Lyndon King
| Current Golf Facility: | Collicutt Siding GC |
| Member Classification: | Head Professional |
| Email Address: | [email protected] |
| Website: | www.collicuttgolf.com |
| 2023 Top 100 Program Points 2022 Top 100 Program Points | 2021 Top 100 Program Points 2020 Top 100 Program Points |
PROfile
Born and raised in Wawota, Saskatchewan, played and ref lots of hockey. Owned and operated 4 department stores and dry cleaning store in Carlyle, Saskatchewan for 17 years. Was not sure if I was going to buy a Harley Davidson or go back to school. Attended the Professional Golf Management Program at Camosun College in Victoria. Worked at Olympic View and Arbutus Ridge for 5 years. Moved to Alberta to be closer to my daughter in Calgary and happy to be Gm / Head Pro at Collicutt Siding Golf Club, by far and away the best golf course on Western Drive.
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? Dealing with all the interesting people. |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Combining my business experience and my love of the game. |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Taking the odd day off. |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Wolf Creek, Mesquite, Nevada |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Graham Delaet |
| 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? 216 (Longest day of golf fundraiser) |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 64 in Carlyle (very easy par 70 track) |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? Having the guts to leave a comfortable life style to become a golf professional. |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Travel |
