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Earlier this year, the PGA of Canada worked with the nine zones from across the country to put together an all-encompassing confidential membership survey that will help us shape the direction of the association moving forward. The PGA of Canada staff, board, and zones will be using this data in the development of future programs, services, and opportunities to best align with the needs of our members.
2019 brought PGA of Canada Members, Jen Woods and Norm Jackson, together through the PGA of Canada Mentorship Program
Veteran sports broadcaster (and PGA of Canada Honourary Director) Brian Williams today announced his retirement following a distinguished career that has spanned 50 years. TSN celebrates Williams’ career on Sunday, Dec. 12 in advance of the 108th GREY CUP broadcast.
From trying to bend “The King’s” putter in Westmount’s back shop to playing nine with big-haired rockers, one thing is sure: the stories Rob Strahan’s amassed during a half century in the golf industry are book-worthy. Reflecting on his storied career, Strahan, 61, gets emotional. At the end of the 2021 season, Westmount Golf & Country Club’s head professional retires—leaving behind the people and the place that have fuelled his passion for 41 years.
In partnership with ECCO, we are giving away 9 pairs of shoes (1 per Zone) to recognize members and apprentices for going above and beyond this year.
From Friday, November 26 until Sunday, November 28, many items in the PGAofCanada shop will be on sale!
As part of the PGA of Canada Training Academy presented by Titleist and FootJoy, a major pillar includes the launch of the PGA’s official mentorship program. This mentorship program is one of the most robust and meaningful programs of its kind in Canadian sport and PGA member countries.
We are deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of former PGA of Alberta President and PGA of Canada member Kevin Vincent Hunter. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario on November 10th at the age of 70.
Together with the PGA of Canada, Golf Canada is excited to announce the continuation of the National Women in Coaching program and formally open applications for the 2022 cohort
Tom Hanley died October 29, 2021 at 2 pm ATL time. Tom was instrumental in the integration of the PGA of Canada’s TCCP education program with the Coaching Association of Canada’s NCCP beginning in 2005.
The Warren Crosbie Community Leader of the Year Award, introduced in 2020 and named after PGA of Canada Past President and Life Member Warren Crosbie, is presented annually to a member of the association who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and gone above and beyond to make a meaningful and lasting impact within their community.
When Nick Kenney’s second shot on the par-5 12th hole at Lookout Point Country Club hit the cart path and sailed 50 yards over the green, just minutes after Dean North hit it to tap-in length on the hole prior to get within two, it looked like the momentum may have been shifting at the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf with support from G&G Brands.