(Milton, ON) - Champions Tour player Jim Rutledge of Victoria, BC put the finishing touches on his record setting performance with a final round 2-under-par 70 to win the Mr. Lube – Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon by a whopping ten shots over Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Dave Barr of Westbank, BC.
Visit http://www.cpga.com/ to view the final leaderboard, earnings and to watch the Canadian PGA TV interview with the new champion.
After establishing a new course record at RattleSnake Point on Wednesday with a 10-under-par 62, Rutledge capped off the National Championship by breaking the overall tournament record with his 17-under-par total for three days. The previous record in the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship was 12-under-par for 54 holes.
“I really wanted to come here to see some great friends and play in this event for the first time with the new sponsors and on a great golf course,” said Rutledge, who picked up $10,000 dollars for the victory and will now hop on a plane and fly to Winnipeg for the Player’s Cup on the Canadian Tour next week. “It was a fabulous week from start to finish and the Canadian PGA did a fantastic job of organizing and running this Championship.”
Rutledge is a rookie on the Champions Tour in 2010 with conditional status. He’s played well enough to qualify for five events on the Seniors’ circuit and currently sits 71st on the Champions Tour Money List with $82,550 in earnings. His victory adds a second Canadian PGA National Championship to his resume with the 1984 Canadian PGA Championship being his first.
“Winning a National Championship like this gives me some great momentum and confidence to keep it going on the Champions Tour,” said Rutledge, who is expected to get into the US Senior Open at Sahalee Country Club in a few weeks time. “I played with Mr. Lube President Stuart Suls in the Pro-Am and after raising some great money for Prostate Cancer and seeing Stuart’s commitment to this event it seemed like the entire week started off on the right foot.”
Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Dave Barr tried to put some early pressure on Rutledge with birdies on the 1st, 2nd and 5th holes but after another birdie on the 11th hole he had a couple of hiccups on the way in with bogeys on the way in. His final round score of 2-under-par 70 and 209 total was good enough to secure second place by himself while Champions Tour player Rod Spittle of Niagara Falls, ON finished alone in 3rd place after a final round score of 70. Barr picked up $4,000 while Spittle grabbed $2,500 in earnings.
Rick Willan of Markham, ON and Ken Tarling of Sanford, ON rounded out the top five as the two studs of the Ontario PGA Senior circuit finished with a 54-hole total of 2-under-par 214.
Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Bob Panasik of Windsor, ON rebounded from his playoff loss yesterday in the Super Seniors Division to shoot 73 in the final round and finish alone in 8th position. “Not bad for a guy that’s 68 years old, eh” joked Panasik.
In the Super Seniors Division that wrapped up on Wednesday Don Green of Thornbury, ON outlasted Panasik after making par on the first playoff hole.
Bobby Breen of Brampton, ON adds the Diamond Division title to his very large trophy case after firing rounds of 73-76 to win by six shots over Don Renaud of Ottawa, ON.
The $50,000 Mr. Lube - Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon is a three-day, 54-hole individual stroke play event. The Super Seniors’ (60 and older) and Diamond (70 and older) divisions was contested over 36 holes in two days.
Notes:
Mike Newman of London, ON made a hole in one on the 162-yard 15th hole in the final round
Spittle and Dave Bell of Windsor, ON qualified for the US Senior Open while Rutledge and Daryl Stubbs of South Delta, BC are currently alternates.
The Copperhead course at RattleSnake Point was set up at 6,900 yards by the Canadian PGA National Championship Team
Tournament History:
The Canadian PGA Seniors Championship was first played in 1938 as a division of the Canadian PGA Championship. In 1973, the Seniors’ Championship became an independent event and has stayed that way ever since. Among the Canadian golf legends to win this championship are Stan Leonard, Moe Norman, Bob Panasik and Al Balding. Norman won this championship a record seven straight years from 1979 to 1985 while Balding stunned the golf world by winning the championship at age 76 in 2000.
