Chilliwack Golf Lessons

Kevin Stinson

Lead Instructor

Kevin Stinson combines elite playing experience with a clear, modern approach to coaching. Known for simplifying both the golf swing and the game itself, Kevin helps golfers eliminate mental clutter and follow a clear path toward better swings and lower scores.

Kevin has worked with and learned from many of the world’s top instructors, including Sean Foley, Martin Hall, Martin Chuck, Aaron Olsen, Brett Saunders, Scott Rodgers, and Phil Jonas. Drawing from these experiences, along with his education, certifications, and personal observations, he connects with golfers of all skill levels.

Kevin has served as Head Teaching Professional at Cheam Mountain Golf Course since 2017 and previously was Head Women’s Golf Coach at Wayland Baptist University. As a player, he has over 50 mini-tour victories, was named 2023 BC and Canada PGA Player of the Year, represented Canada at the 2022 and 2025 Four Nations Cup, and competed in the 2014 and 2024 Canadian Open. He is a former member of PGA Tour Canada, Canadian Tour, and Sunshine Tour (South Africa) and an NAIA All-American at Wayland Baptist University in Texas.

Nigel Sinnott

Instructor - Leader Junior GOlf

Nigel Sinnott is a Class A PGA of Canada Professional delivering high-level instruction built on playing success, education and a practical, patient coaching style. His approach emphasizes what actually matters, helping beginners to professionals improve quickly while building a swing they can trust under pressure.

Nigel has been a full-time instructor at Cheam Mountain Golf Course for the past five years, where he runs the Cheam Mountain Junior Academy, junior nights, seasonal camps, and all men’s and women’s clinics, alongside private and semi-private lessons. Previously, he taught in Vancouver at University Golf Club and Premier Royal Indoor Academy.

As a professional golfer, Nigel has competed on the Vancouver Golf Tour, G&G Golf Tour, and PGA Tour Canada, earning multiple professional wins, five hole-in-ones, and a career-low round of -9 (63). A father of three and lifelong athlete, Nigel is committed to providing world-class instruction at accessible rates—helping every student enjoy the game more and achieve success on their own terms.

"I’d be happy to help you achieve your personal goals or resolve your golf frustrations if you need some help having more fun playing this wonderful game of golf" - Nigel Sinnott

Sean Douglas

Instructor

Sean has been coaching and training athletes for over 30 years in multiple sports. He has a deep understanding of an athlete’s needs, goals and abilities and possesses a keen ability to communicate and design a plan to allow the athlete to progress and succeed. 

Coaching Bio:

Sean has trained, studied and worked with many top coaches, trainers and educators in sport for over 30 years in: golf, hockey, football, baseball and fitness. While learning and being exposed to these various training and teaching disciplines, he has been able to take the best of all sports and approaches while applying these elements to his golf instruction. You will find your lessons with Sean to be fun, full of energy and he will  test your ability, but also highlight your personality and current skills. 

Sean is the coach of the GW Graham AAA High school Team and the Assistant Coach of the UFV Women’s Collegiate  Team (2022 National Silver Medalists).

Playing Bio:

Sean has competed in many VGT events as an amateur and professional, has won over 20 amateur/corporate events and now looks to compete as a senior on the PGA-BC event schedule.

Richard WHitlam

Instructor

With 50+ years of experience in all facets of the golf industry, Richard has a vast knowledge of golf generally and in golf instruction specifically. Richard owned, managed, and was head golf instructor at the Aquadel Golf course for 35 years. Richard’s coaching style would be closest to Golf Channel’s Martin Hall. His student’s are always treated with courtesy and patience. Playing and teaching golf are passions for Richard.

Coaching Bio:

Richard has worked with some great teachers, both locally and internationally. Notably Hank Haney, Bill Mawhinney, Jennifer Greggain and more recently Kevin Stinson. Many of his students have excelled to become club professionals, college players and one was even the number one ranked Canadian Amateur.

Richard helped update the CPGA teaching manual in 1993. At that time, he befriended Moe Norman, who had a profound influence on him. Richard is a 33 year veteran of the CPGA, he has a Class A standing and is a designated Life Member of the CPGA.

Richard has taught thousands of students of all levels. His specialty is group lessons, of which he has done hundreds.  He taught for 35 years at Aquadel Golf Course, 7 years at The Chilliwack Golf Academy and joined the Cheam Mountain instructors team in 2022.