Top 100 News
PGA of Alberta Announces Top 100 Professionals for 2019
The Association is proud to recognize the Top 100 PGA of Alberta Golf Professionals for 2019 as determined by the rankings in the Top 100 Program! The Top 100 list below is the top 100 point earners for 2019.
The Top 100 Program is based on a pre-determined measurable criteria designed to recognize Members who dedicate their time and demonstrate proven abilities in advancing the Association’s interests for the benefit of all Golf Professionals. The following areas where points are awarded are Education & Employment, Association initiatives and Tournaments.
“The Top 100 Program was an initiative introduced for the 2019 season and helped the PGA of Alberta identify and celebrate those Members who go above and beyond to make our Association one of the strongest in the country" said PGA of Alberta President Greg McGarry.
"The Top 100 Golf Professionals of 2019 are an impressive group of individuals demonstrating key qualities such as leadership, professionalism and dedication to their craft. We look to grow on it’s success for years to come.”
Top 100 Golf Professionals |
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Adams, Corbin Jagare Ridge GC |
Gillett, Weston Lacombe G&CC |
McDonald, Darrell Mill Woods GC |
Allred, Scott Elbow Springs GC |
Goplin, Trevor Derrick G&WC |
McDowell, Blair Northern Bear GC |
Anderson, Scott Winston GC |
Gordon, Tiffany Carnmoney GC |
McEachern, Michael Woodside GC |
Babkirk, Tyrel Apple Creek GC |
Graf, Kevin Serenity GC |
McEvay, Mike Goose Hummock GR |
Behiels, Jake Cougar Creek GR |
Graham, Michael Cottonwood G&CC |
Palenchuk, Keith Earl Grey GC |
Belbin, Mike Royal Mayfair GC |
Greiner, Tom Calgary G&CC |
Paley, Bob Kananaskis Country GC |
Black, Kevin Redwood Meadows G&CC |
Halverson, Bryce Winston GC |
Pecman, Tyler Highlands GC |
Borsa, Scott Devon G&CC |
Hancock, Cody Sturgeon Valley G&CC |
Petryk, Larry Raven Crest G&CC |
Bruce, Adam Glendale G&CC |
Hartford, Gary Highlands GC |
Plosz, Jason Affiliate |
Busetto, Joseph Glendale G&CC |
Heffernan, Wes D.M. Golf Performance Centre |
Raina, Shannon Glencoe G&CC |
Cantera, Dallas Cardiff G&CC |
Henzie, Dave Nanton GC |
Repp, Doug HeatherGlen GC |
Carter, Alan Edmonton CC |
Hnatiw, Jason Windermere G&CC |
Robb, Randy Edge Golf School |
Carter, Rhonda PGA of Alberta Member |
Horton, Paul Heritage Pointe Golf Academy |
Robertson, Curtis Valley Ridge GC |
Carter, Terry National Golf Academy Dome |
James, Darryl National Golf Academy @ Shaganappi |
Rogers, Marsha Derrick G&WC |
Cartier, Jacob Sturgeon Valley G&CC |
James, Robb Stony Plain GC |
Scheller, J.D. Turner Valley GC |
Chan, Stuart Willow Park G&CC |
Jenkinson, Garett Golf Performance Canada @ E.S. |
Seifert, Matt Earl Grey GC |
Chow, Kevin Blackhawk GC |
Johnson, Greg Inglewood G&CC |
Smith, Scott Pinebrook G&CC |
Chown, Braden Desert Blume GC |
Johnson, Matt Royal Mayfair GC |
Stanier, Jason Inglewood G&CC |
Christenson, Gary Sturgeon Valley G&CC |
Karlson, Brady Canyon Meadows G&CC |
Stiles, Scott Winston GC |
Cooke, Chris Kananaskis Country GC |
Kirkness, Samuel Priddis Greens G&CC |
Stringer, Richard PGA of Alberta Member |
Courage, Gord Hamptons GC |
Komick, Tyler PGA of Alberta Member |
Sweenie, Tahlon Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Cuthbertson, Jeff Stony Plain GC |
Kruger, Blaine Stony Plain GC |
Tanner, Jeremy Highlands GC |
