5 Best Golf Coaches in Winnipeg That Give You an Instant Edge
Growing up, I thought golf was a bit boring. In fact, I’ve always considered it to be an “old man’s game.”
Not until my friend invited me to go golfing with a coach did I finally change my mind. Our coach was fun and accommodating and taught us all the basics.
In no time at all, we were able to improve our game. Of course, we’re not at the Tiger Woods level quite yet, but we can finally keep the ball on the fairway level.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro or a weekend golfer; here are the best golf coaches in Winnipeg that’ll definitely help lower your handicap!
How much does it cost to hire a golf coach in Winnipeg?
1. GOLFTEC
Address: 1845 Pembina Hwy
Phone: +1 204-275-1735
Business hours:
- Mon – Thurs: 9 AM–9 PM
- Friday: 10 AM–6 PM
- Sat – Sun: 9 AM–5 PM
Founded in 1995, GOLFTEC has now grown into the world’s largest provider of golf lessons and club fittings, with a massive network of over 250 centers globally.
One of their popular coaches is Colwyn Abgrall, who was the 2019 Manitoba Golfer of the Year and 2023 PGA of Manitoba Champion. Having a battle-tested instructor means you’re getting advice from someone who has mastered pro play.
The center pairs top-notch instruction with advanced technology such as their Optimotion system, which captures thousands of data points in your swing.
We love that they always offer seasonal promotions on their website as well. You can score up to 25% off golf lessons and get started with a swing evaluation for only $95!
These deals can come in handy since we heard their golf lesson prices are a bit steep.
Our instructor, Colwyn, has been excellent
“Our experience with GOLFTEC has been great! We (my sons and I) have been going here for a couple of years now and enjoy going for our weekly practice sessions. All the staff have been very helpful and friendly! Our instructor is Colwyn, and he has been excellent. We’ve all shot our best rounds this past summer, shaving off several strokes! We can’t say enough good about our interactions with him, just a great guy. He’s very knowledgeable in teaching the techniques and fundamentals we need to work on to keep progressing our game. Thanks, Colwyn!”
— Kevin Green, Google Review
Excellent instruction from a golf pro
“I would tell every golfer who is seeking a golf game improvement tool to seek out Colwyn Abgril at Golftec, Winnipeg. Excellent instruction from a great player and golf pro. Thanks for your help.”
— Donny Troschuk, Google Review
2. AVID GOLF
Address: 1580 Taylor Ave
Phone: +1 204-505-2843
Business hours:
- Mon – Thurs: 9 AM–12 AM
- Fri – Sat: 8 AM–1 AM
- Sunday: 8 AM–11 PM
AVID GOLF combines state-of-the-art golf technology with a classy sports lounge vibe.
The facility’s coaching staff is led by Ryan McMillan, who finished 4th in the Canadian Men’s Junior and even Monday-qualified for the 2023 Manitoba Open! This means you’ll be getting elite-level insights from someone who actually competed professionally.
The place is also known for its simulator lounge—their tech uses real-time feedback and expert swing analysis to help decode and hack your game. Of course, this premium tech is costly, but most have said it’s worth it.
What we love here is that the fun doesn’t stop when your lesson ends. You can bring your friends before or after your session, and enjoy their fully licensed bar and partnership with Little Pizza Heaven.
Ryan gave fast and friendly service
“Ryan gave great service- it was fast and friendly service and showed us to our bays. Helped us with our simulator! 10/10 service made our 11-man group visit super enjoyable.”
— Jake MacKinnon, Google Review
First time at AVID, but it won’t be my last!
“My first time at AVID, but it won’t be my last! I went to an event arranged by Southside Golf Course for the ladies’ league. We had practice time on the “driving range”, golf tips with golf pro Brie (who’s amazing), and then a 9 Hole Texas Scramble. The AVID staff were great (Cory Ryan and Brie), drinks and pizza from Little Pizza Heaven were delicious. Southside staff (Jacklyn and Shael??) were wonderful.”
— Gail Holm, Google Review
3. Golf Square
Address: 106 Scurfield Blvd.
Phone: +1 204-489-4653
Business hours:
- Mon – Thurs: 8 AM–12 AM
- Friday: 8 AM–2 AM
- Saturday: 7 AM–2 AM
- Sunday: 7 AM–11 PM
Golf Square is home to Winnipeg’s largest indoor golf simulator. Their expert coaches are well-versed in using this advanced tech (projector, camera sensors, etc.) to help improve your game, as well as your mindset.
