Graham Coulter
| Current Golf Facility: | None |
| Member Classification: | Life Member |
| Education Background: | Graduate. Methodist College. Belfast NI |
PROfile
I was born in Ireland in 1942 and emigrated to Canada in 1964. Became a member of the Canadian PGA in 1968 and worked as an assistant to Ross Henderson at Williwdell GC. Niagara Falls. In 1971 I was hired as the Head Professional at Erie Downs GC in Fort Erie Ont. I moved to Saskatchewan as the Head Professional at Wascama CC in 1980 and left the club in 2000.
During my 20 years in Sask I served on the BOD for 10 years... I had 2 terms as President. In 1982 I was elected by the board as the Sask rep.to the National Board and served there for 12 years, serving as the President in 1989 and 1990.
After leavingWascana , I managed Greenhills GC for 2 years, then spent 5 years at Deer Valley. I retired briefly for a couple of years then but took a job with Scott Knapp as a part time teacher until retirement again in 2015.
The PGA Canada undertook a project which I believe started in 2021 to prepare a Diversity Equity and Inclusion document: there were 20 members in the task force, myself included and after 14 months we presented what is the 90 page paper presently in use by our association.
I have been retired for the last three years and have moved to Calgary where my partner recently became a Grandmother for the first time.
I have moved my membership to the Alberta zone and I look forward to that.
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? Networking with other professionals; the entrepreneur in me loves the challenges of the business. Helping golfers to enjoy their experiences and to have the opportunity to help them improve the experience over the long term |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? I had an uncle who was the secretary of a club in Ulster. He and my father introduced me to the game |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? I’d be a professional musician |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Royal Portrush |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Lucas Glover |
| Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? PW |
| Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 126 In “the longest day of golf”. A fund raiser for Junior Golf |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 65. Wascana CC |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? Having served as President of both the National Board and the SK Board of Directors of our PGA |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Learning to play a guitar, gardening reading and cooking . |
