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

For more than one student, please contact Duncan Savage.

On-Course Lessons

Director of Instruction PGA of Canada Instructor
9 holes (1 golfer) $350 $325
9 holes (2 golfers) $375 $350
18 holes (1 golfer) $550 $525
18 holes (2 golfers) $575 $550

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

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

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Adult Programs

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

2021 Men Only Clinics $339

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/CPGA Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1 hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club.
  • Four green fees valid after 4:00 PM for the 2021 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Your choice of:
    • One 30 minute private and small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
    • Two 30-minute private lessons
    • A large range punch card (10 bags of 100 balls)
    • A small range punch card with rentals included each time you visit the Range (10 bags of 50 balls and rental clubs)
Session 2 Mondays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 8 Wednesdays May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 12 Thursdays May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 21 Mondays June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 27 Wednesdays June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 31 Thursdays June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!

2021 Men Only Advanced Clinics $419

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/CPGA Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1.5-hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club.
  • Four green fees valid after 4:00 PM for the 2021 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Your choice of:
    • One 30 minute private and small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
    • Two 30-minute private lessons
    • A large range punch card (10 bags of 100 balls)
    • A small range punch card with rentals included each time you visit the Range (10 bags of 50 balls and rental clubs)
Session 7 Wednesdays May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 5:30 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT!
Session 26 Wednesdays June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 5:30 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT!

2021 Ladies Only Beginner Clinics $339

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/CPGA Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1-hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club.
  • Four green fees valid after 4:00 PM for the 2021 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Your choice of:
    • One 30 minute private and small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
    • Two 30-minute private lessons
    • A large range punch card (10 bags of 100 balls)
    • A small range punch card with rentals included each time you visit the Range (10 bags of 50 balls and rental clubs)
Session 1 Mondays May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 5:15 - 6:15pm SOLD OUT!
Session 4 Tuesdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 5:15 - 6:15pm SOLD OUT!
Session 41 Wednesdays May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23 9:00 - 11:00am SOLD OUT!
Session 9 Thursdays May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 3:30 - 4:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 20 Mondays June 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12 5:15 - 6:15pm SOLD OUT!
Session 23 Tuesdays June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 5:15 - 6:15pm SOLD OUT!
Session 28 Thursdays June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 3:30 - 4:30pm SOLD OUT!

2021 Ladies Only Intermediate Clinics $339

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/CPGA Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1-hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club.
  • Four green fees valid after 4:00 PM for the 2021 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Your choice of:
    • One 30 minute private and small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
    • Two 30-minute private lessons
    • A large range punch card (10 bags of 100 balls)
    • A small range punch card with rentals included each time you visit the Range (10 bags of 50 balls and rental clubs)
Session 3 Tuesdays May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 3:30 - 4:30pm SOLD OUT
Session 5 Tuesdays Tuesday May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1 6:30 - 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 42 Wednesdays May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23 11:00am - 12:00pm SOLD OUT
Session 6 Wednesdays May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 5:15 - 6:15pm SOLD OUT!
Session 10 Thursdays May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 5:15 - 6:15pm SOLD OUT!
Session 22 Tuesdays June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 3:30 - 4:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 33 Tuesdays June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 5:00 - 6:00pm SOLD OUT!
Session 24 Tuesdays June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 6:30 – 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 25 Wednesdays June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 5:15 - 6:15pm SOLD OUT!
Session 29 Thursdays June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 5:15 - 6:15pm Book Online
Session 40 Fridays May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 3:00 - 4:00pm SOLD OUT!

2021 Ladies Only Advanced Clinics $419

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/CPGA Professional Ratio

Each clinic includes:

  • Five 1.5-hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club.
  • Four green fees valid after 4:00 PM for the 2021 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Your choice of:
    • One 30 minute private and small range punch card (10 x 50 balls)
    • Two 30-minute private lessons
    • A large range punch card (10 bags of 100 balls)
    • A small range punch card with rentals included each time you visit the Range (10 bags of 50 balls and rental clubs)
Session 11 Thursdays May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3 5:30 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT!
Session 30 Thursdays June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15 5:30 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT!

Junior Programs

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

2021 Nike Junior Half Day Golf Schools $299

Our three day half-day schools 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 C.P.G.A. 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 8 – 14 years old

School 7 July 6th - 8th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 1 July 13th - 15th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 2 July 20th – 22nd 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 3 July 27th – 29th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 4 August 3rd – August 5th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 5 August 10th – August 12th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 6 August 17th - 19th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm SOLD OUT!

2021 Nike Junior High Performance Schools $649

Includes 18 holes of golf daily. 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. Our daily activities include 2 hours of instruction in the morning at the Whistler Golf Academy, lunch, then on course instruction for the remainder of the day. Juniors are welcome to continue to play after the lesson has ended in order to complete 18 holes daily. Each junior will receive a Nike golf shirt and hat along with lunch daily. Our Nike Junior Golf Schools are lead by C.P.G.A. Teaching Professionals.

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

Capacity: 4 Juniors

Ages 12 – 16 years old

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School 1 July 12th - July 15th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 2 July 19th – 22nd 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 3 July 26th - 29th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 4 August 2nd – August 5th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 5 August 9th – August 12th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 6 August 16th – August 19th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 7 August 23rd – August 26th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Book Online

Professionals

Duncan Savage, Director of Instruction. C.P.G.A. 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 worlds top golf destinations and 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, C.P.G.A. 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, C.P.G.A. 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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