Their coaching program is led by Barry Gibson, a PGA of Canada Golf pro with over three decades of experience. What’s great is that he’s also certified in golf swing biomechanics, so you know you’re in good hands.
You can choose from private one-on-one lessons or level up with your family and friends via their 2, 3, and 4-person sessions.
And to keep your energy high, they have a menu packed with crowd favorites like nachos, wings, and pizza, along with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
The only downside is that we heard about online bookings not being honored.
The staff was excellent, very friendly
“Great spot!! The staff was excellent, very friendly. We will be back.”
— Bill Lount, Google Review
Took care of our group very well
“Golf square was my best experience with Sim golf. Customer service was top-notch. Bays are wide, and they accommodated our large group perfectly. No glitches in the gameplay. Hands down would recommend going here. Special shout-out to Daisy! She took care of our group very well and was great!”
— brittney frias, Google Review
4. Shooter’s Family Golf Centre and Restaurant
Address: 2731 Main St
Phone: +1 204-339-2326
Business hours:
- Mon – Tue, Sun: 9 AM–2 PM
- Wed – Sat: 9 AM–8 PM
Shooter’s Family Golf Centre and Restaurant was established in 1994 by Guido and Sue, two former bankers who were tired of the intimidating atmosphere at private clubs. So, they created a family-friendly destination where everyone feels equal.
They offer Get Golf Ready programs with their CPGA Professionals Pat O’Donnell and Stephen Read. Each one-on-one session includes your driving range balls, so you can focus entirely on your form.
Specialized teaching programs are available, too, such as their Ladies Group Clinic and Junior Golf, usually capped at 10 participants.
Before signing up, visit their webpage for ongoing deals. You might score 5-lesson packages for only $299 instead of the regular price of $375.
Just make sure to check your final bill since a few customers have complained about being overcharged.
The Jr lessons are great, awesome instructors
“Great friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices. Very busy, popular place, well-taken care of grounds. The Jr lessons are great, awesome instructors.”
— Kyle Johannson, Google Review
Great place for teaching kids to golf
“Great place for teaching kids to golf or for a quick game. Friendly staff at the clubhouse. The golf course always seems to be first to open and last to close for the season. The driving range is fun and so convenient. You can get a pack of balls for the season. This year, I believe 25 buckets were 150 dollars. Also, mini golf, which is always fun, and they seem to keep it well-maintained. The restaurant has great food, and they will host events as well. Food is delicious, and the prices are very fair. Love the steak poutine. My personal favorite.”
— Peter Bialy, Google Review
5. Rossmere Golf & Country Club
Address: 925 Watt St
Phone: +1 204-988-1530
Business hours: Mon – Sun: 9 AM–8 PM
Rossmere Golf & Country Club has been a staple of the community for over 75 years. Their beautiful 18-hole course is known for being challenging as well as scenic—perfect for golfing instruction.
They have two onsite golf coaches: First is Jeff Heiland, who won the 2004 Manitoba Assistants Championship and has 20 years of teaching experience. Next is Darren McMillan, who turned pro at the age of 20.
You can choose from single sessions to three-lesson packages, which is quite flexible.
Plus, you can use their Trackman simulators to supplement your coaching. It’ll give your coach hi-tech data to analyze every tiny detail of your swing.
While the course and coaching are top-tier, we heard that their phone representatives can be a bit rude.
Darren always checks in on our son
“Our family are first time members at Rossmere golf and country club 2025 for the first time and we are very impressed. The grounds are immaculate, the gardens and the gardener work very hard to keep the course beautiful with plants and flowers scattered throughout the course in such an organized way that it is truly impressive. The staff have been second to none and have made us feel very welcome as first-time members as well. This is something that I feel the need to really showcase, as it’s given us such a great feeling of community and fun every time we arrive at golf or for any event. Darren, one of the fabulous golf pros, knew us by name within the first week and always checks in on our son and us regularly when we see him at the range or in the clubhouse. We see him helping and coaching so much, we thought we should give him a special mention!!! All the guys that get our carts/bags ready are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable too!!!! The servers, cart girls, restaurant, and food are also very good, and we enjoy all of our time at Rossmere! Recommend this course and club by far!”
— julie hughes, Google Review
The most professional and fun in all of MB
“The staff are by far the most professional and fun in all of Manitoba. They work hard to have a great course and are always inclusive.”
— Jason Howardson, Google Review