Steve Carroll Resigns from the Canadian PGA

ACTON, ON - Canadian PGA Executive Director Steve Carroll has decided to step down from his position as Executive Director of the Canadian PGA, effective October 31, 2009.

Carroll has worked in virtually every Canadian PGA administrative capacity, including five years as Education Program Coordinator for the National body, followed by twelve years as Executive Director of the PGA of BC and most recently a five-year tenure as the Executive Director and chief staff officer.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my twenty-two year relationship with the Canadian PGA,” said Carroll. “The opportunity and privilege of working with a fabulous group of golf professionals who are passionate about what they do for a living and are experts in the game and business of golf made it a joy for me to come into work every day, I feel blessed,” said Carroll.

Under Carroll’s leadership, the Canadian PGA completed many key projects and made substantial progress on numerous fronts. A new governance model, a comprehensive strategic plan and a National-Zone Protocol agreement have all contributed to a much better functioning Association. In addition, the Association has never been stronger financially, a newly revised and modern membership and education system (PACE) will soon be brought back to the membership for consideration and an elevated profile for the Canadian PGA among world PGA’s and National Allied Golf Associations in Canada all took place with Steve Carroll at the helm.

“Steve has been a tremendous ambassador for the Canadian PGA. His decision to leave is received with mixed emotions. We are sorry to see him leave as he has accomplished a great deal for the Canadian PGA yet we are excited for him as he embarks on a new career path. We will now be challenged to find a new Executive Director but it will allow the Board of Directors to evaluate the position establishing the current skill sets required,” said Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA.

“When I look at the list of projects I was handed when I started this position five years ago, they have all been completed and the Board and I are very proud of our record of accomplishment. Thanks to the hard work of the national office staff and the support of my colleagues and friends among zone staff, the Canadian PGA as a whole has never been in a better place. With the Association on the cusp of achieving even more success, it seemed to be the perfect time to transition to new staff leadership to help the Association address a new set of challenges,” said Carroll.

“I’ve made a lot of friends along the way and can’t begin to thank all of the people I have collaborated with on Association business. I feel like the luckiest guy in the world to have been given the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people, to have travelled the country and the world exposing me to new experiences and to take with me an incredible number of positive memories of my time with the Association. In particular, I would like to thank President Lindon Garron and the current Board of Directors for treating me in a first class manner and with the greatest respect at all times,” said Carroll.

“My relationship goes back to the beginning when Steve first worked as the Director of Education and I was the Executive Director of the Atlantic Zone. Throughout the years, we have become not only associates but also friends. We have traveled much together and both share a passion for the Canadian PGA and improving opportunities for our members. Steve will be missed and we wish him, Ann, Justin and Jackson all the best,” said Garron.

About the Canadian PGA:

Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,500 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country. For more information, visit www.cpga.com