Instructors

Storey Creek Golf Club and Recreation Society is an award winning golf course with practice facilities, dining at the Creekside Grill, and golf professionals on hand to help you improve your swing. Learn more.

StoreyCreek, Storey Creek, Golf Course, Golf, Campbell River, BC

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Arthur Brown

PGA of Canada Teaching Professional

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, but raised in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Arthur was introduced to the game at the age of 7 through his grandparents love for it. He moved to the Island in 2011 to attend the Professional Golf Management program at Camosun College. His first start in the golf industry was working Outside Services at Olympic View in Victoria, before turning Professional in 2017 while working at Arbutus Ridge. The following year he won the Arbutus Ridge Invitational, his first professional win, shooting 71-65.

Entering his sixth year as a certified PGA of Canada Instructor, Arthur has successfully worked with all levels of golfers. His process is all about adapting to the student and understanding their path to progression. Some students need data from launch monitors while others need physical feelings or verbal direction. Arthur finds the best way to pass information to his students in a relaxing atmosphere.

During the 2018 season, Arthur worked for Cobra/Puma as a tech rep covering Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. This experience showed him how golf clubs correctly fit for a player can make a significant difference to their enjoyment and subsequent performance.

To schedule a lesson or series of lessons with Arthur:

Email Address: abrown@storeycreek.ca

Work: 250.923.3673 ext.1

Text: 250-882-1210

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Max Vaclav

KINESIOLOGIST, CERTIFIED CLUB FITTER AND SOON TO BE PGA OF CANADA INSTRUCTOR

Max moved to the island in 2020 from Thunder Bay, Ontario. He previously completed both an Honours Bachelor and Graduate Diploma in Lakehead University’s Kinesiology stream. Kinesiology is the study of human movement and Max has always sought opportunities to combine his passion for understanding body mechanics and golf.

In addition to previous experience working in the golf industry, Max brings a plethora of knowledge and experience amassed from working as a kinesiologist for the past 6 years. In that time, he has been immersed in the health and performance industry and has provided an open, welcoming and evidence-based approach to helping individuals of all backgrounds and ability levels.

Max has treated a variety of clients including athletes, individuals with neurological conditions, those affected by chronic pain and individuals looking to return to work. Max has also completed certifications with the Titleist Institute for Performance (TPI) that further his understanding of the golf swing and help him to work specifically with golfers to perform better or to recover from and avoid injury.

Max is now beginning his PGA of Canada journey and will soon be able to help you improve your technique, playing skills and course management in addition to his kinesiology background.

Email: mvaclav@storeycreek.ca

Work: 250.923.3673 ext. 1

Megan Ratcliffe

PGA of Canada Coach

A former NCAA Division I golfer with the University of Hawai’i, Megan Ratcliffe joins the staff at Storey Creek bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge in coaching golf. After enjoying a successful amateur career, Megan joined the PGA of Canada in 2020 and now focuses her attention on developing young golfers into future stars.

Megan is fully trained in the PGA of Canada’s CDC Coaching program, the first program worldwide recognizing the difference in training and competency between a golf instructor and a golf coach. She is also a member of Golf Canada’s Women in Coaching program. Megan also serves as Assistant Coach to the UBC Women’s Golf Team. She travels to select events to assist players during competition.

Her knowledge and experience have given her the tools to teach technical, tactical, and mental aspects of the game. She utilizes video analysis and Flight scope technology during lessons and creates individual plans for each of her students.

To schedule a lesson with Megan (after March 15th):

Email: mratcliffe@storeycreek.ca

Work: 250.923.3673 ext.1

Steven MacPherson

PGA of Canada Head Professional

Born in Glasgow, Scotland Steven comes from a golfing background. His father, grandfather and great grandfather were also Golf Professionals. During his time in the U.K. Steven played Professional Golf on various tours, including the televised Mastercard Tour, EuroPro Tour as well as in several Challenge Tour events, while instructing at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club.

After moving to Canada in 2000, he worked as an Associate Professional at Seymour G&CC and then Bear Mountain Resort, (where he later became the Head Professional), as well as at Qualicum Beach. Steven has worked at Storey Creek since 2015, and as Head Professional since 2017.

His teaching philosophy is to keeps things simple. He understands that no two golfers are alike, but does believe in certain fundamentals. Through his TPI courses he better understands that there is one efficient way for every golfer to swing based on their strengths and range of motion.

Steven is certified in TPI Level 1 (Golf) & Level 2 (Junior). He uses Flightscope Radar Technology alongside Video Analysis during his lessons.

To schedule a lesson with Steven:

Email: smacpherson@storeycreek.ca

Work: 250.923.3673 ext.3

Text: 250.504.1050

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