HAYDEN McCallum
Hayden has been a member of the club for 8 years, and a member of the staff for almost three.  He was the 2006 club champion and is a current Auckland representative.  He finished school last year and has joined the shop staff full time with intention of pursuing a career in golf.  He is quickly learning the ropes under the guidance of the senior members of staff, and has already become an expert at starting ladies golf.

PETER COLLINS
“My name is Peter Collins. On Tuesday 15th May 2007, I proudly take up the position of Golf Manager at Akarana. Many of you will already know me through my previous involvement at Akarana.
I have been a club member since the late 80’s and have had many years of Committee work , most recently as Vice Captain, as the immediate past Club Captain and a member of the inaugural Board at Akarana. I have also been a Pennant player and Pennant selector for the club. My work background has been in Sales and Marketing / Customer Service.
I am delighted to have this opportunity, as part of a team, to help make your golf experience at the Club a memorable one, regardless of whether you are a first time visitor or a long standing Club Member. I look forward to meeting those of you I don’t already know.”

PETER HAY McKENZIE
Golf Professional - Available for golf lessons 24-7, all challenges accepted. NZPGA member.
Peter is one of our Golf Professionals. He possesses a dry wit and is THE master of an understatement. Peter is a former winner (2002) of the New Zealand PGA Seniors Championship at Wairakei, defeating David Good of Australia in a playoff. A member of the New Zealand PGA Peter is available for lessons throughout the week. Formerly a Priest, Peter remains a Celebrant, which means he can marry you, bury you or fix your golf swing!!."
In talking with other teaching professionals, we would agree that one of the biggest challenges in learning/teachng the game is coming to terms with how difficult it is to make long-term changes in one's golf swing. Some would suggest that a change requires 60 repititions/day for 21 days, before it can become 'natural'. So be patient with the learning process. Are you prepared to make these changes? Will it be better to make do with the old method, and accept its deficiences?"