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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Dave Barr, Jim Rutledge & Bob Panasik to Headline the Inaugural Mr. Lube - Legends of Golf Clinic
Acton, ON – Mr. Lube and the Canadian PGA are pleased to announce that Dave Barr of Kelowna, BC, Jim Rutledge of Victoria, BC and Bob Panasik of Windsor, ON will be showcasing their skills for a packed house at the inaugural Mr. Lube – Legends of Golf Clinic on July 5th at RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, ON.
The Mr. Lube – Legends of Golf Clinic will kick off the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life Pro-Am as Barr, Rutledge and Panasik will perform on the driving range of RattleSnake Point complete with music, microphones and a grandstand to showcase the skills that made all three of them famous.
“We are thrilled to be adding the Legends of Golf Clinic to our Tournament for Life Pro-Am,” said Stuart Suls, President and Chief Operating Officer for Mr. Lube Canada. “This will be an exciting day for all of our friends and clients of the Tournament for Life Pro-Am and I expect it to be one of the highlights of the entire Championship week.”
Barr is a Canadian Golf Hall of Famer that won the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship in 2007 and enjoyed one of the best careers in Canadian Golf history after winning twice on the PGA Tour and becoming the first Canadian to win on the Champions Tour back in 2003. On home soil Barr racked up twelve victories on the Canadian Tour.
Rutledge won on the Canadian Tour six times, enjoyed a successful career on the Asian Tour and has represented Canada twice on the international stage at both the Dunhill Cup and the World Cup. He earned conditional status on the Champions Tour for 2010 and currently sits in 71st place on the money list with $73,500 in earnings.
Panasik is a nine-time Canadian Tour champion who has also represented Canada at the World Cup on three occasions. He qualified for the US Open Championship a remarkable 11 times between 1964 and 1983 and for the US Senior Open Championship in 2002. Panasik’s name still finds its’ way onto PGA TOUR telecasts as he still holds the record as the youngest player to make a cut in a PGA TOUR event, doing so at the age of 15 years and 8 months at the 1957 Canadian Open.
“This is a fantastic enhancement for this entire Championship,” stated Glenn Cundari, President of the Canadian PGA. “Dave Barr, Jim Rutledge and Bob Panasik are definitely Canadian golf legends and I’m thrilled to see that we will be showcasing the skills of our Professionals in this setting.”
Participants of the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life Pro-Am will receive their ticket to the event at registration. The Mr. Lube – Legends of Golf Clinic will start at 12:00 pm EST on Monday July 5th.
The Mr. Lube – Legends of Golf Clinic will kick off the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life Pro-Am as Barr, Rutledge and Panasik will perform on the driving range of RattleSnake Point complete with music, microphones and a grandstand to showcase the skills that made all three of them famous.
“We are thrilled to be adding the Legends of Golf Clinic to our Tournament for Life Pro-Am,” said Stuart Suls, President and Chief Operating Officer for Mr. Lube Canada. “This will be an exciting day for all of our friends and clients of the Tournament for Life Pro-Am and I expect it to be one of the highlights of the entire Championship week.”
Barr is a Canadian Golf Hall of Famer that won the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship in 2007 and enjoyed one of the best careers in Canadian Golf history after winning twice on the PGA Tour and becoming the first Canadian to win on the Champions Tour back in 2003. On home soil Barr racked up twelve victories on the Canadian Tour.
Rutledge won on the Canadian Tour six times, enjoyed a successful career on the Asian Tour and has represented Canada twice on the international stage at both the Dunhill Cup and the World Cup. He earned conditional status on the Champions Tour for 2010 and currently sits in 71st place on the money list with $73,500 in earnings.
Panasik is a nine-time Canadian Tour champion who has also represented Canada at the World Cup on three occasions. He qualified for the US Open Championship a remarkable 11 times between 1964 and 1983 and for the US Senior Open Championship in 2002. Panasik’s name still finds its’ way onto PGA TOUR telecasts as he still holds the record as the youngest player to make a cut in a PGA TOUR event, doing so at the age of 15 years and 8 months at the 1957 Canadian Open.
“This is a fantastic enhancement for this entire Championship,” stated Glenn Cundari, President of the Canadian PGA. “Dave Barr, Jim Rutledge and Bob Panasik are definitely Canadian golf legends and I’m thrilled to see that we will be showcasing the skills of our Professionals in this setting.”
