Canadian PGA has announced the 2009 winners of its prestigious National awards for exceptional and dedicated service as Canadian golf professionals.
The 2009 winners are:
• Club Professional of the Year – Bob Paley, Kananaskis Country Golf Course, Alberta
• Teacher of the Year – Sean Casey, The Clublink Academy At Glen Abbey, Ontario
• Merchandiser of the Year – Bob Paley, Kananaskis Golf Club, Alberta
• Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year Award – Henry Brunton, Henry Brunton Golf, Ontario
• Tex Noble Award – Jamie Stevens, Granite Point Golf Club, British Columbia
Each year, a National Selection committee evaluates nominations from more than 3,600 Canadian PGA Members coast-to-coast and recognizes winners in each of the four categories. The winners will receive their award at the 2010 Club Professional Championship in November.
“Our 2009 National award winners are symbols of the passion and dedication to excellence that Canadian PGA Members bring to their profession in making the game of golf better for Canadian golfers,” said Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA. “This year’s winners have set standards of excellence that all Canadian golf professionals can aim to achieve. On behalf of the Canadian PGA, the Zones, and the membership, I congratulate them all for receiving this recognition.”
Club Professional of the Year– Mr. Bob Paley
Bob Paley, Head Professional at Kananaskis Country Golf Course in Kananaskis, Alberta is the 2009 recipient of the Canadian PGA Club Professional of the Year award.
“I have always been blessed with an amazing support group around me throughout my life that have allowed me to focus on things like school, athletics, and work. Without my wife Tracy, our two boys Matt and Sammy, my amazing family, and phenomenal friends I would not be capable of even dreaming about winning this award. As anyone in this industry knows, the life of a Golf Professional can be very selfish and being supported by all of these people makes the award that much more special for all of us.”
One of the best pieces of advice Bob was ever given was from a key mentor, Tiffany Gordon, who told him to become involved in his Association. Bob took the advice to heart and has been involved with the PGA of Alberta in many different roles.
o Consumer Show Committee – 1997 – 2002
o Assistants Board Vice President – 1997 – 1999
o Education Committee – 2002-2008
o Alberta Board of Director – 2005 – present
o Co-chair of the Employment committee - 2005
o Chairman of the Education Committee – 2005-2008
o Chairman of the Promotions Committee – 2008 – present
I truly believe that one of the secrets to our success at Kananaskis is that we have created a culture that is warm, fun, and inviting for our team and our guests. We have always been about creating phenomenal experiences for our guests and our team because at the end of the day, that is one of the most important reasons we are all here in this business.
Bob is a firm believer in mentorship and the importance of idea sharing. “The most amazing thing about this award is that it is an acknowledgement to my mentors of the amazing kinds of people they are and the tools they have given me to be successful in my life. From my wife Tracy, to my parents, to Hugh McPherson, to Kerry Ketter at the Derrick, Tiffany Gordon at Cottonwood, Gregg Schubert at Cottonwood, Wayne and Lloyd McBean at Lakeside, Wayne and Brian Bygrave, Darren Robinson and Calvin McNeely at Kananaskis, and a number of PGA of Alberta Board Members that I have worked with like Clive Grant, Steve Moe, John Wilson, and Ron Laugher. They and too many others to mention are why I am being honoured with this life changing award. I am a product of their ideas, hard work, vision, and passion for people and the game of golf. To all of you I say thank you”
Teacher of the Year – Mr. Sean Casey
Sean Casey, Teaching Professional at the Clublink Academy at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario, is the 2009 recipient of the Canadian PGA Teacher of the Year award.
Sean grew up in Grand Bay, NB and learned the game at the Westfield Golf and Country Club. He joined the Canadian PGA in 1998 while attending the University of New Brunswick’s Business Administration Program and has been a Class 'A' member since 2001.
Sean was recently honoured as the 'Teacher of the Year' by the Ontario PGA. He is the Head Coach for the Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) National Teams and oversees the successful ELITE Junior Development program at Glen Abbey. Sean has been the featured instructor for SCORE Golf magazine numerous times and has also hosted and produced Golf Talk Live, a local golf instructional TV show on Cogeco.
Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year – Mr. Henry Brunton
Henry Brunton, Master Professional at Henry Brunton Golf in Maple, Ontario is the 2009 recipient of the Canadian PGA Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year award.
Henry Brunton is one of the most recognizable names in Canadian golf and one of the world’s leading golf coaches and educators. He is the Royal Canadian Golf Association's National Golf Coach, the creator of the Canadian PGA's Teaching and Coaching Certification program, a CPGA Master Professional and the only Canadian ever listed among GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Teachers in America and the US Kids Top 50 Kids Teachers. In 2009, he published Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth, the first comprehensive guide to competitive junior golf for both juniors and their parents.
Brunton has been a member of the Canadian PGA since 1984. In 2008, the Canadian PGA honoured him with its highest standing – Master Professional. He was also named as the fourth Most Influential Person in Canadian Golf in rankings by Canada’s National Post.
A resident of Stouffville, Ontario, Brunton has a passion for developing junior golfers. In addition to his work with the Canadian Men’s and Junior Boys National Teams, he also leads “Strive for Excellence,” a comprehensive year-round coaching and training program for aspiring high-level junior and collegiate golfers at his home base at Eagles Nest Golf Club near Toronto.
Merchandiser of the Year – Mr. Bob Paley
“The Canadian Merchandiser of the Year Award is special because it touches every single member of our Kananaskis Family in 2009. Whether someone worked in Food and Beverage, our Sales Department, Administration, Staff Accommodation, Turfgrass Maintenance, Building Maintenance, or the Pro Shop, everyone had a hand in the product that we deliver year in and year out at this facility. I am so proud for everyone here because I know how hard they all work to provide the kind of experience we do for our guests”.
Bob Paley and his team at Kananaskis were honoured to have been awarded Alberta PGA Merchandisers of the Year - Public in 2007 as well as in 2009. The strength of their merchandising is in their people and in their passion for finding guests value and quality in the merchandise presented. The mandate of their team is to welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the facility and make them feel at home. “When guests are treated to great conversation, fun staff, a clean and organized Pro Shop that is beautifully merchandised, and great deals, they will stay, spend, and come back with friends. We are good with all of those things!”
Bob has created a number of unique sales programs, staff training techniques, and buying strategies that help to set Kananaskis Country Golf Course apart. “Annually my wife and I attend the February Gift Show in Edmonton to find unique items to help accent our Pro Shop. This past year exquisite wine decanters, sushi sets, lady’s scarves, entertaining baby onesies, and wine aerators were the hits. We have found that people love seeing things that they don’t expect to find in a Pro Shop and most importantly it makes them want to hunt around and see what else is unique. As we all know…retail hunting is good!”
An important part of Bob’s merchandising philosophy is to partner with suppliers that want to make their business successful. These suppliers are considered to be a very important part of their family as well, and are treated with a phenomenal amount of trust and respect. Partnership with great merchandisers like Green Grass One and the Association of Golf Merchandisers helps to take their product to a totally different level. “We have a really special team of suppliers, staff, and advisors that keep Kananaskis on the cutting edge of retail, service, and creating special experiences. To win this National Award is a pat on the back for everyone’s great ideas, hard work, and attention to detail.”
Tex Noble Award – Mr. Jamie Stevens
The Canadian PGA’s Tex Noble Award represents the Association’s commitment to recognizing a high standard of achievement among Canadian PGA Apprentice Professionals,” stated Gary Bernard, Executive Director of the Canadian PGA. Jaime obtained an impressive Class “A” Examination test scores of 96%.
Jamie played the majority of his junior golf at the Riverside Golf & Country Club in Rothesay, New Brunswick, where he learned many of his life lessons from playing the game, club members and from Head Professional Jim Connolly. Jamie graduated from the Professional Golf Management Program in Lethbridge, Alberta in 2004 and remained in southern Alberta for 4 years. He then had the great fortune to land a job at the Nicklaus North Golf Course in Whistler where he worked as an Assistant Professional for two years. Jamie feels these years were crucial in his development as a quality and respected Golf Professional.
In January 2009, he accepted the position as Golf Operations Manager at Granite Pointe Golf Club and in late December of that same year he successfully completed his Class “A” exam. Jamie is currently the Head Professional at Granite Pointe Golf Club and is looking forward to many successful years in Nelson as it has become an adopted home to him.
About the CPGA:
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,600 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 http://www.cpga.com/
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Gary Bernard Announced as New Executive Director of the Canadian PGA
Newest leader in Canadian golf selected following three month interim position
ACTON, ON (January 31st, 2009) – After a lengthy search and intense deliberation, the Canadian PGA announced today that Gary Bernard has been named the Association’s new Executive Director. The executive search process conducted with McKinley Solutions Inc., a leader in the corporate hiring world, began in early November and culminated in today’s announcement.
“It gives me great pleasure to announce to our membership that Gary Bernard has been selected as the Canadian PGA’s next Executive Director,” said Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA. “Gary has always acted in the best interests of the Canadian PGA Members and his intimate knowledge of our Association will ensure that current initiatives will continue in a seamless manner. Canadian PGA Director of Education since 2004 and currently acting in the Interim Executive Director role since October, Gary has clearly demonstrated that he is the right person at the right time for this pivotal position.”
As a Canadian PGA Member, you are the first to receive this announcement, followed by the Canadian golf media. A subsequent announcement will be made during the World PGA Alliance conference on Sunday.
“I have never been more proud to be a Member of the Canadian PGA than I am today. I am thrilled and humbled to take on the responsibility of serving the 3,600 members of the Canadian PGA on a daily basis. It is a true honour to be selected as the new Executive Director of the Canadian PGA” said Bernard, who will jump immediately into the position with Canadian PGA Board meetings underway next week. “I, along with the 3,600 members of the Canadian PGA, have a passion for our great game and I am very serious about making progressive steps for our Members within the Canadian golf industry. I welcome the challenge and look forward to working with the Board, national staff and all of our partners across the country to develop new opportunities for the game of golf.”
A native of Chatham, New Brunswick, Bernard spent eight years as an educator within the New Brunswick public school system. During that time he was named “Young Professional of The Year” by the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (CAPHER). In addition, he served as Vice-President, and later President of the Physical Education Teachers Society; representing New Brunswick at the World CAPHER conference in Vancouver in 1986.
Following his education career, Bernard spent two years in the sporting goods industry where he managed several T & R Sports locations in Atlantic Canada. After a successful run, Bernard realized that his true passion lay in the game of golf and his decision to work in the game had an instant impact on the future of the Canadian PGA.
“This is a very exciting day for the Canadian PGA and golf in Canada. We are delighted to select Gary Bernard as the new leader for our Association.” stated Garron, who is currently serving his second year as President of the Canadian PGA. “Under the professional direction of McKinley Solutions, we have successfully completed a very comprehensive process. A number of qualified candidates were interviewed and evaluated. In the end, Gary was our unanimous selection. He holds valuable knowledge of the Canadian PGA and its partners within the World PGA Alliance, as well as with our industry partners in Canada. He has excelled inside and outside of the Canadian PGA and we are confident that he is the right candidate to set the present and future direction of our sport and our organization.”
Among his many career achievements, Bernard was a leader in the development of the Teaching and Coaching Certification Program (TCCP) alongside fellow Canadian PGA member Henry Brunton. He has been involved in education with the Canadian PGA since 1995 when he began facilitating all workshops to Canadian PGA Professionals across the country. He was instrumental in leading the integration of the TCCP program with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC).
Bernard was also a key member of the Royal Canadian Golf Association’s National Player Development Program coaching staff from 1999 to 2001. He has worked at a number of different facilities, both in Atlantic Canada and Ontario, and has a full understanding of what a Canadian PGA Member must do to succeed in the golf business.
A graduate of the University of New Brunswick (B.Ed ’79) and currently nearing completion of his Masters degree (M.Ed) from UNB, Bernard will participate in his first official meeting when he represents the Canadian PGA at the World PGA Alliance conference in Orlando, Florida.
ABOUT THE CANADIAN PGA
Established in 1911 and the second oldest professional golf association in the world, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association is a non-profit Association comprised of 3,600 golf professionals across the country. The Association’s mandate is to develop, promote and support our members as experts in the game and business of golf and, in so doing, serve both its members’ needs and those of the golfing public through the Association’s varied programs and events.
The Association consists of the National Office located in Acton, Ontario and nine Zone Offices across the country.
For more information please visit http://www.cpga.com/
ACTON, ON (January 31st, 2009) – After a lengthy search and intense deliberation, the Canadian PGA announced today that Gary Bernard has been named the Association’s new Executive Director. The executive search process conducted with McKinley Solutions Inc., a leader in the corporate hiring world, began in early November and culminated in today’s announcement.
“It gives me great pleasure to announce to our membership that Gary Bernard has been selected as the Canadian PGA’s next Executive Director,” said Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA. “Gary has always acted in the best interests of the Canadian PGA Members and his intimate knowledge of our Association will ensure that current initiatives will continue in a seamless manner. Canadian PGA Director of Education since 2004 and currently acting in the Interim Executive Director role since October, Gary has clearly demonstrated that he is the right person at the right time for this pivotal position.”
As a Canadian PGA Member, you are the first to receive this announcement, followed by the Canadian golf media. A subsequent announcement will be made during the World PGA Alliance conference on Sunday.
“I have never been more proud to be a Member of the Canadian PGA than I am today. I am thrilled and humbled to take on the responsibility of serving the 3,600 members of the Canadian PGA on a daily basis. It is a true honour to be selected as the new Executive Director of the Canadian PGA” said Bernard, who will jump immediately into the position with Canadian PGA Board meetings underway next week. “I, along with the 3,600 members of the Canadian PGA, have a passion for our great game and I am very serious about making progressive steps for our Members within the Canadian golf industry. I welcome the challenge and look forward to working with the Board, national staff and all of our partners across the country to develop new opportunities for the game of golf.”
A native of Chatham, New Brunswick, Bernard spent eight years as an educator within the New Brunswick public school system. During that time he was named “Young Professional of The Year” by the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (CAPHER). In addition, he served as Vice-President, and later President of the Physical Education Teachers Society; representing New Brunswick at the World CAPHER conference in Vancouver in 1986.
