Burnaby Golf Academy
Transform your golf game with our PGA of Canada professionals
Tailored for juniors and adults of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, our experienced professionals are here to support your goals. We offer a variety of learning options year-round, providing you with the flexibility to schedule sessions at your convenience. We understand the importance of accommodating your busy schedule, and our goal is to be as flexible as possible, ensuring that you can learn and refine your golf techniques when and how you prefer. Choose from personalized one-on-one private or semi-private lessons, to small group lessons, workshops and camps!
Approach to learning
Our goal at Golf Burnaby is to make the game as easy as possible to learn, to enjoy and to play for a lifetime. Our instructors are all members of the Professional Golfers' Association of Canada (PGA of Canada) and we're dedicated to providing every student with an understanding of the fundamentals of golf in a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment!
Private and semi-private lessons
Our private and semi-private lessons are the fastest way to improve your game. You’ll receive customized instruction catered to your specific needs. We have a team of expertly trained PGA of Canada instructors to choose from, so you can get instruction based on your specific learning and communication-style.
Interested? Reach out to us today!
- Burnaby Mountain: 604-280-7355 or [email protected]
- Riverway: 604-280-4653 or [email protected]
If you need to cancel your lesson, please let us know 72 hours in advance. If you are sick, please call the pro shop and stay home. Your lesson will be rescheduled (or credited) without penalty.
Pre-pay for your lessons online
Ready to take the plunge? You can now pre-pay for private and semi-private lessons using WebReg, our online registration system. This offers you the convenience of paying online without having to phone or come into our pro shops.
Click on the Online Payment link below, which will bring you to the WebReg system. Click on the type of lesson you’d like to purchase and process your payment. Our team will then reach out to you to schedule your lessons with your preferred instructor.
Special promotion! Buy a 5 private lesson pass and enjoy 4 free pitch and putt rounds or 4 advanced booking spots (1 tee time). Or, go big with a 10 private lesson pass and receive 8 free pitch and putt rounds or 8 advanced booking spots (2 tee times).
| Lesson type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Private (1 person), 45 minutes |
$135 adult, $120 junior |
| Semi-private (2 people), 60 minutes | $195 per session |
| Semi-private (3 people), 90 minutes | $270 per session |
Group lessons
We offer junior and adult group lessons throughout the year as part of the Burnaby Golf Academy. View our list of summer courses below. Registration is available via WebReg, our online registration system. We have lessons starting weekly during the summer.
Want to learn more about our WebReg registration system? Visit Burnaby.ca/HowToRegister. While we encourage you to register online, in-person or phone-in registrations may be available by visiting or calling a local community centre such as Edmonds, Willingdon, Bill Copeland, or Christine Sinclair recreation facilities during their regular operating hours.
Summer registration is open. Fall priority registration for Burnaby residents opens at 10 am on August 11. General registration for everyone opens August 15. For more information on other Burnaby programs and activities, please visit Burnaby.ca/Active.
Junior beginner courses
Level 1: Discovering Golf
A fun, 4-week program introducing kids to putting, chipping, and full swings through engaging games and activities. Perfect for beginners, it builds confidence, coordination, and a grow a love for the game in a supportive environment.
- 4 sessions (45 min each)
- Clubs provided if needed
- Rain or shine (covered, heated range)
- Cancellation: 7-day notice for a refund
Give your child the perfect start in golf—sign up today!
Fee: $150 + tax
This 4-week program is thoughtfully designed around games and activities that introduce putting, chipping and full swings that captivate experience, encourages exploration and engagement with the game of golf. Through empowerment and enrichment, the athlete develops skills, so they are ready for the next step when the time is right.
Fee: $150 + tax
This 4-week program introduces new golfers to the fundamental aspects of the sport; putting, chipping, full swing and play while emphasizing etiquette and safety. Participants will explore a new skill in each class.
Fee: $150 + tax
Junior intermediate courses
Level 2: Building Skills & Confidence
This 4-week program helps young golfers sharpen their putting, chipping, and full swings while learning essential rules and etiquette. Designed to boost confidence and skill, it’s the perfect next step for kids ready to advance their game.
- 4 sessions (45 min each)
- Clubs provided if needed
- Rain or shine (covered, heated range)
- Cancellation: 7-day notice for a refund
Help your child grow their skills and love for golf—sign up today!
Level 3: Course-Ready Skills
This 4-week program prepares young golfers with the ability to take their game to the course with confidence. Students will refine their skills, learn course management, and develop a positive mindset for friendly competition.
- 4 sessions (45 min each)
- Clubs provided if needed
- Rain or shine (covered, heated range)
- Cancellation: 7-day notice for a refund
Help your child get golf course ready—sign up today!
