Vancouver Island Golf Lessons and Golf Schools

John recognizes that golfers all have different aspirations and time for their golf games. With this in mind, John offers a wide variety of instructional programs designed to cater to everyone's needs. From beginner to Tour Pro and casual golfer to serious student, John has a lesson plan for you.

John's extensive playing and teaching experience have given him the knowledge of what it takes to become a good golfer and the ability to communicate it clearly to others. John is one of few Teaching Professionals in Canada with experiences that include junior golf at the national level, U.S. College Golf, Tour Golf, a degree in Psychology and extensive teaching experience.

Instructional Programs

The following pricing and programs are for 2008.

Please note, these prices take effect on April 1, 2008. All lesson packages started before the end of March will be booked at 2007 prices!!

New for 2008 - Book your Lesson Online - Right Now!!

Booking lessons online is now easy and immediate. Our online booking site has a guide that will talk you through the entire process.

If you are a first time student, please book a 60-minute Intro Lesson with John.
If you are an ongoing student, please book your lesson for the usual time duration - (example 45-minutes or 60-minutes). John will change the booking to ensure your lesson is included in the program you are already taking.
Your credit card number will be needed to book your lesson time.

Remember to enable the web site guide near the top right of the screen. He will help you through every step of the booking.

Click Here to make your lesson booking with John.

Private Lessons

Private lessons will give you a chance to work one-on-one with John and are great for golfers of all abilities.

Students get a great deal on their first lesson of 2008 with John. Students get a
60-minute Introductory Lesson for $100.00! This is only $10 more than the usual 45-minute rate. This new program was designed to ensure your first lesson offers plenty of time for you and John to get to know each other while still leaving lots of time to make instant improvements to your game.

Lessons
60-minute Intro Lesson (1st lesson of 2008)	$100
One 45-minute lesson	$90
60-minute Lesson	$125
60-minute Video Lesson with DVD	$135
Three Hour Package	$325
Six Hour Package	$600
Nine Hour Package	$850
Half Day (4 hours)	$400
Full Day (8 hours)	$750

Book your lesson online.

Semi-Private Lessons

Semi-private lessons are great for small groups of golfers who feel more comfortable in a small group. These lessons can be arranged at your convenience and are very cost-effective.

Lessons
One 60-minute lesson for TWO	$65 / student
Four 60-minute lessons for TWO	$225 / student
One 60-minute lesson for THREE	$50 / student
Four 60-minute lessons for THREE	$175 / student
One 60-minute lesson for FOUR	$40 / student
Four 60-minute lessons for FOUR	$135 / student
One 60-minute lesson for FIVE	$35 / student
Four 60-minute lessons for FIVE	$120 / student

2-Hour Coaching Sessions

This is a program that is becoming very popular. Rather than coming for a
45 -minute private lesson and then going off to practice on your own, these coaching sessions last two hours. The longer session allows students to improve much more quickly because they get valuable feedback for two hours as they implement the new ideas into their games.

Coaching Sessions also include video instruction and a lesson summary on DVD.

$200.00

Book your Coaching Session online.

Coaching Programs

Coaching programs are designed for more serious students who are looking to take their game to the next level. These programs feature a lesson per week and are customized for each student depending on their goals and available practice time.

The programs offer complete flexibility, offering you the ability to use your instruction time in either short or long sessions. The combination of John's ongoing instruction and a range pass at Vancouver Island's best practice facility is sure to take your game to new heights!

Silver Program

Six Hours of Instruction $600
Add a $125 Range Pass $685

Gold Coaching Program

Nine Hours of Instruction $850
Add a $250 Range Pass $1020

Golf Schools

If you have a small group of golfers who are looking to spend one or two full days working on your games, or, you are on your own, one of John's Golf Schools will be perfect. John offers a variety of schools that focus on the entire game. Golf Schools are available for beginner, intermediate and advanced players with subject matter appropriate for each level of student or can be designed specifically for your group.

Also available are special COUPLES SCHOOLS
taught by both John and Lori.

More information on Golf Schools

Junior Lessons

John's background makes him very popular with competitive junior golfers who are looking to compete and explore the US College route.

John offers a special junior rate of 40% off his normal rate for all students aged 18 and younger.

Junior Lessons
One 30-minute lesson	$45.00
Four 30-minute lessons	$140.00
One 60-minute lesson	$75.00
Four 60-minute lessons	$250.00
Half Day (4 hours)	$250.00

For information about John's other junior programs, please visit the Junior Academy area of the site.

Video Instruction

John uses a state-of-the-art, computer swing analyzer that utilizes V1 software. This is the same software Butch Harmon and most of the world's best instructors use with their students. His system takes video golf instruction to the next level.

