Top 100 Program
The Top 100 Program presented by Foresight Sports 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 from October to the end of September of the following year.
Overall Standings - Click Here
Standings by Membership Category
Click the link below to see how you rank in the standings against members in the same category
Apprentice Professional |
Class A Professional |
Head Professional |
Executive Professional |
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
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3 - 5 points/session |
Attended PGA of Alberta Buying Show Education Series
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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
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5 points max |
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 |
Top 100 Professionals
Congratulations to the Top 100 Professionals listed below for 2021 program year!
As part of this program, the PGA of Alberta acknowledges the Top 100 Professionals which are the top 100-point earners for that given year of the program. These members are recognized as a “Top 100 Professional” and receive a custom Top 100 logo.
Top 100 Professionals 2021
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Anderson, Scott PGA of Alberta Member |
Anderson, Stefan Lakeside GC |
Babkirk, Tyrel Apple Creek GC |
Barendregt, Nathan Derrick G&WC |
* Boyd, Kyle * Top 10 Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Brayton, Gordon PGA of Alberta Member |
Bruce, Adam GOLFTEC Edmonton |
Bunner, Alexander Belvedere G&CC |
* Busetto, Joseph * Top 10 Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Caines, Ryan Inglewood G&CC |
Cartier, Jacob Glendale G&CC |
Chow, Kevin Blackhawk GC |
Christenson, Gary Sturgeon Valley G&CC |
Cooke, Darren Canmore G&CC |
Copeland, Josh Wainwright GC |
Cox, Stefan Calgary G&CC |
Crease, John Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Cuthbertson, Jeff Stony Plain GC |
DesRoche, Glen Picture Butte GC |
DiPasquale, Chris Par 3 Golf Academy at Bridge Valley Golf |
Fast, Brian PGA of Alberta Member |
Feener, Chad Leduc GC |
* Fleming, Josh * Top 10 GOLFTEC Calgary Beacon Heights |
Fleming, Riley Lynx Ridge GC |
Foote, Kurtis PGA of Alberta Member |
Gagne, Brad McKenzie Meadows GC |
Gillett, Weston Lacombe G&CC |
Halpen, Todd Golfuture |
* Halverson, Bryce * Top 10 Carnmoney GC |
Hanson, Leif Mickelson National GC |
Hardy, Richard McKenzie Meadows GC |
Hartford, Gary Highlands GC |
Henzie, Dave Nanton GC |
* Hill, Logan * Top 10 River Bend G&RA |
Hopfner, Jonathan Springbank Links |
Horton, Paul Golf Channel Academy at Heritage Pointe |
Ingalls, Dean Carnmoney GC |
Jeffries, Nicola Willow Park G&CC |
Johnson, Robert Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Johnson, Greg Inglewood G&CC |
Johnson, Matt Royal Mayfair GC |
Karlson, Brady Canyon Meadows G&CC |
Keats, Mac Pinebrook G&CC |
* Kirkness, Sam * Top 10 Inglewood G&CC |
Lee, Tommy Carnmoney GC |
Leicht, Tyler Derrick G&WC |
Locke, Eric Priddis Greens G&CC |
Longley, Nic Lakeside GC |
Luopa, Shaun Country Hills GC |
MacComb, David Royal Mayfair GC |
MacDermott, Brice Windermere G&CC |
MacDonald, Mathew Innisfail GC |
MacGregor, Jeff Glendale G&CC |
Mackey, Joshua Windermere G&CC |
Mah, Matthew Cardiff G&CC |
Maher, Jeremy Modern Golf |
Matuch, Mike PGA of Alberta Member |
McCluskey, Phil River Bend G&RA |
McCourt, Murray Ranch G&CC |
McDermott, Ryan Links at Spruce Grove |
McEachern, Michael Country Hills GC |
McKiernan, John HeatherGlen GC |
Mills, Troy Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Nelson, Graeme Derrick G&WC |
Numrich, Grant Red Deer G&CC |
Paskin, Chris Valley Ridge GC |
Pecman, Tyler Highlands GC |
Petryk, Larry Larry Petryk Golf Academy |
Piercey, Shaun Ranch G&CC |
Pilon, Matt Hamptons GC |
* Plosz, Jason * Top 10 FootJoy - Acushnet Canada |
Quickstad, Bryn Windermere G&CC |
Raina, Shannon Glencoe G&CC |
Repp, Doug HeatherGlen GC |
Robb, Randy Mickelson National Golf Academy |
Robertson, Curtis Valley Ridge GC |
Rook, Randy Pitch Perfect Golf |
Schatzmann, Chris Stewart Creek G&CC |
Scheller, J.D. Turner Valley GC |
Sklarenko, Dean Executive Professional |
* Stanier, Jason * Top 10 Inglewood G&CC |
Stiles, Scott Earl Grey GC |
Stringer, Richard Country Hills GC |
Sweenie, Tahlon Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Timms, Kasey Royal Mayfair GC |
Tomlinson, Dale Winston GC |
Valleau, Kim Winston GC |
Van Tighem, Taylor Highlands GC |
Van Amsterdam, Evan Highlands GC |
Vanderkooi, Keenan Silvertip GR |
Vandermey, Spencer Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Vandermey, Nick Windermere G&CC |
* Ward, Chris * Award Winner Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Westman, Scott Ranch G&CC |
Whitton, James Leduc GC |
Willner, Tyler Lakeside GC |
Wilmot, Pat Earl Grey GC |
Wilson, John D. Priddis Greens G&CC |
Wisser, Adam Ranch G&CC |
Wright, Adrien Woodside GC |
* Yanitski, Stephen * Top 10 Valley Ridge GC |
Young, Nick Willow Park G&CC |
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 10 point earners for the 2022 program year. Total cash prizes will equal over $5,200! (see winners below). 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.
2022 Top 100 Cash Prizes
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Place |
Cash Prize |
Winner | $1,300 |
2nd | $1,000 |
3rd | $800 |
4th | $600 |
5th | $450 |
6th | $350 |
7th | $250 |
8th | $200 |
9th | $150 |
10th | $125 |
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.

2020 & 2021 Top 100 Award Winner
Chris Ward - Edmonton Petroleum G&CC
Top 100 Points
Top 100 Program Archives
(Launched in 2019 including the Top 100 Professionals recognition and Cash Prizes)
2021 | Standings | Top 100 Professionals | Cash Prize Recipients |
2020 | Standings | Top 100 Professionals | Cash Prize Recipients |
2019 | Standings | Top 100 Professionals | Cash Prize Recipients |
Professional Development Program Archives
2018 | Standings |
2017 | Standings |
2016 | Standings |
2015 | Standings |