Bobby Walia

Bobby is fast earning a reputation as one of the best and most innovative/forward-thinking coaches in Sydney. He brings over 15 years of international experience to the SGA from his time playing professionally on the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, to his adventures studying and coaching in San Diego, Botswana, and Berlin. It was in Berlin that Bobby was fortunate enough to be mentored by an industry great in Simon Holmes, who has coached Major winners and golfing legends such as Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer and many more. Following on from his time in Berlin, he was then handpicked to teach golfers at sea for five years aboard the prestigious residential ship; The World. Upon settling in Australia in 2007, Bobby has spent time as Head Professional of St Michaels Golf Club before deciding that the SGA was the perfect environment to grow the game of golf.

Bobby’s teaching philosophy is centred on feel and understanding; having encountered numerous and varied swing types and personalities, he knows that all golfers are built differently and no two think the same. His goal is to gain insight into where his students want to go with their game and where they think they are going wrong. “Teaching with the client’s point of view in mind achieves a higher absorption, retention and improvement rate”.

10 Quick Q’s with Bobby

1. What do you enjoy most about teaching? Watching my students work hard on their game and seeing the results for themselves. Nothing beats watching them progress on their golfing journey.
2. Best piece of golfing advice you can give? Swing your own swing and don’t get too caught-up in all the other methodologies. Swing as natural as possible within your body’s capabilities.
3. What made you want to pursue a career in golf? I was inspired by my Dad and Uncles whom all played when I was young. Golf was always the most challenging sport and it drove me to be as good as I possibly could be
4. Favourite achievement as a pro? Qualifying for my national open; The Botswana Open as a professional.
5. Lowest round as a pro and where at? -8 (63) at Gaborone Golf Club, Botswana.
6. Favourite golf course? Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand.
7. Favourite golfing moment as a spectator/viewer? Tiger Woods’ comeback at the 2019 Masters.
8. Favourite golfer to watch and why? Fred Couples – Effortless power.
9. Favourite sport outside of golf and sporting team or player? Football (Soccer) – Liverpool FC.
10. What do you love most about Sydney? I love the multiculturalism of the city – it’s a great place to bring-up children.

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