meet the pros

MEET THE PROS

Our team of experienced and knowledgable PGA of Canada Professionals, provide comprehensive learning programs, aimed at refining golf skills and elevating the overall golf experience. Our golf professionals possess all the qualities of a great instructor: knowledge of the game and equipment, experience, patience, passion, friendliness and the ability to inspire those they teach.

YOUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS

The Royal Ashburn Golf Academy is dedicated to empowering golfers of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential.

Jon Blomme

Jon Blomme

Director of Instruction, Royal Ashburn Golf Academy

Jon Blomme is a PGA Canada certified coach and was the Director of Instruction at Summit Golf Club for the past 8 years. JB has been recognized as one of the top golf coaches for juniors in Canada, which ultimately led him to win the PGA of Ontario, Junior Leader of the Year 2018. He has helped many golfers achieve D1 Scholarships, win regional events and club championships. He is a multi-sport athlete who has spent his life pursuing excellence in sports. He has excelled in Golf, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Snowboarding and Martial Arts. Jon specializes in combining mental training, golf technique and on course strategy to give people fast and long-lasting results. He is a mental performance coach online and has coached thousands of golfers over the past 15 years at the following clubs: Jasper Park Lodge, Bayview G & CC, St. Catharines G & CC, Weston G & CC and Summit Golf Club. He was the Head Golf Coach for Brock University & York University. He also was the Team Ontario Assistant coach. Unlike most golf coaches, Jon learned the game outside of the traditional golf culture giving him a unique perspective on golf. He learned to play golf on a farm with only a club, a few balls and his imagination. He has developed into a scratch player at Summit GC by relentlessly training before and after work. He is best positioned to help busy people since he has achieved his success in sports while working and building a career. He has learned to balance a busy life with excellence in golf and wants to help you do the same. Jon and his wife Brooke recently gave birth to his son Jackson. Jon Blomme - PGA of Canada Golf Coach Cell: 289.686.5975 @jbgolfperformance jon@jbgolfperformance.com

Justin Hawe

Justin Hawe

Head Golf Professional

Justin began playing golf when he was eleven years old. After playing AAA baseball and AA hockey during his minor years, Justin decided to dedicate his true passion to the game of golf by joining as a member at Country Lane Golf Course. After honing his game, Justin decided to join as a member at Lakeridge Links, where he won his first Junior Club Championship. Justin played in many Junior Tours and was even invited to a College Prospect tournament, where there were many scouts of southern schools. Justin made the decision to stay local and enrolled at Durham College, where he graduated with honours and president roll distinctions in his 3 years of Business Administration – Professional Golf Management. Justin joined the team here at Royal Ashburn Golf Club as an apprentice in 2004. In 2005, Justin turned professional, with his dad by his side as his caddy. He went on to write and pass his Class A exam with the PGA of Canada in 2008.

Brooklin Natural Health Centre

We’ve partnered with Brooklin Natural Health Clinic to bring you a complete training program that will improve your golf game and help you play your best. Read about the latest addition to our team below.

Dr. Andrew Brubacher, BSC (KIN), DC

Dr. Andrew Brubacher, BSC (KIN), DC

Chiropractor, Brooklin Natural Health

Dr. Brubacher holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, as well as a Doctor of Chiropractic designation from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). He has also completed the McMaster Contemporary Medical Acupuncture Program and utilizes an integrated approach to care, applying special knowledge in the areas of Ergonomics, Physical Education, Athletic Therapy and Personal Training. Dr. Brubacher is a member of the Canadian & Ontario Chiropractic Associations and CMCC. Additionally, he has completed the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic, as well as the golf fitness instructor program from the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). An active member of our community, Dr. Brubacher is the former team chiropractor for the Brooklin Merchants Senior B Lacrosse Club, the Whitby Fury Jr. A Hockey Team, and coach for Durham Attack volleyball club. He also speaks at various running clinics about injury prevention and treatment at the Running Room.

Dr. Sean Perry, BSC (KIN), DC

Dr. Sean Perry, BSC (KIN), DC

Chiropractor

Dr. Perry holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from the University of Waterloo as well as a Doctor of Chiropractic designation from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. Dr. Perry has varied work experience in Ergonomics, Movement Disorders, Motor Vehicle Injury Assessment and Management, Personal Training and Teaching. Dr. Perry is an active member of the Ontario and Canadian Chiropractic Associations and the Society for Weight Training Injury Specialists. He is also a former team doctor for the Brooklin Merchants Lacrosse Club. He has obtained his certification in all levels of Active Release Therapy and is an accomplished provider of this technique.

Jeffrey Hawn

Jeffrey Hawn

Physiotherapist

Jeff has been practising as a registered physiotherapist in the Durham Region for nearly 14 years. After completing his honours undergraduate degree in Life Sciences in 2004, he went on to graduate first-in-class with a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Queen’s University in 2006. He is a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and a Placement Site Coordinator/Clinic Instructor for the Queen’s physio program. Jeff has developed a custom approach to treatment that employs practical, rounded, and successful methods for patient recovery. He uses a combination of manual therapy, functional exercise, and education to help clients achieve their goals and avoid injury recurrence. He also employs various taping techniques and is able to consult on the effectiveness of bracing for specific injuries, including custom DonJoy knee bracing for ACL deficiencies or repairs, osteoarthritis, and other relevant, painful knee conditions. Over the course of his career, Jeff has gained experience and proficiency in treating a wide array of conditions and clients. This includes diverse acute/chronic musculoskeletal conditions, olympic athletes to weekend warriors, workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, and simple to complex post-surgical orthopaedic clients. He has specific interest in the impact of postural and ergonomic stresses on the body and health, having also spoken on this topic to the corporate world.

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