Looking to Improve Your Game? Meet Grant Moorhead!
At Westown Golf Club, we’re proud to have Grant Moorhead as our resident professional coach, offering lessons and guidance to golfers of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to refine your skills, or aiming to take your game to the next level, Grant is here to help you achieve your goals.
Grant provides both individual coaching and group clinics, catering to all skill levels in a friendly, welcoming environment. These sessions take place at Westown Golf Club on our practice fairway facilities, making it easy and enjoyable for everyone to improve their game.
To book a lesson, join a group clinic, or ask any questions, feel free to contact Grant:
About Grant Moorhead
Grant is one of New Zealand’s most respected professional golfers, with an extensive career spanning both playing and coaching. Since turning professional in 1992, he has competed on some of the world’s most prestigious tours, including the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Canadian Tour, and the European Tour.
With over 17 years of coaching experience, Grant has worked with players at every level, from beginners to elite competitors. His expertise stems from years as a successful tour professional and his status as a fully qualified teaching professional with the NZ Professional Golfers Association.
Philosophy
Grant’s coaching philosophy is simple: to create a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive space where golfers feel confident to grow and develop their skills. He tailors his lessons to meet the individual needs of each player, ensuring everyone gets the most out of their time on the course.
Favourite Golfing Quote
“The more I practice, the luckier I get.” – Gary Player
Amateur Highlights
- 1991 NZ Strokeplay Champion
- 1992 Bledisloe Trophy (Leading Amateur NZ Open)
- 1992 Australian Foursomes Championship Winner (with Phil Tataurangi)
- 1992 Member of the NZ World Amateur Championship Winning Team
Professional Highlights
- 1993 West Australian Open Champion
- 1993, 1994, 1995 & 2011 Tahiti Open Champion
- 1997 New Caledonia Open Champion
- 1997, 1998 Taranaki Open Champion
- 2005 Fiji PGA Champion
- 2013 Lawnmaster Classic Champion (Charles Tour)
- 2013 NZPGA Club Professional Championship Winner
- 2005 & 2008 NZPGA Order of Merit Champion
- Winner of 29 Pro-Am Events (NZ & Australia)
Awards
- 1994 Halberg Supreme Award Winner for the World Amateur Team Championship Win
- 1991 Halberg Sports Team of the Year Award for the 1990 & 1992 Eisenhower Team
- 1991 Eagles Golfing Society Golfer of the Year Award
- 1989, 1992 & 1993 Taranaki Sportsperson of the Year
- 1994 Sir Bob Charles Scholarship Winner
With Grant’s wealth of knowledge and dedication to helping players succeed, Westown Golf Club is the perfect place to develop your game and enjoy the journey.