You have a golf game in you, we just have to find it!
My philosophy is simple. Take what you do naturally and improve on it, knowing each of us is unique and golf is a physical and mental game. I'll give you thoughts to provoke your inner game and make sure you have sound physical fundamentals.
Golf is a game for a lifetime, it can be played as long as you are able and it is never too late to start or to improve. Once you discover golf and learn how to play it, you may just get hooked. In fact, you'll always be learning no matter what level you are. I'll teach you, inspire and encourage you, and you'll have fun learning.
Golf swing video analysis
Video analysis helps identify a flaw and gives you an opportunity to be interactive with your golf swing. It helps you to see and understand how your swing works and allows me to show you how we can make corrections.
I teach at Legends Golf Club and Countryside Golf Club, they have a great practice facility with a real grass driving range (no mats) except maybe right at the start of the season so lets take advantage of it and learn to play golf on the real thing.
Lessons and packages
My schedule is very flexible, morning, afternoon and evenings so that makes it easy to accommodate and coordinate our schedules.
Lessons are 45-60 minutes long and includes practice balls and clubs if required.
(GST not included in prices)
- 1 Adult private lesson - $80
- 1 Adult semi private lesson (2 people) - $110
- Junior private lesson - $55
- 9 hole playing lesson: $120/person + green fee/clubs/cart etc.(if required)
Adult Private Golf Lesson Packages
- 3 Adult private Golf lessons - $200
- 4 Adult private Golf lessons - $250
- 5 Adult private Golf lessons - $300
Semi Private Golf Lesson Packages
- 3 Adult semi private Golf lessons (2 people) - $300
- 4 Adult semi private Golf lessons (2 people) - $400
- 5 Adult semi private Golf lessons (2 people) - $500
Junior Private Golf Lesson Packages
- 3 Junior Private Golf lessons - $150
- 4 Junior Private Golf lessons - $180
- 5 Junior Private Golf lessons - $225
Junior Semi Private Golf Lesson Packages
- 3 Junior Semi private Golf lessons (2 people) - $270
- 4 Junior Semi private Golf lessons (2 people) - $360
- 5 Junior Semi private Golf lessons (2 people) - $450
Testimonials
Hi Chris, Karen Stevenson here. Just thought you would like to know won the long drive at the Ladies League today. Probably 185 yards right down the middle.
The marshal wanted to know where that shot came from! I told him I took lessons and he said 'from who-Arnold Schwarzenegger? No Chris East!! 2023
I've been golfing on and off for 10 years and the last 2 years I decided to take it serious. I spent a lot of time researching and watching YouTube videos so had a decent framework and knowledge of the game but you need that in person perspective from a coach to really help. That's where Chris came in. I hired him for 3 lessons and it was worth every penny. I started hitting more fairways, striking my irons cleaner and my short game lesson was an honest game changer. If you are contemplating hiring Chris... stop thinking and just do it! Karen Stevenson 2023
“Chris is an excellent teacher; I improved on so many things in his lessons. He has the ability to pick out problems and present you with solutions without overwhelming you. I really enjoyed my lessons and am looking forward to working with Chris again next year.”
Kathy 2022
Couldn't recommend Chris enough. His knowledge if the game led him to see my issues quickly. The way he communicated and showed how to correct my inadequacy was Brilliant. Excellent coach. I wouldn't hesitate to use him again.
Steve 2022
Update: Hello Chris
Just thought I'd give you and update. My golf is much, much better!! I'm shooting regular in the mid 90's now. Striking the ball better and still improving the more I get used to it. Thank you very much.
Steve 2022
Chris is AMAZING. He makes you feel so comfortable regardless of your skill and the lessons are so fun. I am new to golf and prior to my lessons I was horrible. During my first lesson I learnt how to aim, he also changed my swing, stance, and grip. Every lesson I was learning something new and he kept challenging me. I am no pro but I am significantly better! This is evident when my friends and fiance say they actually enjoy playing golf with me now. I highly recommend booking lessons with Chris. You will not be disappointed! I can't wait to rebook lessons for next year.
Kaylie 2021
Chris,
It has been a real pleasure training with you! I didn't have any experience or past history of golf lessons to compare but my overall thoughts are that you clearly love what you are doing and that readily translates to providing a fantastic and fun training environment.