Fee: $150 + tax
Level 2: Building Skills & Confidence
Ready to take your golf game to the next level? In this fun 4-week program, you’ll practice putting, chipping, and full swings while playing various skills building games and incorporating golf etiquette. Perfect for kids who want to get better and feel more confident getting golf course ready!
- 4 sessions (60 minutes each)
- Clubs provided if needed
- Rain or shine (covered, heated range)
- Cancel with 7-day notice for a refund
Keep growing your skills and love for golf — sign up today!
Fee: $185 + tax
Level 3: Course-Ready Skills
Ready to play like a pro? This awesome 4-week program helps you get ready for the golf course! You’ll sharpen your skills, learn how to plan your shots, and build a positive mindset for friendly competition. Perfect for kids who want to feel confident playing on the course!
4 sessions (60 minutes each)
Clubs provided if needed
Rain or shine (covered, heated range)
Cancel with 7-day notice for a refund
Get ready to hit the course — sign up today!
Fee: $185 + tax
This 4-week program is designed to prepare players for tournament play. Designed for juniors ages 11-14, participants focus on the rules of golf, identifying their own shot patterns and course management strategies. While competition is the focus, we emphasize fun, friendship and teamwork. Tailored to align with players development stage, this program introduces topics like building a shot library and how to practice deliberately, mixed with activities enhancing speed, mobility and awareness.
Fee: $185 + tax
Junior golf camps
We invite all skill levels in this age group to join us for a comprehensive 4-day junior golf program. From new beginners to those with previous lessons and/or playing experience, this program is designed to introduce, enhance, and elevate the child’s game in a safe, exciting, and engaging environment.
Program Details:
• Duration: 4 days
• Session Length: 90 minutes each
• Group Size: Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 6
• Equipment: Bring your own golf clubs. For those without, clubs will be provided.
• Weather Policy: Classes are conducted rain or shine. The driving range is covered and heated.
• What to Bring: Wear weather-appropriate footwear (runners, waterproof golf shoes) and bring a water bottle. Don't forget your hat for sunny days!
Curriculum:
Day 1-4: Practice Facility Sessions
• Location: Driving Range, Chipping Area, Putting Green
• Focus: Full Swing, Pitching, Chipping, Putting, Etiquette, Rules of Golf
• Activities: Engaging games and drills to reinforce skills
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
• Notice: 7 days' notice required for cancellation and refund.
• Makeup Classes: No makeup classes will be arranged for missed dates.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your child’s golf game while having a great time!
Fee: $185 + tax
Burnaby’s Golf Academy invites all skill levels in this age range to join us for a comprehensive 4-day junior golf program. From beginners to those with previous lessons and/or playing experience, this program will help juniors improve and have fun as they develop fundamentals of the game. This program covers putting, chipping, pitching and full-swing techniques. This popular program is designed to introduce, enhance, and elevate the student’s game in a fun and engaging environment.
Program Details:
• Duration: 4 days
• Session Length: 2 hours each
• Group Size: Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 6
• Equipment: Bring your own golf clubs. For those without, clubs will be provided.
• Weather Policy: Classes are conducted rain or shine. The driving range is covered and heated.
• What to Bring: Wear weather-appropriate footwear (runners, waterproof golf shoes) and bring a water bottle. Don't forget your hat for sunny days!
Curriculum:
Day 1-3: Practice Facility Sessions
• Location: Driving Range, Chipping Area, Putting Green
• Focus: Full Swing, Pitching, Chipping, Putting, Etiquette, Rules of Golf
• Activities: Engaging games and drills to reinforce skills
Day 4: Pitch and Putt Session
• Location: Pitch and Putt Course
• Application: Learn nuances of the game, and apply learned skills on the golf course
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
• Notice: 7 days' notice required for cancellation and refund.
• Makeup Classes: No makeup classes will be arranged for missed dates.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your golf game while having a great time on the course!
Fee: $255 + tax
We invite all skill levels in this age range to join us for a comprehensive 4-day junior golf program. From beginners to those with previous lessons or playing experience, this program is offered to students who wish to learn and experience the game of golf and improve their on-course game. Twelve hours of instruction include the short game, full swing, rules and etiquette. In addition, proper practice techniques and course management skills will be covered. the final class will be held at the Pitch & Putt course.
Program Details:
• Duration: 4 days
• Session Length: 3 hours each
• Group Size: Minimum of 4 students, maximum of 6
• Equipment: Bring your own golf clubs. For those without, clubs will be provided.
• Weather Policy: Classes are conducted rain or shine. The driving range is covered and heated.
