The PGA of Canada joins so many others from across the country in sending our support to Ian Webb, the COO of the Credit Valley Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ont., and his family after he was diagnosed recently with glioblastoma. Ian, who underwent surgery last week but is home now, was an assistant […]
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Great Ideas Come From All Segments And Age Groups And From Outside The Industry
I had the pleasure of sitting in on the first day of the PGA of Ontario’s 4ORE Learning gathering on Monday and was glad I did. It began with the opening keynote featuring Todd Keirstead, best known for his Bring Back the Game program, former Canadian Football League quarterback Damon Allen, former Toronto Maple Leaf […]
Specialization And Individual Pathways Are The Focus Of Education Program About To Be Introduced
With the 2019 PGA Merchandise Show behind us, the PGA of Canada will soon introduce its updated education program. We’ve certainly done our due diligence. The National Golf Foundation in the United States has done a thorough survey of the golf industry and we’ve sought input from the National Golf Course Owners Association of Canada […]
PGA Of Canada Night Has Become A Tradition The Industry Looks Forward To Each Year
The PGA of Canada will host Canada Night Thursday evening at the Orange County Convention Center, once the PGA Merchandise Show closes for the day. Of course, the national award winners and hall of fame inductees will be recognized, as will Sandy Jones, the winner of this year’s George Cumming Distinguished Service Award, who has […]
It’s A Busy Week In Orlando, Including Zone Executive Directors And Board Meetings
I got to Orlando on Sunday for this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in a week that will be filled with meetings before I get back on Saturday. It was much the same last year when I didn’t get out on the show floor once due to all the meetings, but I know I have at […]
Conferences Receiving Positive Feedback From Around The Globe
Last week’s Tee Talks Live and National Teaching and Coaching Conference in Mississauga will be remembered around the world. We had people from Peru, South Africa, England, Ireland, Brazil and the United States and every province in Canada was represented. Over the four days, we had speakers such as Cameron McCormick, who coaches Jordan Spieth, […]
Education Isn’t Exclusive To Formal Sessions In A Quickly-Changing World
The PGA of Canada will introduce its new education program just after the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, likely at the end of January, beginning of February. Be it through formal programs such as the one we’ll soon introduce, or informally, the importance of ongoing education is clear, especially in a world that changes so […]
Matt Allen Was A Natural Pick As PGA Of Canada Chief Innovation Officer
As you may have read recently, the PGA of Canada has named Matt Allen as its new chief innovation officer. He will be the point-person for all special projects coming out of the national office, as well as the key contact for the PGA of Canada’s nine zones and other industry stakeholders, both nationally and […]
The Silos Are Gone In Golf And Collaboration Only Enhances The Industry
I’m in Calgary for the Golf Business Canada Conference Trade Show being run by the National Golf Course Owners Association of Canada. It runs until Saturday at the Hyatt Regency. On Thursday morning, the Women in Golf Business 2018 Summit is being held, with Opening Ceremonies scheduled for 1:45 p.m. local time, followed by four […]
National Golf Day Will Be The Same Date As In The U.S. Next Year
We just had a meeting of We Are Golf, also known as the National Allied Golf Associations, and have decided that May 1 will be National Golf Day in Canada in 2019. Last year, we had a successful launch on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, where we had the Golf In Schools program on the front […]