The GBC Golf Academy on Vancouver Island
Welcome to the GBC Golf Academy at Arbutus
Ridge
Our state-of-the-art practice facilities offer a variety of
lesson programs. From private programs to playing lessons to club
fittings, our professional teaching staff are on hand to customize
a package that is tailored to each golfer's specific needs and
abilities.
Inside...
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Golf Schools
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Corporate
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Playing Lessons
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Junior Programs
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Private Instruction
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Semi-Private Instruction
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Ladies Group Classes
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Ladies Total Game Clinics
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Total Game Clinics
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Golf Academy Instructors
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Golf Schools:
We offer 2 and 3 day schools with a small student to teacher ratio of 4:1 that ensures plenty of personalized instruction. Schools provide 4 hours of instruction each day on all parts of the game. Also included are lunch and a round of golf each day at Arbutus Ridge. Golf schools are based on a minimum of 2 students, and run Fridays from 2-6 PM, and Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 8 AM - 12 PM.
Golf Schools:
We offer 2 and 3 day schools with a small student to teacher ratio of 4:1 that ensures plenty of personalized instruction. Schools provide 4 hours of instruction each day on all parts of the game. Also included are lunch and a round of golf each day at Arbutus Ridge. Golf schools are based on a minimum of 2 students, and run Fridays from 2-6 PM, and Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 8 AM - 12 PM.
| 4:1 student to instructor | $199 pp |
Custom Golf Schools
If you have a small group we can customize a school to fit your needs. Dates and times will be arranged to work with your schedule. Schools provide 4 hours of instruction each day on all parts of the game. Also included are lunch and a round of golf each day at Arbutus Ridge. Contact one of our instructors to make specific arrangements.
If you have a small group we can customize a school to fit your needs. Dates and times will be arranged to work with your schedule. Schools provide 4 hours of instruction each day on all parts of the game. Also included are lunch and a round of golf each day at Arbutus Ridge. Contact one of our instructors to make specific arrangements.
| 2 people | $289 pp |
| 3 people | $229 pp |
| 4 people | $180 pp |
Private Instruction:
Private lessons will give you a chance to work one-on-one with one of our trained instructors and are great for golfers of all abilities. The supervised practice sessions are a great way to ensure you are practicing the correct things and guarantee the quickest improvement possible. Lessons will be tailored to your needs, and can be booked to work with your schedule.
Private lessons will give you a chance to work one-on-one with one of our trained instructors and are great for golfers of all abilities. The supervised practice sessions are a great way to ensure you are practicing the correct things and guarantee the quickest improvement possible. Lessons will be tailored to your needs, and can be booked to work with your schedule.
| One 30-minute lesson | $50 |
| Series of 4 (30 min) | $175 |
| One 60-minute lesson | $90 |
| Junior | $30 |
| Junior Series of 4 (30 min) | $100 |
*Video analysis is an additional $15 per lesson. Only
available with 1 hour sessions.
Learn at your own pace
This program is designed to allow you to control the time you spend with your instructor. You pay for the Golf Professional's time by the hour, but use it by the minute.
This program is designed to allow you to control the time you spend with your instructor. You pay for the Golf Professional's time by the hour, but use it by the minute.
| Five hour package | $400 |
| Ten hour package | $700 |
Coaching Programs
This program is the commitment by the student and the professional to build an understanding of the swing motion and how to play the game.
| 10 hour lesson (40 bucket range pass) | $850 |
| 5 hour lesson (20 bucket range pass) | $475 |
Corporate:
Corporate Clinics
Clinics will be customized to the clients' needs. Clinics can include demos, driving range instruction and short game tips. Groups of 20+ students will require two teaching professionals. Groups of 100+ will require three teaching professionals.
Contact Jason Lowe at 250-474-3691 E-Mail
or
John Randle at 250-474-3671 E-Mail
Corporate Clinics
Clinics will be customized to the clients' needs. Clinics can include demos, driving range instruction and short game tips. Groups of 20+ students will require two teaching professionals. Groups of 100+ will require three teaching professionals.
Contact Jason Lowe at 250-474-3691 E-Mail
or
John Randle at 250-474-3671 E-Mail
Corporate Playing Lessons
This is a great opportunity for your clients to play 18 holes with a member of our instructional staff.
This is a great opportunity for your clients to play 18 holes with a member of our instructional staff.
| 18 holes | $500 |
Semi-Private Instruction:
Lessons of 45 or 60 minutes for groups of 2-5 students. Instruction will be tailored to your group's needs and can be arranged with your schedule in mind.
Lessons of 45 or 60 minutes for groups of 2-5 students. Instruction will be tailored to your group's needs and can be arranged with your schedule in mind.
| 2 students for 60 minutes | $50 pp |
| - Series of 4 of the above | $175 pp |
| 3 students for 60 minutes | $40 pp |
| - Series of 4 of the above | $140 pp |
| 4 students for 60 minutes | $30 pp |
| - Series of 4 of the above | $105 pp |
| 5 students for 60 minutes | $25 pp |
| - Series of 4 of the above | $90 pp |
Playing Lessons:
Play up to 9 holes of golf with your instructor. Learn some tricks to lower your score with course management and mental game techniques. Rates are based on regular lesson rates. Additional students are $10 pp. Green fees may apply.
