About Us

About the NGA

Since 1993 the National Golf Academy has been teaching Calgarians this great game of Golf.

Formerly the Terry Carter Golf Academy, the Academy has operated out of the Riverside club, owned and operated the Grand Golf Centre in Downtown Calgary, and is going into the 8th year as the Academy for the City of Calgary operating out of Shaganappi, McCall Lake and Confederation Park Golf Courses. The NGA recently purchased and refurbished the National Golf Academy Dome (formerly the McCowans Golf Dome) The Dome is open year round for golf and is also used as a Multi use facility as well for Baseball, soccer, football, lacrosse and more.

The Academy's teaching staff is some of the Countries finest including Terry Carter - 2009/2004 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the year, top 50 instructor in Canada, nominated for top 100 instructors in North America for Golf Magazine) Grant Cook - 2008 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year, Clayton Robb - 2007 Lifetime achievement award, PGA of Alberta (golf instruction), 1996 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the year,  Darryl James - 2007/2008 Alberta PGA Player of the Year, Shannon Mantrop - 2007 Master of Kinesiology graduate with a research specialization in golf biomechanics and golf fitness, Jim Williams - 1997 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year, as well as other great Male and Female pro's alike.


Our Philosophy...

To make sure that each and every student has an integrated understanding of the basic golf principles and mechanics. Our Golf Professionals, take great pride in making sure these basic fundamentals are in tact before moving to the next stage of golf development.

Throughout the entire process the students progress is observed and fine tuned each step of the way. An individual plan is developed (Private Instruction) to allow the student to reach their goals, regardless of their level of ability. The main objective is to make sure the student leaves each lesson with a full understanding of what and how to practice.

The committed student steps into to taking full responsibility in doing the drills and regular practice so that they can find their natural swing which will maximize their golfing potential.

Teaching golf is like creating a timeless piece of art. The more passion invested, the students success effortlessly unfolds. In the unfolding the more dedicated they become to this creative process, the more quickly meet their expectations and goals.

Numerous game improvement programs are offered, including swing fundamentals, short game skills, putting, mental focus, visualization, on-course training, and competitive preparation. The competitive preparations have allowed several of our students to be awarded golf scholarships and currently play at various colleges in the U.S.

Teaching is our passion. It is the passion experienced over the last 20 years that ignites the success of our instructors and our students.

Some people get up in the morning and make sales calls, others make cars, The National Golf Academy makes great Golfers.

------------------------------- Terry Carter