The Academy

Private Lessons

Your lesson or instructional program will take place at Whistler’s best practice facility, located in the heart of Whistler Village, a short walk from any hotel. Five target greens allow you to work with your instructor on game like full swing sessions. Our short game area allows you to learn about all aspects of the short game including chipping, pitching, bunker play and putting.

Director of Instruction PGA of Canada Instructor
50 minute lesson $120 $110
3 x 50 minute lessons $330 $300
5 x 50 minute lessons $500 $450
10 x 50 minute lessons $900 $800

Book a Lesson

Lesson requests inside of 24 hours, please book in person at the Range or by phone (604) 938-2750.

For more than one student, please contact Duncan Savage.

On-Course Lessons

Director of Instruction PGA of Canada Instructor
9 holes (1 golfer) $425 $400
9 holes (2 golfers) $475 $450
18 holes (1 golfer) $650 $625
18 holes (2 golfers) $700 $675

Available Mon-Fri after 3:00 pm. Includes green fee, cart, and clubs.

Add $75 for playing lessons before 3pm or on weekends.

Adult Programs

Private lessons, couples lessons and group clinics for beginners and advanced players.

NEW! 2022 Fall Golf Clinics $249

Designed for golfers with some prior experience, these fall clinics will allow players to focus on specific aspects of their game in a fun, group setting. One session will be dedicated to irons, another to woods and hybrids, and a third to short game.

Maximum 6:1 Student/ PGA of Canada Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Three 1 hour group clinics taught at The Range
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • One 30 minute private lesson
  • Two 2022 green fees valid after 4 PM, Monday to Friday
Session 40 Mondays August 29, September 5, 12 5:30 – 6:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 41 Tuesdays August 30, September 6, 13 5:30 – 6:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 42 Wednesdays August 31, September 7, 14 5:30 – 6:30 pm Book Online
Session 43 Thursdays September 1, 8, 15 5:30 – 6:30 pm SOLD OUT!

2022 Men Only Clinics $259

Designed for beginner and intermediate golfers alike, this exciting program focuses on the basic fundamentals of golf, including grip, posture, and alignment, basics in swing principles, putting, chipping, and etiquette. Five sessions will have you ready to hit the links with confidence.

Have your own group? We'll schedule a time just for you.

Maximum 6:1 Student/PGA of Canada Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1 hour group clinics - Four taught at The Range and one taught on-course
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • One 30 minute private lesson
  • A small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
Session 4 Mondays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 8 Tuesdays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 11 Wednesdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 23 Mondays June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 27 Tuesdays June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 30 Wednesdays June 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!

2022 Men Only Advanced Clinics $349

Designed for experienced golfers who are looking to lower their scores through more individual teaching and analysis, these 1.5 hour sessions include extensive video analysis and individual swing correction and game improvement drills.

Maximum 5:1 Student/ PGA of Canada Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1.5 hour group clinics - Four taught at The Range and one taught on-course
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • One 30 minute private lesson
  • A small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
Session 10 Wednesdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 5:30 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT!
Session 29 Wednesdays June 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13 5:30 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT!

2022 Ladies Only Beginner Clinics $259

Designed for beginner to intermediate golfers looking to learn the basics and enjoy a social evening of instruction, this exciting program focuses on the basic fundamentals of golf, including grip, posture, and alignment, basics in swing principles, putting, chipping, and etiquette. Five sessions will have you ready to hit the links with confidence.

Have your own group? We'll schedule a time just for you.

Maximum 6:1 Student/ PGA of Canada Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1 hour group clinics - Four taught at The Range and one taught on-course
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • One 30 minute private lesson
  • A small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
Session 2 Mondays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 3 Mondays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 6:30 – 7:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 7 Tuesdays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6:30 – 7:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 12 Thursdays May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 13 Thursdays May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 6:30 – 7:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 22 Mondays June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11 6:30 – 7:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 26 Tuesdays June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12 6:30 – 7:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 34 Wednesdays June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 6:30 – 7:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 31 Thursdays June 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 32 Thursdays June 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14 6:30 – 7:30 pm SOLD OUT!

2022 Ladies Only Intermediate Clinics $259

Designed for the golfer who has graduated from our beginner clinics and is looking to take their game to the course. Sessions will fine tune the fundamentals with the aim of getting you on the course with confidence.

Have your own group? We'll schedule a time just for you.

