
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.
Mike Weir's coach is coming to the Bear Mountain Golf Academy! View the school dates here.
Randle Golf School is based in Victoria, BC Canada and was founded by Canadian PGA Golf Professionals, John and Lori Randle. Our school offers golf lessons and golf schools, all year long. Our golf school is located in beautiful Victoria, BC Canada and we offer golf lessons and golf schools for all skill levels.
Golf Schools with Mike Weir’s Coach
Have you ever wondered what Mike Weir and his coach work on during a lesson? Now is your chance to find out and have Mike Wilson, Weir’s coach, help you with your game!
John and Lori are proud to have teamed up with Mike Wilson to offer three unique golf instruction experiences at Bear Mountain. Your enrollment will give you the chance to get personalized instruction from Mike Wilson as well as John and Lori Randle. Please check out what is included in each of the three options below.
Spaces are very limited so if you would like to attend, you need to sign up right away.
Five Day School
Monday August 23rd – Friday August 27th
The five-day school is the most comprehensive offering. As a student at this school, you will receive:

- 15 hours of instruction
- A maximum of 4 students per instructor (maximum group size is 12)
- 4 rounds of golf at Bear Mountain Resort, host of the 2010 Telus World Skins Game
- 5 nights accommodations at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort in a Traditional Room
- based on double occupancy
- Upgrades to suites are available
- A hosted cocktail party with Mike, John, Lori and the other students in your group
- A fantastic welcome gift from Weir Golf
- Lunch each day
- Unlimited practice privileges during your stay
- Video analysis from Mike Wilson including a take home video on DVD
Cost – $1550 plus taxes (rates for golfers not needing accommodation are available)
Please contact John Randle for more information or to register.
Three-Day School
Monday August 23rd to Wednesday August 25th
or
Friday August 27th to Sunday August 29th
The Three-Day School offers a great overview of the entire game with personalized instruction on each student’s biggest areas of need. As a student at this school, you will receive:

- 9 hours of instruction
- A maximum of 4 students per instructor (maximum group size is 12)
- 2 rounds of golf at Bear Mountain Resort, host of the 2010 Telus World Skins Game
- 3 nights accommodations at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort in a Traditional Room
- based on double occupancy
- Upgrades to suites are available
- A hosted cocktail party with Mike, John, Lori and the other students in your group
- A fantastic welcome gift from Weir Golf
- Lunch each day
- Unlimited practice privileges during your stay
- Video analysis from Mike Wilson including a take home video on DVD
Cost – $995 plus taxes (rates for golfers not needing accommodation are available)
Please contact John Randle for more information or to register.
Three-Hour Swing Session
Thursday August 26th at 2:00
Saturday August 28th at 2:00
Sunday August 29th at 2:00
The Swing Sessions offer you the chance to get swing advice from a PGA Tour Coach. When you enroll in a Swing Session, you will receive:
- Three hours of instruction
- A maximum of 8 students in the group with Mike Wilson, John and Lori all there to help you
- Everyone will get personalized instruction form Mike Wilson
- A Welcome Gift
Cost – $250 plus taxes (special rates at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort are available for visitors)
Please contact John Randle for more information or to register.
Two-Day Schools
Two-Day Golf Schools are very popular. Offering seven hours of golf instruction on all parts of the game including 2 hours of on-course lesson time with John or Lori, this may be the best weekend of your golfing life. You will be amazed what a difference two days at school will make to your golf game! Learn more about what's offered at the Two-Day School, including pricing & available dates here.
Three-Day Schools
Our Three-Day Golf School is our most popular school. Ten hours of golf instruction including on-course time with your instructor, two rounds of golf and all the practice balls you can handle. Your golf game will certainly thank you but your hands may be a little tender at the end of the school. Learn more about what's offered at the Three-Day School, including pricing & available dates here.
Five-Day Schools
Our Five-Day Golf School is our most comprehensive. This school provides seventeen hours of golf instruction including on-course time with your instructor, three rounds of golf and all the practice balls you can handle. Only the serious student should apply. You will experience serious improvement like you never thought one week could provide. Learn more about what's offered at the Five-Day School, including pricing & available dates here.
Womens Only Schools
Lori’s Women Only Golf Schools are designed exclusively for women golfers of every skill level and provide excellent instruction in a relaxed and fun setting. Lori believes on-course instruction is very important to get the most improvement possible. Every golf school provides at least two hours of on-course instruction with Lori. Learn more about what's offered at the Womens Only Schools, including pricing & available dates here.
Scoring Game Schools
Scoring Game Schools are for golfers who are looking to make quick and lasting improvement to their scores. It is well documented that most golfers take about 70% of their shots from within 100 yards of the hole. These schools focus on this critical area of the game. Offering seven hours of instruction including time on the course with your instructor, you will leave the school as a short game wizard! Learn more about what's offered at the Scoring Game Schools, including pricing & available dates here.
Playing Schools
Players Schools are designed for golfers who want to learn how to score better. Over the two days, there will be time spent on your swing, but the majority of school time will be spent on short game, mental game and course management skills. You will also spend 2 hours per day on the golf course with John Randle. You will learn from John’s years of experience as a tour professional.
This school is recommended for golfers who regularly break 90. Learn more about what's offered at Playing Schools, including pricing & available dates here.
Tune-Up Schools
Tune-Up Schools are a unique situation at the Bear Mountain Golf Academy. Lasting two hours and designed for foursomes of golfers, these schools are ideal for groups looking for a refresher on the basics or a tune-up before they head out on the links. Learn more about what's offered at Tune-Up Schools, including pricing & available dates here.
Custom Schools
The design of our Custom schools is completely in your hands. You set the number of days, the amount of instruction time, the dates, how many rounds you want to play, where you want to play and all the extra activities you may want to do. Learn more about what's offered at Custom Schools, including pricing & available dates here.

John has been recognized as the PGA of BC Teacher of the Year in both 2007 and 2002. The only two-time winner of that award, John has also been named a "Top Teacher for BC" by Golf Magazine in it's regular rankings of golf Teaching Professionals in Canada, every year since 2005.

Lori is the 2006 PGA of BC Teacher of the Year. She is the only female to have ever won the award. Lori is noted for having a very simple teaching approach while still getting terrific results with players of all skills. In eight years, Lori has become one of Canada's most sought after instructors.
John and Lori want to hear from you. Please select from any of the following contact points.
Email:
Telephone:
- John Direct Line: (250) 508-2742
- Lori Direct Line: 888-GOLF (4653)
- Bear Mountain Golf Academy: (250) 744-2327
Mailing Address
- Randle Golf
406-1325 Bear Mountain Parkway
Victoria, BC
V9B 6T8
Online Lesson Booking
- Booking lessons online is now easy and immediate. Our online booking site has a guide that will talk you through the entire process.
- If you are a first time student, please book a 60-minute Intro Lesson with John or Lori.
- If you are an ongoing student, please book your lesson for the usual time duration – (example 45-minutes or 60-minutes). John or Lori will change the booking to ensure your lesson is included in the program you are already taking.
- Your credit card number will be needed to book your lesson time.
- Make sure you enable the web site guide near the top right of the screen. He will help you through every step of the booking.
Click here to make your lesson booking with John.
Click here to make your lesson booking with Lori.