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Golf Shop & Lessons

Our PGA of Canada Golf Shop team are here to assist members and guests.  The Golf Shop is loaded with attractive men’s and women’s high quality golf and sports apparel, plus the latest in golf equipment to custom fit your swing. In addition, our Professionals are trained on the latest technology and fitting systems from Ping, Taylor Made, Callaway and Titleist.  Feel free to compare, you won’t find better pricing on golf equipment or golf related clothing in Victoria. If for some reason we do not have what you require - we will do our best to source it for you! 

Name

Mark Bicknell

Title

PGA of Canada Head Professional

Mark Bicknell is originally from Southampton, England where he spent the majority of his childhood. He represented his county at all levels and was very active playing on the amateur circuit throughout the UK. Mark moved to Canada in 2011 and began his career as a golf professional at The Fairmont Banff Springs. He spent two fantastic years in Banff before moving to Silver Springs G&CC, Calgary in 2013 to further his professional career. Following three years at Silver Springs, he decided to move to the Victoria GC in 2016 to join an industry-leading team and continue his career in warmer climates. Mark moved to Gorge Vale in January 2023, to take the role as Head Golf Professional. 2018 PGA of BC Class A Professional of the year - Vancouver Island 2019 PGA of BC Teacher of the year

Name

Edd Boudreau

Title

PGA of Canada Associate Professional

- 20 Years of Coaching Experience - Professional Golf Management - Camosun College - Certified Club Fitter for Titleist, Taylor Made, Callaway and Ping - PGA of BC Champion - 2006

Name

Braeden Cooper

Title

PGA of Canada Assistant Professional

- Professional Golf Management - Camosun College - Certified Club Fitter for Titleist, Taylor Made, Callaway and Ping - PGA of BC Assistant of the Year - 2009

Name

Jake Scarrow

Title

PGA of Canada Assistant Professional

- 3 Years Coaching Experience - NCAA Division I Golf at The University of Kansas - 2021 PGA of BC Champion

Instruction

Enjoy a private one on one coaching session where you will work on refining a skill of your choice with your instructor. These are designed for golfers of all abilities, and your chosen instructor will cater to your individual needs. 

The Gorge Vale Golf Academy is home to a growing Junior Program, which features lesson options for young golfers just getting started in golf, all the way up to high school players looking to attend university on golf scholarships.

These are designed to maximize the time with your instructor. Students pay for the Golf Professional's time by the hour, but use it by the minute. Programs are customized to your needs, so please speak with one of our instructors for complete details.

Our Instructors run a number of Clinics throughout the year, which allows the student to learn in a group setting. The Clinics schedule will be released by April 1st, and will start in May. Stay tuned!!!