Following his education career, Bernard spent two years in the sporting goods industry where he managed several T & R Sports locations in Atlantic Canada. After a successful run, Bernard realized that his true passion lay in the game of golf and his decision to work in the game had an instant impact on the future of the Canadian PGA.
“This is a very exciting day for the Canadian PGA and golf in Canada. We are delighted to select Gary Bernard as the new leader for our Association.” stated Garron, who is currently serving his second year as President of the Canadian PGA. “Under the professional direction of McKinley Solutions, we have successfully completed a very comprehensive process. A number of qualified candidates were interviewed and evaluated. In the end, Gary was our unanimous selection. He holds valuable knowledge of the Canadian PGA and its partners within the World PGA Alliance, as well as with our industry partners in Canada. He has excelled inside and outside of the Canadian PGA and we are confident that he is the right candidate to set the present and future direction of our sport and our organization.”
Among his many career achievements, Bernard was a leader in the development of the Teaching and Coaching Certification Program (TCCP) alongside fellow Canadian PGA member Henry Brunton. He has been involved in education with the Canadian PGA since 1995 when he began facilitating all workshops to Canadian PGA Professionals across the country. He was instrumental in leading the integration of the TCCP program with the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC).
Bernard was also a key member of the Royal Canadian Golf Association’s National Player Development Program coaching staff from 1999 to 2001. He has worked at a number of different facilities, both in Atlantic Canada and Ontario, and has a full understanding of what a Canadian PGA Member must do to succeed in the golf business.
A graduate of the University of New Brunswick (B.Ed ’79) and currently nearing completion of his Masters degree (M.Ed) from UNB, Bernard will participate in his first official meeting when he represents the Canadian PGA at the World PGA Alliance conference in Orlando, Florida.
ABOUT THE CANADIAN PGA
Established in 1911 and the second oldest professional golf association in the world, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association is a non-profit Association comprised of 3,600 golf professionals across the country. The Association’s mandate is to develop, promote and support our members as experts in the game and business of golf and, in so doing, serve both its members’ needs and those of the golfing public through the Association’s varied programs and events.
The Association consists of the National Office located in Acton, Ontario and nine Zone Offices across the country.
For more information please visit http://www.cpga.com/
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Ben Boudreau Steals the Show at the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship
Port St. Lucie, Florida (November 25, 2009) Ben Boudreau of Longueuil, QC stole the show at the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship after he birdied the 18th hole in regulation and then birdied it again in a playoff to claim the Canadian PGA National Championship over first and second round leader Jeff Buder of Vancouver, BC.
Canadian PGA TV clips of the final putt and an interview with Boudreau are available at http://www.cpga.com/
“I was two shots back on the final hole but I thought if I could hit a big drive down the fairway I would have a chance to make a birdie and I just tried to do it all over again in the playoff,” said Boudreau, who now earns an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open at St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto. “Jeff and I had a wild fight all day long and I know he is a little disappointed but he played great golf all week and I’m just happy to be the last man standing.”
Boudreau, Head Professional at Le Parcours Du Cerf, made four birdies and no bogies during his trip around the Wanamaker Course at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida but it was his back-to-back birdies on the hardest hole on the golf course for the win that had everyone talking after the round.
“He had to putt first to save his par before I had a shot at my birdie on the last hole and when he missed it I said to myself this is it, just knock it in,” said Boudreau, who just got back from the final stage of Champions Tour Q-School where he finished tied for 72nd place.
Boudreau, who played in the 1994 Canadian Open at Glen Abbey, looked like he was going to run out of steam in his pursuit of Buder but after making great par saves on the 16th and 17th hole the dramatics for the 18th hole fell into place.
“I’m so excited to play in the Canadian Open next year at St. George’s,” said Boudreau, who’s scorecard was surprisingly vacant of any birdies on the par-5’s in the final round, rare considering he is one of the longest players in the field. “I don’t know how I did it but I didn’t think about it all day until the final putt dropped.”
Buder pegged it in one of the first groups in round one and lead the Championship for almost 54 straight holes but an errant tee shot into the left fairway bunker on the 18th hole led to a bogey and allowed Boudreau the chance to sneak in the birdie for the tie.
“I’m obviously a bit disappointed not to close it out but my hat is off to Ben after making birdie on the hardest hole on this entire golf course, not once but twice,” said Buder, Head Professional of Point Grey Golf & Country Club. “I had a fun week and I’ll be back next year to see if I can win this thing.”
2005 & 2006 Champion Danny King fired a 4-under par 68 to finish alone in 3rd place. If not for a double bogey on the ninth hole King would have joined the playoff with Boudreau and Buder.
Almost 90% of the 105 Canadian PGA Professionals that played in the Championship used SkyCaddie – Official Rangefinder of the Canadian PGA during the event, contributing to the fantastic pace of play throughout the week.
Boudreau wins $12, 000 for the victory and will also receive an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open to be held at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, ON.
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com
About Acushnet:
The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quali! ty and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit www.titleist.com and http://www.footjoy.com/.
About CPGA:
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 http://www.cpga.com/
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Canadian PGA TV clips of the final putt and an interview with Boudreau are available at http://www.cpga.com/
“I was two shots back on the final hole but I thought if I could hit a big drive down the fairway I would have a chance to make a birdie and I just tried to do it all over again in the playoff,” said Boudreau, who now earns an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open at St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto. “Jeff and I had a wild fight all day long and I know he is a little disappointed but he played great golf all week and I’m just happy to be the last man standing.”
Boudreau, Head Professional at Le Parcours Du Cerf, made four birdies and no bogies during his trip around the Wanamaker Course at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida but it was his back-to-back birdies on the hardest hole on the golf course for the win that had everyone talking after the round.
“He had to putt first to save his par before I had a shot at my birdie on the last hole and when he missed it I said to myself this is it, just knock it in,” said Boudreau, who just got back from the final stage of Champions Tour Q-School where he finished tied for 72nd place.
Boudreau, who played in the 1994 Canadian Open at Glen Abbey, looked like he was going to run out of steam in his pursuit of Buder but after making great par saves on the 16th and 17th hole the dramatics for the 18th hole fell into place.
“I’m so excited to play in the Canadian Open next year at St. George’s,” said Boudreau, who’s scorecard was surprisingly vacant of any birdies on the par-5’s in the final round, rare considering he is one of the longest players in the field. “I don’t know how I did it but I didn’t think about it all day until the final putt dropped.”
Buder pegged it in one of the first groups in round one and lead the Championship for almost 54 straight holes but an errant tee shot into the left fairway bunker on the 18th hole led to a bogey and allowed Boudreau the chance to sneak in the birdie for the tie.
“I’m obviously a bit disappointed not to close it out but my hat is off to Ben after making birdie on the hardest hole on this entire golf course, not once but twice,” said Buder, Head Professional of Point Grey Golf & Country Club. “I had a fun week and I’ll be back next year to see if I can win this thing.”
2005 & 2006 Champion Danny King fired a 4-under par 68 to finish alone in 3rd place. If not for a double bogey on the ninth hole King would have joined the playoff with Boudreau and Buder.
Almost 90% of the 105 Canadian PGA Professionals that played in the Championship used SkyCaddie – Official Rangefinder of the Canadian PGA during the event, contributing to the fantastic pace of play throughout the week.
Boudreau wins $12, 000 for the victory and will also receive an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open to be held at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, ON.
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com
About Acushnet:
The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quali! ty and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit www.titleist.com and http://www.footjoy.com/.
About CPGA:
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 http://www.cpga.com/
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Jeff Buder Goes Low to Lead the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship
Port St. Lucie, Florida (November 23, 2009) Jeff Buder of Vancouver, BC fired a 8-under par 64 in the first round of the 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship to open a four shot lead over Scott Allred of Calgary.
Canadian PGA TV interviews and live scoring available at http://www.cpga.com/ .
Buder, Head Professional at Point Grey Golf & Country Club, enjoyed a stress free tour around the Wanamaker Golf Course at PGA Golf Club recording eight birdies and eleven pars and he only missed one green in regulation.
“I’ve had this date circled on the calendar for two years since I couldn’t come down at play last year,” said Buder, referring to his absence last year due to renovations in his pro shop. “I absolutely love coming down here and I seem to get off to some great starts so hopefully I can keep it going this time.”
Buder pegged it early in the third group of the day and cruised around the opening nine at 3-under par before knocking in birdies on 10, 11, 12, 14 & 16 on the back nine to end up in the Canadian PGA scoring tent with a smile on his face.
“I was actually a little nervous on the first few holes as I haven’t played a competitive round in about three months but I rolled in about a 90 foot putt on the 4th hole that I thought might be a good sign for the day and that seemed to calm me down a bit,” said Buder, who has enjoyed success over the last few years at the PGA Golf Club, finishing in a tie for 4th in 2005 and a tie for 5th in 2006.
Buder’s round of 64 was two shots off the course record that was set only a few weeks ago at the PGA Tour’s First Stage of Qualifying School by Canadian Tour player Hugo Leon.
Allred, Head Professional at Elbow Springs Golf Club, fired the same score in the first round as he did a year ago in the opening round. Last year he was the overnight leader, this year he sits four shots back.
“I hit the ball so well out there today, as good as I’ve hit it in a long time,” said Allred, who finished tied for 9th place in 2008 at this event. “I had a chance to roll in some more putts to get even closer to Buder but I’ll take it after day one.”
2005 & 2006 Champion Danny King, Head Teaching Professional at Magna Golf Club and 2007 Champion Eric Landreville of Club De Golf Belle Vue sit in a tie for 3rd place after opening rounds of 3-under par 69.
Defending Champion Kyle German of Surrey, BC opened with a 1-over par 73 largely due to a shaky putter.
“I was surprised that my putter was shaky today as usually it’s my bread and butter,” stated German, who spoke to his fellow competitors at Sunday night’s Canadian PGA Awards Show about the thrill of being the National Club Professional Champion and playing in the RBC Canadian Open. “I can’t believe how different the course is playing this year with completely opposite conditions than last year and I think I may have given my pal Jeff Buder too many tips in the practice rounds.”
German is currently writing a daily blog after his rounds at the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship over at http://http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/
The British Columbia team leads the InterZone Competition by one shot with a score of 210 (-6). Team Ontario trails by a single shot and Team Quebec sits two shots back from the lead. The B.C. team is made up of Buder (64), Darryl Stubbs (72) , Scott Dickson (74) & Ross Mantell (76) . The Ontario team consists of King (69), Ian Doig (71), Ken Tarling (71) & Bruce Rogerson (73). Team Quebec consists of Landreville (69), Eric Laporte (71), Daniel Talbot (72) Marc Girouard (72).
The $5000, 36-hole InterZone competition consists of teams of four players representing one of the nine Zones of the Canadian PGA. The team score is made up of the best three scores each day for the first two rounds at the CPC.
The 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian Club Professional Championship was kicked off last night with the Canadian PGA Awards Show. Plaques were presented to the 2008 Canadian PGA National Award Winners: Mike Kelly – Jack McLaughlin Junior Teacher of the Year, Tim Moore – Merchandiser of the Year, Rob Anderson – DELL Teacher Professional of the Year and Bill Wogden – Club Professional of the Year.
The CPC purse is $85,000 and the Champion will also receive an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open to be held at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, ON.
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com
About Acushnet:
The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with qualit! y and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit http://www.titleist.com/ and http://www.footjoy.com/.
About CPGA:
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 http://www.cpga.com/
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Canadian PGA TV interviews and live scoring available at http://www.cpga.com/ .
Buder, Head Professional at Point Grey Golf & Country Club, enjoyed a stress free tour around the Wanamaker Golf Course at PGA Golf Club recording eight birdies and eleven pars and he only missed one green in regulation.
“I’ve had this date circled on the calendar for two years since I couldn’t come down at play last year,” said Buder, referring to his absence last year due to renovations in his pro shop. “I absolutely love coming down here and I seem to get off to some great starts so hopefully I can keep it going this time.”
Buder pegged it early in the third group of the day and cruised around the opening nine at 3-under par before knocking in birdies on 10, 11, 12, 14 & 16 on the back nine to end up in the Canadian PGA scoring tent with a smile on his face.
“I was actually a little nervous on the first few holes as I haven’t played a competitive round in about three months but I rolled in about a 90 foot putt on the 4th hole that I thought might be a good sign for the day and that seemed to calm me down a bit,” said Buder, who has enjoyed success over the last few years at the PGA Golf Club, finishing in a tie for 4th in 2005 and a tie for 5th in 2006.
Buder’s round of 64 was two shots off the course record that was set only a few weeks ago at the PGA Tour’s First Stage of Qualifying School by Canadian Tour player Hugo Leon.
Allred, Head Professional at Elbow Springs Golf Club, fired the same score in the first round as he did a year ago in the opening round. Last year he was the overnight leader, this year he sits four shots back.
“I hit the ball so well out there today, as good as I’ve hit it in a long time,” said Allred, who finished tied for 9th place in 2008 at this event. “I had a chance to roll in some more putts to get even closer to Buder but I’ll take it after day one.”
2005 & 2006 Champion Danny King, Head Teaching Professional at Magna Golf Club and 2007 Champion Eric Landreville of Club De Golf Belle Vue sit in a tie for 3rd place after opening rounds of 3-under par 69.
Defending Champion Kyle German of Surrey, BC opened with a 1-over par 73 largely due to a shaky putter.
“I was surprised that my putter was shaky today as usually it’s my bread and butter,” stated German, who spoke to his fellow competitors at Sunday night’s Canadian PGA Awards Show about the thrill of being the National Club Professional Champion and playing in the RBC Canadian Open. “I can’t believe how different the course is playing this year with completely opposite conditions than last year and I think I may have given my pal Jeff Buder too many tips in the practice rounds.”
