Junior Academy
The GBC Golf Academy is home to a growing Junior Program which
features lesson options for young golfers just getting started in
golf all the way up to high school players looking to attend
university on golf scholarships.
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. Lessons will be tailored to your needs, and can be
booked to work with your schedule.
| GBC Academy Instructor | |
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One 30-minute lesson
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$35 |
| - Series of 4 (30 min) | $120 |
| One 60-minute lesson | $60 |
4 - 6 Year Olds (“Little
Tigers”)
These Clinics are geared towards kids aged 4-6. Each series
consists of four, 45-minute lessons. Clinics are designed to offer
basic instruction in a fun and safe environment. Classes are
limited to 6 students per instructor and are taught exclusively by
qualified GBC Golf Academy instructors.
Included in the Clinics:
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45-minute sessions each week offering Instruction in a safe and fun atmosphere on the basics
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A maximum of 6 students per instructor
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Use of clubs if required
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Cost of this series is $62
2008 Dates:
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March - 6, 13, 20 & 27
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April - 3, 10, 17 & 24
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May - 1, 8, 15 & 22
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June - 5, 12, 19 & 27
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July - 3, 10, 17 & 24
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August - 7, 14, 21 & 28
Member Clinics
Every spring the academy offers three free clinics for the
junior members of Arbutus Ridge. These clinics are a fun way
for the juniors to get the season off to a good start. These
clinics are generally scheduled in March and April. Contact
the academy at 743-5000 for 2008 dates.
Ages 6-11 Beginner Clinics
Our Beginner Clinics are from April to the end of
August. The series of four 60-minute clinics are conducted
exclusively by our professional staff and cover the basics of grip,
stance, aim, the full swing and the short game. Safety and
respect for other golfers and the course are also a main
focus. These clinics are a fun and educational way for kids to
get started in golf and meet other golfers their own age. In 2008,
Beginner Clinics will be beginning in March and running most
weeks until the end of August.
Included in the Clinics:
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Four 60-minute sessions each week offering Instruction in a safe and fun atmosphere on all parts of the game
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A maximum of 10 students per instructor
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Use of clubs if required
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Cost of the Beginner Clinics is $60
2008 Dates:
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March - 5, 12, 19 & 26
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April - 2, 9, 17 & 23
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May - 7, 14, 21 & 28
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June - 4, 11, 18 & 25
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July - 2, 9, 16 & 23
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August - 6, 13, 20 & 27
Ages 12-18 Intermediate Clinics
These clinics are a step up from the beginner clinics and are
designed for junior golfers who have a firm grasp on the basics and
are ready for more specific instruction and skill
development. The clinics also focus on preparing the juniors
for competition with lessons on tournament entry, good practice
habits and course management. In 2008, Intermediate Series of four
Clinics will be beginning March and running until the end of
August.
Included in the Clinics:
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Four 60-minute sessions offering Instruction in a safe and fun atmosphere on all parts of the game
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A maximum of 10 students per instructor
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Cost of the Intermediate Clinics is $60
2008 Dates:
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March - 5, 12, 19 & 26
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April - 2, 9, 17 & 23
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May - 7, 14, 21 & 28
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June -4, 11, 18 & 25
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July - 2, 9, 16 & 23
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August - 6, 13, 20 & 27
Spring Break and Summer Golf and Tennis Camps
Our Camps are run by our trained staff of CPGA Professionals and
offer instruction on all parts of the game in a fun and safe
environment. Students are grouped by age and skill level to
ensure each golfer has fun and gets the most out of their time with
us.
Camp Details:
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Five days, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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2-hour golf sessions each day
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1-hour tennis sessions each day
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A maximum of 10 students per instructor
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Manual included
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“Graduation” Ceremony with Certificate of Completion
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Lunch included each day
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Cost of the camps is $210 per student and is required at time of registration to secure a spot.
2008 Dates:
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Spring Break Camps (ages 6-11) - March 17–21
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Spring Break Camps (ages 12-15) - March 17–21
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Summer Camps (ages 6-11) - 7 weeks (June 30-July 4,July 7-11, 14-18, July 28-Aug 1, Aug 4-8, 11-15, 18-22)
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Summer Camps (ages 12-15) - 4 weeks (July 7-11, 21-25, Aug 4-8, Aug 18-22)
*Prices are subject to applicable taxes.