The PGA of Alberta has named the finalists for its 2022 awards. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Calgary BMO Centre following the second day of the buying show.
Here are the finalists:
Club Professional of the Year
Kyle Boyd(Edmonton Petroleum G&CC)
Matt Johnson (Royal Mayfair GC)
Sam Kirkness (Inglewood G&CC)
Dean Manz (Red Deer G&CC)
Chris Paskin (Valley Ridge GC)
Class “A” Professional of the Year
Bryce Halverson (Carnmoney GC)
David MacComb (Royal Mayfair GC)
Marsha Rogers (The Derrick G&WC)
Kim Valleau (The Winston GC)
Stephen Yanitski (Valley Ridge GC)
Executive Professional of the Year
Greg Andrew (Stewart Creek G&CC)
Brian Bassen (Strathmore GC)
Darren Cooke (Canmore G&CC)
Curtis Robertson (Valley Ridge GC)
Steven Young (Banff Springs GC)
Junior Leader of the Year
Derek Baker (Derek Baker Golf Academy)
Chad Feener (Leduc GC)
Nicola Jeffries (Willow Park G&CC)
Shannon Raina (Earl Grey GC)
Stephen Yanitski (Valley Ridge GC)
Teacher of the Year
Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC)
Josh Fleming (365 GOLF)
J.R. Hogan (GOLFTEC Calgary Blackfoot)
Scott Stiles (Earl Grey GC)
Cody Yaremovich (Eagle Rock GC)
Apprentice Professional of the Year
Ryan Caines (Inglewood G&CC)
Patrick Frose (Royal Mayfair GC)
Michael Nutt (Kananaskis Country GC)
Amy Popkes (Silver Springs G&CC)
Keenan Vanderkooi (Silvertip GR)
Coach of the Year
Derek Baker(Derek Baker Golf Academy)
Darcy Dhillon (Red Deer G&CC)
Adam Webicki (The Derrick G&WC)
Retailer of the Year
Banff Springs GC (Head Pro: Andrew Szewczuk)
Evergreen GC (Head Pro: Josh Walker)
Red Deer G&CC (Head Pro: Dean Manz)
Silvertip GR (Head Pro: Chris Cooke)
Windermere G&CC (Head Pro: Jason Hnatiw)
Sales Rep of the Year
Karly Blake (Maui Jim)
Tanice Bosanko (Play Well Agencies)
Colin Gilliard (PING Canada)
Brian Howard (TaylorMade Golf Canada)
Kristi Larson (KL Agency)