Go For Gold!

The "Go for Gold” Program is the first of its kind in all of Canada! We have designed a program that will produce results never seen before and will be copied. Why are we so confident? First, the program has been designed by professionals that have been there. Your professional team here at Barcovan all started playing golf at very young ages. We know what it takes to play the best golf at the highest level and we know how to make it fun! Our mission is to teach students the basic fundamentals of golf, while having fun learning.

Our 12 week program can best be described as structured and progressive. We are confident that anyone who participates in a program such as "Go for Gold”, will become our Future Olympians!

Go for Gold Program Level One is designed as a complete 12-week program. There are three progressive levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each medal level is as important as the next but in this order. Our students will spend the first 4 weeks (Bronze) developing a "FEEL” for the game. We start close to the hole and each week progressively move further away ending at the tee. The second 4 weeks (Silver) teach proper technique with great feel and build a foundation that will produce power. The last 4 weeks (Gold) we move into full swing and bring the game to the golf course.

Go For Gold Program Level Two is designed for juniors who understand golf fundamentals and have come through last year’s program. This program is much more detailed which will take the young Olympian on to the course. Our program will be broken up into three 1 hour sessions. Starting with short game, learning how to get up & down from difficult lies, to mid irons, and the last session with focus on the long game along with course management.

Bronze Level One

Dates: Sundays, May 15th, 22, 29th, June5th

Times: 12:00-1:00

Short Game: Putting techniques, chipping and pitching, feel, skills testing, common mistakes and practice games. Certificate upon completion and advance to next level.

Ages: 9 to15 years of age, 4-week program

Class Size: Maximum 6 students per session

Cost: $99.00, plus applicable tax

Bronze Level Two

Dates: Sundays, May 15, 22, 29, and June 5

Times 1:20-2:30

Short Game: Learn how to get up and down, 50 yard shots, techniques on putting, chipping, pitching and sand play

Class Size: Maximum 6 students

Cost $99.00 Plus applicable tax

Silver Level One

Dates: Sundays June 12, 19, 26, and July 3

Times 12:00-1:00

Short & Mid Irons: Basic fundamentals, grip, stance, posture, alignment, ball position, club path, club face alignment and skill testing. Certificate upon completion and advance to next level.

Ages: 9 to15 years of age, 4-week program

Class Size: Maximum 6 students per session

Cost: $99.00, plus applicable tax

Silver Level Two

Dates: Sunday June 12, 19, 26, and July 3

Time 1:30-2:30

Fundamental checkup, Ball Position, Alignment, Swing Plane, and Ball Flight

Class Size: Maximum 6 students

Cost $99.00 plus applicable tax

Gold Level One

Dates July 17, 24, 31, and August 7

Times 12:00-1:00

Golf course management and on-course instruction.

Ages: 9 to15 years of age, 4-week program

Class Size: Maximum 5 students per session (first come, first serve basis)

Cost: $99.00, plus applicable tax

Gold Level Two

Dates: July 17, 24, 31, and August 7

Times 1:30-2:30

Long Game: Swing mechanics with the Driver & Fairway Woods, Hitting with Power. On Course Instruction and course Management

Class Size: Maximum 6 students

Cost $99.00, plus applicable tax

Medal Round

Participants completing a minimum of 2 levels will be invited to play in Barcovan’s first ever Junior Medals golf day. More details to follow.

NOTE: If signing up and paying for all 3 levels upfront, pay only $275, plus applicable tax.

 

Barcovan Little Olympians

Ages 6-8, Introduction to Golf

No experience is required, clubs can be provided if necessary. Our introduction to golf spring clinic will put its emphasis on making learning golf fun. All kids will learn the objective of golf, proper safety and basic rules. Golf’s' basic skills such as putting, chipping, stance, posture, grip, full swing. Our program is a great way to expose your little Olympian to a game that will last a lifetime. All little swingers will receive a certificate of achievement and group photo.

 

Dates: Monday May 16, 23, 30, and June 6

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00pm

Cost for 4, 1-hour sessions, only $79, plus applicable tax

Space is limited. Maximum 5 students. Book your place on the tee now.

 

Club Pros

Linda Shephard

Linda Shephard turned professional in 1987. Since then, she has established herself as the foremost player in the Club professional golfing ranks, dominating the scene in the 1990's.  Her talents led to her numerous achievements including: Winner of the 1992 and 1993 l'Esterel Championships, 1992 Overall Money Winner CPGA Ontario, 1993 CPGA Ontario Match Play Champion, 1997 DuMaurier Series Event champion, and Ontario PGA Champion 1995-1997, 2001.  In One stretch of golf, from 1990-1997 Linda finished five of the eight yerars within the top 6 money leader on the duMaurier Series Tour.  It culminated in 1995 with being named Ontario PGA Professional of the year.  Linda qualified four times for the duMaurier Classic, then a major championship on the LPGA tour.  Most recently, Linda won the 2005 BMO Financial Group Canadian Tour Event in Gatineau, Quebec. Linda was just recently inducted into the Hall of Fame in her home town of Quinte West.

 

Linda's teaching record is as impressive as her credentials. She began teaching in 1990 under master professional Murray Tucker and has attended several seminars, such as "The Swedish Approach" and a seminar with the late Dr. Dede Owens, co-author of the LPGA's Guide to Every Shot.

 

Following in her father's footsteps, she and her husband Greg purchased Barcovan in 1994. She is one of few women professionals in Canada.

 

 

Greg Shephard

Greg Shephard turned professional in 1979. From 1980 to 1988, he has played in and won numerous professional tournaments. In 1989, he became the head Golf Pro at the Board of Trade Country Club in Woodbridge.

 

Greg is no stranger when it comes to running and managing a golf course. In 1991 he went to King Valley Golf Club to act as the head Golf Director for all golf courses bought and built by Mark Frey of Switzerland.

 

He purchased Barcovan with his wife Linda in 1994 and now sits on the panel for Golf Digest magazine.

Don Lunn

Don turned professional in 1970 as a assistant golf professional in the Montreal area.He later moved to the Toronto area as teaching professional under Mr. John Henrick at the Brampton Golf Club. Don then moved to the Oakdale Golf Club in Toronto for 8 years as head teaching professional before moving back to Brampton to assume the duties as Head Golf Professional where he spent over 20 years.In total Don has over 40 years experience with the CPGA as both a teacher and player.