Group Instruction
Recommended for beginner and intermediate players, our group instruction programs are designed to ensure maximum learning in a group environment. The curriculum is designed based on the students ability. This allows you to benefit in a learning environment which will better suit your present needs. Students are encouraged to participate in the appropriate level.
Level I - Beginner
Goal: To have the participant feel comfortable with the game so they can get started playing and practicing properly.
- Overview of the game
- Introduction to the rules, equipment, proper etiquette
- Introduction to the five necessary swing techniques which will allow you to begin playing the game of golf
Level II - Intermediate
Goal: To have the participant improve the five swing techniques and thus lower their scores.
- Review of the five swing techniques necessary to play the game.
- Analysis of personal technique and detection of most prominent error.
- Development of skills through specific drills.
- Introduction Game analysis, the mental game, and practicing effectively.
Level III - Advanced (Level II is a pre-requisite)
Goal: To have the participant improve the five swing techniques and thus lower their scores.
- Review of the five swing techniques necessary to play the game.
- Analysis of personal technique and detection of most prominent error.
- Game analysis and the mental game.
- Specialty shots
- Develop a practice plan.
IPP (Instruction, Practice, Play) System of Golf Improvement
- Instruction – Five hours of instruction
- Practice – Five baskets of balls
- Play – golf one hour before dark 5 times ( during specified period )
- 6-8::1 Student teacher ratio
- Price: $179.95
| Session 1-1i | Mon/Wed May 6, 8, 13, 15, 22 | 6:30 PM | Register |
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| Session 1-2ii | Tues/Thurs May 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 | 6:30 PM | Register |
| Session 1-3iii | Mon/Wed May 15, 22, 27, 29** | 6:15 PM | Register |
| Session 1-4iii | Mon/Wed May 15, 22, 27, 29** | 7:30 PM | Register |
| Session 1-5iv | Tues/Thurs May 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 | 6:15 PM | Register |
| Session 1-6iv | Tues/Thurs May 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 | 7:15 PM | Register |
| Session 1-7i Beginners Only | Mondays May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6:15 PM | Register |
| Session 1-8i | Mondays May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24 | 7:15 PM | Register |
| Session 1-9ii | Tuesdays May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6:00 PM | Register |
| Session 1-10i | Wednesdays May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 | 6:00 PM | Register |
| Session 1-11ii | Thursdays May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6:00 PM | Register |
| Session 1-12ii Beginners Only | Thursdays May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27 | 7:15 PM | Register |
| Session 1-13iii | Mon/Wed June 3, 5, 10, 12** | 6:00 PM | Register |
| Session 1-14iii | Wednesdays June 5, 12, 19, 26** | 7:15 PM | Register |
| Session 1-15iv Beginners Only | Tues/Thurs June 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 | 6:30 PM | Register |
| Session 1-16iv | Tues/Thurs June 6, 12, 13, 18, 20 | 7:30 PM | Register |
| Session 1-17v | Mon/Wed June 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 | 6:30 PM | Register |
| Session 1-18v | Mon/Wed June 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 | 7:30 PM | Register |
| Session 1-19iv | Saturdays May 25, June 1, 8, 15** | 10:45 PM | Register |
| ** This session consists of four 1.25 hr classes. | |||
Golf School For Women
Recommended for intermediate players ONLY, 10 hours of instruction with one of our excellent CPGA Golf Professionals (5 Sessions x 2 hours). Includes:
- Instruction – Five two hour sessions
- Practice – Five baskets of balls
- Play – golf one hour before dark 5 times (during specified period)
- Up to 8::1 Student teacher ratio
- Price: $324.95
| Session W2-1ii | Tuesdays May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25 | 7-9:00 PM |
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| Session W2-2i | Wednesdays May 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7-9:00 PM |
| Session W2-3iii | Mondays June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 8 | 7:15-9:15 PM |
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Parent Junior IPP
- Instruction – Four 1.25 hour sessions (5 Hours Total)
- Practice – Five baskets of balls (Each Student)
- Play – golf one hour before dark 5 times ( during specified period ) (Each Student)
- 4::1 Parent/Child teacher ratio
- Price: $259.95
| Saturdays | May 25, June 1, 8, 15 | 12:00 PM |
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| Saturdays | May 25, June 1, 8, 15 | 1:30 PM |
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Short Game Blitz
- Three Hours of Intense Instruction
- Putting
- Chipping
- Pitching
- Sand Play
- Price: $124.95
| Session 3-11 | Saturday May 18 | 9 AM-12:00 PM |
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| Session 3-12 | Saturday June 22 | 9 AM-12:00 PM |
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Private and Semi-Private Instruction
Private Instruction
Our instructors are the finest the country has to offer. Our staff has been carefully selected to ensure a high quality of instruction will be offered at our Academy. These qualified Canadian P.G.A. golf professionals have also gone through additional training programs with Director of Golf, Scott Orban, who has been teaching and coaching golf since 1984. Our Academy is dedicated to being the best in the country and our success comes from the success of our students.
