Michael Bowen
| Current Golf Facility: | Grande Prairie G&CC |
| Member Classification: | Teaching Professional |
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| 2020 Top 100 Program Points 2019 Top 100 Program Points | 2018 Top 100 Program Points |
PROfile
I was born in the small town of Beaverlodge, Alberta and lived less than a few km from the Riverbend Golf Course. I have played golf since I was a child as well as many other sports. I have always loved sports more than anything else with hockey and volleyball being my main focus in my teens. I went to school at the UofA and upon graduating began working at the Dunes G&WC where I stayed for four seasons. I then moved up the road to the Grande Prairie G&CC where I am in my 4th season. I am passionate about golf course architecture and have been fortunate to see a few great courses and can’t wait to visit a few more.
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? I love playing golf. I have always really enjoyed playing and shake my head at people who appear to be miserable while playing such a fun game. |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Bob Martens encouraged me to join the CPGA. |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Hopefully designing or at least constructing golf courses. |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Royal County Down. |
| 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? 9-iron. |
| Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 108 all walking and carrying. Very proud to have joined the 100holehike group. |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 71 Dunes G&WC. Probably had 36 putts too. |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? Two beautiful children. |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? I enjoy reading all things golf architecture and frequent golfclubatls.com forums. |
