ABOUT ME
Derek Baker, PGA of Canada Class A Professional
Derek Baker Golf Academy
EXPERIENCE
A member of the PGA of Canada since 2009, Derek Baker is among the provincial leaders in junior golf development. He is a multi-time finalist for the PGA of Alberta Coach of the Year award, and was the recipient of the 2018 Junior Leader of the Year and 2019 Teacher of the Year awards. His academy has been ranked the #2 academy in the province for the past 2 seasons on the Maple Leaf Junior Tour, and he has worked with multiple students who have won Provincial Championships, Maple Leaf Junior Tour events, competed nationally and internationally, and who have gone on to play college golf. Derek is also highly educated in golf development, carrying three certifications through the Titleist Performance Institute, and has been trained in Golf Canada’s Coach of New Competitors and Coach of Developing Competitors. Derek’s passion for developing golfers is unmatched, and he is fully dedicated to unlocking the true potential of each golfer he works with.
Here are a few of the highlights of my teaching and coaching experience:
Recipient of the 2019 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year Award
Maple Leaf Junior Tour 2021-2023 Top 3 in Academy Points Rankings
Named 2019 and 2023 Operation 36 Top 50 Coach
Recipient of the 2018 PGA of Alberta Junior Leader of the Year Award
Nominated as a finalist for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 PGA of Alberta Junior Leader of the Year Award
Nominated as a finalist for 2017, 2019, and 2021 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year Award
Nominated as a finalist for 2022 and 2023 PGA of Alberta Coach of the Year Award
Trained in NCCP Coach of New Competitors and Coach of Developing Competitors
Certified in NCCP Instructor of Beginner Golfers and Instructor of Intermediate Golfers
Certified Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 Instructor, Level 2 Junior, and Level 2 Golf Instructor
Forces and Motion Certified Instructor
Scott Cowx Certified Instructor