Play up to 9 holes of golf with your instructor. Learn some tricks to lower your score with course management and mental game techniques. Rates are based on regular lesson rates. Additional students are $10 pp. Green fees may apply.
Ladies Group Classes:
Intro to Golf
Level 1 classes are set up for individuals who are starting the game or have never had lessons. Classes include a total of 4 hours of instruction, and will include basic swing instruction, short game, rules & etiquette. Mondays from 6-7 PM.
Intro to Golf
Level 1 classes are set up for individuals who are starting the game or have never had lessons. Classes include a total of 4 hours of instruction, and will include basic swing instruction, short game, rules & etiquette. Mondays from 6-7 PM.
| 6:1 student to instructor | $100 pp |
Member Classes Ladies
Focus will be on skill development as well as the introduction of course management and practice skills. Four 60-minute clasees, one a week for 4 weeks. Dates TBA.
Focus will be on skill development as well as the introduction of course management and practice skills. Four 60-minute clasees, one a week for 4 weeks. Dates TBA.
| 4:1 student to instructor | $100 pp |
Ladies Night Classes
Popular instruction that is designed to help all levels of ability to play in the Business Ladies Night. This lesson package consists of a series of 4 lessons. Students will experience on-course playing lessons, driving range instruction and short game skills.
Popular instruction that is designed to help all levels of ability to play in the Business Ladies Night. This lesson package consists of a series of 4 lessons. Students will experience on-course playing lessons, driving range instruction and short game skills.
| 6:1 student to instructor | $100 pp |
Junior Programs:
Beginner Clinics
The teaching staff are committed to introducing and promoting the game of golf to juniors of all skill levels. Check with staff for exact times.
Beginner Clinics
The teaching staff are committed to introducing and promoting the game of golf to juniors of all skill levels. Check with staff for exact times.
| Per Session | $10 pp |
| 2004 Season | $120 pp |
Intermediate Clinics
These clinics are offered for members and non-members during throughout the season for $15. They are designed for juniors with experience in the game.
These clinics are offered for members and non-members during throughout the season for $15. They are designed for juniors with experience in the game.
| Per Session | $15 pp |
| 2004 Season | $180 pp |
Junior Private Lessons
Juniors will work one-on-one with one of our world class instructors.
Juniors will work one-on-one with one of our world class instructors.
| Junior Lesson | $30 |
| Series of 4 (30 min) | $100 |
Junior Coaching Programs
A program available for junior golfers looking to work with a coach on an ongoing basis. Ideal for juniors who play a lot of tournaments and are looking to earn a golf scholarship. Talk to a member of our instructional staff for complete details.
A program available for junior golfers looking to work with a coach on an ongoing basis. Ideal for juniors who play a lot of tournaments and are looking to earn a golf scholarship. Talk to a member of our instructional staff for complete details.
Total Game Clinics:
Clinics include 1 hour of instruction. Each week the lesson will be focusing on one of the following: putting, chipping & pitching, swing basics, video analysis, sand play and course management.
Clinics include 1 hour of instruction. Each week the lesson will be focusing on one of the following: putting, chipping & pitching, swing basics, video analysis, sand play and course management.
| 6:1 student to instructor | $15 pp |
Ladies Total Game Clinics:
Classes will consist of putting, chipping & pitching, swing basics, video analysis, sand play and course management.
Classes will consist of putting, chipping & pitching, swing basics, video analysis, sand play and course management.
| 6:1 student to instructor | $15 pp |
GBC Golf Academy Instructors
Ed Boudreau
Director of Instruction - 2003 Canadian Assistants Champion
Phone: 250.474.3691 | Email: eboudreau@golfbc.com
Director of Instruction - 2003 Canadian Assistants Champion
Phone: 250.474.3691 | Email: eboudreau@golfbc.com
John Randle
Director of Instruction at Olympic View - 2002 Teacher of the Year
Phone: 250.474.3691 | Email: john@randlegolf.com
Director of Instruction at Olympic View - 2002 Teacher of the Year
Phone: 250.474.3691 | Email: john@randlegolf.com
Jayme Young
CPGA Teaching Professional- AR, GBC Academy Instructor
Phone: 250.743.5000 | Email: info_arbutus@golfbc.com
CPGA Teaching Professional- AR, GBC Academy Instructor
Phone: 250.743.5000 | Email: info_arbutus@golfbc.com
Craig Wilkinson
CPGA Teaching Professional - OV, GBC Academy Instructor
Phone: 250.743.5000 |
CPGA Teaching Professional - OV, GBC Academy Instructor
Phone: 250.743.5000 |
Winston Michell
CPGA Teaching Professional - AR, GBC Academy Instructor
Phone: 250.743.5100 | Email: wmichell@golfbc.com
CPGA Teaching Professional - AR, GBC Academy Instructor
Phone: 250.743.5100 | Email: wmichell@golfbc.com
Scott Kolb
Manager of Operations - AR, GBC Academy Instructor
Phone: 250.743.5100 | Email: skolb@golfbc.com
Manager of Operations - AR, GBC Academy Instructor
Phone: 250.743.5100 | Email: skolb@golfbc.com