COACHING
COACHING
Big Swing Golf Kew offers single lessons, group clinics and multi-lesson packages for beginners, experienced, ladies, kids – everybody! Two PGA of Australia certified coaches (Roland Baglin and Mark Varela) hold individual lessons and clinics during the day and evenings. Price guide: $70 per half hour for adults or $44 for juniors (15 and under); $130 per hour for adults or $80 for juniors. Lesson packages also available at discounted rates.
Roland Baglin is one of the managing partners of the Drummond Golf and Big Swing Golf Kew franchises, taking over the long-established business in September 2014.
He has been a member of the PGA of Australia since 1996. A former Kew Golf Club champion (1994 and 1996) and Boroondara Cup winner (1996), he played the Australian and South Pacific tours from 1996 to 2000 before becoming an assistant professional at Latrobe Golf Club. He spent 12 years there, honing his coaching skills (mentored by Tony Craswell) reaching a AAA accreditation in 2012.
He regularly plays at Kew Golf Club, and competes in as many pro-ams as he can fit into his busy schedule. In January 2021 he achieved T1 at the annual PGA of Australia King Island Pro-Am held at Cape Wickham Links, King Island and Ocean Dunes. In 2022, he successfully defended that title. In March 2023, Roland paired with Rob Mitchell to win the SA Foursomes Championship at Tanunda Pines.
Roland’s greatest strength as a coach is his ability to communicate with all levels of players, from beginner to advanced, on different feels and techniques that will help improve their game.
What Roland's coaching clients say:
"Had a driver lesson with Roland Baglin, went from 220m avg to 240m literally overnight. He lowered my loft to 9.5 and I'm getting a much better launch now, more clubhead speed, less spin, more roll and splitting the fairway. Highly recommend." Anthony Munter
"Had an amazing experience in a lesson with Roland. He was able to identify and help with a swing issue I’ve been having for a while. Could not recommend the experience with Roland and Kew Drummond more highly." Jono Chase
"Roland measured me for a new iron, gave me a couple of lessons and my golf has improved immeasurably." Kerry Smith
Follow Roland on social media: Instagram @roland.baglin.golf
Originally from Western Australia, Mark played most of his golf at the Joondalup Country Club. Prior to turning professional in 2012, his amateur career was highlighted by successfully making 6 state teams and competing on the international stage, including the Junior World Championships at Torrey Pines.
Mark spent 3 years playing professional golf, predominately in Asia and Australia. In 2015 he moved to Melbourne and completed his PGA of Australia certification. Since then he has coached players of all levels, developing programs for juniors, ladies and men.
Introducing the game to newcomers and juniors is always Mark’s top priority, as he believes everyone deserves to experience the great game we call golf. When not at Big Swing Golf Kew, Mark can be found coaching at Green Acres Golf Club.
What Mark's coaching clients say:
"Thanks Mark! Your tips have helped hugely....my handicap is in by 6 shots!" Brenton Worley, Green Acres member
"Within three 30-minute lessons, my handicap has gone from 9 to 2.6." Peter Ferrier, Kew Golf Club member
Follow Mark on social media: Instagram @mvpgolfconcepts
