Eric Locke
| Current Golf Facility: | Priddis Greens G&CC |
| Member Classification: | Head Teaching Professional |
| Education Background: | PGM at Holland College |
| Email Address: | [email protected] |
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PROfile
Born and raised in Digby, Nova Scotia. Eric has his Professional Golf Management Diploma from Holland College. He started his career in the golf industry as a Proshop attendant at The Digby Pines Golf Resort, from there he moved out west and accepted a job at Wolf Creek Golf Resort as an Assistant Professional and he now currently works at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club a Teaching Professional.
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? The one on one connection you get while either teaching or fitting a student. Seeing the training, advice and equipment leading to better scores and more enjoyment |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? The Assistant Professional at Digby Pines, Fletcher Hicks |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Real Estate, Sales, BD |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Bandon Trails, followed by the other 4 courses at Bandon |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Henrik Stenson |
| Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? 60 degree |
| Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 72 |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 60 twice at the Digby Pines |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? TBD |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Hiking, Camping, Baseball, Reading |
