PROFESSIONAL COACHING FOR ALL ABILITIES
We are proud members of the PGA of Canada. We recognize the important role we play in the development of our athletes and will always strive to embrace these core values;
Learning, Accountability, Respect, Integrity.
2020 PGA of Ontario Coach of the Year - SEAN CASEY
Sean Casey – PGA of Canada Class ‘A’ Professional
High-Performance Golf Coach | Junior Development Leader | Trusted Advisor to Pros and NCAA Athletes
Email: seancaseygolf@gmail.com
Locations: RattleSnake Point Golf Club (Summer) · Burloak Indoor Golf (Year-Round)
About Sean
Sean Casey has been a proud member of the PGA of Canada since 1996 and has delivered over 30,000 golf lessons across his 29-year career. From 2001 to 2020, Sean was a lead instructor at the prestigious Glen Abbey Golf Academy, serving as Director of Instruction for 13 years.
A respected figure in Canadian golf, Sean has built a reputation for coaching excellence with players of all levels—from juniors to professionals. His students have captured Provincial and National Championships, earned NCAA scholarships, and succeeded at the professional tour level.
Current and former students include:
- Dawson Lew – Ontario’s #1 ranked Junior Boy
- Serena Zhang – 2025 Ontario Junior Girls Champion
- Peyton Callens - PGA Tour Americas Player, 2016 Ontario Junior Champion
…and many others competing at the highest levels in junior, amateur and professional golf.
Coaching Philosophy
Sean combines cutting-edge technology with deep coaching experience to deliver performance-focused instruction. His approach is tailored, data-driven, and built to support long-term player development—whether you’re striving for your first junior win or fine-tuning for professional success.
Coaching includes:
- Year-round performance programs
- Full-swing, short-game, and putting development
- On-course strategy sessions
- Tournament preparation and debriefs
- Strength & mobility integration with trusted fitness and therapy partners
Coaching Achievements & Recognition
- PGA of Ontario Teacher of the Year – 2009
- PGA of Canada Teacher of the Year – 2009
- PGA of Ontario Junior Teacher of the Year – 2016
- PGA of Ontario Coach of the Year – 2020
- Golf Digest: Top 4 Teachers in Canada – 2011
- PGA of Ontario Team Champion – 2003 (with Sean Foley)
- Featured 8 times in SCOREGolf Magazine
- National team support for the CJGA since 2007
Background & Education
- Business Degree (BBA) – University of New Brunswick, 2000
- PGA of Canada Class ‘A’ Member – Since 2001
- Mentored early in his career by Sean Foley, with whom he worked closely for six years at Glen Abbey
Train With Sean
Whether you’re a junior golfer chasing your first provincial title, a college athlete preparing for NCAA competition, or a tour professional looking to gain an edge, Sean offers a proven, personalized development path to help you reach your goals.
Get in touch: seancaseygolf@gmail.com
Train year-round at Burloak Indoor Golf or on-course at RattleSnake Point
SAM ROY
Sam adopts a holistic approach to golf, recognizing the many factors that influence performance and game improvement. His coaching philosophy emphasizes simplicity, beginning with a focus on proper setup before progressing to more advanced swing theory.
Sam acknowledges the responsibility he holds in shaping the development of younger players, both on and off the course. He encourages them to consider the mental aspects of the game and understand the challenges associated with competing at a higher level. As a junior, Sam participated in the Sean Casey Golf U19 competitive program, which ultimately led him to play for the University of Ottawa’s golf team.
Since 2020, Sam has been mentored by Sean Casey, aligning with the launch of Burloak Indoor Golf, where he currently serves as Assistant Manager.
His role at Burloak Indoor Golf has provided him with the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of coaches and influential people in the golf industry. He has learned from former touring professionals such as Sandra Post, club professionals like Tony Evershed, and coaches like Rich Storey and Braeden Cryderman. These relationships have allowed Sam to refine his knowledge of the game, learning from some of the most respected minds in golf.
Sam also serves as the assistant coach for the Sean Casey U19 competitive program and as co-head coach for both the U15 and U11 competitive programs.
Sam joined the PGA of Canada in 2021 and is currently an Apprentice Professional.
John Burghardt
John co-runs our U15, Learn to Compete, and Linksters programs. Having been a member of both the U15 and U19 programs at Glen Abbey, he recognizes the importance of instruction and structured practice. He attributes much of his own success in golf to the years in these programs and the skills he developed from them.
As a former NCAA division 1 golfer he had the opportunity to play with and learn from some of the best players in the world. He draws on his playing experience in order to help others improve and excel.
Jeff Smeaton
Physical Conditioning Coach
Dr. Jeff Smeaton is a graduate of Wilfred Laurier University and Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. After graduating, he gained additional certifications in Graston Technique, Active Release Technique, Medical Acupuncture and is certified in other functional assessment techniques. He is a Golf Medical Professional (Titleist Performance Institute) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
He has experience working with professional golfers, NCAA players and competitive juniors. He also has a wealth of experience helping recreational golfers become injury free and feel better while they play. Jeff will help you become and stay injury free by creating an individualized treatment or training plan tailored to your specific needs that will progress with you as your needs evolve. Through treatment, exercise, and education, he will take you from becoming pain free and progress you to performing better.
Jeff has been involved in many sports throughout his life. He played football at Laurier for 5 years and finished his CIS career with the 2005 Vanier Cup Championship. He now enjoys keeping active golfing and spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Braeden Cryderman
Teaching Professional
Braeden is a former graduate of our program and Sean was his coach for over 10 years.
Braeden’s start in golf came at a young age on the courses around his hometown of Huntsville, Ontario. After graduating high school, he attended UNC Charlotte, a division 1 golf program. At the time of graduating with a degree in Psychology, he was honoured by the NCAA with First Team All-Conference player and was ranked as a Top 10 amateur in Canada. He played 3 years of professional golf which included to mini tour wins and PGA Tour Canada status in 2014.
After his professional carrier he took a job coaching at his alma mater UNCC where he was in charge of player development. The team had there best semester in 10 years where the won regionals and finished 23rd at NCAA Division 1 Championships. From there Braeden moved back to Muskoka to begin his teaching career. He invested a lot of time with his mentor Mark Bull (PHD in Sports Science) world renowned golf biomechanist and started using his 3D technology.
Dr. Charles Fitzsimmons
Mental Coach
Charles earned his PhD in Sport Psychology from Western University in London, Ontario. He has coached professional and amateur athletes of all ages to numerous championships in a range of sports. Whether it is with teams or individuals, Charles uses his athletic experiences and his empathetic communication style to teach mental skills which have been proven to enhance coping, satisfaction, and performance. His specialty is helping golfers thrive under tournament pressure.
Charles’ competitive golfing highlights include wins at the 2019 Canadian University Championship, the 2019 Ontario Mid-Amateur, and the 2019 Boyd Quaich Memorial Tournament at the Old Course in St. Andrews. His record-setting 13 year career golfing at Western University also included 5 team and 2 individual Ontario Championships, 9 All-Star and 6 MVP awards, and 13 straight National Championship appearances. Before coming to Western University, Charles spent two years training at the International Junior Golf Academy in South Carolina and one year on an NCAA scholarship to Clarion University in Pennsylvania.
