MEET OUR TEAM
While our coaches, Charlie and Brandon, teach the techniques of golf, they don't simply stop there. Placing a great deal of importance on coaching to inspire, motivate, and guide their students, our coaches' passion is infectious. We are firm believers in the philosophy that coaches who thoroughly understand their students' needs and goals will be better able to teach them. For this reason, every lesson is tailored to the individual needs of each student. Want to get in touch with us and learn more about our coaches? Send us an email!
Coach Highlights:
Former Tour Player, Ontario Amateur Champion, Full Scholarship athlete in US
Senior Certified Instructor at The David Leadbetter Golf Academy over 10 years
AIMPOINT, TPI and K-VEST Certified Instructor
CHARLIE WOO
DIRECTOR OF GOLF ACADEMY W
BRANDON CHONG
HEAD TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
TEACHING CAREER
Founder & Director, Golf Academy W 2011-Present
Coach of Team Ontario Players (2015&2016)
Coach of Top Ontario Juvenile Player (2014&2015)
Coach of KPGA & ASIAN Tour Players 2010
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
KPGA Tour Player 2006-2010 (Korean Professional Golf Association)
JGTO Tour Player 2007
(Japan Golf Tour Organization)
ASIAN Tour Player 2007-2010
ONE ASIA Tour Player 2007-2010
AMATEUR PERFORMANCE
Full Scholarship Athlete, University of Louisville 2001-2005
NCAA Cardinal Intercollegiate Champion 2004
Best Player, University of Louisville 2003&2004
Named All Conference USA Team 2003&2004
Toronto Star Amateur Champion 2002&2003
Ontario Amateur Champion 2002
Member of Canadian National Junior Team 1999&2000
TEACHING CAREER
Head Teaching Professional, Golf Academy W 2016-Present
The LGA Senior Certified Instructor 2009-2016
(The Leadbetter Golf Academy Korea)
Coach of KPGA & KLPGA Tour Players 2009-2016
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
KPGA Member 2006-Present
(Korean Professional Golf Association)
U.S. Professional Golfers College 1999-2002
CERTIFICATIONS
AIMPOINT* Certified Instructor
T.P.I. Golf Fitness Certified Instructor LEVEL 1
K-VEST Certified Instructor
LUCAS KIM
JUNIOR ADVISOR AND MENTOR
ACHIEVEMENTS
Ontario junior winner 2011
CN future links winner 2011
Mandarin tour money leader 2013
Mandarin tour money leader 2014
Korn Ferry Tour 2015-2017
Southern Ontario Open winner 2019
GLT order of merit winner 2019
CHAIYOUNG KIM
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
PR OR MEDIA INQUIRIES
For potential influencer or ambassador collaboration inquiries, please email Chaiyoung at info@golfacademyw.com.
SEONGMI KIM
JUNIOR COUNSELLOR/CONSULTANT
Seongmi is responsible for guiding and coaching junior students to become committed active golfers. She works directly with the Director of Golf Academy W to lead classes.
Languages: English, Korean, Chinese