Lessons, Clinics & Junior Programs
We provide a range of lessons, including private lessons, playing lessons, group clinics and junior clinics. Request a lesson.
Get Golf Ready in 5 Days - CLASS NOW FULL!
LADIES GET GOLF READY IN 5 DAYS WITH PGA OF CANADA INSTRUCTOR LINDA SHEPHARD! CALL BARCOVAN TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
The Get Golf Ready In 5 Days Program has been designed to teach you in 5 short lessons everything you will need to know in order to step onto the golf course and play with confidence.
From the introduction to putting in Day 1 to the playing a 3 hole scramble on Day 5, this program has you covered. Have a group of friends who always wanted to learn how to play?Here is your chance! 5 Women – 5 Days. Please note this program is for novice golfers.
Clinic times:10:00-11:00
Clinic dates: April 16, 23, 30, May 7, May 14, 2012
Price $99.00 + HST
MEN OR LADIES GET GOLF READY IN 5 DAYS WITH PGA OF CANADA INSTRUCTOR DON LUNN
Dates: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22
Time : 6:00-7:00pm
Price - $99.00 + hst
Lesson Rates
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1/2 hour |
$50.00 |
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2 people, 1 hour |
$70.00 |
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3 people, 1 hour |
$90.00 |
Plus HST
Junior Programs
CN Future Links Active Start Clinics for Kids Ages 5-8
Under the watchful eye of Linda Shephard and Paul Hussey who started at Barcovan playing golf at very young ages.
The Active Start Program introduces children aged 5-8 to the 4 basic shots of golf in a fun and safe environment. Using SNAG & regular equipment, students will learn golf skills and fundamental athletic movements, as well as etiquette, safety and the basic rules of golf. All instruction is founded in fun and is communicated in a fashion that resonates with children. Classes are 45 minutes in length. Space is limited to the first 8 registrants.
Ages 5-8
Cost $99.00 + HST
Time 5:00-6:00pm
The program runs for 8 weeks on Mondays - May 28, June 4, 11,18, July 9, 16, 23 & 30.
CN FutureLinks Clinics for Kids Ages 9-12
The CN Future Links Clinics focus on developing swing fundamentals and ball striking skills to enable participants to play the game. Coaches will work on individual techniques and add content and exercises that are appropriate to the strengths and skill-levels of the participants, so that they can get out on the course. Classes are 55 minutes in length. Space is limited to the first 10 registrations.
Ages 9-12
Cost $99.00 + HST
Time 6:00-7:00pm
The program runs for 8 weeks on Mondays - May 28, June 4, 11,18, July 9, 16, 23 & 30.
Under the watchful eye of Linda Shephard and Paul Hussey who started at Barcovan playing golf at very young ages.
The Active Start Program introduces children aged 5-8 to the 4 basic shots of golf in a fun and safe environment. Using SNAG & regular equipment, students will learn golf skills and fundamental athletic movements, as well as etiquette, safety and the basic rules of golf. All instruction is founded in fun and is communicated in a fashion that resonates with children. Classes are 45 minutes in length. Space is limited to the first 8 registrants.
Ages 5-8
Cost $99.00 + HST
Time 5:00-6:00pm
The program runs for 8 weeks on Mondays - May 28, June 4, 11,18, July 9, 16, 23 & 30.
CN FutureLinks Clinics for Kids Ages 9-12
The CN Future Links Clinics focus on developing swing fundamentals and ball striking skills to enable participants to play the game. Coaches will work on individual techniques and add content and exercises that are appropriate to the strengths and skill-levels of the participants, so that they can get out on the course. Classes are 55 minutes in length. Space is limited to the first 10 registrations.
Ages 9-12
Cost $99.00 + HST
Time 6:00-7:00pm
The program runs for 8 weeks on Mondays - May 28, June 4, 11,18, July 9, 16, 23 & 30.
Club Pros
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 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 also in 2011
attended Vision 54 which is founded by Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson, They are both featured among the top 50 list for golf digest magazines best teachers and are ranked #1 and #2 female best teachers in the United States. They have coached some of the worlds best players including Annika Sorenstam, Suzann Pettersen, Ai Miyazato, Britttany Lang, Kevin Streelman, Nayeon Choi and many more. Also co anuthored the smash books "Every Shot Must have a purpose" and "The game before the game " and most recent" Play your best golf Now".
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.
Paul Hussey
Joined Barcovan Golf Club's greens keeping staff in 1985. In 1995, Paul became a member of the PGA of Canada and was Barcovan's assistant golf professional from 1995 - 2001. In 2001, Paul started a teaching career at East Northumberland S.S. and is currently the head of the drama program. He has been married to his beautiful wife Eileen for almost thirteen years and has three beautiful children, Aidan (9), Molly (7) and Cael (3). He is looking forward to coming back to Barcovan this season to work with the juniors.