| Lesson Packages | SENIOR INSTRUCTOR | CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR |
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| 1 Lesson | $80 | $70 |
| Playing Lesson (1 hour) | $150 | $125 |
| Par Series 3 Lessons | $215 | $185 |
| Meadows Series 6 Lessons | $380 | $330 |
| McKenzie Series 8 Lessons | $465 | $400 |
Private Lessons May Include:
- Equipment Analysis
- Swing View Pro Video Coach System
- On Course Instruction
- All classes will be tailored to students needs
- All sessions are a minimum 30 minutes in length
Swing View Pro
Swing View Pro is a swing analysis program specifically designed for golf. Swing View Pro can display the golf swing in real-time video, slow motion, frame by frame, comparison or overlay to easily identify areas of improvement for the student. Each swing is automatically captured using sound triggering technology. The last captured swing is displayed and ready for playback.
Semi-Private Instruction
Our instructors are the finest the country has to offer. Our staff has been carefully selected to ensure a high quality of instruction will be offered at our Academy. These qualified Canadian P.G.A. golf professionals have also gone through additional training programs with Director of Golf, Scott Orban, who has been teaching and coaching golf since 1984. Our Academy is dedicated to being the best in the country and our success comes from the success of our students.
| Lesson Packages | SENIOR INSTRUCTOR | CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR |
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| 1 Lesson | $70 | $60 |
| Playing Lesson (1 hour) | $125 | $99 |
| Par Series 3 Lessons | $185 | $160 |
| Meadows Series 5 Lessons | $275 | $240 |
Semi-Private Lessons May Include:
- Equipment Analysis
- Swing View Pro Video Coach System
- On Course Instruction
- All classes will be tailored to students needs
- All sessions are a minimum 45 minutes in length
Swing View Pro
Swing View Pro is a swing analysis program specifically designed for golf. Swing View Pro can display the golf swing in real-time video, slow motion, frame by frame, comparison or overlay to easily identify areas of improvement for the student. Each swing is automatically captured using sound triggering technology. The last captured swing is displayed and ready for playback.
Instructional Videos
Scott Orban from Mckenzie Meadows gives a series of golfing tips. Videos provided by Shaw TV.
- Pitching - Proper Angle of Attack
- Too Wristy - Learn to Control Impact
- Spinning the Ball
- Backswing
- 50 yard Approach
- No More Thin Shots
- Downhill Chip, Pitch, or Putt
- Shank, Fix it NOW!
- Beginners Golf Swing
- Sand Shots
- Driver vs. Fairway Wood
- Long Irons Hybrids
- Putt Swing Technique
- Short Chip
- Square Your Club
- Basic Swing Fundimentals
- The Back Swing
- Square the Club Face
- Fix Your Golf Slice
- Hitting Correctly from the Deep Rough
- Fairway Punch Shots
- Correctly Aligning and Aiming To Avoid Golfing Hazards
- Golf Chip Shots and Running The Green
- Junior Golfing Tips on Proper Club Sizing and Grip
- Friendly Golf Competition Never Hurts
- Pitch Shot onto the Green
- Spinning the Ball
- The Secret - Think Positive
- Chipping out of a tough lie
- The Right Bunker Shot
Junior Junior Introduction to Golf
This is a 3 week program that will focus upon where to start and finish, and how to contact the ball. This level will focus on a simple repetitive motion to build and be able to repeat some new skills.
- Three 45 Minute sessions
- Ages 5 to 7
- 6 students per session
- Price: $55
| Session 1 | May 26, June 2, 9 | 10:15 AM |
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| Session 2 | May 26, June 2, 9 | 11:15 AM |
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Junior Introduction to Golf
This is a 4 week program for kids who are relatively new to golf or for kids looking to refine and improve their basic fundamentals. One of the objectives in this level is to develop some control of the general distance and direction of the ball. There will be an introduction to pitching and green side bunker play. Players should be able to develop and demonstrate an athletic balanced form while getting the ball airborne half of the time.
- Four 55 Minute sessions
- Ages 8 to 12
- 8 students per session
- Price: $80
| Session 1 | May 25, June 1, 8, 15 | 10:00 AM |
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| Session 2 | May 25, June 1, 8, 15 | 11:00 AM |
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Two-Day Camps
This is an 8 hour program for kids who are relatively new to golf or for kids looking to refine and improve their basic fundamentals. One of the objectives in this level is to develop some control of the general distance and direction of the ball. All areas of the game will be covered: Full Swing, Putting, Chipping, Pitching and Sand. Players should be able to develop and demonstrate an athletic balanced form while getting the ball airborne half of the time. This program also has some on course instruction included (Day 2).
- Ages 8 – 16
- Snack provided each day
- On course instruction
- 16 students per session
- Price: $115
| Session 1 | Tues/Wed July 9 & 10 | 8 AM-12:00 PM |
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| Session 2 | Tues/Wed July 23 & 24 | 8 AM-12:00 PM |
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Parent Junior IPP
Includes four 1.25 hour sessions (5 hours total), five baskets of balls for each student, playing time (golf one hour before dark 5 times during specified periods for each student) and a 4:1 parent/child teacher ratio.
