Golf lessons
Golf lessons
Learn to golf or improve your game. Our lessons can help. We have lessons to help you get started, achieve your individual golf goals and work to perfect your game.
Lessons are taken during the golfing season at our driving ranges and in the fall and winter at the National Golf Academy Dome.
Benefits of taking our golf lessons
You will learn core skills like setup, basic swing mechanics, putting and chipping for all levels and abilities.
In our on-course play lessons, you will also learn strategy, etiquette and rules.
Spring & summer registration dates
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of golf lessons
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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You will be introduced to basic golf skills, etiquette and terminology while on the driving range, putting and chipping greens. This lesson can be completed multiple times.
Age: 16+
Prerequisite: None
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Be introduced to the basics of golf. Learn golf skills, etiquette and terminology while on the driving range, putting and chipping greens. Each person participating must register for the lesson.
Age: 6+
Prerequisite: None
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Kids and teens will be introduced to basic golf skills, rules and etiquette. They will practice on the driving range, putting and chipping greens. This lesson can be completed multiple times.
Age: 6 - 15 years
Prerequisite: None
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Participate in basic golf lessons and socialize with their peers. Trained staff will assist golfers and provide support throughout the lesson.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: None
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Continue to improve your golf skills and socialize with peers. Trained staff will provide support and maintain structure throughout each lesson and time on the course. Care partners are welcome to participate to provide support and connect with others.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: Confident in beginner level golf skills
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Improve your golf skills and knowledge in this intermediate lesson. You will work with an instructor to choose what you want to practice.
Age: 16+
Prerequisite: Confident in beginner level golf skills
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Participants living with dementia will take part in indoor golf activities while socializing with their peers. Trained staff will provide support and maintain structure throughout each lesson. These lessons take place in an indoor golf simulator.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: None
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Improve your golf skills and knowledge in this intermediate lesson. You will work with an instructor to choose what you want to practice. These lessons take place at an indoor golf dome.
Age: 16+
Prerequisite: Confident in beginner level golf skills
About our PGA Golf Professionals
Our lessons are taught by professional instructors from the National Golf Academy Dome, which also offers their own private, group and semi-private lessons. NGA's teaching staff includes some of the country's finest instructors including the following:
Terry Carter: Director/Head Teaching Professional at NGA
- Two-time PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year
- Top 50 instructor in Canada.
Darryl James: Head Teaching Professional at Shaganappi
- Two-time PGA of Alberta Champion
- Two-time PGA of Alberta Player of the Year
- Former touring professional.
Mike Fahey: Head Teaching Professional at Confederation Park
- 20-year member of PGA
- Numerous awards and accolades.
Dan Cameron: Head Teaching Professional at NGA
- PGA of Alberta Club Pro Champion
- Four-time PGA of Alberta Player of the Year
- PGA of Alberta Junior Teacher of the Year.
James Fehr: Teaching Professional at NGA
- Certified PGA Professional of over 25 years
- PGA of America member.
Jeff Pineo: Teaching Professional at NGA
- Graduate of Professional Golf Management at Georgian College in Orillia
- 10-year member of PGA of Canada.
Jake Harrison: Teaching Professional at NGA
- 8-year member of PGA of Canada.
What are lessons like?
- Lessons are taught in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment.
- You will be outside, rain or shine, for the full length of the lesson and some locations have under cover spaces.
- You may be asked to share stalls.
- We maintain a max 8:1 instructor ratio and 6:1 for small groups.
- Instructors are subject to change.
- On the last day of playing lessons, in groups of 4, you will get on-course training to learn strategy, etiquette and rules.
- If you aren't registered in the class then you are unable to remain in the lesson area during the lesson, unless your presence is deemed necessary for instruction or safety of participant(s) (ie. Support Person/Aides).
Come prepared
- Waiver forms are required to be completed and will be collected on the first day of program.
- Participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own clubs or borrow from someone. However, clubs will be provided if needed.
- Dress appropriately for the weather and wear loose clothing, hat and soft soled shoes or running shoes.
- Bring your own water bottle
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Balls and tees are provided.
- Golfers are not required to have golf gloves or golf shoes.
Inclement Weather Procedure
Occasionally our outdoor lessons are relocated or cancelled in the event of severe weather, extreme temperatures or poor air quality.
You will be contacted up to 2 hours prior to the start of lesson if there is any change.
If no update is provided, please attend your lesson as scheduled.
Accessible Programs
- Our Kids on Course subsidy program, provides juniors and families, who are approved for fee assistance, with free opportunities to learn and play golf in specially designed programs.
- Golfers of all abilities are welcome to attend our golf lessons. Please check Golf Course Accessibility Information to understand any barriers as we continue to work on improving access for everyone.
- Lessons are inclusive for all. Please contact us and we would be happy to help understand your needs and abilities to ensure success for your lessons.
Testimonials
Unknown – Adult Beginner SeriesI was registered in the Adult Golf lessons at McCall Golf Course. Mike was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed the evenings golfing :)
Cerebral Palsy Kids & Families – Junior Adaptive GolfWe really enjoyed the program. I can say everything was perfect. Great instructors and staff, perfect ratio of instructors to students, all accessible trails and luckily nice weather!
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New to golf?
From safety and etiquette to dress code, find answers to questions for beginners
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Golf lesson progression chart
Suggested steps for golf lessons
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Safety and etiquette
Basic rules and safety awareness
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Policies and dress code
Proper conduct while on the course