Discover Your Edge
At Craigowan's Golf Academy
WELCOME TO THE ACADEMY
The Craigowan Golf Academy prides itself on upholding the traditions of golf while embracing the latest technology to help and improve all students. We offer extensive programs and highly personalized instruction for men, women and juniors designed to enhance the skills of all levels of players.
MEET OUR PRO
RYAN OLIVER
RYAN OLIVER
Head Professional
Ryan Oliver, Head Golf Professional, is originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland. With more than 10 years’ experience in private club operations Ryan has a strong background in customer service and instruction. He believes great membership and guest experiences come from consistently high standards of service and attention to detail.
Ryan enjoys working with students of all ages and skill levels. He believes there are many different swing types and that there is no one swing model for all golfers.
Ryan feels that improvement is best achieved by setting goals and then striving to achieve those goals with the guidance and support of a trained professional. “Communication is the cornerstone to successful lessons and improvement”, said Ryan. He also stresses that practice is always more beneficial and productive if there is a purpose and goal involved. Ryan feels anyone can be a better golfer if they have the right road map to follow.
For the past three seasons Ryan worked as an Associate Professional at Hamilton Golf & Country Club. Prior to that he completed apprenticeships at the Oakdale Golf & Country Club, The Country Club and The National Golf Club of Canada. Ryan is an honours graduate of the Holland College Golf Management Program.