DiBartolo, Andre Jagare Ridge GC |
Latimer, Cameron Woodside GC |
Taylor, Carson Winston GC |
DiPasquale, Chris Bridge Valley GC |
Laugher, Ron Priddis Greens G&CC |
Thompson, Sean Cottonwood G&CC |
Douglas, Joel Inglewood G&CC |
Lavallee, Jeremy Royal Mayfair GC |
Timms, Kasey Royal Mayfair GC |
Drummond, Graeme Inglewood G&CC |
Lavoie, Shawn Canyon Meadows G&CC |
Tomlinson, Dale Winston GC |
Dyki, Evan Blackhawk GC |
LeBouthillier, Tyler GOLFTEC Calgary Heights |
Van Kroonenburg, Ashley PGA of Alberta Member |
Dzieciuch, Edmund Apple Creek GC |
Locke, Eric Priddis Greens G&CC |
Van Tighem, Taylor Royal Mayfair GC |
Fast, Brian Sirocco GC |
MacComb, David Blackhawk GC |
Vandermey, Nick Windermere G&CC |
Feener, Chad Leduc GC |
MacDonald, Mathew Henderson Lake GC |
Vandermey, Spencer Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Fleming, Josh GOLFTEC Beacon Heights |
MacGregor, Jeff Inglewood G&CC |
Vaughan, Jason Miskanaw GC |
Fleming, Riley National Golf Academy Dome |
MacKinnon, Jennifer Earl Grey GC |
Ward, Chris Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Foote, Kurtis Country Hills GC |
Mah, Matthew Mill Woods GC |
Ward, Jeff Brooks GC |
Forshner, Judy Glencoe G&CC |
Maher, Jeremy PGA of Alberta Member |
Weich, Jordan Earl Grey GC |
Freeman, Matt Canyon Meadows G&CC |
McArthur, Craig Affiliate |
Westman, Scott Ranch G&CC |
Garbutt, Shane Glendale G&CC |
McCluskey, Phil River Bend G&RA |
Willner, Tyler Lakeside GC |
Gibson, Craig PGA of Alberta Member |
McCourt, Murray Ranch G&CC |
Wilson, John D. Priddis Greens G&CC |
Award Winner...
Congratulations to Sean Thompson of Cottonwood G&CC, winner of the Top 100 Award this year after accumulating the most points (91) to win by a margin of 10. Sean was the winner of the Award in 2017 (formerly the Professional Development Program) and has been ranked consistently in the top 10 over the last five years.
“I am incredibly proud to be the recipient of the inaugural Top 100 Award" said Sean. "Outside of doing a good job at our various facilities, I view it as our responsibility as Golf Professional’s to grow the game at every opportunity and to have an award that recognises Professional’s for developing their skills to better service the local golfing community is a great asset for our Association"
Sean Thompson at the 2019 Awards Banquet
Cash Prizes...
In addition to the Award winner, the Association is proud to have awarded seven cash prizes to the top point earners for the program year. Members needed to accumulate 65 points or more to earn a cheque. Congratulations to the following cash recipients:
Place |
Name |
Points |
Cash Prize |
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Winner |
91 |
$1,200 |
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2nd |
81 |
$900 |
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3rd |
71 |
$700 |
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4th |
70 |
$500 |
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T - 5th |
66 |
$287 |
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T - 5th |
66 |
$287 |
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7th |
65 |
$125 |
We look forward to another successful year of the Top 100 Program in 2020. The Buying Show always begins a new year for the program so stay tuned for Top 100 news moving forward. Check out the updated Standings on the website and see where you currently rank on the leaderboard.