Meet theCoaches

Matt has spent nearly 25 years coaching golfers across the Lower Mainland — 19 seasons at Northview Golf & Country Club and, most recently, as Director of Instruction at Point Grey Golf & Country Club. A Class ‘A’ PGA of Canada professional and multiple PGA of BC award winner, he has helped everyone from first-time golfers to players competing in PGA Tour events.

Today, roughly 90% of Matt’s coaching happens year-round at Haus of Golf in downtown Langley — indoor TrackMan sessions that keep your game moving through every season, rain, snow or shine. During golf season, he also offers ladies clinics and private lessons outdoors at The Backyard Golf Company in Surrey.

Every new student starts with the New Player Assessment: a relaxed 60-minute discovery session at Haus of Golf to assess your swing, share initial ideas, and build a coaching plan around your goals — a low-pressure way to see if you’re a good fit before committing to more. Haus of Golf members enjoy special rates and offers.

He founded Langley Golf Academy in 2017 and created the LABsters junior program 15 years ago. His coaching translates complex concepts into simple, personal instruction — whether you want a deep dive into Trackman data or a quick tune-up before your next round.

With over 25 years in the golf industry as a player, coach and mentor, Cookie leads the LABsters junior program. Since taking the reins in spring 2025, he has relaunched LABsters at The Backyard with Operation 36 — coaching kids to play the game, not just swing a club.

The feedback from families has been exceptional: kids getting better while genuinely enjoying the learning environment. That balance of development and fun is exactly what junior golf should be.

Dr. Kolin Kriitmaa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) who helps golfers strengthen the mental side of their game — confidence under pressure, focus on every shot, and resilience when rounds get tough.

He combines clinical counselling, mental performance consulting, and decades of coaching and sport science experience. Golfers work with him on competition preparation, performance anxiety, emotional control, motivation, and building the mental skills that hold up from the first tee to the 18th green.

Based in British Columbia, Kolin serves athletes and high performers across Langley, Surrey, the Fraser Valley, and virtually throughout Canada. Sessions are available in person or online, so support fits around your practice and tournament schedule.