James Whitton
| Current Golf Facility: | Mill Woods GC |
| Member Classification: | Executive Professional |
| Education Background: | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Website: | www.millwoodsgolfcourse.com |
| Social Media: |
| 2024 Top 100 Program Points 2023 Top 100 Program Points | 2022 Top 100 Program Points 2021 Top 100 Program Points |
PROfile
I have been in the golf industry for over 20 years, 16 of which has been as a golf professional. After an 11 year tenure at the Leduc Golf Club I am thrilled to return to the Mill Woods Golf Club and take over as Director of Golf. I am happily married to my wonderful wife Claire, who I met at Kings University while completing my Commerce Degree. In February of 2016 we had our first child; a beautiful baby girl named Hazel, and in December 2018 we had Soren, our blue eyed boy, and in November of 2021 we had our little Rosie, a beautiful baby girl. They are the best part of every day for us. I have enjoyed the challenges and experiences this industry has afforded me, and will continue to pursue creativity and push big experiences. #rumble
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? The room to be creative within the job through countless facets, like a round of golf every day is different and never boring. |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Darrell McDonald |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Marketing Consultant |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Old Course |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Miguel Angel Jimenez & Ian Poulter |
| Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? What’s a driving range |
| 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? 66 Leduc Golf Club |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? Tricking my wife into marrying me, bringing a Pro Am to the City of Leduc |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Love of travel, cooking especially grilling, and peated whiskys |
