PGA of Canada News
Golf Tip: For a light grip, use the toothpaste tube rule.
It all starts with the grip said Mark Hutchings, associate professional at the Stony Plain Golf Course. Click here to read the full Tip.
It all starts with the grip said Mark Hutchings, associate professional at the Stony Plain Golf Course. Click here to read the full Tip.
The top 30 Players' Tour Money winners and the top 20 overall money winners of 2012 will be teeing off Tuesday, September 4th & Wednesday, September 5th at the Blackhawk GC for the 2012 Tour Championship. Click here to view the draw.
National Golf Academy @ McCall Lake team, Darryl James and Steve Price, shot an impressive net score of 9-under 63 today at the Golf Trends/Flightscope Pro Senior at the Olds Central Highlands GC. Coming in tied for second was the National Golf Academy Dome team of Dan Cameron and Martin Paull and the Nanton GC team of Mike Fahey and Gord Burrows who shot a net team score of 8 – under 64.
Quinn Powell (Inglewood G&CC) beat out Jason Haley (Golf Canada Centre) in a 3-hole playoff today after shooting a 1-under 70 to win the Golf Supply House Professional Series at the Inglewood G&CC. Gord Newis (Glencoe G&CC) and Jimmy Saran (Paradise Canyon GR) came tied for 3rd after shooting an even par of 71.
After 12 years with Callaway Golf, Ken Arkley will be moving to Acushnet to fill the role vacated by long time sales representative Cyril Zupan. Member Press Release Including Ken Arkley's Contact Information Available Upon Login.
Barb as the former owner of Oakcreek Developments was a long time supporter of the PGA of Alberta and a close personal friend to many Pros and their families. Barb passed away peacefully at her home in Victoria B.C. Barb is survived by her brother Ian and step-mother Joyce Elliott. At Barb's request no funeral service was held.
The draw for the 11th Professional Series of 2012 has been posted. Tee times will begin at 8:00am off the first and tenth tee at the Inglewood G&CC on Monday, August 27th.
The 2012 Golf Trends/Flightscope Pro Senior Draw has been posted. This event will start with a 9:30am shotgun at the Olds Central Highlands GC on Wednesday, August 29th.
The 2012 PING Canada Club Professional Championship will be taking place on Monday, August 20th & Tuesday, August 21st at the Glendale G&CC. Tee Times will begin at 7:00am both days.
Congratulations to Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC), Blair Buttar (Glendale G&CC), Tyler LeBouthillier (Silver Springs G&CC) and Brack Little (The Ranch GC) who will representing Alberta at the 2012 PGA of Canada Assistants' Championship at the Jasper Park Lodge GC on September 17, 18 & 19th.
Congratulations to Megan Paul (Canyon Meadows G&CC) and Dylan Wilson (Heritage Pointe GC) for being the 2012 recipients of the $1,500 PGA of Alberta Junior Scholarships.
Round 6 of the Championship brackets and round 4 of the consolation brackets of the match play have been posted. These matches must be completed by Friday, August 24, 2012. Please notify the office with the results as soon as you have completed your match.
Watch a video of golf pros Gary Ward, Brett Prosser and Mark Hutchings give tips on how to golf in the rain, correct golfing posture and how to properly grip a golf club.
Jason Haley (Golf Canada Centre) shot a 6-under 66 at the Lewis Estates GC today to take a 1-shot lead over defending champion, Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC). Thomas Flockhart (Jasper Park Lodge & GC) sits 2 back with a score of 68. Click here for all of the round one results.
The 2012 Assistants Championship will be taking place Monday, August 13th & Tuesday, August 14th at the Lewis Estates GC. Tee Times will begin at 7:00am both days. Click here to view the draw.
Darren Aucoin with junior Jason Martens of the Windermere G&CC edged out two other teams to win Low Gross, while Darrell McDonald and junior Thomas Hoogendoorn of the Mill Woods GC came out on top to win Low Net. Weston Gillett of the Drayton Valley GC shot a 1-under 71 to be the low Professional today at the Edmonton Petroleum G&CC.
The draw for the 10th Golf Supply House Professional Series at the Redwood Meadows G&CC has been posted. Tee times will start at 11:15am off holes #1 & #10.
The draw has been posted for the 2012 Pro Junior North which is being hosted by the Edmonton Petroleum G&CC. Breakfast will be provided prior to the 9:00am shotgun.
Congratulations to Mark Carlson (Sherwood G&CC), Nick Conniff (Belvedere G&CC), Greg Giblin (Kananaskis Country GC), Sam Hart (SilverWing GC), Matthew Hemmerling (Paradise Canyon GR), Rob Larson (Cold Lake G&WC), Rhona Law (Grande Prairie G&CC) , Mathew MacDonald (Sundre GC), Pieter Martin (SilverWing GC), Ryan Robillard (Earl Grey GC), Jordan Rodda (Sturgeon Valley G&CC), Wade Waters (Northern Bear GC), and Bryce Willson (Cougar Creek GC) for passing their playing ability test at The Ranch GC.