LABsters Junior Program
This has been my pride and joy for over 15 years. I launched it when my daughter was born as I wanted a program she would be able to join when she turned 4 years old. Full circle in the past 2 years she has helped coach and be an assistant in camps and programs such as Canucks Week.
The Tour LAB
For over 10 years the Tour LAB was the top high performance coaching program in the lower mainland. There were and are great coaches in the area but we were a team of coaches doing golf coaching and golf fitness together in one program. That program is still visible in the local area to this day with some of the LAB coaches going on to being their own great coaches with programs built on the same fundamentals.
College Prep Coaching
I am fortunate to have coaches many players that went on to college success and professional success. These relationships have also lasted a lifetime as I have been to weddings and baby showers as they have gone on to be adults and still keep in touch with the coach. I always want to be more than just a coach but a roll model and support system.
Let’s talk
Book a Session with Matt to discuss working together.
Follow the link below for a $99 assessment at Haus of Golf this off season.
Junior Golf
Junior Golf Lessons in Surrey & Langley – Learn, Play & Grow with Confidence
Building Skills, Character, and a Love for the Game
At The Backyard Golf, Clayton Hills Par 3, and Haus of Golf, our goal is simple — to make golf fun, educational, and inspiring for every young player. Whether your child is picking up a club for the first time or training to compete, our junior golf coaching programs are designed to help them develop their skills, build confidence, and love the game for life.
Our LABsters Junior Program, led by Coach Cookie La O’, has been inspiring young golfers for over 15 years. LABsters is the foundation of junior golf development in Surrey and Langley, where kids learn through fun, game-based coaching that teaches proper fundamentals — grip, stance, balance, ball striking, and short game — while also developing focus, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Each session is tailored to your child’s age and ability, ensuring every junior golfer is challenged, supported, and having fun.
🏌️♂️ Experience You Can Trust
Matt Palsenbarg brings over 20 years of experience working with juniors at every level — from beginners to national competitors.
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Lead Coach at Haus of Golf and The Backyard Golf
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Has coached 200+ competitive juniors and thousands of beginners
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Former BC Golf Provincial High-Performance Coach for 7 years, including the BC Summer Games and Western Canada Games
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Former College Coach at KPU (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) for 3 years
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Deep experience in long-term junior development, tournament coaching, and player growth
Matt’s passion is helping juniors learn the game the right way — building solid foundations, confidence, and a lifelong connection to golf.
🌟 Partnerships That Build Pathways
In 2025, LABsters partnered with Operation 36, one of the world’s leading frameworks for junior golf development. This program helps juniors learn to play the game on the course, progressing through structured levels as their skills improve.
Looking ahead to 2026, LABsters plans to launch First Tee – in partnership with Golf Canada, creating even more opportunities for kids to grow both on and off the course. This partnership will bring nationally recognized youth programs right here to Surrey and Langley, giving juniors a pathway from beginner to confident, well-rounded golfer.
👏 Programs for Every Junior Golfer
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Beginner Juniors: Learn the basics and build confidence through fun, structured activities.
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Intermediate Players: Develop swing fundamentals, consistency, and on-course awareness.
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Competitive Juniors: Train with advanced coaching tools, strategy sessions, and high-performance programs to reach the next level.
Between The Backyard Golf (short-game and swing development), Clayton Hills Par 3 (on-course play), and Haus of Golf (indoor TrackMan training), juniors get a complete year-round coaching experience.
🎯 Join the LABsters Junior Golf Program
Our LABsters program is all about Learning, Attitude, and Belonging — giving kids a place to grow as golfers and as people.
From weekly lessons to seasonal camps, juniors in Surrey and Langley have found a community where learning golf is exciting, social, and goal-driven.
✨ New sessions open each season.
👉 Register your junior golfer today and join the next generation of golfers growing through LABsters, Operation 36, and soon, First Tee — right here in Surrey and Langley.
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