You took a true beginner (never holding a club before our first lesson) and worked your magic. Each lesson was fun and educational. More specifically I really admired your philosophy on each player having a unique swing and that golf doesn't have to be as
intimidating as it seems. I look forward to learning more from you in the future! - Jessica 2021
If you are like me, you enjoy golf but you don't necessarily like the other members in your golf group giving you advice on how to improve "your'' game. I would recommend Chris as your coach, he focuses on you and your strengths; he is attuned to your grip, swing and stance. He will make slight changes and have you test for improvement and once in a while he might jokingly tell you to "take a lap" his humored way of telling you to relax, breathe and settle down. His patience and sense of humor makes an easy environment for learning. I did practice what he taught and played at least once a week to test the skills on the course. My drive, short game and even putting improved immediately. Other fellow golfers' advice is appreciated but typically it is what works best for them and not you. The advice has stopped and I am enjoying my rounds even better. On top of all that he taught me a "pitch shot" and that was a game changer. Now I look forward to stepping on to the tee box without intimidation. That long drive has become a skill as opposed to a lucky shot. When someone says take a lesson, why not give it a try? Thanks Chris! Looking forward to a tune-up lesson next spring - All the Best to You - Cheri (August 2021)
I had grown frustrated with golf, and I quit the game for over a decade. I decided to give it one last chance.
I looked for the right golf instructor online, and I found Chris. He worked with my old swing, and helped me establish a comfortable, repeatable swing.
Chris is patient and constructive, and I enjoy and look forward to our golf lessons. I even signed up for a second set of lessons, because my game continues to improve and the lessons are fun.
I now love golf again, and I can play with my colleagues and friends and enjoy myself. I cannot recommend Chris highly enough as an instructor and a great teacher."
Dan White 2021
Chris is a great instructor who can provide insight to your game, no matter what level you’re at. My wife was just learning the basics of golf, while I had a bit of a foundation to work with, but we each learned a ton while having a lot of fun. We look forward to sharpening our skills with Chris in the future.
Tyler and Aleksa 2021.
I had never golfed before and wanted to learn how, and to do it the right way. I heard about Chris and booked some lessons. Chris was a great instructor. Taking me through the basics of golf, being very patient with me as I learned the fundamentals. His knowledge of the game gave me a new understanding of what golf is. It was a pleasure learning from Chris. I encourage anyone looking to learn or improve their golf game to give Chris a call. I am happy I can now enjoy golfing with my husband.
Arlene McKenzie 2021
We signed up with Chris for family golf lessons. We were not new to the game but needed work and improvement. Through a series of lessons he was able to improve both the short and long game and shave some of our score off overall. Chris makes the lessons progressive and personal while ensuring we have fun along the way. We definitely recommend Chris if you are looking at learning and improving your game.
The Weis Family 2020
My wife and I had been talking about taking up golf for several years now. So this past summer we decided to take the plunge and try golfing. It did not take us very long to figure out that we needed help with learning the sport and that we required lessons on " How to Golf". Luckily for us, we found Chris as an instructor. He was awesome as an instructor, especially as Chris knew we were very new to the sport, he was extremely patient with my wife and I explaing the sport. From Golf etiquette, to when and how to use the various golf clubs, to breaking down and explaining the golf swing, to reading greens, how to hold a golf club, how to stand for various swings, Chris always took the time to explain, observe and correct us during each lesson. Chris also makes you feel at ease during the lessons, just from his overall relaxed tone during the sessions you tend to such learn and take in more. Even though my wife and I still have a long way to go before we become more adept at golf, we now know through Chris, what we should be doing each and every time we step up to the ball. Chris has now made golf fun for us. I highly recommend if you are thinking of taking Golf lessons with Chris, do not hesitate to sign up with him. It will be money well spent...
Michael and Nathalie Phillips 2020
My wife and I booked Chris to help us get into golf. We were relative beginners and with a few sessions, Chris helped us find a swing, aim consistently, improve our short game and now we're hooked. I went from shooting in the 130s to consistent 90s. My wife is thoroughly enjoying the game of golf and she's even had a few birdies. Chris's easy going and knowledgeable approach make it easy for beginners to enjoy golf while improving quickly. Thanks Chris!
Evan and Cara 2020
I chose Chris' 3 lesson plan. It was worth every penny! Chris made me feel comfortable and gave me great training and advice to improve my game. If you want to improve your game take a lesson.
Chris Gavigan 2020
Prior to meeting Chris, I was an avid golfer hitting a range between 95-100. I loved Golf, but would often get frustrated on the course with my inconsistencies. Chris was able to shore up a lot of my issues, straighten my swing and in a few lessons and a few short months of implementing the tips, I am now a consistent 85 golfer. There is still a ways to go for myself, but I highly recommend Chris for anyone who has some great shots in each round, but dwell on the magnitude of the bad ones. He was able to identify my issues and cut 10 strokes off my golf game in the month that I had the pleasure of learning from him.
All the best Chris, and thank you.
Watch out for me on tour in the next few years! ;)
Kindest,
Scott Doram
Chris was an awesome instructor. As a beginner I needed to adjust just about everything about my swing. By the end of my lessons I was hitting long drives straight and consistent. He was patient and knew exactly how to break down my swing and work on each problem. I am so happy to feel the kind of confidence and consistency I was lacking. Gwen Gagliardi
Chris is an exceptional golf pro who can immediately see faults in mechanics and corrects them accordingly. He was able to correct my slice and gave me in depth tips on why it was occurring. His attentiveness to my questions was much appreciated and I would recommend anyone looking to learn how to golf to take lessons with him.
