Tommy is a fully certified Leadbetter coach based at Pondok Indah in Jakarta, Indonesia. He joined the Leadbetter Golf Academies again in 2017 having previously been attached to them in Korea in 2006.

He is an experienced KPGA Qualified Golf Professional. He spent his early years living between South Korea and America and later began working in the golf industry at several of the leading instruction brands in the world. He is highly passionate about golf and had been playing professional tournaments all around the world including Korea, China, and the United States.

In 2006, Tommy began working at the David Leadbetter Academy at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club in South Korea. There he assisted senior Leadbetter coaches and helped organize the full-time training program. He traveled with the Leadbetter team to Australia for two of their 8-week winter training programs.

Following his time working and training at the Leadbetter Academy, Tommy went to study under Mike Bender whilst also assisting Mike with his Korean students during their lessons. His time at the Mike Bender academy enhanced his knowledge or the golf swing and taught him about the coaching philosophies that the world-renowned coach utilizes with the professional golfers he trains.

In 2010, Y.E Yang’s coach, Brian Mogg, opened an academy in South Korea. Tommy was enlisted to help with assisting Brian at his academy, working on the coaching team for both junior and professional players.

Throughout his extensive time spent at elite academies, Tommy has also continued to play on Korean National tours. He is an avid golfer and an extremely passionate coach, something which can be noticed in the positive and enthusiastic way he coaches his students.

Coaching Qualifications:

• Leadbetter certified
• Korean PGA professional
• TPI Level 1, TPI Power Level 2 certified
• Trackman Level 1, 2 certified

Randy is a respected and dedicated golf coach who has built his reputation for delivering an elite standard of golf instruction over many years of coaching in Jakarta. Randy has worked as the National Coach for the Jakarta National golf team and has demonstrated his proactive approach to coaching by attending numerous international coaching courses and completing additional certification programs. 

Randy is a level two certified TPI coach, specializing in golf mechanics and junior coaching. He is also a level two certified Trackman coach, an accredited Harold Swash putting coach, and a certified K-vest professional. These accolades further enhance and expand his extensive knowledge of all areas of the game. 

Randy has joined the Leadbetter team and He brings with him a wealth of experience and looks forward to helping golfers improve their game at the Leadbetter Academy at Royale Jakarta Golf Club. Randy was voted a ‘Top 75 International Teacher in the World’ by Golf Digest Magazine in 2020

Coach Qualifications:
Leadbetter Certified Coach
TPI Level 1 Certified
TPI Golf Level 2 Certified
TPI junior Level 1,2 Certified
Harold Swash Putting Certified
K-Vest Certified
Golf Digest best 75 International Teacher in the World 2020

Harry Harwood is from England and grew up on the golf coast of Lancashire. Harry turned professional in 2015 and began the British PGA training program while coaching in London.

He then moved to the island of Jersey where he spent almost years specializing in junior golf, built an academy and progressed many junior golfers to success.

Harry is extremely passionate about growing junior golf as they are the future of our game. Harry has good experience in coaching golfers of all abilities individually and in group sessions. Harry pride himself on creating a relaxed, fun, and enjoyable atmosphere for golfers.

He likes to work on strong basic fundamentals in both long game and short game to improve consistency, while educating his students on their golf swing making changes easier to implement.

Coach Qualifications:
Member of British PGA
Leadbetter Certified Instructor

Morné Wolmarans is a professional golfer with over 12 years experience within the golfing industry. Most recently he has been focusing on long drive championships and junior development, making him a much sort after coach in his native South Africa 

Amongst playing on tour in South Africa for 4 years, he is the 2016 South African Long Drive National champion and recently came into the world spotlight with a top 16 finish at the Global Infinity Series event in China, Mission Hills. His longest measured drive in competition is 429m.

In his own words Morné says he’s always been the “Go to guy” amongst his peers and fellow competitors for any swing and golf related advise. This has led to him working with both professionals, amateurs and juniors to help them develop greater distance.

Morné has a passion for the growth of the game and sees juniors as the future of the sport.

Coaching qualifications:

• Leadbetter Certified
• Diploma in Golf in Directorship and Club Management
• GrafityFit Golf Coaches Course Certified
• TPI Certified
• TPI Junior 2 Certified

Raymond Wilken, a young man hailing from Bloemfontein, South Africa, began his journey in golf coaching in 2020 upon starting his PGA course. He finished his PGA in 2023 and dedicated his time to become a full time PGA affiliated coach. With a strong passion for the outdoors and a background in multiple sports such as Rugby and Cricket, Raymond has dedicated himself to developing as a coach since finishing school in 2018. His enthusiasm for both golf and nature shapes his approach to coaching, aiming to inspire and nurture his talent on and off the course.
 

Raymond began playing golf at the age of 14 and developed a passion for the sport throughout his teenage years. At 18, he took his dedication to the next level, committing to more serious play.
 

Raymond is a dedicated golfer with experience competing in several IGT golf tournaments from 2021 to 2023. Known for his skill and commitment to the sport, Raymond has demonstrated a consistent performance on the greens and continues to pursue excellence in their golfing career.