German is currently writing a daily blog after his rounds at the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship over at http://http://www.golfnewsnow.ca/
The British Columbia team leads the InterZone Competition by one shot with a score of 210 (-6). Team Ontario trails by a single shot and Team Quebec sits two shots back from the lead. The B.C. team is made up of Buder (64), Darryl Stubbs (72) , Scott Dickson (74) & Ross Mantell (76) . The Ontario team consists of King (69), Ian Doig (71), Ken Tarling (71) & Bruce Rogerson (73). Team Quebec consists of Landreville (69), Eric Laporte (71), Daniel Talbot (72) Marc Girouard (72).
The $5000, 36-hole InterZone competition consists of teams of four players representing one of the nine Zones of the Canadian PGA. The team score is made up of the best three scores each day for the first two rounds at the CPC.
The 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian Club Professional Championship was kicked off last night with the Canadian PGA Awards Show. Plaques were presented to the 2008 Canadian PGA National Award Winners: Mike Kelly – Jack McLaughlin Junior Teacher of the Year, Tim Moore – Merchandiser of the Year, Rob Anderson – DELL Teacher Professional of the Year and Bill Wogden – Club Professional of the Year.
The CPC purse is $85,000 and the Champion will also receive an exemption into the 2010 RBC Canadian Open to be held at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Toronto, ON.
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com
About Acushnet:
The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with qualit! y and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit http://www.titleist.com/ and http://www.footjoy.com/.
About CPGA:
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 http://www.cpga.com/
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Dean Spriddle Steps Down as Team Canada Women’s Head Coach
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) announced today that Dean Spriddle has stepped down as Head Coach of the Women’s National Amateur Golf Team.
Spriddle, a native of Scotland who currently resides in Lethbridge, Alta., will be parting ways with the RCGA’s National Team Program to focus on family commitments and pursue personal business and coaching ventures.
Spriddle steps down following 10 years of service with both the RCGA and former Canadian Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) High Performance programs. During his tenure, Spriddle helped guide Team Canada to both second and fourth place finishes at the Women’s World Amateur Team Championships.
“I want to thank all the players over the years as well as the entire coaching and support staff that have helped make this the best job in the world,” said Spriddle. “Players such as Laura Matthews, Mary Ann Lapointe, Marilyn O Connor, Diane Williams, Kira Meixner, Stephanie Sherlock and more recently Jennifer Kirby, Sue Kim and Nicole Vandermade have made coaching a pleasure and a great challenge. I also can’t say enough about my fellow coaches Robert Radcliffe, Henry Brunton and Derek Ingram as well as Dr. Greg Wells, Dana Sinclair and Greg Redman who I consider to be among the best coaches and sport scientists in the country if not the world. While it’s time for me to move in a new direction in my own coaching journey, I know that Team Canada will continue to get better and I wish them all the best. I am now looking forward to working with young golfers as well spending more time with my own kids teaching and playing the game that I love.”
“On behalf of the RCGA and everyone involved with the National Team Program, I want to thank Dean Spriddle for his tireless efforts and commitment to our high performance initiatives,” said Jeff Thompson, Chief Sport Development Officer with the RCGA. “Dean has been a valued member of our coaching staff and major contributor to the growing success of Team Canada over the years and we wish him the very best as he moves on to the next stage of his career.”
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Spriddle, a native of Scotland who currently resides in Lethbridge, Alta., will be parting ways with the RCGA’s National Team Program to focus on family commitments and pursue personal business and coaching ventures.
Spriddle steps down following 10 years of service with both the RCGA and former Canadian Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) High Performance programs. During his tenure, Spriddle helped guide Team Canada to both second and fourth place finishes at the Women’s World Amateur Team Championships.
“I want to thank all the players over the years as well as the entire coaching and support staff that have helped make this the best job in the world,” said Spriddle. “Players such as Laura Matthews, Mary Ann Lapointe, Marilyn O Connor, Diane Williams, Kira Meixner, Stephanie Sherlock and more recently Jennifer Kirby, Sue Kim and Nicole Vandermade have made coaching a pleasure and a great challenge. I also can’t say enough about my fellow coaches Robert Radcliffe, Henry Brunton and Derek Ingram as well as Dr. Greg Wells, Dana Sinclair and Greg Redman who I consider to be among the best coaches and sport scientists in the country if not the world. While it’s time for me to move in a new direction in my own coaching journey, I know that Team Canada will continue to get better and I wish them all the best. I am now looking forward to working with young golfers as well spending more time with my own kids teaching and playing the game that I love.”
“On behalf of the RCGA and everyone involved with the National Team Program, I want to thank Dean Spriddle for his tireless efforts and commitment to our high performance initiatives,” said Jeff Thompson, Chief Sport Development Officer with the RCGA. “Dean has been a valued member of our coaching staff and major contributor to the growing success of Team Canada over the years and we wish him the very best as he moves on to the next stage of his career.”
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Friday, October 9, 2009
CPGA Member Cathy Burton Inducted Into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame
The Canadian PGA would like to congratulate Cathy Burton on her induction into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame on October 5th, 2009.
Burton started her golf career as a junior player at Binscarth and Russell in 1977-79. She played out of Selkirk in 1981-82, then Harbour View in 1982-87 before turning to professional ranks. She won the Manitoba Women’s Amateur Championship in 1984 and 1986 and was also a finalist in Manitoba Golfer of the Year voting in the same years. She won the Saskatchewan Women’s Amateur Championship in 1986. Also in 1986, Burton reached the semi-finals in the United States Public Links Championship, a competition which attracted 1,085 entries.
Burton played on provincial amateur teams at the National Championship for six straight years from 1982 to 1987. She was a Team Canada member in 1986 and 1987 and was a member of Canada’s Commonwealth team, which won the Championship in 1987 in New Zealand. No Canadian team has won the Commonwealth Championship since. She joined the professional Futures Tour in 1988-90, was an LPGA Teaching Division member 1992-96 and has been a CPGA Class A professional since 1996. She was an associate pro at St. Charles Country Club 1991-94, an assistant pro at Southwood Golf and Country Club 1995-96, pro and manager at the Short Game Golf Training Centre in 1997 and associate pro at St. Char! les 1998-2001.
Burton was a leading force behind the establishment in 1994 of the LPGA Girls Club in Manitoba, the first move into Canada for that program after a successful launch in the United States. It provided opportunities for young girls to get into golf. It was the fore-runner of the successful Future Links Girls’ Club program still in operation across Canada for young girls. She also served as national junior women’s coach for the CLGA 1998-2004. Moving to Calgary, Burton was a teaching pro at Cottonwood Golf and Country Club 2001-2003, head pro at Harvest Hills in 2004 and is currently head pro at River Spirit Golf Club.
Cathy was inducted in the Player/Builder category of the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame. Congratulations Cathy!
Burton started her golf career as a junior player at Binscarth and Russell in 1977-79. She played out of Selkirk in 1981-82, then Harbour View in 1982-87 before turning to professional ranks. She won the Manitoba Women’s Amateur Championship in 1984 and 1986 and was also a finalist in Manitoba Golfer of the Year voting in the same years. She won the Saskatchewan Women’s Amateur Championship in 1986. Also in 1986, Burton reached the semi-finals in the United States Public Links Championship, a competition which attracted 1,085 entries.
Burton played on provincial amateur teams at the National Championship for six straight years from 1982 to 1987. She was a Team Canada member in 1986 and 1987 and was a member of Canada’s Commonwealth team, which won the Championship in 1987 in New Zealand. No Canadian team has won the Commonwealth Championship since. She joined the professional Futures Tour in 1988-90, was an LPGA Teaching Division member 1992-96 and has been a CPGA Class A professional since 1996. She was an associate pro at St. Charles Country Club 1991-94, an assistant pro at Southwood Golf and Country Club 1995-96, pro and manager at the Short Game Golf Training Centre in 1997 and associate pro at St. Char! les 1998-2001.
Burton was a leading force behind the establishment in 1994 of the LPGA Girls Club in Manitoba, the first move into Canada for that program after a successful launch in the United States. It provided opportunities for young girls to get into golf. It was the fore-runner of the successful Future Links Girls’ Club program still in operation across Canada for young girls. She also served as national junior women’s coach for the CLGA 1998-2004. Moving to Calgary, Burton was a teaching pro at Cottonwood Golf and Country Club 2001-2003, head pro at Harvest Hills in 2004 and is currently head pro at River Spirit Golf Club.
Cathy was inducted in the Player/Builder category of the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame. Congratulations Cathy!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Canadian Adrienne White Joins Group of 5 Who Earn Qualifying Spots Into 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open
News and notes for Monday, August 31 at the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open
Calgary (RCGA) – The 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open, Canada’s only LPGA Tour event, kicked off a full week of world-class golf and family fun today at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club.
FINAL FOUR QUALIFY
51 players took to the Calgary Elks Lodge and Golf Club during Monday’s Open Qualifier in the hopes of securing one of the four final spots into the 156-player field for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open. Jimin Jeong of South Korea shot 2-under par 70 to earn one of the final spots into the field while Canadian Adrienne White of Red Deer, Alta. shot a qualifying score of even-par 72 to bring the total number of Canadians in the field to 12. Also advancing from today’s qualifier were Americans Sarah Butler and Erynne Lee. Jeong and White both Monday qualified for the 2008 CN Canadian Women’s Open.
Following are the complete results from Monday’s CN Canadian Women’s Open Monday Qualifier:
Jimin Jeong, 70
Sarah Butler, 71
Erynne Lee, 72
Adrienne White, 72
- DID NOT QUALIFY –
Julianna Uhrik, 73
Ashley Smith, 73
Kirby Dreher, 73
Ryann O'Toole, 74
Brandi Jackson, 74
Brogan McKinnon, 74
Kyla Inaba, 74
Justina Yu, 74
Mallory Blackwelder, 74
Mariajo Uribe, 74
Su A Kim, 75
Susan Choi, 75
Raman Saran, 76
Karin Sjodin, 76
Bridget Dwyer, 76
Sylvie Schetagne, 77
Jillian Wyne, 77
Jennifer Ha, 77
Nicole Zhang, 78
Nicole Smith, 78
Lily Kobayashi, 78
Kim Carrington, 79
Leah Whiting, 79
Kim Bozer, 79
Jenna Pearson, 79
Brit Hayes, 80
Nicole Forshner, 80
Rhonda Carter, 80
Lisa LaFollette, 80
Laura Witvoet, 81
Jill Hardy, 82
Tara Rostad, 82
Kristin Rostad, 82
Cindy Pasechnik, 83
Sabina Imboden, 83
Susan Lipitt, 83
Emma Calderone, 83
Jennifer Greggain, 84
Kaitlin Allan, 84
Jenn Johnson, 85
Theresa McDermott, 85
Destiny Whitney, 89
Lisa Vlooswy, 90
Shelley Thompson, 91
Alexsis Skyesong, 91
MONDAY WOMEN’S ONLY PRO-AM RESULTS
26 teams consisting of four amateurs and a professional teed it up Monday for the Women’s Pro-Am to kick off CN Canadian Women’s Open tournament week. The team of pro Christina Kim with amateurs Lynne Keller, Lynn Rust, Debbie Coppock and Diane Main came away with a winning score of 56 (-15). Hats off to all participants who took part in this exciting event.
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The following player interviews are scheduled to take place in the on-site media centre at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, September 1:
Alena Sharp - 12:00 pm
Michelle Wie - 3 pm
The following player interviews are scheduled to take place in the on-site media centre at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, September 2:
Lorie Kane - 10:30 am
Cristie Kerr - 11:00 am
Paula Creamer - 2:00 pm
Lorena Ochoa - 2:30 pm
Katherine Hull - 3:00 pm
PAIRING AND START TIMES
Pairings and start times for the first and second round of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will be available Tuesday on the CN Canadian Women’s Open website at www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.
Media are advised that post interview transcripts as well as MP3 audio and video files will be available online at www.cncanadianwomensopen.com in the Media Centre section.
TELEVISION AND WEB BROADCAST TIMES ON CBC
The Royal Canadian Golf Association and CN are proud to have CBC as the official broadcast partner of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open. In addition to being broadcast on CBC and CBC bold, the event will also be streamed online at www.cbcsports.ca. Below are broadcast times for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open.
CBC Television
Thursday, Sept. 3 12 midnight Local Round One Wrap
Friday, Sept. 4 12 midnight Local Round Two Wrap
Saturday, Sept. 5 2 p.m. ET LIVE Round Three
Sunday, Sept. 6 3 p.m. ET LIVE Final Round
CBC bold
Thursday, Sept. 3 5 p.m. ET LIVE Round One
Friday, Sept. 4 5 p.m. ET LIVE Round Two
CBCSports.ca
Thursday, Sept. 3 5 p.m. ET LIVE Round One
Thursday, Sept. 3 11 p.m. ET Round One Wrap
Friday, Sept. 4 5 p.m. ET LIVE Round Two
Friday, Sept. 4 11 p.m. ET Round Two Wrap
Saturday, Sept. 5 2 p.m. ET LIVE Round Three
Sunday, Sept. 6 3 p.m. ET LIVE Final Round
CN MIRACLE MATCH SUPPORTS ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation has been designated as the official charity of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open. To date, the CN Canadian Women’s Open has raised almost $2 million towards children’s charities since CN began its title sponsorship of the event in 2006.
KIDS 15 AND UNDER GET IN FREE ALL WEEK
The 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will once again feature a week’s worth of family entertainment with kids age 15 and under admitted free all week with a ticketed adult. Juniors will also have the opportunity to take part in golf clinics and activities onsite through CN Future Links, Canada’s junior golf program.
GULBIS TO MAKE GOLF TOWN APPEARANCE IN CALGARY
LPGA Tour player Natalie Gulbis is scheduled to make an appearance at the Golf Town in South Calgary on Tuesday, September 1 from 6:30-8pm
During the in-store public event, the three-time Solheim Cup team member will greet fans and sign autographs. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a variety of Gulbis-signed merchandise, including adidas golf shoes and TaylorMade staff bags. Additionally, two customers will be awarded $500 adidas Golf shopping spree gift cards.
