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Meet Max
Director of instruction
Owner of L.I.F.T. Golf Academy
PGA of Canada teaching professional
Max was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He began golfing at the age of 11 and started playing junior golf tournaments at the age of 15.
Max played collegiately at Concordia University Irvine and College of the Canyons. He recorded multiple wins during his tenure at College of the Canyons. He competed in the United States Amateur Champions in 2010 at Chambers Bay.
After College of the Canyons, Max turned pro in 2012 and played professionally for nearly nine years on various tours worldwide. He played on the Korn Ferry Tour, PGA Tour Canada, PGA Tour China, PGA Tour Latin America, Golden State Tour, and China Golf Association Tour. Max still competes locally on the Vancouver Golf Tour and also plays events annually on the PGA of British Columbia and the PGA of Canada.
Max holds three-course records and the 36-hole scoring record on the Golden State Tour of 18 under par for two rounds.
Over the last four years, Max has coached golfers of all ages and skill levels, from kids to adults. His students have won various tournaments from the junior level to the professional ranks. He enjoys coaching golfers who are just getting started in the game or who play professionally, imparting wisdom he has accumulated over the years from his own world-renowned coaches to the educations and certifications he has completed.
Meet Cole
Golf Coach
PGA of Canada Teaching Professional
Cole was born and raised in Langley. He started playing golf at age six and began competing at age 9.
Cole competed in tournaments throughout his junior years. He eventually joined the golf team at the University of the Fraser Valley from 2015 to 2019 and won two Division Championships and two National Championships with his team.
Cole has experience teaching golfers of all skill levels, with an extensive background working with kids of the beginner and intermediate levels. Cole is experienced in utilizing games from Discover Golf to help kids build skills that can be used on and off the course, providing kids with tools to help them gain confidence and become leaders.
Cole has a passion for coaching kids and is working towards his Class “A” Status with the PGA of Canada specializing in Coaching. Cole has various certifications that will help golfers of all skill levels, from putting to speed gains to different aspects of movement.