No matter how long you’ve been playing golf, you probably want to improve some aspect of your game. Hone your skills and meet some fellow golfers when you sign up for a group program—we offer a range of golf clinics for adults and juniors. Or book a private lesson with one of Fairwinds’ teaching pros for personalized instruction that’s tailored to your unique goals, abilities, and swing. Please make your lesson appointment by calling 250.468.7666.
Adult 1-Hour Clinic
$35 per 1 session
Each class will cover a different topic such as: putting, chipping, pitching, sand shots, driving, and irons.
| Day | Dates | Time |
| Mon | April 11, 25 | 12:45-1:45 PM |
| Mon | May 9, 16, 30 | 12:45-1:45 PM |
| Mon | June 13, 20, 27 | 12:45-1:45 PM |
| Mon | July 11, 18, 25 | 12:45-1:45 PM |
| Mon | August 8, 15, 22 | 12:45-1:45 PM |
| Mon | September 12, 19, 26 | 12:45-1:45 PM |
| Mon | October 3 | 12:45-1:45 PM |
Adult Clinic
$130 per 4-week session (includes four one-hour lessons)
This clinic is open to men and women who have been playing for at least two years. In four weeks, you will learn the short game of putting, chipping, pitching, and the full swing with woods and irons.
| Day | Dates | Time |
| Tues | April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 12:45-1:45 PM |
| Thurs | April 7, 14, 21, 28 | 12:45- 1:45 PM |
| Tues | May 3, 10, 17, 24 | 10:45-11:45 AM |
Women’s Clinic
Wednesdays, 5:30-7:00 PM – $45 per evening (includes a one-and-a-half hour lesson)
A great introduction for women who are new to the game, each evening includes a 1.5 hour clinic and range balls, facilitated by a PGA of Canada instructor.
| Month | Dates |
| April | 13, 20, 27 |
| May | 11, 18, 25 |
| June | 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| September | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
Private Lessons
(45 minute lesson, 1 student)
| Sessions | Adult | Junior |
| 1 session | $90 | $68 |
| 4 sessions | $320 | $240 |
| 8 sessions | $565 | $430 |
Semi-private Lessons
(1 hour lesson, price per person, 2 students)
| Sessions | Adult | Junior |
| 1 session | $63 | $47 |
| 4 sessions | $225 | $172 |
| 8 sessions | $405 | $305 |
Private Group Lessons
(1 hour lesson, price per person, 3-4 students)
| Sessions | Adult | Junior |
| 1 session | $42 | $34 |
| 4 sessions | $157 | $120 |
| 8 sessions | $283 | $210 |
Private Group Lessons
(1 hour lesson, price per person, 5-6 students)
| Sessions | Adult | Junior |
| 1 session | $36 | $27 |
| 4 sessions | $130 | $100 |
| 8 sessions | $235 | $178 |
2-Hour Playing Lessons
| Sessions | Lesson | Plus Green Fee |
| 1 student | $205 | $20 |
| 2 students | $125/person | $20/person |
| 3-4 students | $105/person | $20/person |
Junior Group Programs
Maximum of 8 participants per instructor and a minimum of 3 students. Classes are held rain or shine so come prepared for the weather. Equipment is available for use if needed. All lessons are led by a PGA of Canada instructor. Please reserve by calling 250.468.7666.
Spring Break Camp (ages 5-7 years)
$80 per 4-day week session (includes four 45-minute lessons)
| Day | Dates | Times |
| Monday-Thursday | Mar 14, 15, 16, 17 | 12:30 - 1:15 PM |
| Monday-Thursday | Mar 21, 22, 23, 24 | 12:30 - 1:15 PM |
Spring Break Camp (ages 8-13 years)
$150 per 4-day week session (includes four 1.5-hour lessons)
| Day | Dates | Times |
| Monday-Thursday | Mar 14, 15, 16, 17 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM |
| Monday-Thursday | Mar 21, 22, 23, 24 | 1:30 - 3:00 PM |
Junior Summer Golf Camp (ages 8-13 years)
$170 per 3-day session (includes three 2.5-hour lessons)
During this camp your child will learn the techniques in the practice facility and then apply them on the golf course, supervised by a PGA of Canada instructor. Children will be playing about 3 holes every day and then practice their skills at the driving range.
| Day | Dates | Times |
| Monday-Wednesday | July 11, 12, 13 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM |
| Monday-Wednesday | July 18, 19, 20 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM |
| Monday-Wednesday | July 25, 26, 27 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM |
| Monday-Wednesday | August 15, 16, 17 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM |
| Monday-Wednesday | August 22, 23 24 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM |
Head Professional
Travis Busch is a PGA of Canada member and the Head Professional at Fairwinds Golf Club. He joined the PGA of Canada in 2012 while working and teaching at the Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre. His career path led him to Vancouver Island as he worked as an Associate Professional and Lead Golf Academy Instructor at a local Golf Resort. During his time there, he worked with the Junior Academy Program, attracting local and international students to the program. This program rounded out his ability to teach and coach students of any skill level with the common goal of improving their overall golf experience. He joined the team of instructors at Fairwinds Golf Club in the spring of 2022, and he plans to continue teaching and passing along his knowledge to allow those he works with to achieve their goals.
Travis also pushes himself to compete in events at the provincial, national, and tour levels. The knowledge and experience personally gained from these high-level tournaments allow Travis to prepare his students pursuing competitive golf to perform under the pressure of such events. He believes competitive golf is the purest form of golf, and seeing success in tournaments is rewarding to the student and himself as an instructor.
Book a lesson with Travis Busch by email tbusch@fairwinds.ca or phone at 250-468-7666 ext 233
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Head of Instruction
Hélène Delisle, PGA of Canada Class “A” member and Head of Instruction at Fairwinds, started playing golf at the age of six. She has been teaching golf since 2000, and enjoys working with players at all skill levels.
Hélène believes that every golfer can improve their game, and that knowledge, preparation and the proper individual analysis of a student’s game are the keys to good instruction. A graduate of the Professional Golf Management program at Collège Laflèche in Trois-Rivières, QC, she has completed all four levels of the PGA of Canada Teaching Certification Program and the National Coaching Certification Program Level 1.
Hélène has been playing golf tournaments since 1990 and is the only female professional who has won on the Vancouver Island Professional Golf Tour with a score of 69 (-2) in 2007. She also has been playing on the Canadian Women’s Tour since 2004 and was named Teacher of the Year for the Vancouver Island region in 2015.
Book a lesson with Hélène at smarterlessons.com, 250.468.7666, or hdelisle@fairwinds.ca.
Golf Professional
Brett is a Class A Professional who has been a member of the PGA of Canada for 20 years now. He began his golfing career at University Golf Club in Vancouver where he worked as a Teaching Professional and the Sales and Events Manager before moving to Vancouver Island and Fairwinds Golf Club in 2008 with his wife and three children. Brett continued his professional development at Fairwinds over the next decade, ultimately being named the Head Professional and Director of Golf, and then General Manager of Operations. Brett has completed all levels of the PGA of Canada Teaching Certification Program, along with being named the PGA of BC Apprentice Professional of the Year (Vancouver Island Region) in 2012.
With many years of experience in the golf industry and high level competitive athletics in multiple sports, Brett possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to enhance the game of every golfer, from the true beginner to the scratch player.
Combining physical fitness and functional movement with golf skills is a key to Brett’s philosophy of incorporating the game of golf into a healthy lifestyle.
To book a lesson, you can reach Brett via mobile at 250.667.3342 or email at b.standerwick@fairwinds.ca