Participants of the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life Pro-Am will receive their ticket to the event at registration. The Mr. Lube – Legends of Golf Clinic will start at 12:00 pm EST on Monday July 5th.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Champions Tour Players Rutledge and Spittle to Play in 2010 Mr. Lube - Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship
Acton, ON – The Canadian PGA is pleased to announce that Champions Tour players Jim Rutledge of Victoria, BC and Rod Spittle of Niagara Falls, ON will play in the 2010 Mr. Lube – Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon, July 5-8 at RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, ON.
“I’m extremely excited to play in the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship for the first time,” said Rutledge, who will come to Toronto right after the new Champions Tour event in Montreal. “The trophy is decorated with legendary Canadian PGA professionals and I would love to add my name to it.”
Rutledge has proudly carried the Canadian flag on his golf bag all over the globe, leaving his mark on every tour he’s played on. He’s won on the Canadian Tour six times, enjoyed a successful career on the Asian Tour and has represented Canada twice on the international stage at both the Dunhill Cup and the World Cup.
Rutledge played on the Nationwide Tour from 2001-2007, highlighted by his incredible come-from-behind victory at the 2006 ING New Zealand PGA Championship where he eagled the 17th hole and birdied the 18th hole to shoot 64 to win by a single shot.
Rutledge earned conditional status on the 2010 Champions Tour and has played in three events so far this season, including the Senior PGA Championship. His best finish came at the Cap Cana Championship in March where he finished tied for 13th.
“Mr. Lube is thrilled to have Jim Rutledge and Rod Spittle in the field for our first year as the title sponsor of this historic event,” stated Stuart Suls, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mr. Lube Canada. “Our goal is to make this event and the Tournament for Life Pro-Am one of the best in the country and we could not do it without the contributions of these great Canadian PGA Professionals.”
Spittle is making his second appearance at the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship after a successful run on the Champions Tour over the last five years. Since 2005, Spittle has played in over 25 events and earned almost $480,000. His best year on tour to date was in 2007 where he made 13 cuts and earned over $300,000, propelled by a second place showing at the Greater Hickory Classic. He’s played in three events in 2010, with his best finish a T28 at the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic.
Spittle had a tremendous amateur career claiming the 1977 and 1978 Canadian Amateur Championship title after finishing second at the Canadian Junior Championship only a few years earlier. After attempting PGA TOUR Qualifying School on a couple of occasions, Spittle decided that a stable life at home in the corporate insurance world was for him. After 25 years in the insurance business Spittle finally pursued his lifelong dream and turned professional in 2004. He tasted success right away winning a Great Lakes Tour Platinum event in one of his first events as a professional.
The 2010 Mr. Lube – Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon will kick off festivities on July 5th with the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life Pro-Am with proceeds benefitting Prostate Cancer Canada.
“I’m extremely excited to play in the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship for the first time,” said Rutledge, who will come to Toronto right after the new Champions Tour event in Montreal. “The trophy is decorated with legendary Canadian PGA professionals and I would love to add my name to it.”
Rutledge has proudly carried the Canadian flag on his golf bag all over the globe, leaving his mark on every tour he’s played on. He’s won on the Canadian Tour six times, enjoyed a successful career on the Asian Tour and has represented Canada twice on the international stage at both the Dunhill Cup and the World Cup.
Rutledge played on the Nationwide Tour from 2001-2007, highlighted by his incredible come-from-behind victory at the 2006 ING New Zealand PGA Championship where he eagled the 17th hole and birdied the 18th hole to shoot 64 to win by a single shot.
Rutledge earned conditional status on the 2010 Champions Tour and has played in three events so far this season, including the Senior PGA Championship. His best finish came at the Cap Cana Championship in March where he finished tied for 13th.
“Mr. Lube is thrilled to have Jim Rutledge and Rod Spittle in the field for our first year as the title sponsor of this historic event,” stated Stuart Suls, President and Chief Operating Officer of Mr. Lube Canada. “Our goal is to make this event and the Tournament for Life Pro-Am one of the best in the country and we could not do it without the contributions of these great Canadian PGA Professionals.”
