Travis Yeske
Current Golf Facility
River Ridge G&CC
Member Classification
Head Professional
Education Background
Grant MacEwan Professional Golf Program
Website
Professional Development Points
PROfile
I was born in Edmonton and raised on a farm just north of the city at Namao in Sturgeon County. I have a geology diploma from N.A.I.T. and a Managment Diploma with a Professional Golf Major from Gant MacEwan Univesity. I have worked at Raven Crest for 12 years and am currently Head Professional at River ridge Golf Course for the last 9 years. I have a beautiful wife named Kristen, a daughter named Clara and a son named Nolan.
Questions & Answers
Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf?
Meeting new people everyday
Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional?
love of the game
Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional?
Poker Pro OR Real Estate
Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world?
Augusta National or Royal Hawaiian
Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player?
Fred Couples
Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range?
Gap Wedge
Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day?
54
Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score?
66 River Ridge
Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of?
Graduating from NAIT with a diploma in Geology and my golf managment diploma
Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share?
Outdoor winter activities and just being with my family.