Michael Thompson
| Current Golf Facility: | Windermere G&CC |
| Member Classification: | Head Professional |
| Education Background: | Business Administration Diploma |
| Email Address: | [email protected] [email protected] (Alternate) |
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| 2024 Top 100 Program Points 2023 Top 100 Program Points |
PROfile
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba where I grew up with 2 brothers and a sister. Joining the PGA in 2012, I spent 5.5 years working at Niakwa Country Club. During my time at Niakwa I served as the Director of Membership Services where I able to oversee a large portfolio including membership marketing, communications, clubhouse management and event management. I relocated to Vancouer to join the team at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in British Columbia in 2017, where I served as the Lead Associate Golf Professional.
In Feburary of 2023 I made the move to Alberta to join the team at Winderemere Golf and Country Club as Head Golf Professional
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? Connecting with people, whether it be staff or members I really enjoy the community aspect of our game. |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? My first Head Pro, David Borowski, showed that being a Golf Professional could be a fun and rewarding career. |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? I really enjoy coaching and am a big soccer fan, so hopefully something in that world. |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Sagebrush |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Xander Schauffele |
| Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? Sand Wedge |
| Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 103 |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 67 - Niakwa Country Club |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? 2020 PGA of BC Class A Professional of Year Award Winner |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? I have a passion for Soccer and staying active. |