Spittle is making his second appearance at the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship after a successful run on the Champions Tour over the last five years. Since 2005, Spittle has played in over 25 events and earned almost $480,000. His best year on tour to date was in 2007 where he made 13 cuts and earned over $300,000, propelled by a second place showing at the Greater Hickory Classic. He’s played in three events in 2010, with his best finish a T28 at the Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic.
Spittle had a tremendous amateur career claiming the 1977 and 1978 Canadian Amateur Championship title after finishing second at the Canadian Junior Championship only a few years earlier. After attempting PGA TOUR Qualifying School on a couple of occasions, Spittle decided that a stable life at home in the corporate insurance world was for him. After 25 years in the insurance business Spittle finally pursued his lifelong dream and turned professional in 2004. He tasted success right away winning a Great Lakes Tour Platinum event in one of his first events as a professional.
The 2010 Mr. Lube – Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon will kick off festivities on July 5th with the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life Pro-Am with proceeds benefitting Prostate Cancer Canada.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Canadian PGA Announces Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada as the Presenting Sponsor of the Mr. Lube - Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship
(Acton, ON) – The Canadian PGA continues to add excitement to the prestigious Mr. Lube - Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship announcing today that Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada has been named the presenting sponsor of the event that will take place on July 5-8 at RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, ON.
“The Canadian PGA is excited to welcome Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada as the presenting sponsor of this great event,” stated Glenn Cundari, President of the Canadian PGA. “Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada continues to strengthen its’ brand across the country and we are pleased to align ourselves with them for this National Championship.”
As part of the agreement Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada will provide all the gifting in their category for the Mr. Lube – Tournament for Life Pro-Am that will kick off the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship.
“We are very excited to become a partner in this event as it is a fantastic fit for us,” said Dan Dodman, President of Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada. “We’ve been a proud supporter of the Canadian PGA and its’ Members for many years and we know that the guests and clients of Mr. Lube will be thrilled with our product and gifting that they will receive.”
In 2009, Cleveland Golf/Srixon staff player Ray Stewart of Abbotsford, BC fired a final round 68 to finish the 54-hole championship at a ten-under-par total of 206 to beat Ken Tarling of Sandford, ON and Norm Jarvis of Surrey, BC by two shots.
One of the greatest fields in Canadian PGA Seniors’ history is expected for 2010 and player announcements will be made in the weeks leading up to the event.
The Canadian PGA Seniors Championship was first played in 1938 as a division of the Canadian PGA Championship. In 1973, the Seniors’ Championship became an independent event and has stayed that way ever since. Among the Canadian golf legends to win this championship are Stan Leonard, Moe Norman, Bob Panasik and Al Balding. Norman won this championship a record seven straight years from 1979 to 1985 while Balding stunned the golf world by winning the championship at age 76 in 2000.
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/.
About Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada:
Cleveland® Golf, Srixon®, Never Compromise® and Cleveland Classics™ apparel are brands owned by SRI Sports Limited. With corporate headquarters based in Kobe, Japan, SRI Sports is the fourth largest golf company in the world, as well as one of the world’s leading patent holders in golf ball technology. For more information, please visit us online at http://www.clevelandgolf.com/, http://www.srixon.com/, http://www.nevercompromise.com/ and http://www.clevelandclassicsapparel.com/
“The Canadian PGA is excited to welcome Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada as the presenting sponsor of this great event,” stated Glenn Cundari, President of the Canadian PGA. “Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada continues to strengthen its’ brand across the country and we are pleased to align ourselves with them for this National Championship.”
As part of the agreement Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada will provide all the gifting in their category for the Mr. Lube – Tournament for Life Pro-Am that will kick off the Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship.
“We are very excited to become a partner in this event as it is a fantastic fit for us,” said Dan Dodman, President of Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada. “We’ve been a proud supporter of the Canadian PGA and its’ Members for many years and we know that the guests and clients of Mr. Lube will be thrilled with our product and gifting that they will receive.”