• What to Bring: Wear weather-appropriate footwear (runners, waterproof golf shoes) and bring a water bottle. Don't forget your hat for sunny days!
Curriculum:
Day 1-3: Practice Facility Sessions
• Location: Driving Range, Chipping Area, Putting Green
• Focus: Full Swing, Pitching, Chipping, Putting, Etiquette, Rules of Golf
• Activities: Engaging games and drills to reinforce skills
Day 4: Pitch and Putt Session
• Location: Pitch and Putt Course
• Application: Learn nuances of the game, and apply learned skills on the golf course
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
• Notice: 7 days' notice required for cancellation and refund.
• Makeup Classes: No makeup classes will be arranged for missed dates.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your golf game while having a great time on the course!
Fee: $375 + tax
Adult group lessons
Intro to Golf
This 4-lesson series introduces the skills and basic understanding needed to start enjoying the game of golf. These lessons focus on building the golf swing and learning to putt and chip with your golf instructor. These lessons teach you golf terminology, equipment needs, rules, etiquette and scorekeeping. All lessons are either at Burnaby Mountain or Riverway.
Fee: $195 + tax
The Starter Hut
This 5-lesson series introduces the skills and basic understanding needed to start enjoying the game of golf. These lessons focus on building the golf swing, learning to putt and chip and conclude with 9 hole on course lessons with your golf instructor. These lessons teach you golf terminology, equipment needs, rules, etiquette and scorekeeping. The first 4 lessons are at Burnaby Mountain or Riverway and the final lesson will be at either Central Park or Kensington Pitch and Putt.
Fee: $235 + tax
Swing Workshop (Level 1)
This 3-lesson series is designed for those in their first year of golf and is a great follow up to the Intro to Golf and/or Starter Hut programs. This program will focus on technique, looking at opportunities to achieve optimal distance, control ball flight and creating solid contact.
Fee: $165 + tax
The Outward Half
This 6-lesson series is designed for golfers with previous lessons and or playing experience. This program will explore opportunities to improve technical skills by learning new approaches to the game. You will receive clear directions and feedback to help you get direct results from your practice. During this 6-week commitment to golfing excellence you will explore putting, chipping, pitching, bunker play, full shots and partial shots.
Fee: $275 + tax
The Inward Half
This 9-lesson series program investigates the foundation of your game and challenges the golfer to move to a more competitive level. This program starts and concludes with a 9 hole test that demonstrates improved performance. The second lesson the golfer will complete a club fitting, a thorough examination of your golf swing using technology that measure club and ball data, ground force reaction which will optimize repeatability. This series builds competitive skills and mental stamina required for golf at this level.
Fee: $940 + tax
Adult golf swing workshops
This 3-lesson series is a great follow up to the Intro to Golf and/or Starter Hut program. This program will focus on technique, looks at opportunities to achieve optimal distance, control ball flight and creating solid contact.
Fee: $165 + tax
This 3-lesson series is a great follow up to Starter Hut. This program will focus on developing chipping, pitching and bunker play. The program introduces concepts that allow for controlling ball results. You will learn sound decision-making skills, apply the proper technique, create solid contact, and control ball flight to achieve the desired results.
Fee: $155 + tax
This 3-lesson series is a great follow up to Starter Hut. This program will focus on lowering scores through improved putting techniques. The program teaches the golfer how to control distance and direction. Learn to read greens, choose the right targets, start the ball o line, control speed and make more putts.
Fee: $155 + tax
Adult golf camps
This 4-lesson series runs consecutively and is designed to immerse the golfer in learning, practicing and playing. Each session addresses your swing and ball striking improvement opportunities as we as short game skills. The program visits putting, chipping, pitching and sand play. Day 1, 2 and 3 include 18 holes of golf, while day 4 features a 9-hole playing lesson with your golf instructor.
Fee: $700 + tax
In our community
As part of our ongoing commitment to being more accessible in our community, Golf Burnaby is committed to introducing the game of golf to students through our partnership with the Burnaby School District. Our goal is to help students learn the basics and spark their interest in learning more about golf and improving their skills. We offer lesson programs for high school students. Over the past 14 years, more than 16,000 high school students have taken part in the community outreach golf program.
More about the program
- program is offered to grade 10 students
- instructions are led by at least 2 instructors, at least one PGA of Canada professional (all instructors have passed a criminal records check)
- program consists of 4 lessons: introduction to the basics of golf and the golf swing, putting, chipping and full swing
- introductory lessons are held at either the school or one of the Burnaby courses
- a fee of $15 per student is charged to cover the costs of balls, rental equipment and instruction