Whatever your reason for walking through our front door, our friendly professionals are always happy to share their wealth of knowledge with you, offering you the best service and advice possible.
Meet our Professionals
Mark Lees - Head PGA Professional
Mark started his career as a YTS trainee on Willie Skinner’s staff at Royal Dornoch golf club until in 1991 becoming a PGA assistant in training to Sandy Aird at Forres golf club. After gaining his full PGA qualification Mark joined german hotel chain Robinson Club as head teaching professional spending time teaching in resorts in Tunisia, Majorca and Mexico. Mark returned to the UK in 1997 to join the staff at Inchmarlo golf centre before being appointed club professional at Inverurie golf club. In 2002 Mark left Inverurie to pursue his dream of owning a golf centre offering all the facilities a golf enthusiast could desire and since been running and developing Pine Lodge golf centre into what it is today.
Simon Hanson - PGA Professional
After completing a Business degree, Simon started his PGA training in 2002 as assistant professional at Elgin golf club. During the 3 year program Simon was twice awarded the trainee of the year award for the Scottish region and also ranked 5th in the UK. In July 2007 Simon joined the team at Pine Lodge.