In 2009, Cleveland Golf/Srixon staff player Ray Stewart of Abbotsford, BC fired a final round 68 to finish the 54-hole championship at a ten-under-par total of 206 to beat Ken Tarling of Sandford, ON and Norm Jarvis of Surrey, BC by two shots.
One of the greatest fields in Canadian PGA Seniors’ history is expected for 2010 and player announcements will be made in the weeks leading up to the event.
The Canadian PGA Seniors Championship was first played in 1938 as a division of the Canadian PGA Championship. In 1973, the Seniors’ Championship became an independent event and has stayed that way ever since. Among the Canadian golf legends to win this championship are Stan Leonard, Moe Norman, Bob Panasik and Al Balding. Norman won this championship a record seven straight years from 1979 to 1985 while Balding stunned the golf world by winning the championship at age 76 in 2000.
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/.
About Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada:
Cleveland® Golf, Srixon®, Never Compromise® and Cleveland Classics™ apparel are brands owned by SRI Sports Limited. With corporate headquarters based in Kobe, Japan, SRI Sports is the fourth largest golf company in the world, as well as one of the world’s leading patent holders in golf ball technology. For more information, please visit us online at http://www.clevelandgolf.com/, http://www.srixon.com/, http://www.nevercompromise.com/ and http://www.clevelandclassicsapparel.com/
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Canadian PGA Announces Mr. Lube Canada as Title Sponsor of the Canadian PGA Seniors' Championship
Acton, ON – The Canadian PGA announced a new national partnership today with Mr. Lube Canada, Canada’s leading auto maintenance provider. As a result of this partnership, they have officially welcomed Mr. Lube Canada as the title sponsor of the prestigious Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship.
“The Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship is a fantastic event and one of our most competitive fields every year,” stated Gary Bernard, Executive Director of the Canadian PGA. “We are confident that the clients and guests of Mr. Lube Canada are going to enjoy every minute of this tournament with our professionals.”
The Mr. Lube Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship will kick off with the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life for Pro-Am, an annual charity event in support of prostate cancer research. As a partner of both the Canadian PGA and Mr. Lube Canada, Prostate Cancer Canada helps to battle this disease by building awareness and generating funds for research.
“We are proud to be entering into two very important partnerships that will not only support the community, but also give back to a worthy cause, “ said Stuart Suls, President & Chief Operating Officer of Mr. Lube Canada. “Our goal is to ensure that this event is recognized as one of the greatest Pro-Am events in the country.”
Every group in the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life will be paired with a Canadian PGA Senior Professional. In addition to the ‘Legends of Golf Clinic’ and ‘Tournament for Life’ opening tee shot, a handful of Canada’s greatest senior players and Hall of Famers will entertain and educate guests prior to their round.
The Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship will be held from July 5th to 8th at RattleSnake Point Golf Club on the Copperhead course in Milton, Ontario. Player announcements will be made in the weeks leading up to the Championship.
In 2009, Ray Stewart of Abbotsford, BC fired a final round 68 to finish the 54-hole championship at a ten-under-par total of 206 to beat Ken Tarling of Sandford, ON and Norm Jarvis of Surrey, BC by two shots.
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/
About Mr. Lube:
Mr. Lube Canada is Canada’s leading quick lube provider in the automotive routine maintenance category with 101 locations across Canada. Founded in 1976, Mr. Lube Canada has served over 34 million customers in its 34 year history. Headquartered in Delta, BC, the company also has a regional office in Mississauga, Ontario to support its national franchise network. For more information visit http://www.mrlube.com/
“The Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship is a fantastic event and one of our most competitive fields every year,” stated Gary Bernard, Executive Director of the Canadian PGA. “We are confident that the clients and guests of Mr. Lube Canada are going to enjoy every minute of this tournament with our professionals.”
The Mr. Lube Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship will kick off with the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life for Pro-Am, an annual charity event in support of prostate cancer research. As a partner of both the Canadian PGA and Mr. Lube Canada, Prostate Cancer Canada helps to battle this disease by building awareness and generating funds for research.
