Scoring Game Golf Schools

Our Short Game Schools are for golfers who are looking to make quick and lasting improvement to their scores. It is well documented that most golfers take about 70% of their shots from within 100 yards of the hole. These schools focus on this critical area of the game. Offering seven hours of instruction including time on the course with your instructor, you will leave the school as a short game wizard!

Our Short Game Schools include the following:

  • 7 hours of instruction with a maximum of three other golfers at a similar skill level
  • 9 holes of golf with your instructor to learn shot selection in game conditions
  • Unlimited practice balls and use of short game facilities on the days of your school
  • State-of-the-art video analysis with a personalized lesson review on DVD
  • Lunch each day in our restaurant overlooking the golf course
  • 18 holes of golf with power cart each day on our award winning course
  • The Academy “Welcome Package”
  • The GBC Golf Academy manual
  • Personalized practice plan for lasting improvement
  • Complete equipment assessment and recommendations
  • Secure club storage at Olympic View during school
  • 20% discount on pro shop purchases (some conditions apply)
  • 20% off any club repair requirements
A Typical School

*Note – school itineraries are flexible and can be changed to fit the needs of those attending.

Day One
Day Two
  • 8:45 - Intros, stretching and student bios
  • 9:00 - Overview of Short Game
  • 9:15 - Putting and the 3 vital concepts for consistent shot-making
  • 9:45 - Putting Assessment
  • 10:15 - Short break
  • 10:20 - Explanation of the three steps to a great short game
  • 10:30 - Chipping Technique
  • 10:45 - Chipping – Shot selection
  • 11:00 - Pitching
  • 11:30 - Introduction to Wedge Play
  • 12:00 - Lunch with your instructor - Q&A
  • 1:30 - Tee Off
  • 7:45 - Back 9 with instructor
  • 9:45 - Stretching and stories
  • 10:00 - Review of Day One
  • 10:15 - Wedge Play (25 - 80 yards)
  • 10:45 - Sand Play
  • 11:30 - Trouble Shots (side hills, under branches, etc.)
  • 11:45 - Practice Skills for maximum improvement
  • 12:00 - Lunch with instructor
  • 1:30 - Tee Off
  • 6:00 - Pick up personal improvement reports at pro shop

2010 Dates and Pricing
High Season - $540

  • May 8 & 9 (Sat & Sun)
  • June 19 & 20 (Sat & Sun)
To register for a school, call the academy at 250-474-3691. If you have a group of golfers who would like to arrange your own school, contact John Randle and he will make all the arrangements for a school to fit your needs.