Top 100 Program
The Top 100 Program (formerly known as the Professional Development Program) 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 October of the following year. Every Buying Show begins a new year for the Top 100 Program. Please find below some exciting new initiatives for the Top 100 Program.
Standings - Click Here
Top 100 Professional
As part of this new program, the PGA of Alberta will acknowledge the Top 100 Professionals which will be the top 100-point earners for that given year of the program. These members will be recognized as a “Top 100 Professional” for that year and will receive a custom Top 100 logo in which they can use to further promote themselves as Golf Professionals to further advance their careers.
Click here to see where you currently rank in the standings.
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 7 point earners for this program year. Total cash prizes will equal $4,000! (see below table for breakdown). 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.
| Place | Name | Points | Cash Prize |
| Winner | Sean Thompson | 91 | $1,200 |
| 2nd | Sam Kirkness | 81 | $900 |
| 3rd | Dale Tomlinson | 71 | $700 |
| 4th | Josh Fleming | 70 | $500 |
| T - 5th | Jeff MacGregor | 66 | $287 |
| T - 5th | Craig Gibson | 66 | $287 |
| 7th | Eric Locke | 65 | $125 |
Points Allocation
The following are areas where points are awarded; Education & Employment, Association initiatives and Tournaments. Points will be automatically updated for all PGA of Alberta events and programs. 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. 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 & Employment
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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 |
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Completed PGA of Alberta Compensation Survey
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5 points |
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Attended PGA of Canada Education Workshop (points subject to approval)
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5 points/workshop, 10 max |
Association
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Attended PGA of Alberta Buying Show |
10 points |
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PGA of Alberta Award Finalist
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3 points max |
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Mentorship Program (Mentor)
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5 points |
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Mentorship Program (Mentee)
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3 points |
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PGA on Wheels Volunteer (2 hours min.) |
5 points/event, 10 max |
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Golf Show Volunteer (2 hours min.)
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5 points max |
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PGA of Alberta Committee Member
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5 points/Committee, 10 max |
Tournaments
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Participated in PGA of Alberta Tournament |
2 points/round, 10 max |
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Performance in PGA of Alberta Tournament (stroke-play only) |
2 points/round 75 & under, 10 max |
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Hosted a PGA of Alberta Tournament
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5 points max |
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Participated in PGA of Canada National Championship |
5 points 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. 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.
Sean Thompson
2019 Top 100 Award Winner