People play golf for many different reasons. Whether you are new to golf or a seasoned player, the common thread for all is the desire to improve the enjoyment of playing a great and challenging game. Whatever time and effort you are pouring into your golf, you deserve the coaching and support of a trained golf professional. We offer a variety of instructional series and programs to get you down the fairway, onto the green and into the hole.
Teaching Philosophy
Many principles guide our lesson programming.
1) The Individual's Physical Capabilities and Limitations
2) The Students Goals, Desires, and Practice Time
3) Understanding the Club's Influence on Ball Flight
4) The Laws and Physics that command Ball Flight
5) How we PLAY the Game of Golf
Our PGA of Canada Instructors … Your Individual Program
Cordova Bay's Canadian PGA teaching professionals are dedicated to the great game of golf. Years of specialized learning, countless hours of seminars, serious study of the swing motion and mentoring from some of the world’s great teachers allows our teaching professionals to develop learning programs for students of all levels. We will personalize a program for you based on your learning style, your current ability, goals and the time you’re able to dedicate to those goals. If you have the desire to have more fun playing golf our staff of teaching professionals at Cordova Bay are at your service. Availability of coaching staff is seasonally adjusted, with reduced options in the winter months. Please call us @ 250-658-4444 to discuss.
Brian Hann
Doug Mahovlic
Nate Ollis
Kat Hodgson
Get into golf with our Operation 36 programming!
We understand that learning to play golf can be an overwhelming and frustrating experience – trust us, we’ve all been there. That’s why we’re proud to have partnered up with Operation 36, a platform that provides beginners with the most effective developmental programs and technology to learn to play golf. Become a skilled golfer by following a motivating roadmap to shooting Par (36) or better for 9 holes!
How It Works
Play 9 Holes with Op 36
Learn to play golf or develop your skills even further using the Operation 36 on-course divisions. Designed to allow you to work on the skills needed to pass each division.
Learn & Develop Skills
Attend our weekly fun and engaging classes with our supportive professional staff. Each week we will work on a new skill that will help you pass your on course divisions and become a life-long golfer!
Track your Progress
Every participant and family gets access to the Op 36 Golf app. This will allow you to log when you play and train, stay connected with our staff and become a part of our community!
Our 2024 Program
Embark on a golf adventure with our 6-week adult beginner program, ideal for newcomers and those in Levels 1 & 2 (25 & 50 yards) of Operation 36. This program blends fun and learning, making it the perfect introduction to the world of golf.
Our interactive group classes, based on the Operation 36 Curriculum, make learning golf engaging and easy. We cover 12 skills across 6 levels, ensuring a comprehensive introduction to the game.
Experience real golf with our structured 9-Hole Play Days. Starting from 25-yard holes at Level 1, these play days encourage you to shoot a score of 36, progressing to larger distances as you improve.
Download the Op 36 Mobile App to watch your skills grow. As you advance through the levels, earn new skills and rewards and stay connected with coach schedules and communication.
The program costs $399, which includes 6 weeks of lessons with 3 events (one every second week). The sessions will take place at the following times:
Tuesday Sessions – September 10th – October 15th, from 2pm onward
Saturday Sessions – September 14th – October 19th, from 3:30pm onward
Sunday Sessions – September 15th – October 20, 11:00AM onward
2025 “OPERATION 36” SMALL GROUP PROGRAMMING FOR ADULTS!
With a "no-embarrassment" policy, we get you out and having fun on the course without the pressure of being perfect right off the bat. Work through the curriculum levels with your coach while striving to shoot 36 or better for 9 holes!
Join A 6-Week Adult Beginner Golf Program
Embark on a golf adventure with our 6-Week Adult Beginner Program, ideal for newcomers and those in Performance Levels 1 & 2 (25 & 50 yards) of Operation 36. This program blends fun and learning, making it the perfect introduction to the world of golf.
Weekly Coaching Classes (6 Weeks)
Our interactive group classes, based on the Operation 36 Curriculum, make golf learning engaging and easy. We’ll explore 12 skills across 6 levels, ensuring a comprehensive introduction to the game.
Operation 36 Play Days (3 Events)
Experience real golf with our structured 9-Hole Play Days. Starting from 25-yard holes at Level 1, these play days encourage you to shoot a score of 36, progressing to larger distances as you improve.