Canadian Ahmad Bateman, Academy Director of LGA Damai Indah Golf PIK, has had a long and distinguished career on both sides of the Pacific, both as a tour player and, more recently, one of Asia’s most sought-after coaches. Ahmad started his career as a Club and Teaching Professional in Long Beach, California teaching golf for 9 years.

He was able to eventually transform his own game and went on to become a successful Tour Player for the next 15 years, winning on the Korn Ferry Tour and playing over 300 events on the Korn Ferry, PGA Tour, Asian Tour, European Tour and Japan Tours. Ahmad’s playing career featured multiple Player-of-the-Month awards on the Korn Ferry Tour as well as Korn Ferry Tour All-Time Records for Best Putting Average and Most Birdies in a Tournament (29).

He also set the still-standing World Record for Longest Birdie-Eagle streak in Professional Golf History while playing a Korn Ferry Tour event in 1996 (8 holes!). After Ahmad’s playing career he returned to his first love, teaching golf, first as the Head Professional at The Empire Hotel & Country Club in Brunei from 2007-2014 and then the past 9 years as a Coach to many of Thailand’s top juniors, amateurs and professionals (along with everyday golfers!).

Ahmad has been the coach for TK Ratchanon Chantananuwat from the age of 7 until present (16). TK is the World Junior #1 and youngest-ever winner of an OWGR Professional Tour event (at 15 years and 1 month TK won on The Asian Tour!) In 2022 and 2023 10 of Ahmad’s junior students in Thailand received full college scholarships to Universities in the USA, including Stanford, Georgia, Harvard and Purdue. 

Ahmad has invented and developed a multi-functional obstacle and feedback system, the Subconscious Swing Trainer, that has helped many of his students, including TK and other elite ams, juniors and pros achieve rapid and permanent improvement. Ahmad’s wife is Indonesian and, after 30 years of practice, he is able to speak ‘conversational’ Bahasa Indonesia. He’s excited to finally be living in Indonesia and looking forward to the opportunity to help Indonesian golf grow both locally and on the world stage.
 

Coaching Qualification:

33 Years PGA of America Life Member

Shern Wei has been building up his reputation as a golf coach for the past 10 years in Malaysia. Having been mentored by Steven Giuliano, he also assisted him with multiple overseas trips, clinics and lessons. This has given Wei a unique perspective to how one of Asia's top coaches makes lasting improvements with students of all abilities.

Wei started his career path in golf by completing a sports science major in golf coaching.  After this he turned Professional competing on multiple tours such as Asian Tour, Asean Tour, Thailand Tour and local Malaysia Tour. After a successful playing career, which was ended due to injury Wei has been focused on coaching ever since and feels he has found his true passion.

In early 2022 Wei joined the Leadbetter team and is currently the Academy Director for Damai Indah BSD. Wei finds great joy and satisfaction in helping all golfers improve their game.

Coaching Qualifications:
Leadbetter Certified
Malaysia PGA Professional
Sports Science in Golf Coaching

Tommy is the Director of Leadbetter Golf Academy at Pondok Indah and Topgolf Fatmawati in Jakarta and was named the 2024 LGA Instructor of the Year. A Senior Leadbetter Coach , He rejoined the academy in 2017 after training with the theme in Korea in 2006. a Korean PGA-qualified professional, Tommy has coached and played across Korea,China and the U.S with experience at top Instructor brands like the David Leadbetter Academy. Mike Brender Academy and Brian Magg Academy. Known for his positive coaching style, he brings a deep passion for golf to his students.

Coaching qualifications :
Korean PGA Professional
GLE level 3 Certified
Trackman Level 1,2 Certified
TPI Level 1, TPI Power/Junior Level 2

John Thomson is a golf coach with over seven years of experience, including time as an Instructor at the Leadbetter Golf Academy at Royale Jakarta Golf Club. He specializes in coaching both juniors and adults, introducing many young players to golf. Certified by the South African PGA and Leadbetter, coach John applies global standards from the Long- Term Athlete Development program and is also a certified Fitpro in children's development. His coaching philosophy focuses on building passion for the game through fun,skill-building activities for long-term success and enjoyment.

Coaching qualifications:
South Africa PGA Member
GLE Level 3 Certified

Matthew Maguire, a dedicated golfer from Bela Bela, South Africa, graduated high school in 2019 and immediately pursued a career in the sport. He trained at Zebula Golf Estate, where coaching for four years and developed a small golf academy to help local golfers improve. Matthew also competed in Sunshine Tour and local PGA events, enjoying the challenges and growth they provided. Now, at 23 he is a proud member of the South African PGA, combining his passion for the game with a commitment to developing others.

Coaching qualifications
South Africa PGA Member
GLE Level 2 Certified

Asmitha Sathish is a seasoned professional golfer from India, with four years of experience competing on the WPGA of Australia and the Ladies European Tour.

A member of the PGA of the UK, She possesses a strong foundation in golf biomechanics and utilizes advanced training techniques to deliver results-driven instruction. Certified in K-VEST biomechanics, Trackman Level 1, U.S Kids golf Instruction and SuperSpeed Golf, Asmitha integrates modern technology and proven methodologies to optimize each player’s performance. Her commitment to excellence and structured approach make her a valuable resource for golfers of all levels

Coaching Qualifications
K-VEST Biomechanics
GLE Level 2 Certified
Trackman level 1 Certified