One detail you notice on the driving range at Toronto’s Oakdale Golf and Country Club on the practice days leading up to this weekend’s Canadian Open is the pattern of balls that have been struck.

The pros are hitting on the right side of the range; on the left are the men and women who have paid $6,500 to play with their idols in this Wednesday afternoon’s pro-am tourney.

Academy Champions

The David Fritz Golf Academy has been the training grounds for golf champions around the globe. Below you’ll find a number of golfers who have trained with us and set & achieved their dreams!

We hope to see you on this page one day too! If you’d like to swing for the fences (not literally, of course), please book a golf lesson online or learn more about the golf lessons & programs we offer at our instructions.

Eddie Gu (2017, 2019, 2022 US Kids World Champion)

William Xia ( US kids Golf Peninsula Lake Champion & Overall Tour Champion )

Jessica Gu ( 1st Place at Tyler Fyall Memorial )

Ajay Para (US Kids Niagara Champion, Sawmill Golf Club )

William Xia (Boys 6 & Under, US Kids Niagara Champion, Sawmill Golf Club )

Ajay Para (1st Place – Ottawa Linkster Challenge)

Ivan Chen (1st Place – Linkster Event at Bathurst Glen)

Katherine Xia (1st Place – Kids Niagara National & 1st Place – Linkster Tour Event at Bathurst Glen)

Gloria Shen (Ontario Linkster Shootout at Bathurst Glen, 1st Place)

Gloria Shen (Ontario Linkster Cup, Bantam Girls Division, 1st Place)

Aiden Zhang (Ontario Linkster Cup, Novice Boys Division, 1st Place)

Katherine Xia (Ontario Linkster Cup 1st Place, CJGA junior World Championship Qualifier – 1st Place )

Aiden Zhang (Novice Boys Champion, CJGA Ontario Linkster Showcase at Cambridge, CJGA Ontario Linkster Challenge at Oakville Executive )

Katherine Xia (USkids Willo Dell Champion, CJGA National Linkster Champion, 2022 CJGA Ontario Linkster Orchard Open Winner)

Riviera Lindholm (Copperhead Classic US Kids Winner, MJT National Championships Winner, US Kids Texas Open 2022 Winner, US Kids Canadian Invitiational 2021 Winner)

Luke Deplaedt (CJGA Ontario Linkster GTA Classic Champion)

Edmond Shen (Champion, CJGA Linkster Open at Bathurst Glen)

Gloria Shen (Champion, CJGA Linkster Open at Bathurst Glen)

Dhin Thanasuwanditee (Champion, CJGA Linkster Open)

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Testimonials

I worked with David for 4 years as a teenager as I was developing my game. I started my golf career later than most, and David was instrumental in helping me advance my skills. During his time as my private coach, I was able to obtain multiple athletic scholarships in the United States. Specifically, most recruiting coaches gave me offers due to my clean swing and strategic approach to the game, both of which were heavily shaped by David. I ended up golfing for a NAIA university with a scholarship that covered my tuition as well as most of my living expenses. David was an excellent coach that had a positive attitude and was able to change his teaching approaches as I continued to advance in my game. I highly recommend him!

Genevieve S.

Brady was recommended to me by a friend and I am really happy that I contacted him for a lesson. After just a few swings he was able to spot a few things in my swing that could be improved. He was able to explain the changes needed in a way that was easy to visualize and to understand. He focused on one thing at a time rather than overwhelming me with too many changes at once. Brady is knowledgeable, professional and personable and I definitely plan on continuing lessons with Brady.

Nancy Scuglia

I’ve been swinging a golf club for almost 20 years and last spring I started working with Hap Gill. I can honestly say since having him be my instrutor- that I feel like I’m playing golf with confidence and control! In a few lessons he shaved more than 10 strokes off my game by immediately recognizing some simple mistakes I was making and correcting them. Now every time I swing I follow it with a, “Wow!”

I would strongly recommend Hap Gill to any golfer, from a beginner even up to those who already play well but who still want to get better technically and be more consistent. I now hit the ball further with less effort, and have developed a solid short game.

Can’t wait to get to the next level and with Haps help, I know I will.

Conrad

So happy to have had the to opportunity to have lessons with Hap Gill over the past few months. I’ve been golfing for the last five years and needed help to improve my game. Hap is an outstanding golf instructor who patiently explains how to play and improve my game. I am 50+ and it’s hard to change old habits. Hap makes learning/relearning how to play easy. I look forward to my club opening and getting out there to practice and play at the course. I definitely know that my game will improve. Thank you Hap for putting up with me and helping me improve my game.

Robyn P

I’d just like to say that Brady is extremely patient and knowledgeable, and has helped myself and my girlfriends game exponentially. Just during 15 minutes of my last session he helped me increase my drive by 15 yards. I would highly recommend Brady, and already have to many of my friends.

Thank you,

Yianis Buzas

Hap is a great coach and I highly recommend him. Before I met Hap I had decades of bad habits and I was drowning in YouTube videos. Hap used his background in biomechanics to teach me not only how to swing but why those swing changes worked.

Hap is relatable, fun and a great cheerleader. In a relatively short time He has helped me pass my original golf goals. Working with Hap has been the best investment I’ve ever made in my golf game.

Cheers,

Ernie

I’ve been golfing for years, never took a lesson, and decided to take a lesson for fun with some friends. Now when we‘re playing golf, we still remind each other to do what Brady said! Highly recommend Brady for any level of golfer. He has a great eye & knows quick & easy strategies for improvement.

Aniko

I’ve had lessons before, but I can say that working with Hap has been the best learning experience for me. I’ve seen improvements in my mental and physical game and have been gaining confidence in all areas. Hap is both professional and approachable and his background in Kinesiology really adds value as well as being fun to work with. My interactions with David have all been positive as well.

Working with Hap has been more than just pure coaching, but I’ve come to view him as a true partner in my golf journey. He’s always been flexible and accommodating. Hap offered me some tips and pointers when looking at buying new gear, and the common ‘traps’ or pitfalls for people trying to cut corners or get better without putting in the right work. Hap has also just been fun to work with. Highly recommend!

Jay