Top 100 Program
The Top 100 Program presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada is based on pre-defined measurable criteria and is designed to recognize PGA of Alberta Members who dedicate their time and demonstrate proven abilities in advancing the Association’s interests for the benefit of all Golf Professionals. The yearly award given out at the Awards Banquet during the PGA of Alberta Buying Show will be for the most points accumulated for the program year.
New for 2024 - Program Rotation Year
After internal review to align with PGA of Canada, the Association will revert to the original program rotation from October - September. For 2024, the program year will begin January 1, 2024 and run until September 30, 2024 including points for attending the 2023 Buying Show. This will allow the winner from each year to be nominated for the PGA of Canada’s Tex Noble Professional Development Award.
Cash Prizes - The PGA of Alberta will offer 20 cash prizes as an added incentive to the top 20 point earners for the 2024 program year. Total cash prizes now equal $8,200!
Cash Bonuses - In addition to the 20 cash prizes, the Association will also giveaway 8 cash bonuses of $100 each to the top point finisher(s) in the below member categories (number of cash bonuses dependent on total number of members in the categories). This added amount puts the prize total at $9,000 for the Top 100 Program (cash prizes + bonuses).
Overall Standings - Click Here
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Standings by Membership Category
Click a member category below to see how you rank against members in the same category
Apprentice Professionals |
Class A/Teaching Professionals |
Head/Head Teaching Professionals |
Executive Professionals |
Top 100 Professionals
Congratulations to the Top 100 Professionals listed below for 2023 program year!
As part of this program, the PGA of Alberta acknowledges the Top 100 Professionals which are the top 100 point earners for each year of the program. These members are recognized as a “Top 100 Professional” and receive a custom Top 100 logo.
Top 100 Professionals 2023
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PGA of Alberta Member
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Babkirk, Tyrel
Apple Creek GC |
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Nevada Bob’s (Grande Prairie)
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Redwood Meadows G&CC
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Stewart Creek G&CC
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Bunner, Alexander
Belvedere G&CC |
Busetto, Joseph
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC
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Cartier, Jacob
Glendale G&CC |
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Chow, Kevin
Blackhawk GC |
Chown, Braden
Bearspaw GC |
Glendale G&CC
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Silvertip GR
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Cooke, Darren
Canmore G&CC |
Copeland, Josh
Wainwright GC |
Donihee, Chris
Valley Ridge GC |
Belvedere G&CC
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Royal Mayfair GC
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McKenzie Meadows GC
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Foote, Kurtis
Valley Ridge Golf Academy |
Freeman, Matt
Canyon Meadows G&CC |
Friedrick, Matthew
Brooks GC |
PGA of Alberta Member
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Sirocco GC
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Carnmoney GC
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Ponoka GC
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Woodside GC
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Willow Park G&CC
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Halverson, Bryce
Carnmoney GC |
Hanson, Leif
PGA of Alberta Member |
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Glendale G&CC
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Hardy, Richard
McKenzie Meadows GC |
Harrison, Michael
Coal Creek GR |
Hartford, Gary
Highlands GC |
Henzie, Dave
Cottonwood G&CC |
Woodside GC
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Golf Channel Academy at Cottonwood G&CC
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Horton, Paul
Golf Channel Academy at Cottonwood G&CC |
Edmonton CC
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Johnson, Greg
Golfuture YYC |
Johnson, Robbie
Banff Springs GC |
Kirkness, Samuel
Inglewood G&CC |
Lee, Tommy
Carnmoney GC |
Leicht, Tyler
The Derrick G&WC |
Longley, Nic
Silver Springs G&CC |
Coloniale GC
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Luopa, Shaun
Strathmore GC |
MacComb, David
Royal Mayfair GC |
MacDermott, Brice
Windermere G&CC |
MacDonald, Mathew
Olds GC |
MacGregor, Jeff
Glendale G&CC |
Mackey, Joshua
Windermere G&CC |
Mah, Matthew
Mill Woods GC |
Modern Golf
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McCluskey, Phil
River Bend G&RA |
McDermott, Ryan
Royal Mayfair GC |
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Mills, Matthew
Douglasdale GC |
Mills, Troy
Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Nelson, Gina
Highlands GC |
Nelson, Graeme
The Derrick G&WC |
Inglewood G&CC
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Cottonwood G&CC
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Paskin, Chris
Valley Ridge GC |
Pecman, Tyler
Mill Woods GC |
Piercey, Shaun
The Ranch G&CC |
The Hamptons GC
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Plosz, Jason
FootJoy - Acushnet Canada |
Popkes, Amy
Silver Springs G&CC |
Mickelson National GC
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Windermere G&CC
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Wintergreen G&CC
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The Glencoe G&CC
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Rutherford, Katy
Silver Springs G&CC |
Lakeside GC
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Stewart Creek G&CC
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Glendale G&CC
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Stanier, Jason
Inglewood G&CC |
Stiles, Scott
Earl Grey GC |
Bearspaw GC
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The Hamptons GC
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Windermere G&CC
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Tomlinson, Dale
PGA of Alberta Member |
Valleau, Kim
The Winston GC |
Inglewood G&CC
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Highlands GC
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Vandermey, Nick
Windermere G&CC |
Vandermey, Spencer
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Westman, Scott
The Ranch G&CC |
Willner, Tyler
Lakeside GC |
Earl Grey GC
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Wilson, John D.
