The PGA of Alberta has announced the finalists for its 2019 awards. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the PGA of Alberta Awards Banquet at the Calgary Stampede BMO Centre:
Club Professional of the Year
Chris Schatzmann (Stewart Creek G&CC)
Greg Kincade (Edmonton CC)
Matt Johnson (Royal Mayfair GC)
Sean Thompson (Cottonwood G&CC)
Tahlon Sweenie (Jasper Park Lodge GC)
Executive Professional of the Year
Brian Huculak (Lethbridge CC)
Dale Tomlinson (Winston GC)
Jason Stanier (Inglewood G&CC)
Murray McCourt (Ranch G&CC)
Slade King (Links of GlenEagles)
Assistant Professional of the Year
Class A
Craig Gibson (Sirocco GC)
Jae Maegaard (Paradise Canyon GR)
Kim Valleau (Winston GC)
Sam Kirkness (Priddis Greens G&CC)
Taylor Van Tighem (Royal Mayfair GC)
Assistant Professional of the Year
Apprentice Professional
Chris Cooke (Kananaskis Country GC)
Chris Melbourne (Red Deer G&CC)
Chris Ward (Edmonton Petroleum G&CC)
Crystal Shapka (Calgary G&CC)
Matt Kirlin (Lynx Ridge GC)
Teacher of the Year
Derek Baker (Derek Baker Golf Academy)
Scott Holland (Silvertip GR)
Todd Halpen (Golf Canada Calgary Centre)
Junior Leader of the Year
Andrew Wright (Country Hills GC)
Bill Dreger (Canmore G&CC)
Chad Feener (Leduc GC)
Derek Baker (Derek Baker Golf Academy)
Lyndon King (Collicutt Siding GC)
Coach of the Year
Jamie Reimer (Golf Canada Calgary Centre)
Jordan Maclean (GolfTec Edmonton)
Luke Workman (Glencoe G&CC Teaching Centre)
Randy Robb (Edge Golf School)
Sales Rep of the Year – North/South
Clive Grant (Golf Supply House)
Colin Gilliard (PING Canada)
Jared Engel (adidas Golf)
Ryan Bathgate (PING Canada)
Ryan Doucette (adidas Golf)
Trevor Copp (Acushnet Canada)
Retailer of the Year – Private
Edmonton CC
Red Deer G&CC
Retailer of the Year – Public
Jasper Park Lodge GC
Paradise Canyon GR
Sirocco GC