Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame member Arne Petersen, the founder of Elk Ridge, with its three nine-hole courses, is being remembered as a visionary whose dream is still being being enjoyed today. Petersen died on Sunday at the age of 85. Nigel Maxwell has more here for paNOW.
PGA Of Manitoba Names Award Winners
The PGA of Manitoba has announced its annual award winners: Executive Professional of the Year: Cory Johnson. Class “A” Member of the Year: Jonathan Wiegner. Apprentice of the Year: Ben Dalke. Teacher of the Year: Glen Sirkis. Club Professional of the Year: Matt Lorenz. Distinguished Service Award: Harry Brotchie. Junior Leader of the Year: Bri-ann […]
Link: Pro/Manager Resigns After 20 Years At Olds Golf Club
Pro/manager Wade Bearchell has resigned after 20 years at the Olds Golf Club in Olds, Alta. Doug Collie has more here for Mountain View Today.
Celebration Of Life Announced For Brian Jolley
A celebration of life for late general manager Brian Jolley will be held at the Galt Golf Country Club, 750 Coronation Blvd, Cambridge, Ont., on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 2–8 p.m. His obituary is here.
Link: Alena Sharp Figuring It Out
Alena Sharp may be headed back to the LPGA Tour by figuring out what she could do with her life if she didn’t make it back. Garry McKay explains here for the Hamilton Spectator.
Jim Windsor, 1926-2022
Jim Windsor, head professional at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club in London, Ont., for 37 years, died last week in his 97th year. The London Free Press has his obituary here.
Link: St. Paul Golf Course Introduces New Manager
Sean Hovelkamp has been named manager of the St. Paul golf course in St. Paul, Alta. Mario Cabradilla has more here for Lakeland Today.
Hirsch Creek Introduces New Manager Of Golf Operations
Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club in Kitimat, B.C., has introduced a new manager of golf operations. Thom Barker has more here for the Northern Sentinel.
Thibault Turning Pro Prior To CP Women’s Open
We going Pro 🫶🏼 Full message on my Instagram : https://t.co/ooLL5pRVXZ pic.twitter.com/Sou6hPLYc0 — brigitte thibault (@bri_thib) August 24, 2022 Brigitte Thibault of Rosemere, Que., has announced that she is turning professional prior to this week’s CP Women’s Open at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. Her announcement on Instagram is here.
Link: Superintendent Celebrated For 50 Years On The Job
Greens superintendent Doug Campbell is being recognized for 50 years on the job at Riverside Country Club in Saskatoon. John Flatters has more here for CTV News.