Priddis Greens G&CC |
Yanitski, Stephen
Valley Ridge GC |
Willow Park G&CC
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Point Allocation
The following are areas where points are awarded; Education, Association involvement, Tournaments and Volunteerism. Points will be automatically updated for all PGA of Alberta events and programs (unless indicated otherwise below). Please refer to the below tables for details.
Extracurricular Approval Form - In addition to receiving points through attending PGA of Alberta events, members are eligible to receive points by attending PGA of Canada education workshops, education seminars/webinars or volunteerism within the golf industry at non-PGA of Alberta administered initiatives. In order to receive these points for the Top 100 Program, members are required to submit an Extracurricular Approval Form. Please note that all extracurricular submissions are subject to approval by the PGA of Alberta. Click here to be directed to the form.
Education
Attended PGA of Alberta Spring Seminar |
5 points/day, 10 max |
Attended PGA of Alberta PD Series |
3 - 5 points/session |
Attended PGA of Alberta Buying Show Education Series |
3 points/session, 9 max |
Attended PGA of Canada Education Workshop (full day)
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5 points/workshop, 10 max |
Attended Webinar (points subject to approval)
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2 points/webinar, 6 max |
Attended Education Workshop (points subject to approval)
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3 points/workshop, 9 max |
Association Involvement
Attended PGA of Alberta Buying Show |
10 points |
Exhibitor at PGA of Alberta Golf Shows
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5 points max |
Attended PGA of Alberta Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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Completed PGA of Alberta Compensation Survey
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5 points |
Submitted an Award Nomination
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2 points max |
PGA of Alberta Award Finalist
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3 points max |
Mentorship Program (Mentor)
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5 points max |
Mentorship Program (Mentee)
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3 points max |
PGA of Alberta Committee Member
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5 points/Committee, 10 max |
Completed PGA of Alberta Survey
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3 points/survey |
Submitted a Pro Tip Tuesday Video
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3 points max |
Tournament Involvement
Participated in PGA of Alberta Tournament |
2 points/round, 10 max |
Performance in PGA of Alberta Tournament (stroke-play only) |
2 points/round 75 & under, 10 max |
Hosted a PGA of Alberta Tournament/PAT/Qualifier
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Participated in PGA of Canada National Tournament |
5 points max |
Volunteerism
PGA on Wheels Volunteer (3 hours min.) |
5 points/event, 10 max |
Golf Show Volunteer (3 hours min.)
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5 points max |
Industry Volunteer (3 hours min.) (points subject to approval)
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3 points/event, 9 max |
Cash Prizes
In addition to the recognizing the Top 100 Professionals, the PGA of Alberta will offer cash prizes as an added incentive to the top 20 point earners for the 2023 program year. Total cash prizes equal $8,200! Please note the following:
- If there is a tie in points, the money will be split evenly, including for 1st place.
- If there is a tie for 1st, to determine the winner of the Award, a weighting system will be used of 50% from the current year point total plus 50% from the previous year point total. Highest point total from this will determine winner.
2023 Top 100 Cash Prizes |
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Rank |
Cash Prize |
1st | $1,400 |
2nd | $1,100 |
3rd | $900 |
4th | $700 |
5th | $525 |
6th | $400 |
7th | $325 |
8th | $300 |
9th | $275 |
10th | $250 |
11th | $225 |
12th | $200 |
13th | $200 |
14th | $200 |
15th | $200 |
16th | $200 |
17th | $200 |
18th | $200 |
19th | $200 |
20th | $200 |
Cash Bonuses
In addition to the 20 cash prizes, the Association will also giveaway 8 cash bonuses of $100 each to the top point finisher(s) in the below member categories (number of cash bonuses dependent on total number of members in the categories). This added amount puts the prize total at $9,000 for the Top 100 Program (cash prizes + bonuses). Please note that cash prizes and the Top 100 Professional initiative are still based off the overall standings and not by the member category standings. See above for standings by membership category.
> Apprentice Professionals - Top 2
> Class A / Teaching Professionals - Top 3
> Head / Head Teaching Professionals - Top 2
> Executive Professional - Top 1
Extracurricular Approval Form
In addition to receiving points through attending PGA of Alberta events, Members are eligible to receive points by attending PGA of Canada Education Workshops, outside education, or volunteering within the industry. In order to receive these points for the Top 100 Program, Members are required to submit an Extracurricular Approval Form. Members must submit this form in order to receive these points. Please note that all extracurricular submissions are subject to approval.
2023 Top 100 Award Winner
Jeff MacGregor - Glendale G&CC
Top 100 Points
Top 100 Program Archives
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