PGA of Alberta Welcomes 45 New Members to the Association
16 January, 2026
The PGA of Alberta is proud to welcome 45 new members who have been formally accepted into the Association.
The PGA of Alberta congratulates the following new members who have successfully completed the Player Ability Test:
Connor Ackroyd – Wolf Creek GC
Kevin Alenius – Golf Town (Calgary East)
Brayden Arnott – Collicut Siding GC
Justin Bainbridge – Golf Town (Calgary North)
Jared Baldry – Grande Prairie G&CC
Ethan Banks – Stewart Creek GR
Jason Bates – Acme GC
Jayden Bauer – Coloniale G&CC
Staci Bayliss – Wingfield GC
Jordan Bean – Priddis Greens G&CC
Russell Bennett – Glencoe G&CC
Sebastian Berube – Heather Glen GC
Ben Bolder – Sirocco GC
Jesse Briard – Kananaskis Country GC
James Chrunik – Montgomery Glen
Heiko Claasen – The Derrick G&WC
Matt Crews – The Winston GC
Nicholas Cuciz – GOLFTEC Edmonton
Brayden Cust – Eagle Rock GC
Cale Forbes – Carnmoney GC
Ryley Gacek – Royal Mayfair GC
Peyton Gripper – Jasper Park Lodge GC
Jarrett Kress – Crowsnest Pass G&CC
Noah Kallichuk – Blackhawk GC
Xin Li – Glendale G&CC
Justin Loro – Earl Grey GC
Timothy Mayo – The Golf Factory
Mitchell McKernon – The Canal at Delacour
Aaron Menor – Country Club Tour
Frazer Monkhouse – Stewart Creek G&CC
Samuel Nygaard – Connaught GC
Jonathan Odishaw-Dyck – Golf Fanatics
Zachery Parent – Heritage Pointe GC
Liam Perry – Kananaskis Country GC
Carson Peverett – Blue Devil GC
Tod Pharis – RedTail Landing GC
Zach Plaza – Blue Devil GC
Jack Rea – Edmonton Springs GC
Peter Roche – Medicine Hat G&CC
Austin Snyder – Banff Springs GC
Nicholas Vance – Heritage Pointe GC
Eric Westman – The Ranch G&CC
Jonathan Whitehead – PGA of Alberta Member
Matthew Workun – Innisfail GC
Brandon Zlatnik – Coloniale G&CC
“The completion of the Player Ability Test is an important milestone for these professionals, and we’re thrilled to welcome them into the PGA of Alberta,” said Robert Rousselle, chief executive officer, PGA of Alberta. “Working with the more than 700 members within the PGA of Alberta, we look forward to ensuring each of these newcomers are supported early, and we are committed to helping them build strong foundations, meaningful relationships, and confidence as they progress in their careers.”
To accomplish this goal, each of the new members will automatically be enrolled in the PGA of Alberta’s Mentorship Program. The program is designed to provide guidance, support, and professional direction to new members as they begin their careers within the golf industry. New members will be responsible to register with their mentee for the tournament.
Developed in conjunction with the Assistants’ Board of Directors, the objective of the Mentorship Program is to foster a community of members who are passionate about their careers, the golf industry, and the Association – ultimately encouraging a long-term commitment and professional growth within the game.
“Our Association is strongest when we invest in people,” said Blake Clayton, chair of the Membership Committee. “The Mentorship Program reflects our commitment to developing professionals who not only excel in their roles, but who also contribute positively to the growth and sustainability of the golf industry in Alberta. The PGA of Alberta looks forward to supporting these new members as they begin their professional journeys and contribute to the continued success of golf in Alberta.”Top of Form
Mentor and Mentee pairings for the 2026 Mentorship Program will be announced later in January.