About us

An award-winning kids program. Coaching the game of golf, physically literacy and athletics for the sport.

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LABSTERS
VISION&GOALS

Building Athletic Golfers.
Inspiring a Love for the Game.

As the program transitions to The Backyard Golf Company and The Clayton Hills Par 3 course for 2025, the coaching team is taking the opportunity to reevaluate and focus. This means returning to the roots on which LABsters was founded.

Our focus is on coaching golf and its fundamentals, introducing physical literacy, and developing the complete athlete. LABsters was founded in 2010 by Matt Palsenbarg with a clear vision: to produce not just golfers, but athletic golfers. That goal remains unchanged today.

The team approach fosters belonging, inclusion, and pride among our junior athletes. Together, we support each other to develop not only better golfers but also better individuals.

But as always, LABsters aims to inspire a love for golf through fun and engaging experiences.

WHAT MAKES OUR PROGRAM GREAT

Our programs involve our key principles to maximize each player's potential, all while learning in a fun and encouraging environment.

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PHYSICAL LITERACY

Movement is medicine our golfers become great, healthy movers for life. Movement, balance, and body awareness are essential for long-term success.

FUN

Fun is the language of learning. Fundamental skill development is the foundation of the program.

RESPECT

Respect the game. Respect the course. Respect each other and Respect for ourselves

GROWTH

No such thing as failure only chances to grow and learn. How could you do it differently next time? Growth mindset rather than fixed.

ENCOURAGE

Taking seamless key performance indicators offline to maximize the long tail. Keeping your eye on the ball.

SUCCEED

Concepts over positions to develop technique. Golf swings are like people in that they take unique shapes. There are commonalities that help us succeed and we explore those.

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This is where the next generation starts their journey.

WHO IS LABSTERS FOR?

Kids ages 4-13 who are new to the game or already swinging. Whether your child is picking up a golf club for the first time or looking to level up, LABsters meets them where they are-with expert coaching and a clear path for development.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Fundamentals First –
- We teach the core skills of golf in a structured but fun environment.
Physical Literacy Matters –
- Movement, balance, and body awareness are essential for long-term success.
Complete Athletic Development –
- Our coaching builds coordination, confidence, and competitiveness on and off the course.
Fun Comes First –
- If it’s not engaging, it’s not LABsters. We believe learning should be exciting and memorable.

WHAT WE OFFER?

Summer Camps
Afternoon and Weekend Classes
Spring Break Camps
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The LABsters Junior Golf Program, located in Surrey, British Columbia, introduces the game of golf to thousands of kids throughout the Lower Mainland. Programs include development and creativity during weekly and private lessons, camps, and events, all geared towards teaching youth to love the game of golf!

Located at The Backyard Golf Company, at Clayton Hills Par 3

5640 188 St, Surrey, BC, V3S 7Y1