Features and benefits of your video lesson:

Video allows you to see your swing for clearer understanding of John's message.
John can add graphics to emphasize certain points.
The system allows John to compare your swing to a model swing, side by side on the screen. This feature also allows for comparing your new and old swing to see your improvement.
The student receives a video summary of the lesson via the Internet, complete with graphics, swing comparisons and John's audio.
Seeing is believing

To view an example of what John's video system can offer you, click here and then click on "sample lesson" on John's Bio page.

John only offers video instruction during one hour lessons to make maximum use of the video images. Video Lessons come with a lesson summary on DVD so the student can refer back to the key elements of their session.

Video Lessons
One 60-minute Video Lesson * includes lesson summary on DVD	$135.00
Each additional student (up to 2)	$25.00

Another very popular program using the video equipment is in conjunction with health care specialists such as chiropractors, physios and massage therapists. The video summary available over the Internet is also available to be viewed by any specialist in town. The ability to see their patient in action is a big advantage when putting together a rehab or fitness program.

Total Game Clinics

John offers several one-hour clinics on the many parts of the game. Each session focuses on a specific topic and is limited to the first six students who sign up.

Clinic topics include PUTTING, CHIPPING & PITCHING, SAND PLAY, SWING BASICS, FULL SWING.

Total Game Clinics are only $25.00 and include:

Unlimited practice balls during clinic
Use of Taylor Made rental clubs if needed
60 minutes of instruction with a maximum of 5 other golfers

To sign up for one or more of these clinics, please phone the GBC Golf Academy at 474-3691 or register online.

John's 2008 Summer Clinic Schedule
(more dates may be added)

Swing Basics
Learn the "Foundation of Knowledge" that all good golf swings are built on. This clinic is perfect for golfers who haven't had any swing instruction with John.

Thursday June 12 - 6:30 PM
Saturday June 28 - 2:00 PM
Saturday July 3 - 7:00 PM
Saturday July 12 - 3:00 PM
Saturday July 26 - 4:00 PM
Saturday August 9 - 4:00 PM
Saturday August 23 - 4:00 PM
Saturday September 6 - 4:00 PM
Saturday September 20 - 4:00 PM

Full Swing
The Full Swing Clinic is for John's students who have either attended the Swing Basics clinic or who have had private swing instruction with John and want a refresher session or supervised practice.

Sunday June 1 -  4:00 PM
Thursday June 5 -  6:30 PM
Sunday June 8 -  4:00 PM
Sunday June 15 -  4:00 PM
Thursday June 19 - 6:30 PM
Friday June 27 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday July 1 - 6:00 PM
Sunday July 6 - 3:00 PM
Thursday July 10 - 7:00 PM
Sunday July 13 - 3:00 PM
Tuesday July 15 - 6:00 PM
Thursday July 17 - 7:00 PM
Sunday July 20 - 3:00 PM
Tuesday July 22 - 6:00 PM
Thursday July 24 - 7:00 PM
Sunday July 27 - 3:00 PM
Tuesday July 29 - 6:00 PM
Tuesday August 5 - 6:00 PM
Thursday August 7 - 7:00 PM
Sunday August 10 - 3:00 PM
Tuesday August 12 - 6:00 PM
Thursday August 14 - 7:00 PM
Sunday August 17 - 3:00 PM
Thursday August 21 - 6:30 PM
Sunday August 24 - 3:00 PM
Tuesday August 26 - 6:00 PM
Thursday August 28 - 6:30 PM
Sunday August 31 - 3:00 PM

Chipping and Pitching
Learn John's highly effective 3-step short game system. You will eliminate miss hits and learn what shots you should be playing from different situations around the greens.

Saturday June 7 - 2:00 PM
Wednesday June 18 - 6:30 PM
Wednesday July 9 - 7:00 PM
Saturday July 19 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday July 30 - 7:00 PM
Saturday August 9 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday August 27 - 6:30 PM
Saturday September 6 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday September 17 - 6:30 PM
Saturday September 27 - 3:00 PM

Putting
Being a good putter involves three key skills - direction control, distance control and green reading. In this clinic, you will learn all 3.

Saturday June 14 - 2:00 PM
Wednesday June 25 - 6:30 PM
Saturday July 5 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday July 16 - 7:00 PM
Saturday July 26 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday August 6 - 7:00 PM
Saturday August 16 - 3:00 PM
Saturday August 30 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday September 10 - 6:30 PM
Saturday September 20 - 3:00 PM

Sand Play
Learn to master the sand and never be afraid of it again. Good sand play is based on two very easy concepts. Come out and learn them in this clinic.

Wednesday June 4 - 6:30 PM
Wednesday July 2 - 7:00 PM
Saturday July 12 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday July 23 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday August 13 - 6:30 PM
Saturday August 23 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday September 3 - 6:30 PM
Saturday September 13 - 3:00 PM
Wednesday September 24 - 6:30 PM