Lessons

Lessons, Clinics & Junior Programs
 
We provide a range of lessons, including private lessons, playing lessons, group clinics and junior clinics.
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Lesson Rates
1/2 hour
$50.00
2 people, 1 hour
$70.00
3 people, 1 hour
$90.00
 Lesson Rates - applicable taxes apply

Junior Programs
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.
 
So, how are we different then anything you have ever seen before? 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!
 
The Go for Gold Program 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.
 
Bronze Medal Level
Dates: Sundays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23
Times: 1:30 to 2:30 pm OR 2:30 to 3:30 pm
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 10 students per session (first come, first serve basis)
Cost: $99.00, plus applicable tax
 
Silver Medal Level
Dates: Sundays, May 30, June 6, 13 and 20
Times: 1:30 to 2:30 pm OR 2:30 to 3:30 pm
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 10 students per session (first come, first serve basis)
Cost: $99.00, plus applicable tax
 
Gold Medal Level
Dates:  Sundays, July 4, 18 and 25, August 1
Times: 1:30 to 2:30 pm OR 2:30 to 3:30 pmDriver & Fairwoods: Full Swing, golf course management and on-course instruction.
Ages: 9 to15 years of age, 4-week program
Class Size: Maximum 10 students per session (first come, first serve basis)
Cost: $99.00, plus applicable tax
 
Medal Round
Date: August 8
Time: TBA
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. Golfs' 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: Sundays, May 2 - May 30th
Time: 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Cost: Five1-hour sessions, only $99, plus applicable taxes
Space is limited! Book your place on the Tee Now!
 
Barcovan Junior Elite Golf Team
We are very excited to bring to our junior membership a once in lifetime opportunity. This new summer-long program is designed to foster the development and characters of our future champions. This elite program creates an environment to help players understand what they need to do to play at the highest level they desire.
 
Our Junior Elite Program has been designed by Ontario’s Teaching Professional of the year for 2009 and Head Teaching Professional at the Clublink Academy at Glen Abbey, Sean Casey, and it will be run at Barcovan Golf Club by our New Teaching Professional, Carrie Vaughan.
 
The Junior Elite Program runs all season long, starting in May and ending August 30th. The Junior Elite Team will meet every Sunday at 4:00 pm for range, short game and on-course coaching.
 
All Barcovan Junior Elite Team members will receive a Full (seven day) Junior Golf Membership, a team golf bag and team shirt. The team is restricted to a maximum of four to allow for personalized instruction.
 
The Junior Elite Team Program will consist of coaching on the following;
-swing mechanics of the complete game
-effective practice and warm up routine
-course management
-tournament preparation
-proper equipment evaluation
-fitness and nutrition
-V1- video analysis
-goal setting
 
The Junior Elite Program is open to players from 12 to 18. Please drop off your playing resume at the pro shop attention Coach Carrie. Season long coaching and mentoring:  $1200.00, plus applicable taxes.
 
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.
 
Carrie Vaughan
Carrie Vaughan turned professional in 1999. She is both an accomplished player and an experienced teacher and is Barcovan's newest Teaching Pro leading our Junior Programs. In addition, Carrie is currently teaching at Glen Abbey Golf Academy and brings with her a wealth of experience. She has won the New Brunswick provincial championship three times, twice played in the LPGA CN Canadian Women’s Open, was a finalist in the LPGA qualifying school. Carrie played three seasons on the Durham Futures Golf tour in United States pursuing her dream. Carrie has found great success in teaching students of all abilities, ages and genders by focusing on good fundamentals. After spending years on tour, Carrie has found her place on the lesson tee.
 
Presently Teaching Staff at Club Link Glen Abbey Golf Academy, 2009 to Present
  • CPGA Waterloo Golf Academy Teaching Staff, 2008
  • CPGA member since 1997
  • GAO Callaway Golf in School Professional Staff, 2008
  • CN Canadian Women's Tour Player since 1997
  • Director of Instruction at Hidden Lake Golf Club, 2005-2007
  • CPGA Hidden Lake Teaching staff, 2002-2007
  • CN Canadian Women’s Tour Players Council, 2003-2006
  • Former Futures Tour Player, 2000-2002
  • CPGA Ladies Championship Top 5 Finish, 2001 and 2002
  • LPGA Canadian Women’s Open Played, 2001 and 2002
  • LPGA Qualifying School Finalist, 2001
  • Riverside Country Club, Rothesay, NB Member & Professional Staff, 1982-1999
 
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.