The Learn to Play Team is designed for golfers who have a passion to learn and excel at the game from PGA of Canada professionals in a fun and safe environment. This program will guide its participants through the learning to play and excel at all aspects of the game and the necessary club delivery skills that will enable them to be successful golfers and move up to our flagship Advanced Development Teams. This program is the perfect fit for intermediate recreational and new to competition junior golfers.


Athletes will receive private and group coaching sessions that are aligned with Golf Canada’s Long-Term Player Development Guide as well as the Operation 36 Development Model. The Learn To Play Team is a 10-week holistic coaching program for new golfers ages 7-13. This program is limited to 15 participants per semester. 

The Learn to Play team will be coached by PGA of Canada Professional Ethan Hunt.

There are 2 semesters being offered for 2024:

  • Semester 1: May 1st to July 3rd

  • Semester 2: August 7th to October 9th

Program tuition: $500 + HST per semester


Services Included

  • (8) team practices – Wednesday’s from 5:30-7 pm

  • (2) 9-Hole Playing Events during the program (scheduled within the semester)

  • (5) 30 minutes individual lessons scheduled at your convenience

  • Progress reporting 

  • Club Fitting and equipment evaluation if needed

*Individual lessons must be schedules between the 10 week semester


Special Note Regarding Equipment

Please contact us BEFORE you buy clubs

It is critical for athletes to have equipment that is correctly fitted for size, weight and shaft. We provide free fittings and clubs at a discounted rate for New Competitor Team athletes – please contact Ethan Hunt: ethan.hunt@whistlebear.ca to set up a complimentary club fitting