Overview
- 2 instructional sessions a week led by a CPGA instructor at a local golf course (TBA)
- Weekly on-course session (golf course TBA)
- Membership to a local golf club (TBA).
- Golf Canada membership for handicapping and stat collection
- Access to Golf Canada’s practice, tournament reflection and pre-season planning tools.
- Full credit online course work for secondary students
- Access to launch monitor and Golf Simulator technology
- Available to high school students with golf experience (preferably with a handicap index less than 20) in Grades 9-12 (will be enrolled at Royal Bay).
Coursework
The “Learn to Compete” Golf Academy at Royal Bay runs for the whole year, with students getting 8 semester credits toward graduation. In the first semester, students would take “Golf PE” (Active-Living equivalent) and in the other semester they would take Golf Skills “Learn to Compete”.
Golf Active Living (Golf) - In the first semester, students take Golf PE 10, 11 or 12. This course follows the Curricular Competencies for Active Living: Participation, Health and Well Being and Safety.
Golf Skills “Learn to Compete” – In the second semester, students take Golf Skills "Learn to Compete" 10, 11 or 12. These online courses are already Board authorized. The focus of these courses follows the LTPD model created by Golf Canada and would focus on 4 areas of development: Technical, Tactical, Physical and Mental.
Schedule
Based on Royal Bay's *current timetable, students would have five blocks of the Golf Academy each week. This would consist of two instructional golf sessions (course TBA), one on-course session (course TBA). The two other blocks in the week would be used for strength, balance and flexibility training in the gym at Royal Bay Secondary. During inclement weather, student complete online work and focus on physical training. Ideally, the academy will have its own room or space at Royal Bay for online coursework and access to a flight scope/simulator hitting bay.
*Example of possible schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Inst. session 2-3:15 p.m. Course TBA |
Workout session 12:30-1:50 p.m. | Workout session 10:30-11:50 a.m. |
Inst. session 9-10:15 a.m. Course TBA |
On course session 2 p.m. tee times Course TBA |
Instruction
- A CPGA instructor would lead the 2 instructional sessions with support from a coach/teacher.
- A coach/teacher would lead the remaining 3 weekly gym and on-course sessions.
Included in the Academy
- Junior Membership Golf Course TBA
- Transportation from Royal Bay to the golf course
- Golf Canada Membership
- Weekly CPGA instruction
- Regular access to Flight Scope Launch monitor and golf simulator hitting bay
- Golf Academy Kit
- 8 semester credits toward graduation per year
Annual Cost $2025.00