Ian McDonald
Teaching Professional

Eaglequest Nanaimo

Ian was educated in the field of Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation before turning to golf as his profession. Ian has been at Eaglequest Nanaimo since 1998 and has completed Level 4 of the CPGA Teaching and Coaching Certification Program.

Ian enjoys developing a good working relationship with his students and understanding their needs. He works with players of all abilities and takes pleasure in seeing them progress in their skills.

Away from Eaglequest Nanaimo, Ian enjoys woodworking, fishing and reading.

Ulli Schindler
Teaching Professional
Eaglequest Nanaimo

Ulli made the big move west in the fall of 2003 from the Winnipeg area to Vancouver Island, and soon thereafter joined the team at Eaglequest Nanaimo. Before turning professional in 1996, Ulli graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Manitoba. He has achieved Level 2 Teaching and Coaching Certification from the Canadian PGA, and has experience teaching a wide variety of beginner and intermediate adults as well as junior clinics.

Ulli loves working with players of all abilities and seeing them improve. His background in education gives him a great framework for understanding how people learn and allows him to build solid learning strategies for his students.

Away from Eaglequest Nanaimo, Ulli enjoys hiking, skiing, movies, music, touring and reading about the methods of golf.

Bruce Tapp
Teaching Professional
Eaglequest Nanaimo

Bruce first became a member of the CPGA as an apprentice in 1977 at the Banff Springs Golf Club. He obtained his class "A" head professional status in 1982. Bruce's experience and knowledge of the golf swing enables players of all levels to benefit from his teaching.

Bruce has been married for 28years to Marilyn and they have 3 grown children. They have lived on Vancouver Island for 27years.