Elevate Performance Golf

09/04/2026

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to coach junior golfers at almost every stage of development, from kids picking up a golf club for the first time to provincial champions, national-level players, and golfers who have gone on to play collegiately.

Along the way, I’ve spent countless hours learning from and working alongside other coaches, golf professionals, strength and conditioning professionals, parents, and people involved in junior sport.

All of that experience has shaped what we’re trying to build at Elevate.

For those interested in learning more, we’ve put together the Elevate Junior Golf Development Pathway. A look at how we think about junior development, the different stages a golfer can move through, and the opportunities we’re working to create for players and families in Windsor-Essex.

https://elevateperformancegolf.com/junior-golf-pathway-windsor/

One question continues to come up in conversations with parents:

What should a junior golfer actually be doing next?
For a parent, that can be surprisingly difficult to answer.
What should golf look like at 5? At 9? At 13?
When should instruction become more structured?
When should they start playing on the golf course?
When does competition make sense?
How much should they practise?
What role should athletic development play?

And if they really love the game and want to see how far they can take it, what does that pathway actually look like?

I don’t think the answer is simply more lessons, more tournaments or more hours of practice.

And I certainly don’t think every junior golfer should follow the same path.

What they need is the right environment, opportunities and level of support for where they are right now, with a clear understanding of what could come next.

That idea has become the foundation of what we’re building:

Start. Develop. Play. Compete. Perform.

The goal is ambitious but simple:

Create a pathway where every junior golfer can find a place to start and a meaningful next step.

That could be a four-year-old experiencing golf for the first time.

It could be a nine-year-old who loves the game, has started competing and wants more.

Or it could be a 16-year-old trying to prepare for provincial, national or collegiate golf.

Their programs shouldn’t look the same.
Their coaching shouldn’t look the same.
Their competition schedules shouldn’t look the same.
But they should all have a path.

This represents years of experience and thought, but it is also very much a living framework.

We’ll continue learning, working alongside other professionals, challenging our own ideas and improving what we offer as we go.

There is a lot more we want to build.

But I’m incredibly excited about the direction we’re heading and what this can become for junior golf in Windsor-Essex.

And if you’re a coach, parent, golf professional or someone working in junior development, I’d genuinely love your thoughts.

https://elevateperformancegolf.com/junior-golf-pathway-windsor/

Start. Develop. Play. Compete. Perform.

Explore the Elevate Junior Golf Pathway in Windsor, from first swings through skill development, team training and competitive golf.

08/13/2026

I’ve been thinking for a long time about what junior golf development could look like if we built a pathway from the ground up.

Over the past year, Emily and I have put a lot of time into figuring out what that pathway could look like at Elevate.

Not just another clinic.

A place for kids to start the game, develop their skills, get on the golf course, compete, and continue progressing as far as they want to take it.

This fall, we’re taking the first step.

Three new programs. A new junior development pathway. And a lot more to come.

We’ll be sharing the full details later this week. ⛳️

I’m really excited to finally start putting this into action.

08/09/2026

If your trail foot rolls to the outside during your backswing, you are losing all ground stability and power. 🏌️‍♂️❌

When you let that foot roll, you lose the ability to apply lateral force against the ground. Instead of turning dynamically, your lower body sways and you instantly lose balance.

Try the stability test shown in the video: when I push against a player's lead hip during the backswing, if they aren't loaded correctly, they immediately get knocked over.

Here is how to fix it and lock in your trail foot control:

1️⃣ Preset Pressure at Address – Before taking the club back, intentionally engage the inside edge of your trail foot.

2️⃣ Push to Resist the Sway – As you turn into your backswing, maintain that inside edge pressure so you have a solid wall to push against.

3️⃣ Create Proper Lateral Force – Loading the inside of that foot gives you the exact anchor you need to apply force into the ground at the right time in your transition.

Lock in that trail foot anchor during your next practice session to clean up your backswing turn! 📈🎯

Save this post to fix your sway and test your lower body stability!

08/05/2026

Loading into your trail toes during the backswing is guaranteed to ruin your downswing sequence. 🏌️‍♂️❌

When you carry a negative line of pressure into your toes on the backswing, your trail side has no choice but to kick out toward the golf ball during transition—leading to major contact issues and early extension.

Here is the 2-step line of pressure fix to clean up your footwork:

1️⃣ Load the Trail Heel – Early in the backswing, feel your weight pressure load into the inside of your trail heel rather than your toes. This sets up a positive line of pressure.

2️⃣ Shift & Push – From the trail heel, transition onto the ball of your lead foot, allowing your lead leg and hip to push back through impact.

Big shoutout to for providing the ground reaction force technology and data to help our players see and feel these pressure shifts instantly! 📊🎯

Save this post to fix your footwork and line of pressure!

08/02/2026

Confidence is built one lesson at a time.

