Top 100 Program

Top 100 Program

Top 100 Professionals

Congratulations to the Top 100 Professionals listed below for 2024 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 2024

Presented by 
Andrew, Greg
Stewart Creek G&CC
 Babkirk, Tyrel
Apple Creek GC 
Bailey, Steele
Edmonton CC
Country Hills GC
Priddis Greens G&CC
Boudreau, Darcy
Woodside GC 
Boyd, Kyle
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC 
Stewart Creek G&CC
Bunner, Alexander 
Belvedere G&CC		 Busetto, Joseph
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC 		 Cantera, Dallas
Cardiff GC
Carew, Geoff
Windermere G&CC		 Carr, Glenn
Lakeside GC		 Cartier, Jacob
Glendale G&CC 
Royal Mayfair GC
Silvertip GR
 Copeland, Josh
Wainwright GC
Courage, Gord
Hamptons GC (The)		 Cuthbertson, Jeff
Stony Plain GC		 Donihee, Chris
Valley Ridge GC
Belvedere G&CC
McKenzie Meadows GC
Fast, Brian
Pinebrook G&CC
Flockhart, Tom
Country Hills GC 		 Foote, Kurtis
Valley Ridge Golf Academy		 Friedrick, Matthew
Brooks GC
Frose, Patrick
Royal Mayfair GC
Windermere G&CC
Sirocco GC
Glencoe G&CC (The)
 Gillett, Weston
Lacombe G&CC
Derrick G&WC (The)
Carnmoney GC
Willow Park G&CC
 Griffith, Joel
Valley Ridge GC
Halpen, Todd
Golf Future		 Halverson, Bryce
Carnmoney GC
Glendale G&CC
Harrison, Michael
Coal Creek GR		 Hartford, Gary 
Highlands GC		 Hazell-Penaluna, Will
Heritage Pointe GC
Golf Channel Academy at Cottonwood G&CC
 Horton, Paul
Golf Channel Academy at Cottonwood G&CC		 Humbke, Daniel
Lacombe G&CC
Ranch G&CC (The)
 Johnson, Greg 
Golf Future		 Johnson, Robbie
Banff Springs GC
Kirkness, Samuel
Inglewood G&CC		 Latimer, Cameron
Priddis Greens G&CC		 Lee, Tommy
Carnmoney GC
Leicht, Tyler
Derrick G&WC (The)		 Locke, Eric
Priddis Greens G&CC		 Longley, Nic
Silver Springs G&CC
Coloniale GC
 MacComb, David
Royal Mayfair GC		 MacDermott, Brice
Windermere G&CC
MacGregor, Jeff
Glendale G&CC		 Mackey, Joshua
Windermere G&CC		 Mah, Matthew
Mill Woods GC
Modern Golf
 Martino, Ryan
Mickelson National GC		 Matuch, Mike
Bearspaw GC
McCourt, Murray 
Ranch G&CC (The)		 McDermott, Levi
Big Buck Golf Centre		 McDermott, Ryan
Links at Spruce Grove (The)
Miller, Geordie
Calgary G&CC		 Mills, Troy
Jasper Park Lodge GC		 Mortensen, Miles
Mickelson National GC
Nelson, Gina
Highlands GC		 New, Art
Trestle Creek GR
Kananaskis Country GC
Inglewood G&CC
 Paskin, Chris
Valley Ridge GC		 Pecman, Tyler
Mill Woods GC
Piercey, Shaun
Ranch G&CC (The)		 Plosz, Jason
Carnmoney GC		 Popkes, Amy
Silver Springs G&CC
Reeves, Warren
Country Hills GC
Mickelson National GC
Windermere G&CC
Glencoe G&CC (The
Sirocco GC
 Rutherford, Katy
Silver Springs G&CC
Lakeside GC
Stewart Creek G&CC
 Seifert, Matt 
Golf Future
Glendale G&CC
 Stanier, Jason
Inglewood G&CC
Edmonton Petroleum G&CC
Stiles, Scott
Earl Grey GC		 Szewczuk, Andrew
Banff Springs GC
Hamptons GC (The)
Windermere G&CC
 Tomlinson, Dale
Innisfail GC		 Valleau, Kim
Winston GC (The)
Highlands GC
 Westman, Scott
Ranch G&CC (The)
Mill Woods GC
Willner, Tyler
Lakeside GC		 Wilson, John D.
Priddis Greens G&CC		 Wright, Andrew
Highwood Golf
Yanitski, Stephen
Valley Ridge GC
Willow Park G&CC
 Young, Steven
Banff Springs GC
Zubiak, Kris
Sturgeon Valley G&CC		    

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

 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

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 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.
2025 Top 100 Cash Prizes
Rank
Cash Prize
1st $1,500
2nd $1,250
3rd $1000
4th $800
5th $650
6th $475
7th $350
8th $325
9th $300
10th $275
11th $250
12th $225
13th  $200
14th  $200
15th  $200
16th  $200
17th $200 
18th $200
19th  $200
20th $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.

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
Every year the PGA of Alberta will recognize a "Rookie of the Year". This award will be given to the member with the highest point total who became a PGA of Canada Apprentice Professional the year prior. 

Cash Prizes - The PGA of Alberta will offer 20 cash prizes as an added incentive to the top 20 point earners for the 2025 program year. Total cash prizes now equal $9,000!



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