award winning instructors
John Randle
John has been playing golf for over 35 years, 25 as a professional. A native Victorian, he played junior golf at Uplands GC before attending the University of Washington where he played on the golf team and earned a Bachelor of Psychology degree.
After graduation John turned pro and played on tour from 1990 – 1997. His travels included seven years on the Canadian Tour, two seasons on the South African PGA Tour and extensive play on mini tours in the U.S. His playing career was highlighted by two events on the PGA Tour.
At the end of 1997 he turned his focus to teaching the game and has become one of Canada’s most sought after instructors.
Teaching Credentials
- Academy Director – Bear Mountain Golf Academy
- PacWest Conference – 2011 Coach of the Year
- 2007 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year
- Golf Magazine “Top Teacher in BC” since 2005
- 2002 BC PGA Teacher of the Year
- Head Golf Coach – Camosun College
- Presently has 4 students playing college golf in the U.S.
- Canadian PGA Member since 1990
- Author of book A Wake Up Call for Your Golf Game
- Written over 100 articles in golf publications and newspapers.
Playing Credentials
- Canadian Tour member since 1991
- Winner of over 50 professional events including the BC PGA Championship, BC PGA Assistants’ Championship and the Vancouver Island PGA Championship.
- Played the South African Tour from 1994 – 1996
- Played several US mini-tour events from 1992 – 1996
- Played in two events on the PGA Tour (1991 Canadian Open and 1999 Air Canada Championship)
- Has held six course records
Lowest Tournament Rounds
- 64 – 1997 Klondike Klassic (Canadian Tour Event)
- 60 – 1997 Cedar Hill Open
- 65 – 1998 BC Assistants’ Championship (Morgan Creek GC)
- 66 – 1999 Vancouver Island Assistants Championship
- 65 – 2001 Uplands Pro-Am
- 69 – 2003 Vancouver Island PGA at Bear Mountain
- 67 – 2004 Vancouver Island Assistants Championship
- 66 – 2004 Duncan Meadows Pro-Am
- 67 – 72 – Winner 2010 Gorge Vale Open
