Wailea Golf Academy
Learn more. ENJOY More. Play better.
Whether you're picking up a club for the first time or refining your game, the Wailea Golf Academy offers a relaxed, personalized learning experience designed around your individual goals. Our PGA Professionals begin by understanding your natural athletic abilities, then develop a customized approach that helps you improve with confidence.
Instruction is practical, engaging, and easy to apply—giving you skills you can take directly to the course. You'll build confidence, enjoy the learning process, and see meaningful improvement while experiencing the game in one of golf's most inspiring settings.
Because playing great golf is about more than just the swing—it's about enjoying the journey.
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From first-time golfers and recreational players to accomplished competitors, the Wailea Golf Academy offers programs for every skill level. Choose from private instruction, group clinics, junior programs, golf schools, and memorable corporate or team-building experiences. Whatever your goals, our experienced PGA Professional staff is dedicated to helping you play your best and enjoy the game even more.
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Perched above Wailea with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, neighboring islands, and the West Maui Mountains, the Wailea Golf Academy offers one of Hawaii's premier teaching facilities. The expansive practice grounds feature more than 200 yards of pristine natural turf, a two-tier teaching tee with generous shade, a dedicated short-game area with practice bunker, chipping and pitching greens, and an expansive putting green—providing everything needed for a complete game improvement experience.
Wailea Golf Academy Program Information
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Claude Brousseau, PGA Master
Director of Player Development
Claude Brousseau is an award-winning PGA Master Professional with more than 20 years of teaching experience and over 20,000 lessons delivered to golfers of all skill levels—from beginners to touring professionals. A respected instructor, author, and educator, he has contributed instructional articles to leading golf publications and authored the book Realize Your Golfing Potential: Unlock the Secrets of a PROficient Short Game.
Originally from Quebec, Canada, Claude competed professionally before building an international coaching career that has included instructing players on the European Tour, European Challenge Tour, Ladies European Tour, and other elite professional circuits.
Recognized as Golf Digest's #1 Teacher in Hawaii (2024–2025), Claude is passionate about helping every golfer improve through personalized, easy-to-understand instruction. His coaching philosophy combines proven fundamentals with modern technology in a relaxed, encouraging environment, allowing students to build confidence, achieve immediate results, and leave with a customized plan for continued improvement.
Whether you're new to the game or striving to reach your highest potential, Claude's goal is simple: help you enjoy golf more by playing your best.
ADVANCED COACHING technology
Exceptional instruction begins with exceptional insight. At the Wailea Golf Academy, our PGA Professionals combine years of teaching expertise with industry-leading coaching technology to deliver a more personalized, engaging, and effective learning experience.
Using advanced swing analysis, launch monitoring, and digital video coaching, we provide immediate feedback and clear, measurable performance insights that help golfers of every skill level better understand their game. Whether you're looking to improve consistency, gain distance, or sharpen your short game, our technology allows us to tailor every lesson to your unique swing and goals.
Technology Highlights
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An innovative combination of 3D Doppler tracking and image processing. FlightScope’s patented fusion tracking technology is a world first, providing a realistic and accurate method for combining radar and camera data.
Astounding mevo stats
300+ yards longest drive
100+ mph Highest club head speed
Over 1 Billion total yards tracked
Over 10 Million total shots
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For over 16 years, V1 Pro is the most preferred video analysis of coaches, instructors and training facilities worldwide to Capture, Compare & Improve the performance of their athletes. Today, V1 Pro HD software continues to build on its reputation of delivering reliable performance and unmatched customer service solidifying its standing as the #1 Video Analysis Software in Sports.
By combining proven instruction with leading-edge technology, the Wailea Golf Academy delivers a learning experience that is both enjoyable and results-driven.
our PROGRAMS
Private Coaching Sessions
Experience personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to your goals, ability, and learning style. Whether you're looking to improve your driving, iron play, short game, or putting, our PGA Professionals create a customized coaching plan designed around your natural athletic ability. You'll gain practical skills, build confidence, and leave with techniques you can immediately apply on the course.
Group Coaching
Golf is even more enjoyable when shared with family and friends. Our small-group sessions, limited to a maximum of four golfers, provide the perfect balance of personalized instruction and a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Learn the essential skills to play with greater confidence while enjoying a memorable experience together.
Corporate Experiences
Elevate your next corporate outing with a customized golf experience designed to engage, reward, and inspire your team. Whether your objective is team building, client entertainment, leadership development, or simply creating lasting memories, our PGA Professionals will tailor a program to meet your group's goals both on the practice facility and the golf course.