- Instruction – Four 1.25 hour sessions (5 Hours Total)
- Practice – Five baskets of balls (Each Student)
- Play – golf one hour before dark 5 times (during specified period) (Each Student)
- 4::1 Parent/Child teacher ratio
- Price: $259.95
| Session 1 | Saturdays May 25, June 1, 8, 15 | 12:00 PM |
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| Session 2 | Saturdays May 25, June 1, 8, 15 | 1:30 PM |
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Spring Swing Tune Up
The Program
This is a proven program, which is now in it's 20th season. The program is designed to help golfers of all skill levels through a series of swing drills and exercises.
Classes are conveniently located at McKenzie Meadows Golf Club. Evening, Weekends and Daytime slots are available, each program consists of 6 lessons with a maximum 10::1 Student Teacher ratio.
Content
Stretching:
Your muscles must be able to perform certain movements in order to make a good golf swing. These golf specific stretches will focus on these muscle groups and joints to help prevent injury while contributing to your improvement.
Fundamentals:
What are the basic fundamentals and how do I incorporate them into my swing? You will learn the facts about the swing motion and dispel the many misconceptions and preferences associated with mass of information, which is available to you today.
Perfect Practice:
A series of swing specific drills and exercises will be learned and performed by you each class. Our professional staff will ensure that you are improving your swing fundamentals.
Ball Striking:
Weather permitting, we may strike practice balls on the driving range. This helps the golfer to shift their focus out of practice mode.
Video Analysis:
Near the halfway point of the sessions we will analyze your motion. This tool can help you to understand the positive effects of the drills and also help to pin point your most vulnerable swing fault.
| S1 | Saturdays March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 | 9:15 - 10:15 AM |
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| S2 | Saturdays March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27 | 10:15 - 11:15 AM |
| S3 | Tuesdays March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM |
| S4 | Tuesdays March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
| S5 | Tuesdays March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
| S6 | Wednesdays March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM |
| S7 | Wednesdays March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1 | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
| S8 | Thursdays March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM |
| S9 | Thursdays March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 | 7:30 - 8:30 PM |
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Alternative dates and times may be available – Please inquire
Price: $133.29 + GST
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Calgary's Finest Golf Academy
Our instructors are the finest the country has to offer. Our staff has been carefully selected to ensure a high quality of instruction will be offered at our Academy. These qualified Canadian P.G.A. golf professionals have also gone through additional training programs with Director of Golf, Scott Orban, who has been teaching and coaching golf since 1984. Our Academy is dedicated to being the best in the country and our success comes from the success of our students.
The facility consists of:
- Two Grass tee ranges (East and West facing)
- Private teaching area
- Indoor academy area
- White sand practice bunkers
- Two Large putting greens
- Access to our 18 hole Championship Links Style golf course
- Computer Video Analysis Equipment - Swing View Pro
- Comprehensive Club Fitting Systems
Equipment
Equipment will be provided, free of charge during any of our lesson programs. The equipment used is designed to ensure maximum performance. All our golf professionals are certified club fitters. We can help you become an informed consumer who knows what questions should be asked and what to look for when buying clubs for your kids.
Swing View Pro
Swing View Pro is a swing analysis program specifically designed for golf. Swing View Pro can display the golf swing in real-time video, slow motion, frame by frame, comparison or overlay to easily identify areas of improvement for the student. Each swing is automatically captured using sound triggering technology. The last captured swing is displayed and ready for playback.
Instructors
P.R. Scott Orban
Director, Operations
C.P.G.A. Director of Golf (Senior Instructor)
- Canadian PGA Class "A" Professional
- Graduate of the University of Lethbridge
- Certified Level II Henry Griffitts Club Fitter
- Twenty-five years of teaching and coaching experience
- Coach of several nationally ranked Junior Golfers
- Contributor to the Canadian P.G.A Elite teaching manual
- NCCP Level III Certified Coach
- Level III CPGA Elite Teaching Program
- Level III CPGA Teaching & Coaching Certification Program
Richard Hardy
C.P.G.A. Head Golf Professional (Senior Instructor)
- Canadian PGA Class "A" Professional
- Graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Lethbridge Community College
- Level II CPGA Teaching Certification Program
- Certified Level I Henry Griffitts Club Fitter
- Attended PING Golf Club Fitting Seminar in Phoenix, AZ
- Teaching Golf to all Levels of golfers for the past seventeen years (Beginner to Elite)
Andrew Penner
C.P.G.A Teaching Professional (Senior Instructor)
- Canadian PGA Class "A" Professional
- Graduate of Professional Golf Management at Lethbridge Community College
- Level IV CPGA Teaching Certification Program
- A freelance golf writer (his work had appeared on publications such as Golf Magazine, Golf Canada, world Golf and numerous others)
- Have been Teaching Golf to all Levels of golfers for the past seventeen years (Beginner to Elite)
David Tanton
C.P.G.A. Associate Golf Professional
- Canadian PGA Professional
- Graduate of Professional Golf Management at Holland College
- Level IV CPGA Teaching Certification Program
- Have been Teaching Golf to all Levels of golfers for the past five years (Beginner to Elite)