Member Profile

John Deneer

PROfile

I was introduced to the game by my Opa, Peter Deneer who was the long time Golf Course Superintendent at the Lethbridge Country Club.  I played all of my competative junior and amateur golf in Manitoba before enrolling in the Professional Golf Management program in Lethbridge, AB.  I took a leap, and accepted the Golf Services Manager position at Bearspaw working under Wib Lamb and I couldnt have asked for a better place to start or a better individual to guide me through the first and formative PGA years.   Wib and Barry Babcock have been and continue to be my mentors in the industry and I am forever grateful for all they’ve given and helped me with. 

Currently I am the Director, High Performance & Competitions with Alberta Golf along with a Class ’A’ Teaching Professional, Head Coach based out of Earl Grey. 

Within my role with Alberta Golf, I am responsible for providing championships to the national standard and supporting athletes with their development and assisting in their goal of attaining a post secondary scholarship.  Working closely with PGA Professionals throughout the province, specifically coaches, I look to continue this partnership and assist our Alberta High-Performance players in hitting their goals. 

Pat Wilmot and the Earl Grey Golf Club have been an incredible partner in allowing me to teach and coach at the club, and I am very grateful for the access provided.