Michael Thompson

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba where I grew up with 2 brothers and a sister. Joining the PGA in 2012, I spent 5.5 years working at Niakwa Country Club. During my time at Niakwa I served as the Director of Membership Services where I able to oversee a large portfolio including membership marketing, communications, clubhouse management and event management. I relocated to Vancouer to join the team at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in British Columbia in 2017, where I served as the Lead Associate Golf Professional.

In Feburary of 2023 I made the move to Alberta to join the team at Winderemere Golf and Country Club as Head Golf Professional

Questions & Answers

Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf?

Connecting with people, whether it be staff or members I really enjoy the community aspect of our game.

Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional?

My first Head Pro, David Borowski, showed that being a Golf Professional could be a fun and rewarding career.

Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional?

I really enjoy coaching and am a big soccer fan, so hopefully something in that world.

Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world?

Sagebrush

Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player?

Xander Schauffele

Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range?

Sand Wedge

Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day?

103

Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score?

67 - Niakwa Country Club

Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of?

2020 PGA of BC Class A Professional of Year Award Winner

Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share?

I have a passion for Soccer and staying active.