ABOUT THE 2009 CN CANADIAN WOMEN’S OPEN
Stars of the LPGA Tour will be featured at the US$2.75 million CN Canadian Women’s Open from August 31 to September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary. The CN Canadian Women’s Open is proudly sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company along with event partners CVS Controls Ltd., TaylorMade adidas Golf, Corona Extra, The Globe and Mail, CE Franklin Ltd., Calgary Sport Tourism Authority, Safeway, Mexico Tourism, CBC, The Glenlivet, Bell, Reader’s Digest and local media partners Calgary Herald, Corus Entertainment and Global Calgary. For updated corporate hospitality, sponsorship opportunities, daily tickets, and volunteer information please visit www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.
NORTH AMERICA’S RAILROAD
CN – Canadian National Railway Company – spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For further information please visit www.cn.ca.
ABOUT THE ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation raises funds for excellence in child health and family centred care. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation provides funding for innovative family centred programs, state of the art equipment, advanced medical training and internationally recognized pediatric research. For more information please visit www.childrenshospital.ab.ca.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Calgary (RCGA) – The 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open, Canada’s only LPGA Tour event, kicked off a full week of world-class golf and family fun today at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club.
FINAL FOUR QUALIFY
51 players took to the Calgary Elks Lodge and Golf Club during Monday’s Open Qualifier in the hopes of securing one of the four final spots into the 156-player field for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open. Jimin Jeong of South Korea shot 2-under par 70 to earn one of the final spots into the field while Canadian Adrienne White of Red Deer, Alta. shot a qualifying score of even-par 72 to bring the total number of Canadians in the field to 12. Also advancing from today’s qualifier were Americans Sarah Butler and Erynne Lee. Jeong and White both Monday qualified for the 2008 CN Canadian Women’s Open.
Following are the complete results from Monday’s CN Canadian Women’s Open Monday Qualifier:
Jimin Jeong, 70
Sarah Butler, 71
Erynne Lee, 72
Adrienne White, 72
- DID NOT QUALIFY –
Julianna Uhrik, 73
Ashley Smith, 73
Kirby Dreher, 73
Ryann O'Toole, 74
Brandi Jackson, 74
Brogan McKinnon, 74
Kyla Inaba, 74
Justina Yu, 74
Mallory Blackwelder, 74
Mariajo Uribe, 74
Su A Kim, 75
Susan Choi, 75
Raman Saran, 76
Karin Sjodin, 76
Bridget Dwyer, 76
Sylvie Schetagne, 77
Jillian Wyne, 77
Jennifer Ha, 77
Nicole Zhang, 78
Nicole Smith, 78
Lily Kobayashi, 78
Kim Carrington, 79
Leah Whiting, 79
Kim Bozer, 79
Jenna Pearson, 79
Brit Hayes, 80
Nicole Forshner, 80
Rhonda Carter, 80
Lisa LaFollette, 80
Laura Witvoet, 81
Jill Hardy, 82
Tara Rostad, 82
Kristin Rostad, 82
Cindy Pasechnik, 83
Sabina Imboden, 83
Susan Lipitt, 83
Emma Calderone, 83
Jennifer Greggain, 84
Kaitlin Allan, 84
Jenn Johnson, 85
Theresa McDermott, 85
Destiny Whitney, 89
Lisa Vlooswy, 90
Shelley Thompson, 91
Alexsis Skyesong, 91
MONDAY WOMEN’S ONLY PRO-AM RESULTS
26 teams consisting of four amateurs and a professional teed it up Monday for the Women’s Pro-Am to kick off CN Canadian Women’s Open tournament week. The team of pro Christina Kim with amateurs Lynne Keller, Lynn Rust, Debbie Coppock and Diane Main came away with a winning score of 56 (-15). Hats off to all participants who took part in this exciting event.
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The following player interviews are scheduled to take place in the on-site media centre at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, September 1:
Alena Sharp - 12:00 pm
Michelle Wie - 3 pm
The following player interviews are scheduled to take place in the on-site media centre at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, September 2:
Lorie Kane - 10:30 am
Cristie Kerr - 11:00 am
Paula Creamer - 2:00 pm
Lorena Ochoa - 2:30 pm
Katherine Hull - 3:00 pm
PAIRING AND START TIMES
Pairings and start times for the first and second round of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will be available Tuesday on the CN Canadian Women’s Open website at www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.
Media are advised that post interview transcripts as well as MP3 audio and video files will be available online at www.cncanadianwomensopen.com in the Media Centre section.
TELEVISION AND WEB BROADCAST TIMES ON CBC
The Royal Canadian Golf Association and CN are proud to have CBC as the official broadcast partner of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open. In addition to being broadcast on CBC and CBC bold, the event will also be streamed online at www.cbcsports.ca. Below are broadcast times for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open.
CBC Television
Thursday, Sept. 3 12 midnight Local Round One Wrap
Friday, Sept. 4 12 midnight Local Round Two Wrap
Saturday, Sept. 5 2 p.m. ET LIVE Round Three
Sunday, Sept. 6 3 p.m. ET LIVE Final Round
CBC bold
Thursday, Sept. 3 5 p.m. ET LIVE Round One
Friday, Sept. 4 5 p.m. ET LIVE Round Two
CBCSports.ca
Thursday, Sept. 3 5 p.m. ET LIVE Round One
Thursday, Sept. 3 11 p.m. ET Round One Wrap
Friday, Sept. 4 5 p.m. ET LIVE Round Two
Friday, Sept. 4 11 p.m. ET Round Two Wrap
Saturday, Sept. 5 2 p.m. ET LIVE Round Three
Sunday, Sept. 6 3 p.m. ET LIVE Final Round
CN MIRACLE MATCH SUPPORTS ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation has been designated as the official charity of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open. To date, the CN Canadian Women’s Open has raised almost $2 million towards children’s charities since CN began its title sponsorship of the event in 2006.
KIDS 15 AND UNDER GET IN FREE ALL WEEK
The 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will once again feature a week’s worth of family entertainment with kids age 15 and under admitted free all week with a ticketed adult. Juniors will also have the opportunity to take part in golf clinics and activities onsite through CN Future Links, Canada’s junior golf program.
GULBIS TO MAKE GOLF TOWN APPEARANCE IN CALGARY
LPGA Tour player Natalie Gulbis is scheduled to make an appearance at the Golf Town in South Calgary on Tuesday, September 1 from 6:30-8pm
During the in-store public event, the three-time Solheim Cup team member will greet fans and sign autographs. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a variety of Gulbis-signed merchandise, including adidas golf shoes and TaylorMade staff bags. Additionally, two customers will be awarded $500 adidas Golf shopping spree gift cards.
ABOUT THE 2009 CN CANADIAN WOMEN’S OPEN
Stars of the LPGA Tour will be featured at the US$2.75 million CN Canadian Women’s Open from August 31 to September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary. The CN Canadian Women’s Open is proudly sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company along with event partners CVS Controls Ltd., TaylorMade adidas Golf, Corona Extra, The Globe and Mail, CE Franklin Ltd., Calgary Sport Tourism Authority, Safeway, Mexico Tourism, CBC, The Glenlivet, Bell, Reader’s Digest and local media partners Calgary Herald, Corus Entertainment and Global Calgary. For updated corporate hospitality, sponsorship opportunities, daily tickets, and volunteer information please visit www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.
NORTH AMERICA’S RAILROAD
CN – Canadian National Railway Company – spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For further information please visit www.cn.ca.
ABOUT THE ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation raises funds for excellence in child health and family centred care. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation provides funding for innovative family centred programs, state of the art equipment, advanced medical training and internationally recognized pediatric research. For more information please visit www.childrenshospital.ab.ca.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit www.rcga.org.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Final Field Announced For 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open
• Stellar field to include Top 50 LPGA Tour money leaders; Top 20 players from Rolex Ranking; and 20 of 24 Solheim Cup competitors
• 11 Canadians and eight former champions set to compete
• Free admission all week for kids 15 and under
• Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation to benefit as event’s community beneficiary
Calgary (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) in partnership with CN announced today the final field of competitors set to challenge for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open, August 31 to September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary.
In all, the field at Priddis Greens is set to feature the top 50 players on the current LPGA Official Money List including defending champion Katherine Hull, world number-1 Lorena Ochoa and current LPGA Tour money leader Cristie Kerr. The 2009 edition of Canada’s national women’s Open championship will feature one of the strongest fields in recent history as the top 20 players on Rolex Rankings are all set to compete.
Ochoa, Hull and Kerr headline a stellar cast that also includes fellow LPGA Tour stars Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel, Christina Kim, Se Ri Pak, Natalie Gulbis, and Karrie Webb challenging for the $2.75 million (US) purse. Michelle Wie will make her third consecutive appearance at Canada’s national women’s Open championship and first as an official member of the LPGA Tour.
Priddis Greens will also welcome 20 of 24 Solheim Cup competitors including all 12 members of the winning U.S. Team. Kerr, Kim, Creamer, Gulbis, Pressel and Wie will also be joined by US teammates Juli Inkster, Angela Stanford, Brittany Lincicome, Nicole Castrale, Kristy McPherson and Brittany Lang as well as assistant captain Meg Mallon. Eight members of the European Solheim Cup team will compete including notables Suzann Pettersen, Helen Alfredsson, Catriona Matthew and Anna Nordqvist.
Led by Lorie Kane and Alena Sharp, the field will feature a total of 11 Canadians hoping to become the first Canadian to take home a LPGA title on home soil since Canadian golf legend Jocelyne Bourassa’s historic victory in 1973 at La Canadienne Golf Championship. Other Canadians include A.J. Eathorne, CPGA Women’s champion Jessica Shepley of Oakville, Ont. and Ashley Sholer of Hamilton who earned an exemption through the CN Canadian Women’s Tour.
Six members of Canada’s National Amateur Team will also challenge the worlds best led by Royale Cup Women’s Amateur and Junior Girls champion Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. Kirby will be joined by fellow National Developmental Team member Nicole Vandermade of Brantford, Ont. as well as Team Canada members Stephanie Sherlock of Barrie, Ont., Sue Kim of Langley, B.C. and Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que. Also competing at Priddis will be former National Amateur Team member Kira Meixner of Richmond, B.C. who turned professional two weeks ago.
Eight former champions of Canada’s only LPGA event will be in the field including Hull (2008), Ochoa (2007), Kerr (2006), Meena Lee (2005), Meg Mallon (2000, ’02, ’04) Laura Davies (1996), Inkster (1984) and Webb (1999), whose victory came 10 years ago when Priddis Greens last hosted Canada’s only LPGA Tour event.
“The field is set and we are looking forward to another tremendous showcase of the world’s best golfers,” said Tournament Director Sean Van Kesteren. “CN has committed to making the CN Canadian Women’s Open a first class event on Tour and the response from players has been fantastic with the top 50 on the LPGA Official Money List confirmed to compete. With the Alberta Children’s Hospital designated as the event’s official charity, we’re hoping Canadian golf fans will continue to show their support for the CN Canadian Women’s Open and help us raise even more money for children’s hospitals through the CN Miracle Match Program.”
Four spots into the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open are still up for grabs with the Monday Open qualifier scheduled for Monday, August 31 at the Calgary Elks Golf and Country Club.
The full field of competitors for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open is available online at www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.
The 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will once again feature a week’s worth of family entertainment with kids age 15 and under admitted free all week with a ticketed adult. Juniors will also have the opportunity to take part in golf clinics and activities onsite through CN Future Links, Canada’s junior golf program.
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation has been designated as the official charity of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open. To date, the CN Canadian Women’s Open has raised almost $2 million towards children’s charities since CN began its title sponsorship of the event in 2006.
Tickets for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open can be purchased online at http://www.cncanadianwomensopen.com/ or by calling 1-866-571-LPGA.
ABOUT THE 2009 CN CANADIAN WOMEN’S OPEN
Stars of the LPGA Tour will be featured at the US$2.75 million CN Canadian Women’s Open from August 31 to September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary. The CN Canadian Women’s Open is proudly sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company along with event partners CVS Controls Ltd., TaylorMade adidas Golf, Corona Extra, The Globe and Mail, CE Franklin Ltd., Calgary Sport Tourism Authority, Safeway, Mexico Tourism, CBC, The Glenlivet, Bell, Reader’s Digest and local media partners Calgary Herald, Corus Entertainment and Global Calgary. For updated corporate hospitality, sponsorship opportunities, daily tickets, and volunteer information please visit www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.
NORTH AMERICA’S RAILROAD
CN – Canadian National Railway Company – spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For further information please visit www.cn.ca.
ABOUT THE ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation raises funds for excellence in child health and family centred care. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation provides funding for innovative family centred programs, state of the art equipment, advanced medical training and internationally recognized pediatric research. For more information please visit www.childrenshospital.ab.ca.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/
• 11 Canadians and eight former champions set to compete
• Free admission all week for kids 15 and under
• Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation to benefit as event’s community beneficiary
Calgary (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) in partnership with CN announced today the final field of competitors set to challenge for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open, August 31 to September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary.
In all, the field at Priddis Greens is set to feature the top 50 players on the current LPGA Official Money List including defending champion Katherine Hull, world number-1 Lorena Ochoa and current LPGA Tour money leader Cristie Kerr. The 2009 edition of Canada’s national women’s Open championship will feature one of the strongest fields in recent history as the top 20 players on Rolex Rankings are all set to compete.
Ochoa, Hull and Kerr headline a stellar cast that also includes fellow LPGA Tour stars Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel, Christina Kim, Se Ri Pak, Natalie Gulbis, and Karrie Webb challenging for the $2.75 million (US) purse. Michelle Wie will make her third consecutive appearance at Canada’s national women’s Open championship and first as an official member of the LPGA Tour.
Priddis Greens will also welcome 20 of 24 Solheim Cup competitors including all 12 members of the winning U.S. Team. Kerr, Kim, Creamer, Gulbis, Pressel and Wie will also be joined by US teammates Juli Inkster, Angela Stanford, Brittany Lincicome, Nicole Castrale, Kristy McPherson and Brittany Lang as well as assistant captain Meg Mallon. Eight members of the European Solheim Cup team will compete including notables Suzann Pettersen, Helen Alfredsson, Catriona Matthew and Anna Nordqvist.
