Robb James
| Current Golf Facility: | Stony Plain GC |
| Member Classification: | Head Professional |
| Email Address: | [email protected] |
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PROfile
I was born, raised and educated in Edmonton. I started working in the golf industry at Victoria Golf Course when I was 15 and worked there for 11 seasons. In 2006, I moved to the Royal Mayfair as an Associate Professional and was the Head Pro from 2009 - 2013. I spent 2014 and 2015 as a Teaching Pro at Victoria Driving Range and as the director of instruction for the "Mobile Golf Lesson" program offered by EdmontonGolfLessons.com which operated at various locations in Edmonton. I was the Associate Professional at the Stony Plain Golf Course in 2016 and became the Head Professional in March, 2017.
| Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the business of golf? I enjoy the game because every time I tee it up, it’s a unique and different challenge. The business of golf continues to provide me with resources, mentors and great friendships through our amazing membership and industry partners. |
| Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Johnny Aitken, Kevin Hogan and the numerous hockey coaches that told me I was too small for the NHL |
| Q. What would you be doing if you weren’t a Golf Professional? Something in the radio and television industry. |
| Q. What is your favourite golf course in the world? Makena |
| Q. Who is your favourite PGA Tour player? Anyone who beats Patrick Reed |
| Q. What is the first club you take out of your bag on the driving range? Pitching wedge |
| Q. What is the most number of holes of golf you have played in one day? 851 (Guinness World Record in 2004) |
| Q. What is your career low round and where did you shoot this score? 60 – (Course Record) Victoria Golf Course in 2006 |
| Q. What significant accomplishments are you most proud of? Becoming a husband and father. |
| Q. What other interests, hobbies and passions can you share? Curling and traveling in the winter. |
