Scott Laycock:

PGA Professional, Touring Professional & Golf Coach

Scott brings more than two decades of experience in professional golf to his coaching, with a career that has taken him across Australia and onto some of the biggest stages in international golf.

After establishing himself on the Australian professional circuit, Scott claimed his first major tour victory at the 2001 Victorian Open.

Scott also spent eight years competing on the Japan Golf Tour, where he was named Rookie of the Year and won the 2002 Bridgestone Open. During this period, Scott reached a career-high of 68th in the Official World Golf Ranking.

His success saw him compete on the US PGA Tour during the 2003 season and three major championships — The Open Championship in 2002 & 2007 and the PGA Championship in 2002.

Scott continued to compete successfully in Australia winning another PGA Tour of Australasia title at the 2011 Surf Coast Knockout.

His success continued beyond his regular touring career. Scott became the 2018 PGA Professionals Championship winner won the 2022 Gold Coast Senior PGA Championship.

From Touring Professional to Coach

Drawing on his extensive experience as a professional golfer, Scott uses the knowledge and lessons gained throughout his career to help golfers better understand their game and make meaningful improvements.

Scott believes effective golf coaching should be simple, clear and tailored to the individual. While his approach is grounded in strong fundamentals, he recognises that every golfer learns and understands the game differently. By adapting how he communicates and teaches to suit each player, Scott helps golfers develop a clearer understanding of their game and make meaningful, lasting improvements.

Scott provides individual and group coaching to golfers of all abilities, from juniors and those learning the game through to high performance athletes looking to compete at the highest level. He is a Certified PGA Professional and currently coaches at Royal Hobart Golf Club.

Whether a golfer is learning the fundamentals, striving to perform at the highest level, or simply looking to get more enjoyment from the game, Scott's goal is to help every player better understand their own game and provide them with the tools and knowledge to continue improving on the golf course.