“We are proud to be entering into two very important partnerships that will not only support the community, but also give back to a worthy cause, “ said Stuart Suls, President & Chief Operating Officer of Mr. Lube Canada. “Our goal is to ensure that this event is recognized as one of the greatest Pro-Am events in the country.”
Every group in the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life will be paired with a Canadian PGA Senior Professional. In addition to the ‘Legends of Golf Clinic’ and ‘Tournament for Life’ opening tee shot, a handful of Canada’s greatest senior players and Hall of Famers will entertain and educate guests prior to their round.
The Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship will be held from July 5th to 8th at RattleSnake Point Golf Club on the Copperhead course in Milton, Ontario. Player announcements will be made in the weeks leading up to the Championship.
In 2009, Ray Stewart of Abbotsford, BC fired a final round 68 to finish the 54-hole championship at a ten-under-par total of 206 to beat Ken Tarling of Sandford, ON and Norm Jarvis of Surrey, BC by two shots.
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/
About Mr. Lube:
Mr. Lube Canada is Canada’s leading quick lube provider in the automotive routine maintenance category with 101 locations across Canada. Founded in 1976, Mr. Lube Canada has served over 34 million customers in its 34 year history. Headquartered in Delta, BC, the company also has a regional office in Mississauga, Ontario to support its national franchise network. For more information visit http://www.mrlube.com/
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Canadian PGA PACE Program Approved by Membership
(Acton, ON) – The Canadian PGA announced today that their proposed PACE program, an education and employment strategy to enhance the knowledge and influence of all Canadian PGA Professionals, was approved by the Membership at the Annual General Meeting in Moncton, New Brunswick.
“This is a giant leap forward for the Canadian PGA and the entire golf industry as a whole,” said Glenn Cundari, President of the Canadian PGA. “We’re not afraid to say that we are working hard to help our Members live a better life and earn a better living and this is a key component to making that happen.”
The purpose of the Canadian PGA PACE Program is:
- to ensure that all Members of the Canadian PGA have standardized training and knowledge of the golf industry
- to support the professional development of our Members throughout their careers
- to enhance career opportunities by offering a system that will improve and simplify the employment process
- to encourage and celebrate continued development in a specialized field
Announcements regarding the PACE program will be released to the Canadian PGA Membership and the entire golf industry as new opportunities and developments present themselves.
“This is a giant leap forward for the Canadian PGA and the entire golf industry as a whole,” said Glenn Cundari, President of the Canadian PGA. “We’re not afraid to say that we are working hard to help our Members live a better life and earn a better living and this is a key component to making that happen.”
The purpose of the Canadian PGA PACE Program is:
- to ensure that all Members of the Canadian PGA have standardized training and knowledge of the golf industry
- to support the professional development of our Members throughout their careers
- to enhance career opportunities by offering a system that will improve and simplify the employment process
- to encourage and celebrate continued development in a specialized field
Announcements regarding the PACE program will be released to the Canadian PGA Membership and the entire golf industry as new opportunities and developments present themselves.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Canadian PGA and NGCOA Canada Launch
Get Golf Ready in 5 Days
Ottawa, ON - Following the success in the United States of Get Golf Ready in 5 Days, an adult golf instruction program, the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) and the Canadian PGA are jointly launching the program north of the border for the 2010 golf season.
Get Golf Ready in 5 Days is designed to teach adults in five short lessons everything they will need to know to step onto a golf course and play with confidence. The program, priced at $99 plus tax per person, is designed to be fun, fast and affordable with an on-course component in each session.
“So many people have a spouse, friend or coworker that already plays the game and going out for the first time with them can be very intimidating”, stated Jeff Calderwood, CEO NGCOA Canada. “It is our intention to get these individuals out on the golf course with confidence and show them that the game of golf is about more than just rules and scorekeeping - it’s about having fun with friends, and enjoying the fresh air and exercise”.
The statistics from its inception year in the United States prove that the program works. Of the 17,000 trackable participants, 94% said they would recommend the program to a friend, 89% said they would continue playing and 76% had played an average of eight rounds following the five sessions.