Led by Lorie Kane and Alena Sharp, the field will feature a total of 11 Canadians hoping to become the first Canadian to take home a LPGA title on home soil since Canadian golf legend Jocelyne Bourassa’s historic victory in 1973 at La Canadienne Golf Championship. Other Canadians include A.J. Eathorne, CPGA Women’s champion Jessica Shepley of Oakville, Ont. and Ashley Sholer of Hamilton who earned an exemption through the CN Canadian Women’s Tour.
Six members of Canada’s National Amateur Team will also challenge the worlds best led by Royale Cup Women’s Amateur and Junior Girls champion Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. Kirby will be joined by fellow National Developmental Team member Nicole Vandermade of Brantford, Ont. as well as Team Canada members Stephanie Sherlock of Barrie, Ont., Sue Kim of Langley, B.C. and Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que. Also competing at Priddis will be former National Amateur Team member Kira Meixner of Richmond, B.C. who turned professional two weeks ago.
Eight former champions of Canada’s only LPGA event will be in the field including Hull (2008), Ochoa (2007), Kerr (2006), Meena Lee (2005), Meg Mallon (2000, ’02, ’04) Laura Davies (1996), Inkster (1984) and Webb (1999), whose victory came 10 years ago when Priddis Greens last hosted Canada’s only LPGA Tour event.
“The field is set and we are looking forward to another tremendous showcase of the world’s best golfers,” said Tournament Director Sean Van Kesteren. “CN has committed to making the CN Canadian Women’s Open a first class event on Tour and the response from players has been fantastic with the top 50 on the LPGA Official Money List confirmed to compete. With the Alberta Children’s Hospital designated as the event’s official charity, we’re hoping Canadian golf fans will continue to show their support for the CN Canadian Women’s Open and help us raise even more money for children’s hospitals through the CN Miracle Match Program.”
Four spots into the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open are still up for grabs with the Monday Open qualifier scheduled for Monday, August 31 at the Calgary Elks Golf and Country Club.
The full field of competitors for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open is available online at www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.
The 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will once again feature a week’s worth of family entertainment with kids age 15 and under admitted free all week with a ticketed adult. Juniors will also have the opportunity to take part in golf clinics and activities onsite through CN Future Links, Canada’s junior golf program.
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation has been designated as the official charity of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open. To date, the CN Canadian Women’s Open has raised almost $2 million towards children’s charities since CN began its title sponsorship of the event in 2006.
Tickets for the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open can be purchased online at http://www.cncanadianwomensopen.com/ or by calling 1-866-571-LPGA.
ABOUT THE 2009 CN CANADIAN WOMEN’S OPEN
Stars of the LPGA Tour will be featured at the US$2.75 million CN Canadian Women’s Open from August 31 to September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary. The CN Canadian Women’s Open is proudly sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company along with event partners CVS Controls Ltd., TaylorMade adidas Golf, Corona Extra, The Globe and Mail, CE Franklin Ltd., Calgary Sport Tourism Authority, Safeway, Mexico Tourism, CBC, The Glenlivet, Bell, Reader’s Digest and local media partners Calgary Herald, Corus Entertainment and Global Calgary. For updated corporate hospitality, sponsorship opportunities, daily tickets, and volunteer information please visit www.cncanadianwomensopen.com.
NORTH AMERICA’S RAILROAD
CN – Canadian National Railway Company – spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For further information please visit www.cn.ca.
ABOUT THE ALBERTA CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation raises funds for excellence in child health and family centred care. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation provides funding for innovative family centred programs, state of the art equipment, advanced medical training and internationally recognized pediatric research. For more information please visit www.childrenshospital.ab.ca.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Second Canadian Tour Win For Canada's Graham DeLaet
Submitted by CanTour Communications John Berkovich
CALGARY, Alta. – Graham DeLaet fired a bogey-free 64 to win the ATB Financial Classic by four strokes over Byron Smith who closed with a 68.
DeLaet finished the tournament at 21 under par 267 and earned his second Canadian Tour titles and first since the Desjardins Montreal Open last August.
Scott Gibson’s 69 moved him into solo third at 15 under 273 while Mauricio Molina finished fourth at 14 under.
Third round leader Stuart Anderson fell to fifth at 275 after a closing 73, one ahead of Garrett Frank (67) and two ahead of Andrew Parr with a 70.
Richard Scott (68) and Josh Habig (74) shared ninth spot at 278.
Parring the first, DeLaet caught fired with six birdies on his next seven holes to hold a three-stroke cushion over Byron Smith after eight holes.
“I’m a little bit speechless,” said DeLaet.
“I got off to a great start by one-putting my first seven holes,” said DeLaet, who earned $24,000 and jumps to third on the Order of Merit. “I made a couple of nice up and downs for par and made some really good birdie putts.
“The crazy thing is that I turned in six under and didn’t have much of a cushion. I knew Stuart (Anderson) and Byron (Smith) were right behind me so it was a pretty stressful day for a while.
“Because of that, I kept pressing and made a really good par save on ten. I hit a really good approach that landed three feet from the pin but it spun off into the back fringe.
“I ended up making a good eight-footer for par, which kept the momentum going. It would have been a little devastating if I had missed that one because I had only a two stroke lead over Byron at the time.
Riding that momentum, DeLaet snaked in a 30-footer downhill at No. 13 for his seventh birdie of the day and followed it with scrambling pars at 14, 15 and 17, where he failed to cut the corner and was forced to take an unplayable lie at the par five.
“Both Josh (Habig) and I thought we got around those trees and couldn’t believe that we ended up in the junk.
Laying up with his third, DeLaet pulled his fourth shot into the rough left of the pin and sank the chip for another rescued par.
“I was hitting it great and rolling it well, which is a pretty good combination.” he added. “When you keep doing that, you’re going to do well.”
After several second place finishes, DeLaet knew the time for his second Tour win was imminent.
“I have been playing with a lot of confidence for the past year and knew that if I kept playing like this, the wins would come,” concluded DeLaet.
Despite a 68, Byron Smith couldn’t keep up with DeLaet this afternoon.
“I ended up hitting some good golf shots but they kept rolling over the green,” said Smith. “They were getting a little bit hard and when you try to force things under those kinds of conditions, it simply doesn’t happen.
“Graham DeLaet is an amazing talent, he’s quite impressive. When he gets confidence and learns how to seal the deal, which it looks like he has, he will be very, very dangerous.
“I think he is one of those guys that not only is going to make it but who is going to do really well.”
In the Clubhouse
Eugene Smith aced the fifth hole and was five under through his first six holes
CALGARY, Alta. – Graham DeLaet fired a bogey-free 64 to win the ATB Financial Classic by four strokes over Byron Smith who closed with a 68.
DeLaet finished the tournament at 21 under par 267 and earned his second Canadian Tour titles and first since the Desjardins Montreal Open last August.
Scott Gibson’s 69 moved him into solo third at 15 under 273 while Mauricio Molina finished fourth at 14 under.
Third round leader Stuart Anderson fell to fifth at 275 after a closing 73, one ahead of Garrett Frank (67) and two ahead of Andrew Parr with a 70.
Richard Scott (68) and Josh Habig (74) shared ninth spot at 278.
Parring the first, DeLaet caught fired with six birdies on his next seven holes to hold a three-stroke cushion over Byron Smith after eight holes.
“I’m a little bit speechless,” said DeLaet.
“I got off to a great start by one-putting my first seven holes,” said DeLaet, who earned $24,000 and jumps to third on the Order of Merit. “I made a couple of nice up and downs for par and made some really good birdie putts.
“The crazy thing is that I turned in six under and didn’t have much of a cushion. I knew Stuart (Anderson) and Byron (Smith) were right behind me so it was a pretty stressful day for a while.
“Because of that, I kept pressing and made a really good par save on ten. I hit a really good approach that landed three feet from the pin but it spun off into the back fringe.
“I ended up making a good eight-footer for par, which kept the momentum going. It would have been a little devastating if I had missed that one because I had only a two stroke lead over Byron at the time.
Riding that momentum, DeLaet snaked in a 30-footer downhill at No. 13 for his seventh birdie of the day and followed it with scrambling pars at 14, 15 and 17, where he failed to cut the corner and was forced to take an unplayable lie at the par five.
“Both Josh (Habig) and I thought we got around those trees and couldn’t believe that we ended up in the junk.
Laying up with his third, DeLaet pulled his fourth shot into the rough left of the pin and sank the chip for another rescued par.
“I was hitting it great and rolling it well, which is a pretty good combination.” he added. “When you keep doing that, you’re going to do well.”
After several second place finishes, DeLaet knew the time for his second Tour win was imminent.
“I have been playing with a lot of confidence for the past year and knew that if I kept playing like this, the wins would come,” concluded DeLaet.
Despite a 68, Byron Smith couldn’t keep up with DeLaet this afternoon.
“I ended up hitting some good golf shots but they kept rolling over the green,” said Smith. “They were getting a little bit hard and when you try to force things under those kinds of conditions, it simply doesn’t happen.
“Graham DeLaet is an amazing talent, he’s quite impressive. When he gets confidence and learns how to seal the deal, which it looks like he has, he will be very, very dangerous.
“I think he is one of those guys that not only is going to make it but who is going to do really well.”
In the Clubhouse
Eugene Smith aced the fifth hole and was five under through his first six holes
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Canadian PGA Joins the Fight against Prostate Cancer on Father’s Day
ACTON, ON – This Father’s Day, the Canadian PGA is excited to once again support Prostate Cancer Canada (formerly known as Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada) in raising awareness of prostate cancer—the most common cancer in men.
Last year, Canadians from coast to coast were invited to support the Foundation through the Canadian PGA “Round for Dad” where Canadian PGA Members across the country dedicated Father’s Day as a day to collectively donate to help find a cure while promoting awareness of the disease. Combined with other Prostate Cancer Canada efforts, over $2 million was raised through various fundraising avenues.
Due to the success of the program last year, and to continuously promote awareness of the disease, the Canadian PGA will once again be running the “Round for Dad” National campaign in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Canada on Father’s Day – June 21st, 2009.
“The Canadian PGA is thrilled once again to nationally promote awareness of the disease on Father's Day, through Member participation at various golf facilities by facilitating donations on behalf of their clubs to support this tremendous cause,” stated Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men with over 24,000 Canadian males being diagnosed in this year alone. Currently, one in seven men are expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime and one in 27 will die from the disease.
Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds and awareness across the country to educate men about the threat of the disease and fund leading-edge research into the prevention, detection, treatment and a cure for prostate cancer. The Foundation has invested more than $17 million in research and public education over the past 11 years.
By partnering with Prostate Cancer Canada, the Canadian PGA will participate in a variety of events that will help raise funds to battle the disease on two fronts; through building awareness and creating funds for research.
If you are interested in supporting Prostate Cancer Canada in an alternate way, the new symbol for the foundation is a blue striped tie which is 100% Italian silk and is available for $65. The logo (tie) is a symbol of hope – with the end goal of eliminating prostate cancer. It is a symbol of unity in fighting the disease and promoting awareness.
If you are interested in purchasing a tie as a gift, for yourself or for a loved one, please contact the Foundation at 416.441.2131 or toll free at 1.888.255.0333 or CLICK HERE
Money raised from the sale of this tie will go towards the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of those affected, and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer.
About the Canadian PGA
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,600 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
About Prostate Cancer Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada is the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of this disease through research, education and awareness. Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds for the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of the afflicted and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer. www.prostatecancer.ca
Last year, Canadians from coast to coast were invited to support the Foundation through the Canadian PGA “Round for Dad” where Canadian PGA Members across the country dedicated Father’s Day as a day to collectively donate to help find a cure while promoting awareness of the disease. Combined with other Prostate Cancer Canada efforts, over $2 million was raised through various fundraising avenues.
Due to the success of the program last year, and to continuously promote awareness of the disease, the Canadian PGA will once again be running the “Round for Dad” National campaign in partnership with the Prostate Cancer Canada on Father’s Day – June 21st, 2009.
“The Canadian PGA is thrilled once again to nationally promote awareness of the disease on Father's Day, through Member participation at various golf facilities by facilitating donations on behalf of their clubs to support this tremendous cause,” stated Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men with over 24,000 Canadian males being diagnosed in this year alone. Currently, one in seven men are expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime and one in 27 will die from the disease.
Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds and awareness across the country to educate men about the threat of the disease and fund leading-edge research into the prevention, detection, treatment and a cure for prostate cancer. The Foundation has invested more than $17 million in research and public education over the past 11 years.
By partnering with Prostate Cancer Canada, the Canadian PGA will participate in a variety of events that will help raise funds to battle the disease on two fronts; through building awareness and creating funds for research.
If you are interested in supporting Prostate Cancer Canada in an alternate way, the new symbol for the foundation is a blue striped tie which is 100% Italian silk and is available for $65. The logo (tie) is a symbol of hope – with the end goal of eliminating prostate cancer. It is a symbol of unity in fighting the disease and promoting awareness.
If you are interested in purchasing a tie as a gift, for yourself or for a loved one, please contact the Foundation at 416.441.2131 or toll free at 1.888.255.0333 or CLICK HERE
Money raised from the sale of this tie will go towards the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of those affected, and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer.
About the Canadian PGA
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,600 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
About Prostate Cancer Canada
Prostate Cancer Canada is the only national foundation dedicated to the elimination of this disease through research, education and awareness. Prostate Cancer Canada raises funds for the development of programs related to awareness, public education, advocacy, support of the afflicted and research into the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of prostate cancer. www.prostatecancer.ca
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Major Canadian, B.C. and Alberta Golf Tournaments
Click on this link to view a complete calendar of major Canadian, B.C. and Alberta golf tournaments.
If you know of any major tournaments missing from the Calendar, send an email to info AT ckgolfsolutions.ca with a link to the view the tournament.
