Golf Academy Testimonials & Success Stories in Vancouver & Richmond, BC
Success Stories
Our Team has Coached Junior Golfers to Achieve....
120+ Div 1 Placements
8 Ivy Placements
48 Turned Pro
170+ Placed
Rachel - Columbia U
CJGA - Canada Ranked #1, BC Summer Games Champion, All-American Scholar
"Rachel started with Coach TJ in grade 10 as a 10 handicap. In grade 11 she shot 65 in competition and had 3 Ivy League offers! We couldn't have done it without her help!"
Sarah (Mom)
Vanessa - Harvard U
3 times Team Canada (Junior and Amateur)
As a freshman, set many new records at Harvard University. Year 2 scoring record 72.4
Gold medal winner, Junior Girls World Team Championship
All American Scholar
Coach TJ! Thank you so much!! Heartfelt thank you for the years of support and love we got from you!
A lot of love and hugs,
Angela (Mom)
Ryan - U Hawaii-Hilo
Ryan was a Canadian Ski Champion, turned golfer in 2 years. Good luck at U Hawaii-Hilo!!
"Thank you for looking after Ryan".
Helen (Mom)
Mary - Indiana U
Indiana U - Undergrad & Master's degrees
Golf Canada Ranked #1 2016
2017 & 2020 Team Canada
Epson Tour winner 2024
"Coach TJ's leadership and guidance was critical to Mary's performance, especially during her breakout year in 2016. In addition, her extensive university golf coach network helped assure multiple options for Mary's university experience. Thank you Coach TJ!"
Richard - (Dad)
Alex - UC Berkeley
CJGA Canada #1. AJGA Winner 66-65-66
“you have no idea how happy Alex and our family are! Without your help, Alex wouldn’t have had this opportunity... I really mean it! I owe you BIG TIME!
Julie (Mom)
Julie - Brown U
"When I realized I wanted to do a deeper dive and pursue my goal of becoming a NCAA D1 golfer, I searched for that one coach with abundance of knowledge and experience, a strategic method of teaching, and ultimately, the ability and confidence to take my game from good to great. That one coach was Taronne".
Julie
“Hi Taronne, Just wanted to thank you for sending Julie to me. Love her! She has a great swing and a great attitude! Thanks!” Danielle (Brown U Women's Coach)
Coach TJ and Julie at the Harvard Invitational 2017
Nathan - Johnson & Wales
Nathan was placed on a Golf Scholarship and played at the collegiate level. After graduating, he joined the PGA Tour, competing on the China Tour and the Canadian Tour. Nathan runs a successful Golf Academy and received the PGA of BC Teacher of the Year award in 2022.
"Taronne has been my golf coach for the past 6 years. In the first years working with Taronne she helped me drastically improve my golf game, as well as contacting hundreds of universities in the USA on my behalf to get me a scholarship...Taronne has been the most influential and greatest impact on my golf career by far."
Coach Nathan Leonhardt - Feb. 4, 2011
Jhunam - Whitman College
Academic All-American. Graduated top of her class. Master's degree SFU
"Coach TJ is amazing. Our 3 daughters went to Whitman College on an academic scholarship and all had an amazing experience".
Amar and Dal (Parents)
Matthew Kettleson - U Wilmington
Academic All-American. Graduated Summa Cum Laude
"Coach TJ helped us navigate the world of college golf, contact coaches and schools, which was vital to the recruiting process. She was very involved from the start and continued to be connected to me during my college career."
Matthew
Jessica - NYU TISCH
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the TISCH Art and Animation School at NYU.
She illustrated and helped author 3 children's books in the Ruby and Pals series with Coach TJ.
She helped NYU win the 2019 NCAA National Championships and came in T9.
"I can not express how grateful we are to have met and switched golf coaches to Coach TJ. Our daughter Jessica will be attending her dream school at NYU in the fall!"
Li - (Mom)
Ali - Stanford U.
“I have known Taronne for 6 years…her mannerism and approach to teaching…she has a keen eye for details and observed every aspect of the swing. I signed my son up with her and he is now a scratch golfer…my extended family is impressed that they have also signed up their children.
Hamid (Dad) Sep. 29, 2009
Sophia - NYU
Sophia - NYU Undergrad & Brown U Master's
CJGA Team Canada
Sophia came to Coach TJ's lesson at age 11, not knowing English. By 15, she was a 2-handicap and in private school.
At 18 she was placed with NYU, playing for Coach Brad Johnson. Graduating early, she continued to complete her master's at Brown University in Sports Management.
Colin - U Penn/Wharton
“Hi Colin and thanks for your interest in U Penn. I was leafing through my many prospects, and I came upon the letter written by Coach Atley…I was struck by her letter commending you and your dedication to improvement in all aspects of the game…I decided to write Coach Atley to see how you have progressed…"
· Coach Bob Heintz (U Penn 2012)
“Thanks for ‘reviving” my golf game…under your guidance I had a breakout season…I have never felt more confident about my golf game, and it’s all thanks to your outstanding instruction…your joy is contagious.”
Colin – U Penn (Dec. 2012)
Sherri - UC Irvine
Started golf class as a new player at the age of 11.
Won Future Champions Tournament in Phoenix and had a final round of 72 as a 12-year-old.
BC Bantam runner up.
"Thank you for everything and for travelling with me to Ireland, California, Arizona and across Canada".
Sherri
Coach Jai - Christian Brothers U
Eddie Hogan - Team BC. Won 8-0 in his matches.
Coach Jai started with Coach TJ as a 14 - year-old. Won 8 times in college. Shot 61 (twice). Lowest score is 64 in competition.
Marion - Minot State
Marion attended Minot State University, competing in the NSIC Conference, and has pursued a career in golf post-graduation, as the Women's Head Coach at the University of Mary, an NCAA Division II.
"My 2 sons received a golf scholarship to Minot State and my daughter to Bellevue University…she is truly an amazing teacher who loves what she does and never fails on her promises.”
Eduardo (Dad) of Marion, Mickey and Eizza
Coach Marion Hernandez
Ashley - NYU Stern
Ashley graduated from Stern Business School at NYU. She started NYU as a scratch player.
"Thanks for taking me to Ireland. It was great to experience an ID Camp at Waterville Golf Links". Ashley
Coach Shayain
Northwood U (FL) & UCF Master's Degree
Coach Shayain competed at the collegiate level and has pursued a career in golf post-graduation, as an award-winning LPGA-Certified Golf Coach and YouTube sensation.
“thank you for finding great schools for my kids, Shayain and Zo! Couldn't have done it without you!"
Tushna & Jamshed (Mom & Dad)
Pavita - Whitman College
Pavita graduated top of her class at Whitman College.
Pavita is in second year at UBC on scholarship for her Master's degree.
"Coach TJ is amazing. Our 3 daughters went to Whitman College on an academic scholarship and all had an amazing experience".
Amar and Dal (Parents)
Eric - Brown & Columbia U
Eric played at Brown University and then did his masters in Finance and Statistics from Columbia U.
"can not say enough good things about you! We were so happy to have Eric attend Brown University."
Nina (Mom)
Zo - Dickinson State
Computer Science Degree
“thank you for finding great schools for my kids, Shayain and Zo! Couldn't have done it without you!"
Tushna & Jamshed (Mom & Dad)
Maliana- Whitman College
Maliana is currently on the Golf Team and will be graduating top of her class at Whitman College.
She also traveled through school to St. Andrews and was able to play golf there everyday!
"Coach TJ is amazing. Our 3 daughters went to Whitman College on an academic scholarship and all had an amazing experience".
Amar and Dal (Parents)
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