Ben Van Deurzen of Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club has been named the PGA of Alberta’s Class “A” Professional of the Year. Bill Dreger of the Canmore Golf and Country Club was named Junior Leader of the Year.
Link: Former Golf Pro Pleads Guilty To Fraud Charges
A former golf professional in Kamloops, B.C., has pleaded guilty to a dozen fraud charges and will repay more than $40,000 to Rivershore Estates and Golf Links, as well as spending 18 months under house arrest. Tim Petruk has more here for Kamloops This Week.
PGA Of Ontario Announces 2020 Award-Winners
The PGA of Ontario named its 2020 award-winners on Thursday evening, along with the initial class into its Hall of Fame. That PGA Hall of Fame charter class is here. You can watch the ceremony here. Below are the awards recipients: Class ‘A’ Professional of the Year: Michael Johnston (Cedar Brae Golf Club). Apprentice Professional […]
PGA Of Alberta Names Club Professional Of The Year, Retailer Of The Year
Dean Ingalls of Calgary’s Silver Springs Golf and Country Club has been named the PGA of Alberta’s Club Professional of the Year. Other finalists included Jason Hnatiw of Windermere Golf and Country Club, Matt Johnson of Royal Mayfair Golf and Country Club, Chris Schazmann of Stewart Creek Golf and Country Club and Sean Thompson of […]
Industry Notes: Tee Times, Sponsorships And More
Stephen Ames starts the TimberTech Championship on Friday in Boca Raton, Fla,, at 10 a.m. local time on the first tee. Mike Weir tees off at the PGA Tour Champions event on the first tee at 10:30 a.m. Tee times are here … The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association and The Toro Company have announced a […]
Link: Fire Burns Down B.C. Clubhouse
A fire on Monday burned down a vacant clubhouse at the Rainbow’s End Golf Club in Sayward, B.C. Binny Paul has more here for the Campbell River Mirror.
PGA Of Alberta Names Its Teacher Of The Year
Todd Halpen of Golfuture has been named Teacher of the Year by the PGA of Alberta. Other finalists included Jeremy Maher of Modern Golf, Mike Fahey of Redwood Meadows Golf and Country Club, Sam Kirkness of Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club and Jae Maegaard of Paradise Canyon Golf Resort.
Industry Notes: Position Open At Golf Canada, Interest Rates, The Day After Callaway/Topgolf Deal And More
Golf Canada is seeking a Grow the Game Coordinator, who is responsible for marketing, communications and administration of First Tee – Canada programming, in addition to other duties. Click here for more details … If you’re planning on taking out a loan for investments in your business, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday it has […]
Link: Winnipeg City Courses Enjoy Banner Season
Winnipeg municipal golf courses were the busiest they had been in 15 years this year and exceeded expectations, according to Dave Comaskey, golf operations coordinator for the city’s Golf Service department. Devon McKendrick has more here for CTV News.
Charter Class Announced For PGA Of Ontario Hall Of Fame
The PGA of Ontario has announced its charter class in its new Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held online on Thursday at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Click here for the members of the charter class.