The Academy

Learning Facility

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.

Adult Programs

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

Private Lessons

Private Lessons (30 minutes)
$70.00
Couples Lessons (1 hour)
$130.00
3 Lesson Package (45 minutes)
$250.00
5 Lesson Package (45 minutes)
$375.00
10 Lesson Package (45 minutes)
$650.00
9 hole on course lesson
$250.00 *
$350.00 * includes back nine

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

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

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Please call 604-938-2750 for more information.

Men Only Clinics $279

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

  • Five 1-hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club.
  • Group dinner on the first and last day of the clinic, plus three vouchers to use for a meal and a drink at your convenience during the 2016 season.
  • Includes 5 Sunset (after 5pm) Green Fees valid for the 2016 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Use of power carts for sunset green fees at $15 per person.
Session 1 Mondays May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 5:30-6:30pm Sold Out!
Session 2 Mondays May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 6:30- 7:30pm Sold Out!
Session 3 Wednesdays May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8 5:30-6:30pm Sold out!
Session 4 Wednesdays May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8 6:30- 7:30pm Sold Out!
Session 5 Mondays June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18 5:30- 6:30pm Sold Out!
Session 6 Mondays June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18 6:30-7:30pm Sold Out!
Session 7 Wednesdays June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20 5:30- 6:30pm Sold Out!
Session 8 Wednesdays June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20 6:30- 7:30pm Sold Out!
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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/CPGA Professional Ratio

  • Five 1.5 hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club.
  • Group dinner on the first and last day of the clinic, plus three vouchers to use for a meal and a drink at your convenience during the 2016 season.
  • Includes 5 Sunset (after 5pm) Green Fees valid for the 2016 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Use of power carts for sunset green fees at $15 per person.
Session 9 Mondays May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 5:30- 7:00pm Sold Out!
Session 10 Mondays June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18 5:30- 7:00pm Sold Out!
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Ladies Only Clinics $279

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

  • Five one hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club
  • Group dinner on the first and last day of the clinic, plus three vouchers to use for a meal and a drink at your convenience during the 2016 season.
  • Includes 5 Sunset (after 5pm) Green Fees valid for the 2016 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Use of power carts for sunset green fees at $15 per person.
Session 11 Tuesdays May 10, 17, 24, 30, June 7 5:30- 6:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 12 Tuesdays May 10, 17, 24, 30, June 7 6:30-7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 13 Wednesdays May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8 5:30-6:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 14 Thursdays May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 5:30-6:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 15 Thursdays May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 6:30- 7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 16 Tuesdays June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 5:30-6:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 17 Tuesdays June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19 6:30-7:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 18 Wednesdays June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20 5:30-6:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 19 Thursdays June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 5:30-6:30pm SOLD OUT!
Session 20 Thursdays June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 6:30-7:30pm SOLD OUT!
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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/CPGA Professional Ratio

  • Five 1.5 hour group clinics taught at The Range and on course at the Whistler Golf Club.
  • Group dinner on the first and last day of the clinic, plus three vouchers to use for a meal and a drink at your convenience during the 2016 season.
  • Includes 5 Sunset (after 5pm) Green Fees valid for the 2016 season.
  • Complimentary rental clubs during lessons.
  • Use of power carts for sunset green fees at $15 per person.
Session 21 Thursdays May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9 5:30 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT!
Session 22 Thursdays June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21 5:30 - 7:00pm SOLD OUT!
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Junior Programs

We have programs for the your tiny golfer right through to your competitive junior golfer.

Whistler Golf Junior Clinics

4 Session Birdies, Eagles and Aces Junior Clinics

Led by our C.P.G.A Teaching Professionals, our 4 session Junior Clinics will introduce our students to all aspects of the game including playing safely, pre-shot fundamentals, the swing motion, full swing fundamentals, impact, finishing position, short game skills, equipment evaluation, and practice drills.

$79 Maximum 6:1 Student/CPGA Professional Ratio.

