwear and accessories, we are open seven days a week and welcome all Members and visitors. Our team of PGA Professionals can assist in personalised tuition or fitting you with clubs to suit your game.

02 6240 2250
Open 6am – 6pm (7:00pm Daylight Saving Time)
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Meet the Team

Bree Arthur – Director of Golf PGA

Bree joined us as the Golf Operations Manager in February 2021 and was promoted to Director of Golf from July 2022. After competing professionally on both the WPGA and LET Tours for a number of years, Bree turned her attention to committing herself to the golf industry via the PGA’s Bridging Program. With a Diploma of Golf Management also in her repertoire Bree has held positions at some of Sydney’s premier golf clubs, including the Royal Sydney Golf Club.

Bree has exceptional skills in the retail space, club fitting and teaching which will be beneficial for the golf department. Bree is a Certified Member of the PGA of Australia and has Advanced Accreditation in Management, Coaching and Game Development. Bree is our proud Mizuno Ambassador.

Damon Welsford – Director of Instruction PGA

Our Director of Golf Instruction, Damon Welsford has been a Certified Member of the PGA of Australia for over 15 years, having completed his traineeship at Royal Canberra in 2007. Damon was voted Australian Golf Digest Trainee of the Year in 2007 and graduated with the Titleist Footjoy Performance Award for Excellence in Education and a Diploma of Sports Coaching.

Damon thrives on the challenge of helping golfers of all abilities to reach their potential. He has continued his education through the PGA of Australia’s ACE Program and holds Advanced Accreditation in Coaching and is a fully qualified All Abilities Golf Coach.

With over 15 years of specialist coaching experience, Damon is passionate about providing the very best coaching experiences possible – educating, engaging and inspiring his students. He does this by providing simple instructions in a game based learning environment, formulated from learning from some world leaders in the coaching including: Gary Barter, Denis McDade, Mike Hebron, Alex Mercer and many others.

To book a lesson with Damon CLICK HERE

Pete Hayhoe – Golf Operations Manager PGA

In February 2023, Pete became a member of the team, having previously served as the Assistant General Manager at Fairbairn Golf Club for three years. Originally from Goulburn, Pete spent his formative years playing at the Goulburn Golf Club. Subsequently, he resided in Sydney for more than 15 years, holding positions such as Assistant Manager at the Thornleigh Driving Range and Assistant Professional at Gordon Golf Club.

Pete possesses a robust understanding of coaching and club fitting, backed by extensive experience in golf management over the years. Pete is our proud Titleist Ambassor.

To book a lesson with Pete CLICK HERE

Jacob Bugden – Assistant Golf Operations Manager PGA

Jacob joined the team as one of our Junior Members at Royal Canberra where he started a role as a Casual Golf Operations Assistant. He then went on to complete his PGA Diploma through the Associate Program and is now a Full Member of the PGA. Jacob possesses a robust understanding of all areas of the Golf Operations and has a passion for club fitting and repairs as well as looking after our entire cart fleet. Jacob is our proud Ping Ambassor.

To book a lesson with Jacob CLICK HERE


Club Fitting & Demonstration Days

Buying new clubs is not a decision that is taken lightly and we understand that this is a fun and exciting experience. We have an extensive range of all current models for you to try under the supervision of our qualified PGA Professionals.

The driving range is by far the best place to test and be fitted for new clubs by seeing the full flight of your ball, not just into a net. You will also get the full sound and feel experience so you know exactly how a club performs for you. The Club uses the latest TrackMan technology that will analyse your swing and help us determine the absolute perfect fit for your game.

Our regular demonstration days provide an opportunity to trial the latest equipment. You’ll be able to discuss your needs with the company fitting experts and our Golf Professionals will also be available for advice on choosing products that suit your game and budget.

For further enquiries, please phone the Golf Shop on 02 6240 2250 or email us at golfshop@royalcanberra.com.au.


Practice Facilities

The Club provides Members and guests with arguably the best practice facilities in Canberra. A quality 260m driving range, extensive short game facility with numerous target greens and three practice putting greens, which are all located adjacent to the Clubhouse area.
Members and guests may use their own golf balls or Club practice balls on the putting greens. Only Club practice balls can be used on the driving range and can be purchased from the Golf Shop.

Render of the New Driving Range & Synthetic Strip


Club Repairs

Maintenance of your golf equipment is important. Our competitive repair service can help you with re-spiking shoes, replacing broken shafts, re-gripping and re-conditioning of your equipment. We carry an extensive range of the latest grips for both clubs and putters. These are fitted by our team of PGA Professionals with a turnaround time of less than a day in most cases.