Matt Seifert
Current Golf Facility: | Golf Future |
Member Classification: | Teaching Professional |
Education Background: | Professional Golf Management, Lethbridge College |
Email Address: | [email protected] [email protected] (Alternate) |
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2025 Top 100 Program Points 2024 Top 100 Program Points | 2023 Top 100 Program Points 2022 Top 100 Program Points |
PROfile
Matt was born and raised in the great city of Calgary. After years of his Grandparents trying he started playing Golf at the age of 13 after Tiger won the Masters in 1997. He began my career at Fox Hollow as a junior worker performing golf service duties in exchange for golf. His family moved to Linden, AB (town of 500 people) in 1998 and he joined the Acme Golf Club and started his golf journey.
2002-2004 - 3 years at Priddis Greens as a Golf Service Supervisor with the team achieving Score Golf Magazine Golf Medal for Service.
2005 -Matt Graduated from the Professional Golf Management Program at Lethbridge College
2005-2008 - Wintergreen G&CC in which time he became a PGA of Alberta member after passing my PAT. He attempted to pursue playing Golf professionally and played Mini Tour’s in California and Arizona from 2006 to 2010. Those guys were good... To compliment the time down south he also started Golf Hosting in 2006 in Southern California including Vintage and Stone Eagle Golf Clubs until 2010.
2007-2008 - Matt had the pleasure to work at Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand in for a season which is ranked in the top 50 in the world as well as Cape Kidnappers. He travelled Australia during his time there including Royal Sydney.
2013-2020 - He then spent 8 Seasons at the Earl Grey Golf Club as an Associate Professional from where he obtained my Class "A".
Matt is currently working on the "Grow the Game of Golf" RV TOUR - Alberta Chapter. Travelling the province of Alberta visiting the small town golf clubs that do not have a PGA Member employed at the facility. Offering Instruction to Juniors, Members and well as consulting. Putting on over 12,000 km over the last 4 years, teaching over 1200 Junior Golfers to date across the province of Alberta.
2020 - Present - Golf Future Teaching Professional
Golf and Tacos Coach, CSSC Head Coach
*2024 PGA of Alberta Junior Leader of the Year
*Tiger Woods Foundation Volunteer - Hero World Challenge
*Hosts Annual Masters Sunday Event raising money for Kids Cancer Care of Alberta
*Guest Speaker - Golf for Girls - Proceeds to Made by Momma
*Hidden Valley Community Association Sports Director/Volunteer
Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? Everything from Sunrise to Sunset |
Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Tiger Woods and my Grandpa |
Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Being a Golf Professional is the only option |
Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Kauri Cliffs, New Zealand |
Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Tiger Woods |
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? 54 |
Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? Played 39 of the Top 100 courses in the world and counting |
Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Travelling, Playing and Working at different Golf Clubs around the world |