Whether you’re new to golf, getting back into the game, or looking to finally take the next step, Emily Ward is passionate about creating a positive, encouraging environment where golfers can learn, improve, and enjoy the game.

https://elevateperformancegolf.com/golf-lessons/

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These reviews are from golfers just like you—and we’re incredibly grateful for every one of them.

There’s still lots of golf season ahead, and it’s not too late to make meaningful improvements to your game.

If you’re ready to build confidence, play better golf, and enjoy your time on the course even more, we’d love to help.

📅 Book your first lesson today and let’s elevate your game.

06/13/2026

I’m very excited for my Assistant Coach Emily Ward help lead the Erie Shores Junior Program this summer!

Summer junior golf registration is now open at Erie Shores Golf & Country Club. ⛳

Whether your child is brand new to the game or looking to play and improve in tournament golf, our goal is simple: help them build skills, gain confidence, make friends, and have fun on the golf course.

This summer we’re offering:

🏌️ Junior Golf Programs (Mondays)
Small-group coaching focused on full swing, short game, and putting fundamentals.

⛳ Junior Learn & Play League (Wednesdays)
Instruction, on-course play, lunch, and season-long competition in a fun and supportive environment.

Spaces are limited and registration is now open.

📧 [email protected]
📞 519-326-4231 Ext. 3

Tag a parent who has a junior golfer ready for a great summer at Erie Shores!

Elevate Performance Golf
Erie Shores Golf & Country Club

06/03/2026

My first golf swings of the day on the driving range are always... 🤫🏌️‍♂️

Instead of grabbing a wedge and hitting those lazy, chippy little shots to start my warm-up, I always go through a solid dynamic routine and pull right out a 5-iron. For me, the first thing I want to feel during a session is a truly compressed, well-struck golf shot. Let’s be honest, watching a low, punchy flighted 5-iron pierce through the morning air is just an elite visual to kick off the day. 🚀

We are also officially in that absolute sweet spot of the year for golf weather. It’s that perfect morning crispness where you start the range session in a hoodie, and by the time you walk to the first tee, you’re rolling in just a golf shirt. ☀️

Keeping it light and moving easy today in the Airspeed shorts. If you haven’t tried these yet, they are easily some of the most lightweight and breathable shorts you can find. The athletic fit is completely dialed in honestly, I have them in almost every color at this point and they’ll be on heavy rotation all year long. 💯

What’s your go-to club to hit first when you step onto the range? Drop it below. 👇

06/02/2026

If you’re heading out to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley from June 10-14, you need to maximize your day. 🇨🇦⛳️

The RBC Canadian Open is way more than just a standard sports event. Beyond watching the absolute best players in the world tear up the pristine North Course, the fan experience on-site is top-tier.

Here are the top 3 things you need to do when you get to the course:

1️⃣ Experience The Rink Hole: Head over to the par-3 14th hole to witness the most electric atmosphere in Canadian golf. It’s a hockey-styled fan favorite where the energy is incredibly rowdy and full of national pride.

2️⃣ Grab Food at The Fare Way: Take a break from walking the fairways and enjoy premium food and drink options on-site, featuring the legendary setup from The Keg.

3️⃣ Watch the Elite Field Up Close: Get a front-row seat to see golf at the highest level. The field is stacked this year with major champions like Matt Fitzpatrick and Collin Morikawa going head-to-head with our homegrown stars like Nick Taylor and Corey Conners.

It’s an incredible summer day out, and it’s completely family-friendly—kids 12 and under get in for free!

Don’t wait until tournament week to lock in your plans. Tap the link in my bio to Buy Tickets Today! 🚀

05/30/2026

14 players, 14 swings. 🚀⛳️

With the Golf Ontario Qualifier just around the corner, we headed over to Seven Lakes Golf Club yesterday. Brought 14 from the crew on what turned out to be a perfect day to play golf.

A huge thank you to Seven Lakes for hosting us—the course is in absolutely spectacular shape right now and it’s going to be a phenomenal test for the qualifiers. Awesome work

Huge thanks to for spending the day out there as well.

05/28/2026

Stop hanging back and start crisping your irons. 🛠️⛳️

If you’re constantly battling chunked shots or fat contact, it’s almost always a low point control issue caused by hanging back on your trail side through impact. To hit it crisp, we need that low point shifted forward.

Trying to fix this all in one fluid motion can feel impossible, which is why I break it down into this simple 3-step drill:
Step 1: Make your normal backswing and STOP. Pausing here resets your momentum and forces you to isolate the next move.

Step 2: Feel the shift. Before you move the club, feel your pressure move from your trail side to your lead side. You’ll feel this predominantly pushing off your trail foot, but you should instantly feel a heavy presence on your lead foot as well.

Step 3: Go straight to a full follow-through. Finish tall, balanced, and completely posted up on your lead side.
By practicing this in segments, you teach your body the correct sequence of transition before the speed of the swing takes over. Take it slow on the range, dial in the feelings, and watch your contact clean up. 🚀

I have to give some love to their gear is amazing on warm weather days but also on this day, which was a very cold and windy day ❄️