Weston Gillett
| Current Golf Facility: | Lacombe G&CC |
| Member Classification: | Head Professional |
| Education Background: | Lethbridge College PGM |
| Email Address: | [email protected] [email protected] (Alternate) |
| Website: | www.golflacombe.com |
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PROfile
Born and raised in Lacombe alberta, he spent most of his youth days on the links of Lacombe GCC. Starting working in the backshop and grounds crew until he tried his hand in the proshop in 2006 where he successfully passed his play ability test on the first attempt and remained at Lacombe for 2 seasons. In 2008 he made a move to Kananakis Country Golf Course where he would spend 2 seasons. Moving further west in 2010 was to the Glacier Greens Golf Course on Vancouver Island where he spent 2 years. In 2012 he made a move back to Alberta to be the Head Professional/General Manager at the Drayton Valley Golf Club until early 2019. Now the Head Professional at the Lacombe Golf and Country Club.
Work History
Assistant Professional Lacombe GCC 2006-2007 Assistant Professional Kananaskis GC 2008-2009 Class A Professional Glacier Greens GC 2010-2012 Head Professional/GM Drayton Valley Golf Club 2012-2019. Lacombe Golf and Country Club 2019 - present
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? Everyday offers a different challenge |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Kevin Broderson, Bob Paley, David Clark |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Can’t see myself doing anything else. |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Indian Wells(Celebrity Course) |
| 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? 60 Degree |
| Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 288 holes for the ALS Golfathon |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? non competitive 62 Lacombe Golf and Country, 64 competitive |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? My Wife Kathryn and 3 children Will, Seth and Layla |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Music, Hockey, Fishing |
