Braden Clarkson
Current Golf Facility: | Royal Mayfair GC |
Member Classification: | Apprentice |
Education Background: | BSc Kinesiology |
2024 Top 100 Program Points 2023 Top 100 Program Points | 2022 Top 100 Program Points |
PROfile
Born and raised in Camrose, AB. I grew up playing at the Camrose Golf Course where my parents taught me to play the game at the age of 5. I went on to start competing at the age of 12 and continued on to play collegiate golf at the University of Alberta Augustana for 5 seasons. During my time at Augustana I competed in 2 national championship and was named a CCAA All-Canadian for the 2017 season.
Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? I enjoy th fun nature and competitveness of the game with friends, but also have met many great people because of the game golf. |
Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? My parents were the ones who introduced me to the game of golf and from there have had a strong passion for the game. |
Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Coaching Hockey |
Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Augusta National |
Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Rory McIlroy |
Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? 60 degree wedge |
Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 54 |
Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 69. I shot this in a ACAC tournament at Redtail Landing |
Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? My BSc Kinesiology degree and being named a CCAA All-Canadian |
Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Passions include coaching hockey. Other interests of mine include spending time with friends and family |