“These stats proved to us that the program is well designed to welcome new golfers to the game”, stated Gary Bernard, Executive Director of the Canadian PGA. “We are very excited about our partnership with the NGCOA Canada as I feel we are the two associations best suited to offer this program in Canada,” he continued. “NGCOA Canada members provide access to the golf courses and our certified golf professionals are well positioned to execute the curriculum”.
NGCOA Canada and the Canadian PGA certified courses across the country will be offering the program this coming golf season. A dedicated website www.getgolfready.ca will be launched in the coming weeks so that golfers will be able to locate certified courses where they can participate.
The NGCOA Canada and the Canadian PGA are looking forward to working together on this initiative and to creating new recreational golfers that will enjoy this great game for years to come.
About the NGCOA Canada
The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada is a not-for-profit trade association representing over 1300 golf facilities in Canada.
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 http://www.cpga.com/
Ottawa, ON - Following the success in the United States of Get Golf Ready in 5 Days, an adult golf instruction program, the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) and the Canadian PGA are jointly launching the program north of the border for the 2010 golf season.
Get Golf Ready in 5 Days is designed to teach adults in five short lessons everything they will need to know to step onto a golf course and play with confidence. The program, priced at $99 plus tax per person, is designed to be fun, fast and affordable with an on-course component in each session.
“So many people have a spouse, friend or coworker that already plays the game and going out for the first time with them can be very intimidating”, stated Jeff Calderwood, CEO NGCOA Canada. “It is our intention to get these individuals out on the golf course with confidence and show them that the game of golf is about more than just rules and scorekeeping - it’s about having fun with friends, and enjoying the fresh air and exercise”.
The statistics from its inception year in the United States prove that the program works. Of the 17,000 trackable participants, 94% said they would recommend the program to a friend, 89% said they would continue playing and 76% had played an average of eight rounds following the five sessions.
“These stats proved to us that the program is well designed to welcome new golfers to the game”, stated Gary Bernard, Executive Director of the Canadian PGA. “We are very excited about our partnership with the NGCOA Canada as I feel we are the two associations best suited to offer this program in Canada,” he continued. “NGCOA Canada members provide access to the golf courses and our certified golf professionals are well positioned to execute the curriculum”.
NGCOA Canada and the Canadian PGA certified courses across the country will be offering the program this coming golf season. A dedicated website www.getgolfready.ca will be launched in the coming weeks so that golfers will be able to locate certified courses where they can participate.
The NGCOA Canada and the Canadian PGA are looking forward to working together on this initiative and to creating new recreational golfers that will enjoy this great game for years to come.
About the NGCOA Canada
The National Golf Course Owners Association Canada is a not-for-profit trade association representing over 1300 golf facilities in Canada.
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 http://www.cpga.com/
Monday, March 1, 2010
Canadian PGA Announces 2009 National Award Winners & Tex Noble Winner
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/
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/
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Steve Carroll Joins the RCGA in Newly Created Membership & Business Development Position
Former Canadian PGA Executive Director entrusted with engaging and collaborating with the Canadian golf industry to help build the RCGA’s Membership base and program.
Oakville, ON. (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) announced today that Steve Carroll has been named the Association’s new Director of Membership and Business Development.
Carroll most recently served as Executive Director of the Canadian PGA, finishing his 22-year tenure with the CPGA on October 31, 2009. His deep roots in the Canadian golf industry, stellar record of success with the Canadian PGA and extensive contact base across provincial and national golf administration circles made him a perfect fit for the RCGA’s new role aimed at growing its membership base and enhancing the RCGA’s relationship with its customers and stakeholders across the country.
“This is a very exciting day for the RCGA and golf in Canada and we are delighted to have someone of Steve’s credibility and experiences in the Canadian golf industry join our team,” said Scott Simmons, RCGA Executive Director and CEO. ”Steve demonstrated tremendous leadership during his tenure with the CPGA and more recently as NAGA Chair and spokesperson for the recently announced Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study. He holds a valuable knowledge of the RCGA, Canadian PGA and other golf associations in Canada and has gained an incredible level of respect through his proven record of career success in senior executive positions. We are confident that Steve is the right person to engage the Canadian golf industry and help create and articulate a bold new vision for the future direction of our sport in Canada that will resonate and be proudly supported by the Canadian golf consumer.”
