Who We Are

We love the game because it gets us in touch with nature, people and primarily ourselves. Our hope is to share what the game of golf has shared with us; that we are capable of achieving any goal with a little commitment, determination and faith in our abilities.

Why we evolved from Instructors to Coaches!

There is more to playing good golf than swinging a club; unfortunately, this is where most people get all tied up. Though it can appear overwhelming at times, swing mechanics isn't rocket science. However, the more people hear, and try to incorporate into their game, the more confused they become leading to frustration and higher scores. Like a puzzle with hundreds of undistinguishable pieces, they're not sure what fits where.

Sadly, someone looking for help is more likely to encounter a golf "Instructor" than a "Coach".

Much like an instructional video or DVD, golf instructors place little emphasis (or none at all) on the most critical variable, you the student! They start with a model in mind and attempt to fit every student (regardless how different they may be) into the same model, afrustrating experience in most cases for both student and instructor. Many golf instructors (including some very high profile ones) have adopted the “my way or the highway" philosophy. They tend to gage the success of their methodology on students that fit their model well. Unfortunately, this is a very small percentage of individuals.

Like most young Golf Professionals aspiring to 'learn the ropes' and help golfers improve, we started out as instructors simply sharing information we acquired. Why instruct? It's simple, cost effective, requires little training and experience.

After several years of getting poor results using conventional teaching methods, our passion for truly making a difference forced us to change. Today as coaches at the GroeGolf Academy, we start the process with you. More than just swing mechanics, you will benefit from our Certification in Golf Fitness, Club Fitting, and Club Making. We also have extensive training and expertise in advanced Golf Technology, Nutrition and Golf Psychology. We understand that each person has a unique physical make up, set of skills, knowledge, preferred learning style, level of commitment and so on. Through probing and observation, we determine what makes you unique and utilize our skills to build a personal lesson plan for you, with you! We constantly monitor your receptiveness to the information, level of awareness, focus and concentration, and alter our approach to maximize efficiency.

The secret to our success is our ability as coaches to personalize information to a specific individual or group, share only what is necessary, and the critical skill of knowing exactly when to share it.

Head Teaching Professional
Dario Groe

Dario was introduced to golf as an adult at age 22 and is completely self-taught. Through hard work, dedication and commitment, Dario became an accomplished player in a few short years. These attributes exemplify who he is and have lead to his continued success as a coach.

After turning Pro and beginning his apprenticeship with the Canadian PGA in 1997, Dario’s goal was to surround himself with Canada’s top teachers in an effort to gain quality experience and enhance his teaching philosophy. More than a decade later, and having worked with award winning Teaching Professionals in both Ontario and British Columbia, Dario has created a unique interactive teaching philosophy with a focus on the learning process by coaching life lessons through golf. This unique philosophy, along with his passion, commitment and warm personality has made Dario a success and a leader in his profession. Spend 15 minutes with him and you’ll recognize he’s become just that!

Career at a Glance

• Began apprenticeship with the Canadian PGA in 1997.
• Certified Teaching Professional.
• Certified Golf Fitness Coach.
• Certified Professional Club Fitter.
• Teaching Professional with The Royal Golf Academy.
• Teaching Professional with The McCleery Golf Academy.
• Head Teaching Professional with The Academy at GolfTown.
• Head Teaching Professional at Royal Ontario

'Students are my greatest teachers'

Dario Groe (b. 1966)