Learn to Compete Team

The Ontario Golf Academy’s Learn to Compete Team is an 8-month program, running from March to October, designed for passionate young golfers who are eager to excel in a fun, safe, and dynamic environment. Led by award-winning PGA Professional Ethan Hunt, this program takes a holistic approach to player development, focusing on every aspect of the athlete’s journey.

The program goes beyond swing mechanics, emphasizing the complete development of each golfer. It includes individual and group skills training, mental skills coaching, on-course guidance, tournament preparation and support, nutrition education, and golf-specific strength and conditioning. Aligned with Golf Canada’s Long-Term Player Development Guide, this comprehensive program is tailored to help athletes elevate their game and explore the world of competitive junior golf.

  • (March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October)

  • Thursday 5-6pm

Please contact Ethan Hunt for additional information or if you have any questions at Ethan.Hunt@whistlebear.ca 

Learn to Play Team

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 12 participants per semester. 

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

Program tuition: $500 + HST per semester

Services Included

  • (8) team practices – Wednesday’s from 5:45-7 pm

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

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

  • Progress reporting 

  • Club Fitting and equipment evaluation if needed

*Individual lessons must be scheduled between the 10 week semester

  • Semester #1: April 23 to June 25th (Wednesdays 5:45-7pm)

  • Semester #2: August 13th to October 15th (Wednesdays 5:45-7pm)

New to Golf (Age 14-18)

The "New to Golf" Program is a 6-week series of golf clinics designed to introduce and develop fundamental golf skills among young individuals aged 14 to 18 who are new to the game. Through structured lessons, game-based learning, and skill-building activities, the program aims to cultivate a love for golf while providing participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to play the game.

These weekly clinics are instructed by PGA of Canada Golf Professional Ethan Hunt.

  • "New to Golf" is open to all individuals aged 14 to 18.

  • No experience or equipment is necessary.

Program Tuition: $185 + HST per participant per semester. 

*All sessions take place from 4:15 to 5:15pm

 If you have any questions, please email Ethan at ethan.hunt@whistlebear.ca.

  • Semester #1: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4th(Wednesdays@4:15-5:15pm)

  • Semester #2: September 10, 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15 (Wednesdays@4:15-5:15pm)

Thursday Evening Boys Club

The Thursday Evening Boys Club is a 6-week series of golf clinics designed to introduce boys to the game of golf in an active and exciting environment utilizing game-based learning.

  • The program is led by PGA of Canada Professional Ethan Hunt

  • Open to boys aged 7-13

  • The program runs on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  • No experience or equipment is necessary

Program Tuition: $185 + HST

  • Semester #1: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5 (@Thursday 6:30pm)

  • Semester #2: July 3, 10, 24, 31, Aug 7, 14 (@Thursday 6:30pm)

  • Semester #3: September 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 9 (@Thursday 6:30pm)

SNAG Golf


SNAG Golf is the perfect way to introduce a child to golf! This program provides students with a fun, safe & interactive atmosphere to learn the sport. This six-week program is designed with one thing in mind, FUN. We use SNAG (Starting New At Golf) equipment to help the students enjoy the game from the very start. We will cover everything from putting and chipping to driving. Students will step into the fun zone and start their golfing journey!

All Early Beginner clinics are coached by PGA of Canada Professional Ethan Hunt and Whistle Bear staff.

  • Six-week program for kids aged 4-7

  • Weekly 30-minute interactive clinics

  • Program Tuition: $90 + HST

  • Limited to the first 8 registrants per session per time slot

  • Time Slots: 10am, 10:30am, 11am

Semester #1: May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15 (Sundays @10-11:30am)

Semester #2: Aug 10, 17, Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 (Sundays @10-11:30am)