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Golf Academy Instructors

The Golf Academy prides itself in being an industry leader. The Academy was started by Jim Cook and instruction will meet or exceed the very high Jim Cook Golf Academy standards.

Jim Cook

Gorge Vale Head Professional

E-mail: jimcook@gorgevalegolf.com

Class A CPGA Professional
Level I, II, III, and IV CPGA Teaching Certificate
Head Professional at Gorge Vale Golf Club 1989- present
Assistant Professional at Cedar Hill & Gorge Vale 1978- 1988
Worked with Butch Harmon, Jimmy Ballard, Jim Mclean, David Leadbetter, Hank Haney, Bob Toski and Peter Kostis
Coached PGA Tour, Canadian Tour, Provincial and National Champions
Certified Club fitter with Titleist, Callaway, Ping & TaylorMade
Titleist #1 Club Fitter in 1998
PGA of BC “Merchandiser of the Year” 1999
Nominated for PGA of BC “ Facility of the Year” 2010
Nominated for PGA of BC Teacher of the Year
Nominated for PGA of BC Assistant Professional of the Year
Holder of 6 course records
Winner of 6 Professional Events

Edd Boudreau

Gorge Vale Academy Instructor

Email: edd@boudreaugolf.com

Cell: 250-889-3673

Class A CPGA Professional
Level I, II, III, and IV CPGA Teaching Certificate
Graduated Camosun College Professional Golf Management Program 1998-2001
First Assistant at Arbutus Ridge Golf & C.C. 1999-2002
Director of Instruction at Arbutus Ridge 2002-2011
Family - Wife Nancy, Daughter Danielle, Twins Matthew & Jacob
Low All Time Qualifier BCPGA Playing Ability Test (-10)
Member of the PGA of BC Board of Directors 2006- Present
Member of the PGA of BC Assistants Team 2001, 2003, 2007 & 2011
Nominated PGA of BC Instructor of the Year 2003, 2004, 2007 & 2010
Nominated PGA of BC Assistant Professional of the Year 2006 & 2007
Winner of Titleist/FootJoy/Cobra Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship 2003
Winner of the PGA of BC Championship 2006
Winner of over 50 professional events

Aaron Grice

Gorge Vale Academy Instructor

Email: fuji09@hotmail.com

Cell: 250-588-5604

CPGA Elite Professional
Level I, II, III, and IV CPGA Teaching Certificate
Graduated Camosun College Professional Golf Management Program 2004
PGA of BC “Assistant of the Year” 2009
Assistant Professional at Gorge Vale Golf & C.C. 2010- Present
Assistant Professional at Bear Mountain Resort Golf & C.C. 2006-2010
Assistant Professional at Cordova Bay Golf & C.C. 2002-2006
Certified Ping TaylorMade Club fitter
Winner of 5 professional events
Family – Wife Melissa