March 25, 2010, Victoria, BC. Well known Canadian PGA instructors John and Lori Randle, and Bear Mountain Resort are proud to announce the opening of the new Bear Mountain Golf Academy. Effective immediately, John and Lori will be offering their popular lessons and golf schools under the umbrella of the Bear Mountain Golf Academy. “Lori and I are thrilled to be able to bring our instructional programs and our students to this world class Resort,” explains John Randle, a Victoria native with 25 years of experience who in 1997 transitioned his seven year pro-career into a highly successful coaching and teaching career. “Anchoring the Bear Mountain Golf Academy is really an extraordinary opportunity for us and for our students. The practice facilities are superb, and to be able to work with the only Canadian resort to offer 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf makes this truly an unparalleled teaching and learning experience.”

Lori couldn’t agree more. “The Bear Mountain Golf Academy has a vibrant community to support the golf schools featuring first class accommodation, fabulous restaurants, a state of the art gym and plenty of amazing outdoor recreational opportunities – all of these are huge compliments to any family or corporate golf experience. We see a great future for golf development at Bear Mountain and this is extremely exciting for us.”

The new Bear Mountain Golf Academy offers a variety of golf schools and lesson programs designed to help golfers of every skill level and with all parts of the game.

“It is such a privilege for us to have John and Lori join us to launch the Bear Mountain Golf Academy,” said Shayne Dysart, Director of Golf at Bear Mountain Resort. “They are widely and formally recognized for their teaching excellence and they have a huge following that we are proud to welcome to Bear Mountain. Anyone looking to improve their game or simply learn the game – young and old – John and Lori have the formula for success. They love the game and they are extraordinary teachers who are recognized year after year for excellence among their national peers.”

As a special for being a Randle Golf student, Bear Mountain has put together an enticing offer. When you book your first lesson with John or Lori at Bear Mountain, in addition to improving your golf game, you will receive a voucher giving you 2 for 1 golf at either of Bear Mountain's fabulous courses and 5 free buckets of practice balls to fine tune your swing. A little fine print - your lessons must be booked before April 30th, 2010 and the rounds must be played before May 15th, 2010.

In addition to the programs John and Lori are bringing with them, this new partnership will also allow the development of some exciting new ideas. Women’s only schools with spa visits and lots of relaxation time will be available in late spring. The already popular Bear Cub Camps will be expanded to include more activities and an exciting partnership with Nike Golf lead to a world-class club fitting experience.

For information about all the Bear Mountain Academy has to offer, please visit www.bearmountain.ca/academy.

Backgrounder:

John Randle - 2007 and 2002 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year
Lori Randle - 2006 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year

John and Lori believe that everyone can learn to play better golf and get more enjoyment from his or her game. In order to help their students, they have developed a teaching style that is easy to understand and effective for all abilities of golfers. At the heart of the school’s philosophy is the knowledge that every golfer is different. Each student has his or her own learning style, physical abilities and goals for golf. This fact shapes each program’s itinerary to fit each student’s needs.

John Randle:

John has been playing golf for over 25 years. A native Victorian, he played junior golf at Uplands GC before attending the University of Washington where he played on the golf team and earned a Bachelor of Psychology degree.

After graduation John turned pro and played on tour from 1990 – 1997. His travels included seven years on the Canadian Tour, two seasons on the South African PGA Tour and extensive play on mini tours in the U.S. His playing career was highlighted by two events on the PGA Tour.

At the end of 1997 he turned his focus to teaching the game and has become one of Canada’s most sought after instructors.

Teaching Credentials

• Director of Instruction – GBC Golf Academy
• 2007 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year
• Golf Magazine “Top Teacher in BC” since 2005
• 2002 BC PGA Teacher of the Year
• Head Golf Coach – Camosun College
• Professor in Camosun College’s Professional Golf Management Program
• Canadian PGA Member since 1990
• Author of book A Wake Up Call for Your Golf Game
• Written over 90 articles in golf publications and newspapers.

Playing Credentials

• Canadian Tour member since 1991
• Winner of over 50 professional events including the BC PGA Championship, BC PGA Assistants’ Championship and the Vancouver Island PGA Championship.
• Played the South African Tour from 1994 – 1996
• Played several US mini-tour events from 1992 – 1996
• Played in two events on the PGA Tour (1991 Canadian Open and 1999 Air Canada Championship)
• Has held six course records

Lori Randle:

Lori has been playing golf for over 25 years. She grew up playing the game in Edmonton, Alberta and represented Alberta 4 times at the national level. Her mom and dad were the ones who got her started and who kept her going when things got tough.

A young starter in the golf business, 2010 marks Lori’s 24th year working at a golf course – the last 10 years have been as a CPGA Teaching Professional.

Lori truly loves to teach and this joy comes across in her teaching style that is easily understood by golfers of all levels.

Teaching Credentials

• 2006 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year – The Only Female to ever win the award
• Victoria’s most experienced female Teaching Professional
• Been in the golf business for 25 years, 9 as a CPGA Teaching Professional
• Author of soon to be released instructional book
• Together with husband John, provides popular golf tips for CH Television
• Written over 80 instructional articles for golf publications
• Easy to understand teaching style allows her students to learn and improve very quickly
  Playing Credentials
  • Represented Alberta six times at National Championships
  • Low tournament round of 67 (-6)