Get Golf Ready in 5 Days

Get Golf Ready in 5 Days Select GolfBC courses are excited to be offering novice golfers the opportunity to Get Golf Ready in 5 Days, a new industry-wide adult player development program. Get Golf Ready, intended to bring adults into the game of golf in a fast, fun and gratifying way, offers a series of five introductory lessons in a small-group environment for the affordable price of $99 per person*.

Targeting the millions of adults who have limited or no experience with the game, the Get Golf Ready program offers five lessons that concentrate on basic skills instruction and provides background information on the game’s rules, etiquette and values. Overall, participants will gain insight into techniques regarding chipping and putting, full swing, half swing and bunker play as well as the fundamental guidelines of use and maintenance of golf equipment, keeping score and navigating the course, among others. Visit getgolfready.ca for more information.

Following the completion of the five-session program, a smooth transition into other Get Golf Ready graduate outings will be provided.

Give us 5 days and we'll give you FUN for a lifetime.
If you have ever thought about picking up a golf club, either for the first time or returning once again, you can make golf your sport for a lifetime. The Get Golf Ready Program is designed to teach you in five short lessons everything you’ll need to know to step onto a golf course and get out to play with confidence. Get Golf Ready will be guided by trained Canadian PGA and NGCOA Canada Professionals who will make sure you have fun each step of the way.

Participating GolfBC Courses 2013 (as of Apr 29)
Mayfair Lakes - Richmond BC

$99 per player, minimum of 4 participants
Details or to book: Wilson Yam or 604-276-0585

  • Series 1 – Start date May 4
    Classes: May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18 *6:00pm
  • Series 2 – Start May 21
    Classes: May 21, 25, 28, 1, 4 *6:00pm
  • Series 3 – Start July 2
    Classes: July 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 *6:00pm
Olympic View - Victoria BC

$99 per player, minimum 4 participants.
Details or to book: Jeff Palmer or 250-474-3673

  • May 4, 5, 11, 12 and 18 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm
  • May 25, 26, June 1, 2 and 8 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm
  • July 6, 7, 13, 14 and 21 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm
  • July 27, 28, August 3, 4 and 10 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm
  • August 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 - 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Gallagher's Canyon - Kelowna BC

$99 per player, 6-8 golfers per group.
Details or to book: Tara Roden | tararoden@gmail.com or cell 250-470-0203 | letsplaygreatgolf.com

Day 1. Awakening the golfer in YOU - The Game
Day 2. Become one with the Course - Short Shots
Day 3. The Turn - Irons and Playing Shots
Day 4. Driving School - Tee it up - Woods & Irons
Day 5. On the Course Management - Learn to Play

  • Tuesdays - April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 21 | Time: 1-2 pm
  • Thursdays - April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 | Time: 6-7 pm
    Or May 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20 | Time : 6-7 pm
  • Customize - Choose Your Own Days/Time and Your Own Friends
Arbutus Ridge - Vancouver Island BC

If you have ever thought about picking up a golf club, either for the first time or returning after an absence from the game, here is a great opportunity. Whether you have clubs or not, join us at Arbutus Ridge for five fun- filled lessons designed to get you golfing and on your way to playing the game of a lifetime.

Lesson 1 - “About the game”, history, rules, etiquette, chipping and putting.
Lesson 2 - The grip, stance and posture. Learn the swing motion, hitting iron shots on the practice facility range.
Lesson 3 - Review grip, stance and posture & swing motion, irons and woods on the practice facility.
Lesson 4 - Hitting the approach shots, half shots and short shots
Lesson 5 - Let’s tee it up for a few holes. Now let’s really have some fun!!

Lessons are $99 per player; minimum of 2 students up to a maximum of 8 students. All lessons to meet in the golf shop 10 minutes prior to lesson start time.

 
May Dates - Saturdays:
June Dates - Saturdays:
  • Lesson 1
  • Lesson 2
  • Lesson 3
  • Lesson 4
  • Lesson 5
  • May 4th 12:00pm
  • May 11th 12:00pm
  • May18th 12:00pm
  • May 25th 12:00pm
  • June 1st 6:00pm
  • June 1st 12:00pm
  • June 8th 12:00pm
  • June 15th 12:00pm
  • June 22nd 12:00pm
  • June 29th 5:00pm

Reservations/information: Greg Pidlaski CPGA, Director of Instruction | 250.743.5100 | cell # 250.580.1207

The Okanagan Golf Club - Kelowna BC

Details for 2013 coming soon! Clay Stothers, Director of Instruction

Nicklaus North - Whistler BC

Details for 2013 coming soon! Graham Kehoe | gkehoe@golfbc.com or 604.938.9898 ext 12

*Get Golf Ready program cost is $99 unless otherwise stated; and is subject to applicable tax. Subject to availability and minimum participants; reservations required.