Ian Passwell PGA Pro Coach at Pittwater Golf Centre in Northern Beaches Sydney

Ian Passwell

Advanced Level
AAA Rated PGA Coach

Long-time local resident, Ian Passwell, has extensive experience over many years coaching male and female golfers. Ian has coached both amateur and professionals of all ages and standards. Ian would love to see all his present & former students at Pittwater Golf Centre.

Formerly Club Professional at Palm Beach, Roseville and Mona Vale, Ian has recently retired after 24 years at Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club.

His great passion has always been the science of the golf swing based on the physics of rotation and geometry of the circle. This may seem complicated but Ian believes you cannot argue with true science which can be taught with great simplicity. His teaching philosophy is based upon “Impact Alignments” and how to achieve consistent ball flight compression through correct fundamentals that everyone can master.

Ian is fully aware of the physical limitations of many senior golfers and knows many alternatives to overcome these problems. He is a great believer in “golf drills” which are designed to retrain the body so a correct swing motion is achievable. Ian prescribes drills as “homework” and video analysis is freely provided & emailed to you for further “self-discovery”.

Through ongoing research and study his understanding of technical, physical and mental aspects of golf continues to grow.

60 Minutes

18 years and over

$150

30 Minutes

18 years and over

$80

60 Minutes

Under 18 years

$120

30 Minutes

Under 18 years

$65

60 Minutes x 3

$435

30 Minutes x 3

$225

30 Minutes x 6

$450

60 Minutes x 3

Under 18 years

$345

Matt Dane Profile Photo

Matt Dane

Lakes GC

Handicap: +3.4

Achievements:

  • Strokeplay Championship
    Winner by 13 shots
  • Matchplay Title
    Runner up 1 down on 36th hole
  • Ryde-Parramatta G.C Title
    Winner by an amazing 13 shots.

Bio:

Matt has been coached by Ian for over 12 years, having also won Vardon events against top amateurs.

He plans to win the Champion of Champions Title this January.

Lynne Gamblin

Cromer GC

Handicap: +11

Bio:

Ian has coached Lynne since July 2021, handicap down from 20 to 11, hopefully to single digits!

With her partner, she won 2 Ball Matchplay Title, 2 Monthly Medals, last 2 Eclectics & many other club events. For a “mature” lady of small stature, Lynne hits the ball a long way due to a superior well learnt technique!

NEWS FLASH!

Another Victory for one of Ian Passwell’s Students!! 🏆
Congratulations to Cromer Golf Club member, Lynne Gamblin, who in June 2025 claimed an international title at the World Masters Golf Championship in Hua Hin, Thailand!
This prestigious 72-hole event hosted over 450 players from 27 countries, and Lynne truly shone in the Women’s 65+ A Grade Division—winning both the net and gross competitions. She secured the gross title by an incredible 14 shots!
We’ve been working on Lynne’s swing for the past four years, and her dedication is paying off. Her handicap is now 11, with single figures just around the corner.
Lynne has become a true student of the golf swing—she listens, learns, applies the principles of sound technique, and practices with purpose. 🏌️‍♀️
It’s a pleasure to coach someone with such a positive, realistic approach to improvement.
Well done, Lynne—your success is well-earned and well-deserved! 🏌️🇦🇺

Posture and Hip Rotation During Swing

SKLZ: Ball First Trainer

SKLZ: Gold Flex

Pitching Practice

ANZAC DAY TRADING HOURS

 

SATURDAY, 25 APRIL 2026: 
CLOSED

MONDAY, 28 APRIL 2026 (DAY IN LIEU): 
10:00AM – 5:00PM

(Last games and range balls at 4:00pm)

Easter Weekend Trading Hours

 

GOOD FRIDAY, 3 APRIL:  10:00AM – 4:00PM

(Last games and range balls at 3:00pm)

 

EASTER SATURDAY, 4 APRIL:   10:00AM – 4:00PM

(Last games and range balls at 3:00pm)

 

EASTER SUNDAY, 5 APRIL:  CLOSED

 

EASTER MONDAY, 6 APRIL:  10:00AM – 4:00PM

(Last games and range balls at 3:00pm)

KING'S BIRTHDAY

Trading Hours


MONDAY, 8 JUNE 2026

We are open from
10am to 5pm

Last games and range balls at 4pm 

PGC Management

New Year's Eve Trading Hours

We close at 5:00pm today,
with last balls and Mini Golf at 4:00pm.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

TUESDAY, 18 nOVEMBER


To allow for maintenance, PGC will be closed for the morning and will open at 1:00pm

We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience

PGC Management