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 September of the following year.

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Top 100 Professionals
Congratulations to the Top 100 Professionals listed below for 2020 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
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Anderson, Scott Winston GC (The) |
Babkirk, Tyrel Apple Creek GC |
Belbin, Mike Royal Mayfair GC |
Black, Kevin Redwood Meadows G&CC |
Borsa, Scott Devon G&CC |
Boyd, Kyle Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Brandt, Kyle Derrick G&WC (The) |
Bruce, Adam Leduc GC |
Buchner, Aaron Fort McMurray GC |
Bunner, Alexander Belvedere G&CC |
Busetto, Joseph PGA of Alberta Member |
Caines, Ryan Inglewood G&CC |
Carr, Glenn Lakeside GC |
* Carter, Alan * Top 10 Edmonton CC |
Cartier, Jacob Sturgeon Valley G&CC |
Charlton, Shelley Pinebrook G&CC |
Chow, Kevin Blackhawk GC |
Christenson, Gary Sturgeon Valley G&CC |
Cook, Aaron Edmonton CC |
Cooke, Chris Silvertip GR |
Cooke, Darren Canmore G&CC |
Cox, Stefan Calgary G&CC |
Cuthbertson, Jeff Stony Plain GC |
DiPasquale, Chris Par 3 Golf Academy at Bridge Valley Golf |
Fast, Brian Sirocco GC |
Feener, Chad Leduc GC |
* Fleming, Josh * Top 10 GOLFTEC Calgary Beacon Heights |
Fleming, Riley Lynx Ridge GC |
Foote, Kurtis Country Hills GC |
Freeman, Matt Canyon Meadows G&CC |
Fukushima, Kent Redwood Meadows G&CC |
Garbutt, Shane Blackhawk GC |
Gerlitz, Jamie Picture Butte GC |
Gillett, Weston Lacombe G&CC |
Goplin, Trevor Derrick G&WC (The) |
* Graham, Michael * Top 10 Cottonwood G&CC |
Greiner, Tom Calgary G&CC |
Halpen, Todd Golfuture |
* Halverson, Bryce * Top 10 Valley Ridge GC |
Hancock, Cody Sturgeon Valley G&CC |
Hartford, Gary Highlands GC |
* Henzie, Dave * Top 10 Nanton GC |
Hill, Logan River Bend G&RA |
Hnatiw, Jason Windermere G&CC |
Horton, Paul Golf Channel Academy at Heritage Pointe |
Irvin, Taylor Silver Springs G&CC |
Jeffries, Nicola Springbank Links |
Johnson, Greg Inglewood G&CC |
Johnson, Matt Royal Mayfair GC |
Johnson, Robert Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Karlson, Brady Canyon Meadows G&CC |
Kincade, Greg Edmonton CC |
* Kirkness, Sam * Top 10 Priddis Greens G&CC |
Latimer, Cameron Woodside GC |
Lavallee, Jeremy Northern Bear GC |
LeBouthillier, Tyler GOLFTEC Calgary Beacon Heights |
Link, Matthew Strathmore GC |
Locke, Eric Priddis Greens G&CC |
Lukasewich, Jerry Coal Creek GR |
Luopa, Shaun Country Hills GC |
MacComb, David Blackhawk GC |
MacDermott, Brice Windermere G&CC |
* MacGregor, Jeff * Top 10 Glendale G&CC |
Maher, Jeremy Modern Golf |
Matuch, Mike Kananaskis Country GC |
McCluskey, Phil River Bend G&RA |
McCourt, Murray Ranch G&CC (The) |
McEachern, Michael Country Hills GC |
McGarry, Greg Glendale G&CC |
McKiernan, John HeatherGlen GC |
Mills, Troy Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Murphy, Jordan Stony Plain GC |
Pacholok, Chris PGA of Alberta Member |
Paley, Bob Kananaskis Country GC |
Paskin, Chris Valley Ridge GC |
Pecman, Tyler Highlands GC |
Penfold, Carl Earl Grey GC |
Petryk, Larry Raven Crest G&CC |
Piercey, Shaun Ranch G&CC (The) |
Plosz, Jason FootJoy - Acushnet |
Quickstad, Bryn Windermere G&CC |
Robb, Randy Edge Golf Academy |
Rogers, Marsha Derrick G&WC (The) |
Schatzmann, Chris Stewart Creek G&CC |
Seifert, Matt Earl Grey GC |
Smith, Scott Pinebrook G&CC |
Stanier, Jason Inglewood G&CC |
Stiles, Scott Earl Grey GC |
Sweenie, Tahlon Jasper Park Lodge GC |
Tanner, Jeremy Highlands GC |
* Tomlinson, Dale * Top 10 Winston GC (The) |
Valleau, Kim Winston GC (The) |
Van Deurzen, Ben Stewart Creek G&CC |
Van Kroonenburg, Ashley PGA of Alberta |
Van Tighem, Taylor Royal Mayfair GC |
Vandermey, Nick Windermere G&CC |
* Ward, Chris * Award Winner Edmonton Petroleum G&CC |
Werbicki, Adam Derrick G&WC (The) |
Westman, Scott Ranch G&CC (The) |
Willner, Tyler Lakeside GC |
Wilson, John D. Priddis Greens G&CC |
Wright, Andrew Country Hills GC |
Yanitski, Stephen Valley Ridge GC |
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 2021 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.
2021 Top 100 Cash Recipients
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Place | Cash Prize |
Winner | $1,300 |
2nd | $1,000 |
3rd | $800 |
4th | $600 |
T-5th | $400 |
T-5th | $400 |
T-7th | $225 |
T-7th | $225 |
9th | $150 |
10th | $125 |
Points 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. Members must submit this form in order to receive these points. 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 | 5 points/workshop |
Attended PGA of Alberta Buying Show Education Series | 3 points/session |
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 |
Attended PGA of Alberta Annual General Meeting (AGM) |
3 points |
Completed PGA of Alberta Compensation Survey
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5 points |
PGA of Alberta Award Finalist
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3 points max |
Mentorship Program (Mentor)
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5 points |
Mentorship Program (Mentee)
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3 points |
PGA of Alberta Committee Member
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5 points/Committee, 10 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
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5 points max |
Participated in PGA of Canada National Tournament |
5 points max |
Volunteerism
PGA on Wheels Volunteer (2 hours min.) |
5 points/event, 10 max |
Golf Show Volunteer (2 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 |
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 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)
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