Thomas Gagliardi
Been golfing for 6 years and was ready to throw my clubs in the trees. Chris told me to wait on that. Haha. Signed up for 3 intermediate lessons and what a difference this has made with my golf game. Chris takes the time to explain the what why and how. So patient and professional. Thank you Chris for turning my golf game around!! Laurel 2020
I really appreciated how you identified what was causing my poor shots, showed me how my alignment was off, explained what I was doing in my swing, and showed me how to correct it. I went from hitting to the right and slicing, to aiming down the centre of the fairway, and being able to hit a draw. Terry October 22, 2019
"Chris was the third instructor I've worked with, but the ONLY one who actually identified and fixed the problems with my swing. I've dropped at least 10 strokes in 2 months with him. Looking forward to dropping another 10 next year with Chris!" AE September 2019
Thank you Chris! A couple of years ago I decided to take up golf - for fun…. Turns out it's not a lot of fun if you can’t hit the ball. This year I decided to join Elle Golf and took 5 group lessons - Chris was our instructor. He started with the basics and I learned a lot and showed some improvement. After the group lessons were done I took a few private lessons. Chris’ knowledge, encouragement and patience was exceptional - he has an eye for detail and made little changes that really improved my swing, my distance and of course my enjoyment of the game! I would highly recommend taking lessons with Chris! Wendy July 2019
You couldn't ask for a better instructor!
Chris was patient and selective with correction to ensure I actually improved my game.
My distance and consistency has increased to a point where I can enjoy golf even more!
Thank you Chris!
Crystal..March 2019
I've had plenty of golf instructors but you have by far been the best!
Brigitta
I wanted to say thank you again for the lessons, your patience and making golf fun again. It has certainly been an activity that I have had mixed emotions on but actually now feel that I can play and have some fun at versus having heart palpitations (Iol). I can say this even after being the remedial student yesterday!!!
Hope you have a great summer. I was great to meet you and look forward to connecting again.
Mary
July 2017
Hi Chris,
I just wanted to pop you a note and tell you how much I enjoyed your lessons with Elle golf. I learned so much (probably more than my brain could hold!) and you made the lessons fun and relaxing. It felt great to shoot the ball over the water - which made up for some of the other shots! No more kick balls. I promise!
I was out playing 9 at Eagle Rock tonight and just shot my best game ever!! Woo Hoo!! What a feeling! (Ok, I shot a 55 but from shooting 65+ last year that is fantastic! I even got a par!) I had some amazing hits. Learning how to get the hip moving first really makes a difference.
Thanks again. We had so much fun and some good laughs which kept things relaxed and I hope you had fun with us girls!
Have a great season! Nancy..
Hi there Chris, want to thank you for the golf lessons!Been trying to get out once a week, my game has improved and I'm enjoying the game a lot more.Thanks again! You are a great teacher. Shelley..
Jamie has this to say:
I would highly recommend any level of golfer takes at least one lesson with Chris.
He is very knowledgeable and gives you a whole new way of looking at the game not just in your swing but mentally as well.
When I first started this spring with Chris I was a 18-20 handicap.
After spending some time with him I am now down to around 10-12 and its only mid-August.
My goal when I started was to break 80 and I am proud to say it shot a 78 this past week.
He will help to set goal as well as reach any of your goals.
I am already looking forward to next golf season to see what we can accomplish.
Jamie Hiltz
Over the years I have taken golf lessons from a handful of instructors. One thing that stand out in my experience taking lessons from Chris is his genuine desire to make golf more enjoyable. His relaxed demeanour very quickly makes you feel that "you can do this" - and I did. After one short game lesson, I was able to get close to the pin from thick greenside grass. The sight of the ball poping up into the air rather than flying to the other side of the green was a first. I look forward to working with Chris to improve other areas of this humbling game.
Gail
I am a beginner golfer and I decided to take the 5-lesson package to learn the basics of the game. Chris East was a skilled and knowledgeable golfer and he tailored the lessons to my needs and skill level. He was professional and encouraging and he made learning to golf a really enjoyable experience. He also shared lots of great tips and tricks to help me learn the rules of the game and the techniques behind it. By the end of the 5 lessons, I had learned many strategies to improve my skills and my confidence. I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons and I would recommend Chris to anyone who is interested in learning to play golf or improving their technique.
Shari
I had never swung a club and I took the 5 lesson package with Chris. Thanks to the professionalism and good techniques from my coach I can now play golf with confidence. Chris is a true gentleman, passionate about golf that I recommend him to all.
Helene
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