If you know of any major tournaments missing from the Calendar, send an email to info AT ckgolfsolutions.ca with a link to the view the tournament.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Demo Inventory launches software
April 8, 2009, Vancouver, B.C. – Demo Inventory, a golf systems company, launches web based software aimed at assisting a golf shop’s control of demo club inventory and enhancing golf equipment sales.
Company founder James Presnail, a Canadian PGA Apprentice Professional, set out to create a simple and effective business process that enables golf shops to control and monitor the status of their demo inventories. The software is easy to use and eliminates the cumbersome and archaic pen and paper methods of the past. Demo Inventory also includes many reporting features that will enhance a golf club’s retail sales strategies such as reporting on who has taken out a demo club, for how long and how many times.
Year after year Golf Shop Managers invest thousands of dollars in specific inventory control and sales systems only to have demo equipment go missing and sales opportunities forgotten. Demo Inventory is an easy to use, cost effective product that not only keeps track of inventory but is an effective tool to monitor a member’s demo equipment habits. Demo Inventory will ensure you know where your demo equipment is at all times through its many reporting features. It also provides staff with a sales lead list for follow-up with members and the ability to track the sell-through of equipment. There is no program to download; all that is required is an internet connection to get started.
Founder James Presnail stated, “I am so confident you will find Demo Inventory valuable to your facility that I will offer you a complimentary trial for your golf operation. Please contact me directly to try Demo Inventory absolutely free. I believe this product will sell itself as a must have item for your operation.”
The Demoinventory.com website includes a comprehensive tool to review the product and includes detailed tutorials regarding a variety of functions the software provides. Current inventory is easily entered into Demo Inventory by uploading an excel (CSV) spreadsheet, using a bar scanner or entering items manually.
ABOUT DEMO INVENTORY
Based in Vancouver, B.C., Demo Inventory is an emerging golf company whose clients already include Point Grey Golf and Country Club, Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, Capilano Golf and Country Club and Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver, British Columbia and Niakawa Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba to name a few.
Founder James Presnail is in his second year as a Canadian PGA Apprentice Professional but has been working in the golf business for the past six years. James has worked at such noteworthy golf facilities such as Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario, Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club in Victoria, B.C. and Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition to the development of Demo Inventory, James is also the Golf Shop Manager at Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver.
Contact:
James Presnail
Founder Demo Inventory
Phone: 604-318-0306
james@demoinventory.com
Company founder James Presnail, a Canadian PGA Apprentice Professional, set out to create a simple and effective business process that enables golf shops to control and monitor the status of their demo inventories. The software is easy to use and eliminates the cumbersome and archaic pen and paper methods of the past. Demo Inventory also includes many reporting features that will enhance a golf club’s retail sales strategies such as reporting on who has taken out a demo club, for how long and how many times.
Year after year Golf Shop Managers invest thousands of dollars in specific inventory control and sales systems only to have demo equipment go missing and sales opportunities forgotten. Demo Inventory is an easy to use, cost effective product that not only keeps track of inventory but is an effective tool to monitor a member’s demo equipment habits. Demo Inventory will ensure you know where your demo equipment is at all times through its many reporting features. It also provides staff with a sales lead list for follow-up with members and the ability to track the sell-through of equipment. There is no program to download; all that is required is an internet connection to get started.
Founder James Presnail stated, “I am so confident you will find Demo Inventory valuable to your facility that I will offer you a complimentary trial for your golf operation. Please contact me directly to try Demo Inventory absolutely free. I believe this product will sell itself as a must have item for your operation.”
The Demoinventory.com website includes a comprehensive tool to review the product and includes detailed tutorials regarding a variety of functions the software provides. Current inventory is easily entered into Demo Inventory by uploading an excel (CSV) spreadsheet, using a bar scanner or entering items manually.
ABOUT DEMO INVENTORY
Based in Vancouver, B.C., Demo Inventory is an emerging golf company whose clients already include Point Grey Golf and Country Club, Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, Capilano Golf and Country Club and Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver, British Columbia and Niakawa Golf and Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba to name a few.
Founder James Presnail is in his second year as a Canadian PGA Apprentice Professional but has been working in the golf business for the past six years. James has worked at such noteworthy golf facilities such as Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario, Royal Colwood Golf and Country Club in Victoria, B.C. and Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition to the development of Demo Inventory, James is also the Golf Shop Manager at Fraserview Golf Course in Vancouver.
Contact:
James Presnail
Founder Demo Inventory
Phone: 604-318-0306
james@demoinventory.com
Thursday, April 2, 2009
2009 Canadian PGA Scholarship Program
ACTON, ON (April 2, 2009) - The Canadian Professional Golfers' Association is pleased to announce the “2009 Scholarship Program.” For many years, the Canadian PGA Foundation has offered scholarships to the sons, daughters and grandchildren of Canadian PGA Members who have displayed both a high level of academic achievement and a sense of community.
Starting this year, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association will continue to support the academic pursuits of the children and grandchildren of members, but is also very pleased to announce for the first time since its inception, Members, Apprentices and Candidates of the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association who wish to or are already enrolled in continuing education in either a full or part time basis can apply for consideration for scholarships.
For more information and complete details on the program please contact the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association or click here to download the application and supporting information. The deadline for applications to the National Office is May 15th, 2009.
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 http://www.2broadcast.ca/lt/t_go.php?i=518&e=MjgyODgz&l=-http--www.cpga.com
Starting this year, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association will continue to support the academic pursuits of the children and grandchildren of members, but is also very pleased to announce for the first time since its inception, Members, Apprentices and Candidates of the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association who wish to or are already enrolled in continuing education in either a full or part time basis can apply for consideration for scholarships.
For more information and complete details on the program please contact the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association or click here to download the application and supporting information. The deadline for applications to the National Office is May 15th, 2009.
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 http://www.2broadcast.ca/lt/t_go.php?i=518&e=MjgyODgz&l=-http--www.cpga.com
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
The Canadian PGA Releases 2009 National Tournament Dates
ACTON, ON (April 1, 2009) - The Canadian PGA released its 2009 tournament schedule today featuring four National Championships.
Highlights include the Canadian PGA Women’s Championship presented by NIKE Golf to be held at Dundas Valley Golf Club in Dundas, ON. The event will once again bring together the top Canadian PGA female professionals and will be open to all foreign female golf professionals as well, adding an international flair. Dundas Valley will host the Canadian PGA Women’s Championship August 10th to 12th. The event will once again kick off with the Simmlands Insurance Pro-Am on August 10th. Hannah Jun of San Diego, CA won the 2008 event.
The Titleist & FootJoy Club Professional Championship (CPC) returns to Florida for the sixth time in its history and will take place November 23rd to 25th. The Wanamaker Course at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FLA will once again host an elite field of Canadian PGA Club Professionals. Last year’s field was considered among the best ever to participate in the CPC and this year will again feature qualifying formats – players otherwise not exempt must qualify via their respective Zone Championship. A highlight of the tournament is the 2008 Canadian PGA National Awards presentation as well as a Resort Owners Group (ROG) players’ barbeque. With his victory in 2008, Kyle German of Vancouver, BC will play in the 2009 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, ON.
The 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants’ Championship will return to eastern Canada for the third year in a row where Golf de La Faune in Quebec City, QC will host this prestigious event for the first time from September 21st to 23rd. Always one of the strongest fields of all the Canadian PGA National Championships, the 2009 edition may be the strongest yet. Remi Bouchard of Terrebonne, QC clinched the title last year after an exciting playoff against John McCann of Markham, ON at Beloeil Club de Golf in Beloeil, QC.
In addition, the 2009 Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship will return to the Nation’s Capital, as the beautiful Brookstreet Resort and Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa hosts the event from July 8th to 11th. Yvan Beauchemin of Louiseville, QC will look to defend his title.
"The Canadian PGA Board of Directors and the Tournament Committee are proud to announce the 2009 tournament schedule and invite all eligible Canadian PGA Members to do their best to participate,” stated Kevin Corriveau, Canadian PGA Tournament Committee Chairman. “We believe the venues chosen for 2009 will once again provide the perfect stage for our Members to showcase their talents and continue to promote the game and the Canadian PGA Professional."
2009 National Championship Schedule
Canadian PGA Seniors' Championship Brookstreet Resort (Marshes Golf Club) Ottawa, ON July 9-11, 2009
Canadian PGA Women's Championship presented by NIKE Golf Dundas Valley Golf Club Dundas, ON August 10-12, 2009
Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship presented by Simmlands InsuranceGolf de La FauneQuebec City, QC September 21-23, 2009
Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship (CPC) PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker Course)Port St. Lucie, FLA November 23-25, 2009
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
Highlights include the Canadian PGA Women’s Championship presented by NIKE Golf to be held at Dundas Valley Golf Club in Dundas, ON. The event will once again bring together the top Canadian PGA female professionals and will be open to all foreign female golf professionals as well, adding an international flair. Dundas Valley will host the Canadian PGA Women’s Championship August 10th to 12th. The event will once again kick off with the Simmlands Insurance Pro-Am on August 10th. Hannah Jun of San Diego, CA won the 2008 event.
The Titleist & FootJoy Club Professional Championship (CPC) returns to Florida for the sixth time in its history and will take place November 23rd to 25th. The Wanamaker Course at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, FLA will once again host an elite field of Canadian PGA Club Professionals. Last year’s field was considered among the best ever to participate in the CPC and this year will again feature qualifying formats – players otherwise not exempt must qualify via their respective Zone Championship. A highlight of the tournament is the 2008 Canadian PGA National Awards presentation as well as a Resort Owners Group (ROG) players’ barbeque. With his victory in 2008, Kyle German of Vancouver, BC will play in the 2009 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, ON.
The 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants’ Championship will return to eastern Canada for the third year in a row where Golf de La Faune in Quebec City, QC will host this prestigious event for the first time from September 21st to 23rd. Always one of the strongest fields of all the Canadian PGA National Championships, the 2009 edition may be the strongest yet. Remi Bouchard of Terrebonne, QC clinched the title last year after an exciting playoff against John McCann of Markham, ON at Beloeil Club de Golf in Beloeil, QC.
In addition, the 2009 Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship will return to the Nation’s Capital, as the beautiful Brookstreet Resort and Marshes Golf Club in Ottawa hosts the event from July 8th to 11th. Yvan Beauchemin of Louiseville, QC will look to defend his title.
"The Canadian PGA Board of Directors and the Tournament Committee are proud to announce the 2009 tournament schedule and invite all eligible Canadian PGA Members to do their best to participate,” stated Kevin Corriveau, Canadian PGA Tournament Committee Chairman. “We believe the venues chosen for 2009 will once again provide the perfect stage for our Members to showcase their talents and continue to promote the game and the Canadian PGA Professional."
2009 National Championship Schedule
Canadian PGA Seniors' Championship Brookstreet Resort (Marshes Golf Club) Ottawa, ON July 9-11, 2009
Canadian PGA Women's Championship presented by NIKE Golf Dundas Valley Golf Club Dundas, ON August 10-12, 2009
Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship presented by Simmlands InsuranceGolf de La FauneQuebec City, QC September 21-23, 2009
Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship (CPC) PGA Golf Club (Wanamaker Course)Port St. Lucie, FLA November 23-25, 2009
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
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Canadian PGA and RCGA Launch Revitalized CN Future Links Program
- New website provides, interactive online experience for participants, instructors, facilities and parents -
ACTON, ON (March 31, 2009) - Canada’s junior golf community will become bigger and better connected as the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) and the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association (Canadian PGA) have enhanced the CN Future Links junior golf program and launched a newly redesigned website, http://www.future-links.org/.
This national junior golf focused initiative is based on the collective efforts of the Canadian PGA, RCGA and Sport Canada with the purpose of delivering an enjoyable and educational golf program for junior players, as well as parents and golf instructors.
The new CN Future Links program will focus on all levels of junior golfers’ abilities and will better assist Canadian PGA professionals in developing the skills of Canadian junior golfers.
“The new CN Future Links program is the result of the strong partnership between Sport Canada, the Canadian PGA and the RCGA as well as our proud sponsor CN”, said Jeff Thompson, RCGA’s Chief Sport Development Officer. “The program has been modernized and enhanced, not only have we updated the content of the program to align with our Long-Term Player Development guide we have also introduced tools to instructors that will allow us to track players progress over time and will know exactly how many players are participating, what their ages and gender are. All of which are key to a successful development program.”
As part of program and website enhancements, CN Future Links has integrated the newly created Learn to Play and Certified Junior Site programs into its menu of programs.
Learn to Play is a seven-level development program, structured so that each level can be delivered through a series of eight to 12 lessons. It includes an online progress report that is updated by Canadian PGA instructors as players progress through their lessons, which participants, parents and instructors can use to track progress.
The Certified Junior Site program has been created to recognize and promote facilities that are utilizing the “best in class” CN Future Links programs along with having solid policies and procedures with respect to conducting junior programming. The intent of the program is to makes it easier for parents to find junior focused golf programming within close proximity to where they live.
In addition to adding elements to CN Future Links, existing ones were also improved.
The newly re-designed Junior Skills Challenge is an interactive program that focuses on developing the key golf skills of putting, chipping, driving and iron play. The new website incorporates an online Junior Skills Challenge leaderboard, allowing instructors to upload participants’ scores so players can track their skills improvement throughout the season. Another interesting element is the ability for participants to upload their own personal practice scores to measure their progress in specific skills.
Participants will be ranked nationally by age group and skills scores based on their results at official skills challenge centers and top scoring individuals will be eligible to compete in the National Junior Skills Challenge Event, which will be held in conjunction with the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open, being held August 31-September 6, 2009 at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Alta.
The Junior Golf League is a redesigned organized league for young golfers who have developed the necessary skills to begin playing on a course. The Junior League offers young golfers real game experience in order to develop sportsmanship, etiquette and teamwork skills. The introduction of a new, leading-edge online tool through the CN Future Links website provides everything instructors and players alike need to get a virtual league started.
“The Canadian PGA is proud to help introduce an enhanced CN Future Links program and the new interactive website which reflect its enhancements,” said Steve Carroll, Canadian PGA Executive Director. “The Learn to Play and Certified Junior Site Programs, as well as the redesign of pre-existing programs such as the Junior Skills Challenge and the Junior Golf League, will undoubtedly help to foster positive learning experiences for juniors engaged in the CN Future Links program.”