Junior Clinics

Session 23 Sundays May 8, 15, 22, 29 9:00-9:50am (Birdies age 4-6) SOLD OUT!
Session 24 Sundays May 8, 15, 22, 29 10:00-10:50am (Eagles age 7-11) SOLD OUT!
Session 25 Tuesdays May 10, 17, 24, 31 4:00-4:50pm (Aces age 12-15) SOLD OUT!
Session 26 Sundays June 19, 26, July 3, 10 9:00-9:50am (Birdies age 4-6) SOLD OUT!
Session 27 Sundays June 19, 26, July 3, 10 10:00-10:50am (Eagles age 7-11) SOLD OUT!
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Nike Junior Half Day Golf Schools $299/$499 (Clubs included*)

Our four 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! Each junior will receive a Nike golf shirt and hat. Our Nike Junior 1/2 Day Golf Schools are led by C.P.G.A. Teaching Professionals.

PARENTS ASK ABOUT OUR GREEN FEE SPECIAL RATES FOR PARENTS DURING SCHOOL WEEK.

* $499 includes a new set of Nike junior golf clubs and a carry bag - yours to keep!

Capacity: 12 juniors

Ages 7 – 15 years old

School 1 July 4th - 7th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm SOLD OUT!
School 2 July 11th - 14th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm SOLD OUT!
School 3 July 18th - 21st 10:30 am - 1:30 pm SOLD OUT!
School 4 July 25th - 28th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm SOLD OUT!
School 5 August 1st - 4th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm SOLD OUT!
School 6 August 8th - 11th 10:30 am - 1:30 pm SOLD OUT!
School 18 August 15th - 18th - Newly Added! 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Book Online
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Nike Junior High Performance Schools $599

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, on course instruction, classroom etiquette and rules sessions and more! High Performance schools include 18 holes of golf daily. Juniors continue to play the back nine in the afternoon during our High Performance Schools. 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 GREEN FEE SPECIAL RATES FOR PARENTS DURING SCHOOL WEEK.

Capacity: 4 Juniors

Ages 12 – 16 years old

School 7 July 4th - 7th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 8 July 11th - 14th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 9 July 18th - 21st 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 10 July 25th - 28th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 11 August 1st - 4th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 12 August 8th - 11th 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
School 19 August 15th - 18th - Newly Added! 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SOLD OUT!
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Nike Junior Weekend Warm Up School $199

Two day weekend school to get your summer started right! Includes on- and off-course instruction and lunch.

Capacity: 12

Ages 7 – 15 years old

School 13 June 25th - 26th 11:00 am - 4:00pm SOLD OUT!
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Nike Tiny Golfers School $139 (Rentals Included)

Designed for our tiny golfers ages 4-6, our 1.5 hour, three day morning schools focus on fundamentals and fun using the Snag Golf system.

Ages 4 - 6 years old

School 14 July 12th - 14th 8:30am-10:00am SOLD OUT!
School 15 July 19th - 21st 8:30am-10:00am SOLD OUT!
School 17 July 26th - 28th NEWLY ADDED! 8:30am-10:00am SOLD OUT!
School 16 August 2nd - 4th 8:30am-10:00am Book Online
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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.15 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 there 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."

Duncan grew up learning to play golf from the age of 6, his entire family played competitive golf from a young age and regularly travelled the world with golf clubs in tow. His continued passion for the golf swing and entire game can be felt through a single lesson or a long term coaching program.

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Duncan Savage

Mike Knight, C.P.G.A. Professional.

Ranked as Canada’s #1 amateur golfer in 2007 Michael Knight is no stranger to the golf swing. Born in Calgary, Alberta Michael has been touring the world representing both himself and the Canadian National team. Michael’s golf scholarship at Mississippi State helped him develop skills in both playing at an elite level and understanding how to help others. He has worked with some of the world’s finest golf coaches and the most advanced golf technology.

Michael’s passion for the game has brought him here to Whistler to give back to the sport that has been so good to him. Michael is excited to work very closely with everyone from complete beginner to aspiring professional. Michael will lead the 2015 Nike Junior Golf Schools and be available for private instruction.

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Mike Knight

Wade Sutton C.P.G.A. Class A Professional.

Wade Sutton a native of Montreal moved to Whistler in 1991. Wade has been golfing for 31 years and turned pro in 1994 and became a Class A CPGA (Canadian professional golfers Association ) in 1999 after completing his five-year apprenticeship.

Wade is a full-time teacher not just in the golf industry but the ski industry. Wade works at Whistler Blackcomb as a CSIA (Canadian Ski Instructors' Alliance) Level 4 Ski Professional where Wade has worked for the last 23 years.

He also works for the CSIA as a senior examiner of all 4 certification levels. Wade is on the National Board of Directors of the CSIA showing how committed to the education of technique of not just skiing but all sport.

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