Kevin Thistle, CEO of the PGA of Canada, discusses the contributions of the late Sandy Jones on global golf, which is why he received the George Cumming Distinguished Service Award in this country. Press Play below to hear his chat with Hutch.

Industry veteran Grant Fraser discusses the PGM Alumni Network, which was introduced recently to provide networking and career advancement opportunities for Professional Golf Management alumni and to contribute to the betterment of golf in Canada. The PGM Alumni Network website is here. Click here to join. Click Play below to hear his chat with Hutch.

Boris Uvakov, general manager of the Brampton Golf Club in Brampton, Ont., discusses a centennial celebration put on hold, recent renovations and a new members’ hall of fame. Click Play below to hear his chat with Hutch.

Mike Kelly, executive director of Golf Ontario, discusses the association’s eventual move from Wooden Sticks in Uxbridge, Ont., to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley near Caledon, Ont. Click Play below to hear his chat with Hutch.

Tiffany Gordon, director of clubhouse operations at Carnmoney Golf Club near Calgary and a national director with the PGA of Canada, discusses the local state of emergency in that area due to extreme rain. Click Play below to watch Tiff’s chat with Hutch.

Salimah Mussani has been on the job as national women’s coach for a little over a month and she chats about that, her philosophies, team potential and other matters. Click Play below to listen to her chat with Hutch.

Jan Dowling of Bradford, Ont., discusses being named coach of the year in the Big 10 Conference, winning the conference championship with Michigan, the upcoming regionals and being a working mom after the birth of her son in January. Click Play below to watch her chat with Hutch.

Kevin Thistle, CEO of the PGA of Canada, discusses the challenges ahead for the golf industry and all businesses for that matter, including inflation, supply chain issues and staff shortages. Click Play below to hear his chat with Hutch.

Tiffany Gordon, director of clubhouse operations at Carnmoney Golf Club near Calgary and a national director with the PGA of Canada, discusses a trying 2022 season ahead and says communication and professional relationships will be key in managing inflation and other challenges ahead. Click Play below to watch Tiff’s chat with Hutch.

Golf Canada Chief Sport Officer Kevin Blue discusses the enhancements to the national player development program that now has the goal of 30 Canadians on the PGA/LPGA Tours by 2032. Click Play below to listen to his chat with Hutch.