The CN Future Links program was designed to play a key role in supporting the development of young golfers aged 6 to 18. It gives children the chance to enjoy and learn the game of golf via affordable and accessible programs. Since its inception in 1996, more than 748,000 golfers have successfully participated in some form of Future Links programming, making it one of the leading junior sports programs in the country.
CN FUTURE LINKS
CN Future Links is Canada’s national junior golf program conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association (CPGA) and Canada’s provincial golf associations. The program is designed to forge a link between Canada’s youth and golf to ensure the future of the game in Canada. Additionally the CN Future Links Championships provide Canada’s best junior golfers a chance to hone their competitive skills in multiple day championships. Almost 5,000 top juniors have competed in these premier championships since their inception in 2000. For more information about CN Future Links, please visit http://www.future-links.org/.
NORTH AMERICA’S RAILROAD
CN – Canadian National Railway Company – spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For further information please visit http://www.cn.ca/.
ABOUT THE CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL GOLFER’S ASSOCIATION
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 http://www.cpga.com/
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
ACTON, ON (March 31, 2009) - Canada’s junior golf community will become bigger and better connected as the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) and the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association (Canadian PGA) have enhanced the CN Future Links junior golf program and launched a newly redesigned website, http://www.future-links.org/.
This national junior golf focused initiative is based on the collective efforts of the Canadian PGA, RCGA and Sport Canada with the purpose of delivering an enjoyable and educational golf program for junior players, as well as parents and golf instructors.
The new CN Future Links program will focus on all levels of junior golfers’ abilities and will better assist Canadian PGA professionals in developing the skills of Canadian junior golfers.
“The new CN Future Links program is the result of the strong partnership between Sport Canada, the Canadian PGA and the RCGA as well as our proud sponsor CN”, said Jeff Thompson, RCGA’s Chief Sport Development Officer. “The program has been modernized and enhanced, not only have we updated the content of the program to align with our Long-Term Player Development guide we have also introduced tools to instructors that will allow us to track players progress over time and will know exactly how many players are participating, what their ages and gender are. All of which are key to a successful development program.”
As part of program and website enhancements, CN Future Links has integrated the newly created Learn to Play and Certified Junior Site programs into its menu of programs.
Learn to Play is a seven-level development program, structured so that each level can be delivered through a series of eight to 12 lessons. It includes an online progress report that is updated by Canadian PGA instructors as players progress through their lessons, which participants, parents and instructors can use to track progress.
The Certified Junior Site program has been created to recognize and promote facilities that are utilizing the “best in class” CN Future Links programs along with having solid policies and procedures with respect to conducting junior programming. The intent of the program is to makes it easier for parents to find junior focused golf programming within close proximity to where they live.
In addition to adding elements to CN Future Links, existing ones were also improved.
The newly re-designed Junior Skills Challenge is an interactive program that focuses on developing the key golf skills of putting, chipping, driving and iron play. The new website incorporates an online Junior Skills Challenge leaderboard, allowing instructors to upload participants’ scores so players can track their skills improvement throughout the season. Another interesting element is the ability for participants to upload their own personal practice scores to measure their progress in specific skills.
Participants will be ranked nationally by age group and skills scores based on their results at official skills challenge centers and top scoring individuals will be eligible to compete in the National Junior Skills Challenge Event, which will be held in conjunction with the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open, being held August 31-September 6, 2009 at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Calgary, Alta.
The Junior Golf League is a redesigned organized league for young golfers who have developed the necessary skills to begin playing on a course. The Junior League offers young golfers real game experience in order to develop sportsmanship, etiquette and teamwork skills. The introduction of a new, leading-edge online tool through the CN Future Links website provides everything instructors and players alike need to get a virtual league started.
“The Canadian PGA is proud to help introduce an enhanced CN Future Links program and the new interactive website which reflect its enhancements,” said Steve Carroll, Canadian PGA Executive Director. “The Learn to Play and Certified Junior Site Programs, as well as the redesign of pre-existing programs such as the Junior Skills Challenge and the Junior Golf League, will undoubtedly help to foster positive learning experiences for juniors engaged in the CN Future Links program.”
The CN Future Links program was designed to play a key role in supporting the development of young golfers aged 6 to 18. It gives children the chance to enjoy and learn the game of golf via affordable and accessible programs. Since its inception in 1996, more than 748,000 golfers have successfully participated in some form of Future Links programming, making it one of the leading junior sports programs in the country.
CN FUTURE LINKS
CN Future Links is Canada’s national junior golf program conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association (CPGA) and Canada’s provincial golf associations. The program is designed to forge a link between Canada’s youth and golf to ensure the future of the game in Canada. Additionally the CN Future Links Championships provide Canada’s best junior golfers a chance to hone their competitive skills in multiple day championships. Almost 5,000 top juniors have competed in these premier championships since their inception in 2000. For more information about CN Future Links, please visit http://www.future-links.org/.
NORTH AMERICA’S RAILROAD
CN – Canadian National Railway Company – spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key cities of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, St. Louis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For further information please visit http://www.cn.ca/.
ABOUT THE CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL GOLFER’S ASSOCIATION
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 http://www.cpga.com/
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Kyle German wins CPGA Club Professional Championship
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA (November 19, 2008) - Kyle German, Head Professional at Point Roberts Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, BC proved once again that he could fight his demons on the 18th hole after winning by one shot over Marc Girouard, Head Professional at Balmoral Club de Golf in Morin Heights, QC in an exciting playoff that brought him back to the hole where he posted a ten only two days before.
German fired a 72 adding to his first round 73 and second round 68 for a 213 three-day total. “Today I made a commitment to myself to just play golf and not think about how the rest of the field was playing, I have struggled with that in the past, so going into our final hole I had no idea where I was until Girouard and I chatted about it on the tee.” German posted four birdies and four bogeys in his round today hitting 14 greens in regulation.
German admitted he was fairly nervous when his first shot off the tee in the playoff was heading in the same direction as the tee shot from the first round where he posted a ten. “That ten almost bit me but I got away with it,” stated German who has placed tied for fifth for the past two years in this Championship. “My birdie on 18 yesterday definitely helped my confidence heading into the playoff hole, I just told myself to make the same swing as the day before, but after I hit it about three paces from where I was in the first round on pine straw and wood chips, I felt a little bit nervous. I called the rules official, got relief, then I hit one of the new hybrids that I picked up this week from Titleist and hit it 193 yards just left of the hole off the fringe into a really bad lie,” states German.
I tried to call on my inner Tiger, but chunked it unfortunately.” German finished the playoff hole by putting from the fringe to three feet from the pin and then sunk the putt for the win. “It was a challenging day out there today with the wind, as it was blowing fairly strong putting you two or three clubs back in selection,” stated German who was tied with Danny King at four under par at the turn, one shot off the co-leaders Dean North and Marc Girouard.
“I was really comfortable with my ball striking today and so I felt that if you connected solid, the wind wouldn’t affect your position. My ball striking combined with my confidence on the green really gave me the advantage out there today.” With this win, German receives an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, ON. When German was reminded of this, he admitted that he had not even recalled the opportunity until friend Rob Anderson mentioned it on the 18th green after the win. “I have played in a few Canadian Tour events through qualifiers and a few zones events in BC but have never played in a PGA Tour event, that’s for sure.” This is German’s fourth year playing in the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship. “From the moment you get here until the moment you leave it feels like a tour event,” states German who has won two events on the Vancouver Tour.
“Everything about the event from Acushnet’s presence on the range to the facility itself feels first class.” When asked what he will do with the $12,000 prize cheque, German says that he and his wife will be putting the money towards their first born, who is due late March of 2009. “I am definitely going to be putting these funds aside for baby supplies and a lot of diapers,” states German who is heading to Las Vegas next week to play in the “Vegas Baby” pro-am.
The Ontario Zone team (Danny King– 69-72, Matt Peavoy – 71-77, Dan Clark – 68-76, Dan Greenwood – 78-77) had two successful rounds to claim the InterZone team competition, after competing against the eight other zones across Canada. Going into the final, leading by three shots over Alberta, Ontario arrived victorious with a final score of 434 over the British Columbia Zone team 436, and the Quebec Zone team with a total score of 437. The score for the InterZone competition is determined by the calculation of the best three scores in each four man team.
The purse for the InterZone competition is $5000, with $500 going to each player on the winning team, $400 to each player on the second place team, and $350 going to each player on the third place team. Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit http://www.pgavillage.com/
For final results please go to http://www.2broadcast.ca/lt/t_go.php?i=407&e=MjU5NTQ3&l=-http--www.cpga.com About Acushnet: The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quality and performance superior golf equipment.
The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit http://www.2broadcast.ca/lt/t_go.php?i=407&e=MjU5NTQ3&l=-http--www.titleist.com and http://www.footjoy.com/
About CPGA: 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 http://www.2broadcast.ca/lt/t_go.php?i=407&e=MjU5NTQ3&l=-http--www.cpga.com For more information contact: Erica Duffy Communications Coordinator Canadian PGA erica@cpga.com 800.782.5764 (x234) Brad Moyer Manager of Events and Employment Canadian PGA brad@cpga.com 800.782.5764 (x227)
German fired a 72 adding to his first round 73 and second round 68 for a 213 three-day total. “Today I made a commitment to myself to just play golf and not think about how the rest of the field was playing, I have struggled with that in the past, so going into our final hole I had no idea where I was until Girouard and I chatted about it on the tee.” German posted four birdies and four bogeys in his round today hitting 14 greens in regulation.
German admitted he was fairly nervous when his first shot off the tee in the playoff was heading in the same direction as the tee shot from the first round where he posted a ten. “That ten almost bit me but I got away with it,” stated German who has placed tied for fifth for the past two years in this Championship. “My birdie on 18 yesterday definitely helped my confidence heading into the playoff hole, I just told myself to make the same swing as the day before, but after I hit it about three paces from where I was in the first round on pine straw and wood chips, I felt a little bit nervous. I called the rules official, got relief, then I hit one of the new hybrids that I picked up this week from Titleist and hit it 193 yards just left of the hole off the fringe into a really bad lie,” states German.
I tried to call on my inner Tiger, but chunked it unfortunately.” German finished the playoff hole by putting from the fringe to three feet from the pin and then sunk the putt for the win. “It was a challenging day out there today with the wind, as it was blowing fairly strong putting you two or three clubs back in selection,” stated German who was tied with Danny King at four under par at the turn, one shot off the co-leaders Dean North and Marc Girouard.
“I was really comfortable with my ball striking today and so I felt that if you connected solid, the wind wouldn’t affect your position. My ball striking combined with my confidence on the green really gave me the advantage out there today.” With this win, German receives an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey in Oakville, ON. When German was reminded of this, he admitted that he had not even recalled the opportunity until friend Rob Anderson mentioned it on the 18th green after the win. “I have played in a few Canadian Tour events through qualifiers and a few zones events in BC but have never played in a PGA Tour event, that’s for sure.” This is German’s fourth year playing in the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship. “From the moment you get here until the moment you leave it feels like a tour event,” states German who has won two events on the Vancouver Tour.
“Everything about the event from Acushnet’s presence on the range to the facility itself feels first class.” When asked what he will do with the $12,000 prize cheque, German says that he and his wife will be putting the money towards their first born, who is due late March of 2009. “I am definitely going to be putting these funds aside for baby supplies and a lot of diapers,” states German who is heading to Las Vegas next week to play in the “Vegas Baby” pro-am.
The Ontario Zone team (Danny King– 69-72, Matt Peavoy – 71-77, Dan Clark – 68-76, Dan Greenwood – 78-77) had two successful rounds to claim the InterZone team competition, after competing against the eight other zones across Canada. Going into the final, leading by three shots over Alberta, Ontario arrived victorious with a final score of 434 over the British Columbia Zone team 436, and the Quebec Zone team with a total score of 437. The score for the InterZone competition is determined by the calculation of the best three scores in each four man team.
The purse for the InterZone competition is $5000, with $500 going to each player on the winning team, $400 to each player on the second place team, and $350 going to each player on the third place team. Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit http://www.pgavillage.com/
For final results please go to http://www.2broadcast.ca/lt/t_go.php?i=407&e=MjU5NTQ3&l=-http--www.cpga.com About Acushnet: The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quality and performance superior golf equipment.
The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit http://www.2broadcast.ca/lt/t_go.php?i=407&e=MjU5NTQ3&l=-http--www.titleist.com and http://www.footjoy.com/
About CPGA: 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 http://www.2broadcast.ca/lt/t_go.php?i=407&e=MjU5NTQ3&l=-http--www.cpga.com For more information contact: Erica Duffy Communications Coordinator Canadian PGA erica@cpga.com 800.782.5764 (x234) Brad Moyer Manager of Events and Employment Canadian PGA brad@cpga.com 800.782.5764 (x227)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Scott Allred Sets the Pace at the 2008 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Pro Championship
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA (November 17, 2008) – Competition is heating up on the Wanamaker course at the PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida as Scott Allred of Calgary, AB fired a scorching four-under par 68 in the first round to lead the 2008 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship by one shot over Danny King of Milton, ON and Dan Clark of Aurora, ON.
After playing in chilly and windy conditions this morning, Allred, Head Professional at Elbow Springs Golf Club, carded five birdies and one bogey en route to his 68 finish today. “When I got here this morning I was a bit concerned about the weather as I had an early tee time and I thought the wind and the cold would affect my play, but I hit my driver well and just tried to get my ball in good position and keep it in bounds which seemed to work for me in my round today,” stated Allred who won the Alberta Zone Club Professional Championship this past July.
“Today I had about 34 putts in total and on the front nine six of them were within ten feet of the pin, but you have to be careful to not set yourself up above the pin as the greens are in fabulous condition, rolling quite true and undulating quite a bit,” notes Allred who has played in this event seven times. “The key to success today out there was to play consistent fairways and greens and get it as close to the pin to be as aggressive as possible,” states Allred who just arrived back from Hawaii after playing in the Pro Team Classic Pro-Am averaging scores of 69.