The Op 36 Mobile App
Watch your skills grow! As you advance through the levels, earn new skills and rewards and stay connected with coach schedules and communication.
Operation 36 programs run on selected dates - with 6 weeks of lessons and three 9-hole events sprinkled in, we know this is the perfect way to start for the aspiring golfers in your lives.
Program dates/times to be announced right here! Please check back on occasion. Expect programming to begin in the spring and run through the fall.
Our 2025 Program
Building on the outrageous successes of 2024, we look forward to delivering more fun, more learning for ’25! We are quietly building an engaged golf community of new and newer players who are encouraging one another. As the year unfolds we expect that buzz to get louder and louder!
Join us as we navigate through 12 golf skills in each 6 levels of our curriculum. This logical development blueprint ensures a pragmatic, hands-on introduction to the game.
Experience real golf with our fun, yet structured “9-Hole Event” Days. Starting from 25-yard holes at Level 1, these play days encourage you to shoot a score of 36, progressing to longer distances as you improve. No more waiting for someone to tell you when they think you’re ready to experience the golf course. Come on out!
Download the Op 36 Mobile App to watch your skills grow. As you advance through the levels, earn new skills and rewards and stay connected with coach schedules and communication.
The program costs $399, which includes 6 weeks of lessons with 3 events (one every second week). The session times/dates are TBA. Check back here often!
Cordova Bay's Canadian PGA teaching professionals are dedicated to the great game of golf. Years of specialized learning, countless hours of seminars, serious study of the swing motion and mentoring from some of the world’s great teachers allows our teaching professionals to develop learning programs for students of all levels. We will personalize a program for you based on your learning style, your current ability, goals and the time you’re able to dedicate to those goals. If you have the desire to have more fun playing golf our staff of teaching professionals at Cordova Bay are at your service.
Rates
Individual Lessons
Private individual lessons are best for those who want tailor-made instruction to achieve personal goals. Private lesson programs are designed entirely on a student-centered platform. The learning experience we offer includes evaluation of equipment, how it fits the individual and how it may affect the swing motion. Individual Lessons now come with TopTracer technology as well, all of our teaching bay's are equipped with the new technology to elevate your game.Our time based model allows us to tailor the instruction time to best suit the student. Both lesson package options can be used as 30 minute sessions all the way up to 90 minute sessions.Junior Golfers (under 18) receive a 20% discount from all pricing.
Group Lessons
Have a group of 2-4 friends that want to take golf lessons together? If so, our Group Lesson offerings are for you! These offerings are almost identical to the Private Instruction programs we already offer. These can be organized to suit your group's goals and areas of interest, and provide a great opportunity to work on your games together. Lesson time can be spent on the driving range, ridge short game area, or even on our golf courses.These offerings are for a maximum of 4 people, and the cost is split between the participants. Junior Golfers (under 18) receive a 20% discount from all pricing.
The Studio - Clubfitting
What was once known as the “Fitting Centre” has been completely renovated into what is now known as “The Studio.” The Studio at Cordova Bay is a state-of-the-art learning centre equipped with the latest and greatest launch monitor technology, fitting equipment from Callaway and PING, and an outstanding artificial putting surface for indoor training sessions. The cornerstone of this project was the addition of a Foresight GC Quad Launch monitor. For those who aren’t familiar, a launch monitor is a machine that is used to measure the exact characteristics of the golfer’s ball flight and golf swing. The monitor provides information such as carry distance, ball spin, apex height, club head speed, strike location, club path, and many more advanced metrics.We know what you’re thinking…. How in the world could something like that be helpful for my game? In short, this technology is extremely helpful in teaching all skill levels. This information helps your coach figure out the ins and outs of your unique swing much faster. From there, your coach can help you build a plan towards improvement that is streamlined specifically for you.
Group Programming
Forming your own group with friends? Our group programming for the coming season offers something for every level of golfer. If you are new to golf, newish to golf or simply need a refresher to get you going for your upcoming season, whatever and whenever that may be! Our programs are run by our superb PGA of Canada instructional staff with decades of teaching behind them. If you do not see a program that fits you and your friends needs, simply reach out to one of our professionals and they would be happy to cater a program to fit your needs.