Maximum 6:1 Student/ PGA of Canada Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1 hour group clinics - Four taught at The Range and one taught on-course
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • One 30 minute private lesson
  • A small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
Session 1 Mondays May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 5 Tuesdays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 6 Tuesdays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 9 Wednesdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 20 Mondays June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 21 Mondays June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 24 Tuesdays June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 25 Tuesdays June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 28 Wednesdays June 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13 5:15 – 6:15 pm SOLD OUT!

2022 Ladies Only Advanced Clinics $349

Designed for experienced golfers who are looking to lower their scores through more individual teaching and analysis, these 1.5 hour sessions include extensive video analysis and individual swing correction and game improvement drills.

Maximum 5:1 Student/ PGA of Canada Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1.5 hour group clinics - Four taught at The Range and one taught on-course
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • One 30 minute private lesson
  • A small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
Session 14 Thursdays May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 5:30 - 7:00 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 21 Mondays June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11 5:00 – 6:30 pm SOLD OUT!
Session 33 Thursdays June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 5:30 - 7:00 pm SOLD OUT!

Junior Programs

We have programs for your first-timer right through to your competitive junior golfer.

2022 Nike Junior Half Day Golf Camps $319

Our three day half-day camps will include golf instruction for the junior that focuses on fundamentals, safety, etiquette, rules and fun. Our daily activities include instruction at the Whistler Golf Academy, classroom etiquette and rules sessions and more! Our Nike Junior Half Day Golf Schools are led by PGA of Canada Teaching Professionals.

Parents: Ask about our greenfee specials during the camp week!

Add a set of junior golf clubs and a carry bag - yours to keep - starting at $209+ tax. Club rental for the week is available for $75 + tax.

Capacity: 12 juniors

Ages 7 – 13 years old

Camp 1 July 5 - 7 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
Camp 2 July 12 - 14 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
Camp 3 July 19 - 21 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
Camp 4 July 26 - 28 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
Camp 5 August 2 - 4 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
Camp 6 August 9 - 11 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
Camp 7 August 16 - 18 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Book Online

2022 Nike Junior High Performance Schools $679

Student must have on course experience.

Our four day schools will include golf instruction for the junior that focuses on fundamentals, safety, etiquette, rules and fun. Daily activities include at the Whistler Golf Academy, lunch daily (included in registration fee), and on course instruction. On days that include on-course practice, juniors are welcome to continue to play after the lesson has ended in order to complete 18 holes. Our Nike Junior Golf Schools are led by PGA of Canada Teaching Professionals.

Parents, ask about our special green fee rates during school week!

Capacity: 4 Juniors

Ages 12 – 16 years old

School 1 July 4 - 7 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 2 July 11 - 14 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 3 July 18 - 21 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 4 July 25 - 28 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 5 August 1 - 4 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 6 August 8 - 11 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 7 August 15 - 18 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 8 August 22 - 25 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!

Professionals

Duncan Savage, Director of Instruction. PGA of Canada Class A Professional

Duncan Savage joined the Canadian PGA in 2001 after relocating from Southern Ontario to Whistler, British Columbia. Duncan has travelled many of the world's top golf destinations and has taught in both the United Kingdom and Australia. Twenty years of teaching every age group, skill set and group size has helped build a very experienced well rounded teaching style.

Duncan's teaching philosophy allows the student to stay within their physical capabilities while challenging them to reach the next level. "A simple explanation of what I want the student to achieve and why it is important, paired with effective drills and video analysis is often the key to lower scores and greater enjoyment of the game."

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Dominik Roberts, PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional

Dominik joined the PGA of Canada in June of 2019, and has been working with Whistler Golf Club since 2016. He took up the game of golf in Northern England at just 12 years old and has been passionately playing and studying the game ever since. Dom is excited to further develop both his skills playing and teaching the game, and loves welcoming new players with an approachable easy to understand style.

Dominik’s pursuit in high levels of coaching certification for skiing, soccer and golf show his commitment to bringing your game to the next level. Whether you are an experienced golfer, beginner, junior or adult Dom will help you take the next step to playing at a higher level.

Xavier Cadoret, PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional

Born and raised here in Whistler, Xavier began his golf career collecting range balls here in summer 2014. Since then, he’s worked behind the desk, on the guest services team, coached our junior programs, and finally joined the PGA of Canada in June of 2019.

Much of Xavier’s youth was spent in and around high level hockey which transitioned into light speed development of his golf skills. His hockey coaching has similarly complimented his ability to teach new and avid golfers through many facets of the game. His energy and love for the sport can be seen in both our group programs or in a private lesson. Xavier will help you unlock hidden talents with your long or short game.

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