Tyler McNeil
PGA of Canada, Teaching Professional
Tyler grew up on Cape Breton Island and in Kelowna, BC. Both places are home to some of Canada’s most extraordinary golf courses. He learned to love golf at an early age and as a junior golfer, he earned a U.S. college scholarship after a successful high school golf career. Following college, Tyler completed his Professional Golf Management courses in Victoria while working at Cordova Bay Golf Course. He began coaching as soon as he turned professional.
In 2014, Tyler joined Rob Houlding Performance golf where he spent 6 years working with some of the best golfers in the country.
In 2021 Tyler partnered with Paul Skrudland to form L3 golf coaching. They focus on development of junior golfers into tournament players and beyond.
Tyler is an assistant coach for both University of British Columbia men’s and women’s varsity golf teams.
Teaching philosophy: Tyler has always been very interested in the golf swing and the mind and has sought out mentorship from some of the best coaches in the world including: Andy Plummer, Mike Bennett, Rob Houlding, Lynn Blake, James Ridyard, Mac O’Grady and many more. Tyler’s true passion is supporting and encouraging kids with their goals and dreams. He has helped many top juniors progress all the way from learning to hold the club correctly all the way to competing at the world junior golf championships, making team Canada and winning provincial championships.
Paul Skrudland
PGA of Canada, Teaching Professional
Paul started golf at age 6 learning the game in his home province of Saskatchewan. His first job was on a golf course at age 14 & he has been employed in the industry his entire life.
After a year of studies at the University of Saskatchewan, Paul transferred to Dublin, Ireland where he spent 3 years studying, & developing his game in some of the worlds most historic, & iconic golf courses. In 2003 Paul returned to Canada, settling in Vancouver, BC, which allowed him to focus on his golf pursuits full time, & in 2004 turned professional & competed regularly as a proud member of the PGA of Canada.
Paul is a Class A professional & has turned his passion for golf into the coaching realm; with his mission to help others achieve their golfing goals. His primary focus is devoted to elite juniors, but is happy to work with any player committed to the process of long term player development.
While coaching at Rob Houlding Performance Golf, Paul met Tyler McNeil (L3 co-founder) and the idea to develop their own academy was born. L3 Golf was formed in 2021 & aims to be a leader in elite player development.
Paul is thankful for his mentorship & influence from coaches Mac O’Grady, Rob Houlding, Gareth Raflewski, Tyler Ferrell, and many more!