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 $9,000!

Overall Standings - Click Here

January 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

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

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) CDC, CNC, Tee Talks Live, etc. Required Education to obtain Class A status not eligible for points PGA of Canada Training Academy courses not eligible for points Extracurricular Approval form submission required to receive points	5 points/workshop, 10 max
Attended Webinar (points subject to approval) Webinar must be administered by golf related organization OR pertaining to the golf industry Required Education to obtain Class A status not eligible for points PGA of Canada Training Academy courses not eligible for points Extracurricular Approval form submission required to receive points	2 points/webinar, 6 max
Attended Education Workshop (points subject to approval) Education Workshops must be administered by golf related organization OR pertaining to the golf industry Required Education to obtain Class A status not eligible for points PGA of Canada Training Academy courses not eligible for points Extracurricular Approval form submission required to receive points	3 points/workshop, 9 max

Association Involvement

Attended PGA of Alberta Buying Show	10 points
Exhibitor at PGA of Alberta Golf Shows Points awarded to entire Professional staff at facility Facility must purchase booth space at either Show	5 points max
Attended PGA of Alberta Annual General Meeting (AGM) Must attend AGM in-person to receive points	3 points
Completed PGA of Alberta Compensation Survey Click here to be directed to survey	5 points
Submitted an Award Nomination Nomination must be fully completed by August 27th to be awarded points	2 points max
PGA of Alberta Award Finalist Individual Award only. Retailer of the Year, Player of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award and Patron of the Year not eligible for points. 2024 Finalists will be included in 2024/2025 program year	3 points max
Mentorship Program (Mentor) Verification required before receiving points Must be involved in program to receive points Points only awarded for the first year of the program Points will be awarded in September	5 points max
Mentorship Program (Mentee) Verification required before receiving points Must be involved in program to receive points Points only awarded for the first year of the program Points will be awarded in September	3 points max
PGA of Alberta Committee Member Must have attended min. 50% of Committee meetings for program year All Board & Assistants’ Board of Directors will receive points for being on the Board. They will NOT receive points for their assigned Committee as it is an obligation for Board Members. Points will be awarded in September	5 points/Committee, 10 max
Completed PGA of Alberta Survey Only surveys open to entire membership applicable for points	3 points/survey
Submitted a Pro Tip Tuesday Video Pro Tip video must be approved by the PGA of Alberta to be eligible for points Video must be made within program year to be eligible for points (members cannot use previous years videos or tips)	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 Points awarded to entire Professional staff at host facility Includes the Shaw Charity Classic Qualifiers & Mentorship Tournament	5 points max
Participated in PGA of Canada National Tournament	5 points max

Volunteerism

Golf Show Volunteer (3 hours min.)

Mandatory volunteer hours from Clearance Centre not eligible for points

5 points max

Industry Volunteer (3 hours min.) (points subject to approval)

Golf Clinic, Tournament Support, Junior Programs, etc.
Must not be compensated in order to be eligible for Top 100 points
Volunteer opportunity must not be part of members regular responsibilities at facility
Reference letter required for volunteer verification
Extracurricular Approval form submission required to receive points

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 2024 program year. Total cash prizes equal $9,000! Please note the following:

If there is a tie in points, the money will be split evenly, including for 1^st place.
If there is a tie for 1^st, 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
Rank	Cash Prize
1^st	$1,500
2^nd	$1,250
3^rd	$1000
4^th	$800
5^th	$650
6^th	$475
7^th	$350
8^th	$325
9^th	$300
10^th	$275
11^th	$250
12^th	$225
13^th	$200
14^th	$200
15^th	$200
16^th	$200
17^th	$200
18^th	$200
19^th	$200
20^th	$200

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.

Click here to be directed to the form.

2023 Top 100 Award Winner

Jeff MacGregor - Glendale G&CC

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Top 100 Points

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