Dan Clark, Head Teaching Professional at Golden Ridge Golf Range in Gormley, ON is one shot off the lead after carding a 69 today with five birdies and two bogeys. “This morning I found it to be very challenging out there as wind is always an issue with me, but I kept it together, putted very well, drove the ball in play, and didn’t make any big mistakes,” stated Clark who has played in this event since 2001 after trying to qualify for the European Senior Tour. “Tomorrow I am going focus on the same techniques as today, but the course is very ‘user friendly’ leaving some room for error, but not too much to take advantage of.”
2005 and 2006 champion Danny King had a solid day on the course carding a three-under 69, with five birdies, one eagle and a triple bogey on 10. “On the 10th hole I hit it in the left rough, and then used my wedge to hit it out, but I guess there was mud or something on it and it just went 40 degrees left which lead to the triple,” states King who has recently been working with Canadian PGA Member Sean Foley on varying swing techniques.
King, the Head Teaching Professional at Magna in Aurora, ON was four-under on the front nine with his eagle on seven before his slight hiccup on ten. “It’s demanding out there,” states King regarding the change in course from the Ryder to the Wanamaker, “the green sites are a little more demanding than last year so you’ve got to hit some good, quality shots. I think the other course isn’t as challenging. This course is a little more difficult off the tee, so you have to gear back a little bit in order to place your shot appropriately.”
One thing that most players have mentioned is the difficult undulation of the greens on the Wanamaker course. “There are a lot of slopes to these greens. If you’ve got anything side hill or downhill, they’re tricky, really tricky,” states King who narrowly missed qualifying for the second stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School only a few weeks ago. “Q-School was a funny animal,” states King who has now attempted the challenging task for the sixth time, “I played really well the first three days and didn’t get a lot out of the round. The last day there was 50 mile an hour winds and rain. Everyone has a story, but it was not ideal conditions. You’re only as good as your last round, right?”
One note of interest is the hole-in-one by Gary Boyce of Mississauga, ON on the sixth hole. Boyce who is the Head Professional at The Rock in Minett, ON hit his four iron 175 yards to drain his third career hole-in-one.
It was a successful day on the course for the Ontario team (Danny King – 69, Matt Peavoy – 71, Dan Clark – 68, Dan Greenwood - 78) in the InterZone team competition. Ontario scored a total of 209 to lead the InterZone competition by three shots over the Alberta Zone. The score is determined by the calculation of the best three scores in each four man team.
The second round of the InterZone competition will continue tomorrow where a winner will be determined. The purse for the InterZone competition is $5000, with $500 going to each player on the winning team, $400 to each player on the second place team, and $350 going to each player on the third place team. Title sponsor of the event, Acushnet Canada was onsite for the practice rounds and on the range providing all Canadian PGA Professionals with the latest innovative Titleist & FootJoy products and equipment.
Today Titleist executives were present on the first tee and recorded an 88% ball count with the ProV1 golf ball. Also onsite for the tournament is Association partner SkyCaddie – “Official Rangefinder of the Canadian PGA” who lent their distance measuring devices to all participants and unquestionably added to the improved pace of play with over 81% of the field using the GPS rangefinders.
The second round of the championship will take place tomorrow, with the field being cut after the first 36 holes to 70, plus ties. The first tee time will commence at 7:30AM with the last group departing at 12:42, in a crossover fashion. For first round results please click here. For second round tee times please visit www.cpga.com The CPC purse is $85,000 and the Champion will receive an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open to be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON.
The 2008 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian Club Professional Championship kicked off last night with the Club Car Canadian PGA Awards Show. Plaques were presented to the 2007 Canadian PGA National Award Winners: Ted Stonehouse – Jack McLaughlin Junior Teacher of the Year, Eric Thorsteinson – Merchandiser of the Year, Derek Ingram – Teacher Professional of the Year and Patty Howard – Club Professional of the Year.
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com
About Acushnet: The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quality and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit www.titleist.com and www.footjoy.com
About CPGA: 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
After playing in chilly and windy conditions this morning, Allred, Head Professional at Elbow Springs Golf Club, carded five birdies and one bogey en route to his 68 finish today. “When I got here this morning I was a bit concerned about the weather as I had an early tee time and I thought the wind and the cold would affect my play, but I hit my driver well and just tried to get my ball in good position and keep it in bounds which seemed to work for me in my round today,” stated Allred who won the Alberta Zone Club Professional Championship this past July.
“Today I had about 34 putts in total and on the front nine six of them were within ten feet of the pin, but you have to be careful to not set yourself up above the pin as the greens are in fabulous condition, rolling quite true and undulating quite a bit,” notes Allred who has played in this event seven times. “The key to success today out there was to play consistent fairways and greens and get it as close to the pin to be as aggressive as possible,” states Allred who just arrived back from Hawaii after playing in the Pro Team Classic Pro-Am averaging scores of 69.
Dan Clark, Head Teaching Professional at Golden Ridge Golf Range in Gormley, ON is one shot off the lead after carding a 69 today with five birdies and two bogeys. “This morning I found it to be very challenging out there as wind is always an issue with me, but I kept it together, putted very well, drove the ball in play, and didn’t make any big mistakes,” stated Clark who has played in this event since 2001 after trying to qualify for the European Senior Tour. “Tomorrow I am going focus on the same techniques as today, but the course is very ‘user friendly’ leaving some room for error, but not too much to take advantage of.”
2005 and 2006 champion Danny King had a solid day on the course carding a three-under 69, with five birdies, one eagle and a triple bogey on 10. “On the 10th hole I hit it in the left rough, and then used my wedge to hit it out, but I guess there was mud or something on it and it just went 40 degrees left which lead to the triple,” states King who has recently been working with Canadian PGA Member Sean Foley on varying swing techniques.
King, the Head Teaching Professional at Magna in Aurora, ON was four-under on the front nine with his eagle on seven before his slight hiccup on ten. “It’s demanding out there,” states King regarding the change in course from the Ryder to the Wanamaker, “the green sites are a little more demanding than last year so you’ve got to hit some good, quality shots. I think the other course isn’t as challenging. This course is a little more difficult off the tee, so you have to gear back a little bit in order to place your shot appropriately.”
One thing that most players have mentioned is the difficult undulation of the greens on the Wanamaker course. “There are a lot of slopes to these greens. If you’ve got anything side hill or downhill, they’re tricky, really tricky,” states King who narrowly missed qualifying for the second stage of the PGA Tour Qualifying School only a few weeks ago. “Q-School was a funny animal,” states King who has now attempted the challenging task for the sixth time, “I played really well the first three days and didn’t get a lot out of the round. The last day there was 50 mile an hour winds and rain. Everyone has a story, but it was not ideal conditions. You’re only as good as your last round, right?”
One note of interest is the hole-in-one by Gary Boyce of Mississauga, ON on the sixth hole. Boyce who is the Head Professional at The Rock in Minett, ON hit his four iron 175 yards to drain his third career hole-in-one.
It was a successful day on the course for the Ontario team (Danny King – 69, Matt Peavoy – 71, Dan Clark – 68, Dan Greenwood - 78) in the InterZone team competition. Ontario scored a total of 209 to lead the InterZone competition by three shots over the Alberta Zone. The score is determined by the calculation of the best three scores in each four man team.
The second round of the InterZone competition will continue tomorrow where a winner will be determined. The purse for the InterZone competition is $5000, with $500 going to each player on the winning team, $400 to each player on the second place team, and $350 going to each player on the third place team. Title sponsor of the event, Acushnet Canada was onsite for the practice rounds and on the range providing all Canadian PGA Professionals with the latest innovative Titleist & FootJoy products and equipment.
Today Titleist executives were present on the first tee and recorded an 88% ball count with the ProV1 golf ball. Also onsite for the tournament is Association partner SkyCaddie – “Official Rangefinder of the Canadian PGA” who lent their distance measuring devices to all participants and unquestionably added to the improved pace of play with over 81% of the field using the GPS rangefinders.
The second round of the championship will take place tomorrow, with the field being cut after the first 36 holes to 70, plus ties. The first tee time will commence at 7:30AM with the last group departing at 12:42, in a crossover fashion. For first round results please click here. For second round tee times please visit www.cpga.com The CPC purse is $85,000 and the Champion will receive an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open to be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON.
The 2008 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian Club Professional Championship kicked off last night with the Club Car Canadian PGA Awards Show. Plaques were presented to the 2007 Canadian PGA National Award Winners: Ted Stonehouse – Jack McLaughlin Junior Teacher of the Year, Eric Thorsteinson – Merchandiser of the Year, Derek Ingram – Teacher Professional of the Year and Patty Howard – Club Professional of the Year.
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com
About Acushnet: The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quality and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit www.titleist.com and www.footjoy.com
About CPGA: 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
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tee Times Released for 2008 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship
ACTON, ON (November 6, 2008) — The Canadian PGA released the tee times today for the 2008 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship. One of the largest and most competitive fields in recent history for this event will battle it out for the National Championship title as well as an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open.
The Championship will be held November 17th to 19th for the fifth consecutive year at The PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This year the Championship shifts to the Wanamaker course, one of three championship layouts at PGA Village.
Defending champion Eric Landreville (Belle Vue Club De Golf, QC) will be back at PGA Golf Club to defend his title against a staggering list of past champions that include: 2005 and 2006 winner Danny King (The Academy Tee at Magna GC, ON), 2003 winner Brett Burgeson (Country Hills GC, AB), 2001 winner Ken Tarling (Ken Tarling's Golf Academy, ON), 1999 winner Dale Pedersen (The Landings GC, ON) and 1987, 1990, 1992 & 1997 winner Gar Hamilton (Mississauga G&CC, ON). Last year, Eric Landreville, Head Professional at Belle Vue Club de Golf in Ville De Lery, Quebec, won by three shots over Jean-Louis LaMarre, from St-Jean Richelieu, Quebec to take home his first Canadian PGA National title, shooting rounds of 66-68-73 for a 207 tournament total earning him the $12,000 first prize from the $85,000 purse.
This year, 108 Club Professionals from across the country will compete for the National Championship. Competitors qualify for this event through a variety of means. Players become eligible for this championship through qualifying at their respective Zone championships, as a past champion of the event, through an exemption letter, or by finishing in the Top-15 in the 2007 CPC (not otherwise exempt), thus ensuring an elite field of professional competitors from across the country. Activities will begin Saturday, November 15th with registration and practice rounds. On Monday, November 17th the three day 54-hole stroke play championship will begin with the field cut to 70 plus ties after the first 36 holes.
The Canadian PGA National Awards Show takes place on Sunday, November 16th to kick off the Club Professional Championship. There will be 36-hole InterZone competition compiled of four players on each team representing the nine Canadian PGA zones. The team score is calculated from the best three out of four scores accumulated over the first two rounds. The purse for the InterZone competition is $5000. The Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship purse is $85,000 and the Champion will also receive an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open to be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON. Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com
About Acushnet: The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quality and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit www.titleist.com and www.footjoy.com.
About CPGA: 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
The Championship will be held November 17th to 19th for the fifth consecutive year at The PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This year the Championship shifts to the Wanamaker course, one of three championship layouts at PGA Village.
Defending champion Eric Landreville (Belle Vue Club De Golf, QC) will be back at PGA Golf Club to defend his title against a staggering list of past champions that include: 2005 and 2006 winner Danny King (The Academy Tee at Magna GC, ON), 2003 winner Brett Burgeson (Country Hills GC, AB), 2001 winner Ken Tarling (Ken Tarling's Golf Academy, ON), 1999 winner Dale Pedersen (The Landings GC, ON) and 1987, 1990, 1992 & 1997 winner Gar Hamilton (Mississauga G&CC, ON). Last year, Eric Landreville, Head Professional at Belle Vue Club de Golf in Ville De Lery, Quebec, won by three shots over Jean-Louis LaMarre, from St-Jean Richelieu, Quebec to take home his first Canadian PGA National title, shooting rounds of 66-68-73 for a 207 tournament total earning him the $12,000 first prize from the $85,000 purse.
This year, 108 Club Professionals from across the country will compete for the National Championship. Competitors qualify for this event through a variety of means. Players become eligible for this championship through qualifying at their respective Zone championships, as a past champion of the event, through an exemption letter, or by finishing in the Top-15 in the 2007 CPC (not otherwise exempt), thus ensuring an elite field of professional competitors from across the country. Activities will begin Saturday, November 15th with registration and practice rounds. On Monday, November 17th the three day 54-hole stroke play championship will begin with the field cut to 70 plus ties after the first 36 holes.
The Canadian PGA National Awards Show takes place on Sunday, November 16th to kick off the Club Professional Championship. There will be 36-hole InterZone competition compiled of four players on each team representing the nine Canadian PGA zones. The team score is calculated from the best three out of four scores accumulated over the first two rounds. The purse for the InterZone competition is $5000. The Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship purse is $85,000 and the Champion will also receive an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open to be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON. Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com
About Acushnet: The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quality and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit www.titleist.com and www.footjoy.com.
About CPGA: 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
Friday, October 24, 2008
Alberta PGA Honours Its Standouts
Steve Moe of the Sirocco Golf Club has been named Club Professional of the Year by the Alberta PGA.
Other winners include Brian Fast of the Cottonwood Golf Club, who was named Assistant Professional of the Year, and Grant Cook of the National Golf Academy at Shaganappi, who earned Teacher of the Year honours. Trent Matson of Evergreen Golf Club was named Junior Leader of the Year.
Mills Woods Golf Club was named public Merchandiser of the Year, while Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club took the same honour for private clubs.
Other winners include Brian Fast of the Cottonwood Golf Club, who was named Assistant Professional of the Year, and Grant Cook of the National Golf Academy at Shaganappi, who earned Teacher of the Year honours. Trent Matson of Evergreen Golf Club was named Junior Leader of the Year.
Mills Woods Golf Club was named public Merchandiser of the Year, while Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club took the same honour for private clubs.
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