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Top 100 News

With the new year upon us, the PGA of Alberta is proud to officially announce the TOP 100 PGA of Alberta Golf Professionals for 2021 as determined by the rankings in the Top 100 Program presented by Foresight Sports Canada! The list below is the top 100 point earners for 2021 program year. These members will receive a custom Top 100 logo in the new year recognizing this accomplishment.

Click Here for 2021 Standings

The Top 100 Program is based on pre-determined measurable criteria designed to recognize members who dedicate their time and demonstrate proven abilities in advancing the golf industry for the benefit of all Golf Professionals. The following areas where points are awarded are Education, Association initiatives, Tournaments and Volunteerism. Congratulations to the following Professionals (click on a name to learn more):

 Award Winner


Congratulations to Chris Ward of the Edmonton Petroleum G&CC on winning his second consecutive Top 100 Award! Chris had a terrific year within the Top 100 Program accumulating 83 points to cruise to a five point victory. Chris is the first member to win this award in back-to-back years (including the years of the former Professional Development Program).

Special shout-out to the following facilities for all having multiple Professionals inside the top 10 of the program this year; Edmonton Petroleum G&CC, Valley Ridge GC, and Inglewood G&CC.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH CHRIS RECEIVING THE AWARD

Cash Prizes
In addition to our Award winner, the Association is proud to award 10 cash prizes to the top point earners. Members needed to accumulate 57 points or more to earn a cheque this year. Congratulations to the following:

LEARN MORE HERE

About Foresight Sports Canada…
Foresight Sports produces the most trusted launch monitors in the world. The Foresights Sports GCQuad and the ceiling mounted GCHawk are world leaders in launch-monitor and golf-simulator technology and software, providing forward-thinking solutions to aid instruction, club fitting, and equipment innovation.

As the most trusted launch monitor in the world, Foresight Sports has more than 10,000 launch monitors in use in retail, residential, commercial, and driving range facilities around the world.  The GCQuad and the GCHawk are trusted by the leading OEM’s for their indoor club fitting needs.

To learn more about the products, please visit www.foresightsports.com. For a demonstration, contact the Representative below:

Garett Jenkinson, Territory Manager
P: 403-861-0551
E: [email protected] 

Awards News

The PGA of Canada is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2021 National Awards. Each year, a National Selection Committee evaluates nominations from Professionals across Canada. Winners for each national award are traditionally recognized during PGA of Canada Night at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida, however, this year will see winners revealed live during the Association’s virtual National Award Ceremony on Thursday, January 27^th, 2022.

"We are blessed to have a family of over 3,600 professionals who proudly share their passion and expertise with golfers from coast-to-coast,” said PGA of Canada President Teejay Alderdice. “On behalf of the PGA of Canada, I would like to congratulate all nominees and finalists for their outstanding accomplishments this year.”

Good luck to the following Alberta Professionals up for a National Award in 2021:

• Chris Schatzmann (Stewart Creek G&CC) - Murray Tucker Club Professional of the Year
•  Patrick Coli (Carnmoney GC) - Dick Munn Executive Professional of the Year
• Josh Fleming (GOLFTEC Calgary Beacon Heights) - George Knudson Teacher of the Year
• Chris Ward (Edmonton Petroleum G&CC) - Stan Leonard Class “A” Professional of the Year & Tex Noble Professional Development Award
• Rachel Wiebe (Windermere G&CC) - Moe Norman Apprentice Professional of the Year
• Stephen Yanitski (Valley Ridge GC) - Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year
• Jamie Reimer (Golfuture YYC) - Ben Kern Coach of the Year
• Fort McMurray GC (Head Professional - Kyle Corriveau) - Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year
• Katy Rutherford (Silver Springs G&CC) - Brooke Henderson Female Player of the Year
• Riley Fleming (Lynx Ridge GC) - Mike Weir Player of the Year

CLICK HERE to view all Finalists. Early in 2022, registration for the virtual National Award Ceremony will be live.

Association News

The Professional Golfers’ Association of Alberta would like to wish everyone and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Our office will be closed starting December 20^th and will be open again on Tuesday, January 4^th.

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Association News

We are deeply saddened to announce the recent passing of former PGA of Alberta Member and PGA of Canada member Richard "Rick" Martison. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta on November 19th at the age of 78.

Rick joined the PGA of Canada in 1965 and in 67-68 became one of the first Canadians to play on the Australian Tour. After his touring career, Rick shifted focus back to Canada and in 1971 landed the head professional role at Silver Springs Golf and Country Club where he remained for 25 years before retiring. Five years later Rick found himself drawn back to the golf industry where he served as the General Manager at Country Hills where he finished out his career in 2006.

Our thoughts are with Rick’s family and friends during this difficult time. Click the link below for obituary.

Click Here for Obituary

Education News

Kicking off Season 3 of the PGA of Alberta Podcast Series is Paul Horton discussing his journey of becoming a premier golf instructor. During this episode topics that will be discussed are;

How Paul got into golf?

Stories working with Stephen Ames

Keys to success besides just technique

How important the relationship is with the student

Technologies role in coaching

Craig Vogel from GOLFTEC Beacon Heights will be joining Paul to be our first host of the season.

Click here for the website for our Podcast

Click here for Season 3 Episode 1 on Spotify

Click here for Season 3  Episode 1 on Apple