Taylor Drolet
Current Golf Facility: | GOLFTEC Calgary Beacon Hill |
Member Classification: | Professional |
Education Background: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
Website: | www.golftec.com/golf-lessons/calgary/calgary-beacon-heights |
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Taylor has taught over 8000 lessons and 500 club fittings in 10 years as a PGA of Canada professional. Recently, Taylor was a finalist for the 2024 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year Award.
He turned professional after playing golf at Mount Royal University. Prior to GOLFTEC, Taylor was an Assistant Golf Professional at HeatherGlen Golf Course and Carnmoney Golf & Country Club. Taylor looks forward to teaching new and current students how to play better golf.
Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? Every round is different and the opportunity to network through meeting new people. |
Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Stephen Yanitski influenced me to become a Golf Professional. |
Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Either become a geologist or a marketing related career. |
Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Glen Abbey GC, Ginn Reunion Resort, Weston G&CC, The Royal Ashburn Golf Club, and Calgary G&CC. |
Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Ernie Els, and Retief Goosen. |
Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? 54 degree sand wedge. |
Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 36 holes. |
Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 66 at both Valley Ridge GC and HeatherGlen GC. |
Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? Winning several tournaments on the MJT, CJGA and Calgary Golf Association tours, being a medalist at my PAT in 2015 at RedTail Landing GC, and being a finalist for the 2024 PGA of Alberta Teacher of the Year. |
Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Working out, travel, geology, volleyball and basketball. |