As Director of Membership and Business Development for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, Carroll will be responsible for the growth of membership programs and relationship management objectives. A key member of the RCGA’s Membership Team led by newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Peter Beresford, Carroll will assist with the development and execution of Golf Canada branded membership programs. In addition, Carroll will recruit, train and manage Golf Canada Ambassador volunteers and will be counted on to help increase the profile and awareness of Team Canada in Ontario and Eastern Canada.
“I have such deep respect for the leadership and vision of Scott Simmons and have developed such positive working relationships with many of the existing RCGA staff and Directors that this transition in my career feels like moving from one family to another,” said Carroll. “There are thousands of Canadians who make significant contributions to the industry and game in this country along with many thousands more in Canada who through their passion for the game have elevated Canada to the highest participation levels in the world. I welcome the challenge and look forward to working with the Board, staff, and all RCGA partners across the country to develop even more pride and support for the growth and development of our sport across Canada.”
Carroll joins the RCGA following a successful 22-year executive management career with the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association, including a 13-year stint as Executive Director of the Canadian PGA’s BC Zone and most recently five years as the Canadian PGA’s national Executive Director. During that time he and his teams have delivered enhanced member value, key reforms in strategic planning and governance areas and many new partnerships and improved profile for the Canadian PGA with corporate Canada, government agencies and golf associations in Canada and around the world.
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, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum and CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, 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/
Oakville, ON. (RCGA) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) announced today that Steve Carroll has been named the Association’s new Director of Membership and Business Development.
Carroll most recently served as Executive Director of the Canadian PGA, finishing his 22-year tenure with the CPGA on October 31, 2009. His deep roots in the Canadian golf industry, stellar record of success with the Canadian PGA and extensive contact base across provincial and national golf administration circles made him a perfect fit for the RCGA’s new role aimed at growing its membership base and enhancing the RCGA’s relationship with its customers and stakeholders across the country.
“This is a very exciting day for the RCGA and golf in Canada and we are delighted to have someone of Steve’s credibility and experiences in the Canadian golf industry join our team,” said Scott Simmons, RCGA Executive Director and CEO. ”Steve demonstrated tremendous leadership during his tenure with the CPGA and more recently as NAGA Chair and spokesperson for the recently announced Canadian Golf Economic Impact Study. He holds a valuable knowledge of the RCGA, Canadian PGA and other golf associations in Canada and has gained an incredible level of respect through his proven record of career success in senior executive positions. We are confident that Steve is the right person to engage the Canadian golf industry and help create and articulate a bold new vision for the future direction of our sport in Canada that will resonate and be proudly supported by the Canadian golf consumer.”
As Director of Membership and Business Development for Ontario and Atlantic Canada, Carroll will be responsible for the growth of membership programs and relationship management objectives. A key member of the RCGA’s Membership Team led by newly appointed Chief Operating Officer Peter Beresford, Carroll will assist with the development and execution of Golf Canada branded membership programs. In addition, Carroll will recruit, train and manage Golf Canada Ambassador volunteers and will be counted on to help increase the profile and awareness of Team Canada in Ontario and Eastern Canada.
“I have such deep respect for the leadership and vision of Scott Simmons and have developed such positive working relationships with many of the existing RCGA staff and Directors that this transition in my career feels like moving from one family to another,” said Carroll. “There are thousands of Canadians who make significant contributions to the industry and game in this country along with many thousands more in Canada who through their passion for the game have elevated Canada to the highest participation levels in the world. I welcome the challenge and look forward to working with the Board, staff, and all RCGA partners across the country to develop even more pride and support for the growth and development of our sport across Canada.”
Carroll joins the RCGA following a successful 22-year executive management career with the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association, including a 13-year stint as Executive Director of the Canadian PGA’s BC Zone and most recently five years as the Canadian PGA’s national Executive Director. During that time he and his teams have delivered enhanced member value, key reforms in strategic planning and governance areas and many new partnerships and improved profile for the Canadian PGA with corporate Canada, government agencies and golf associations in Canada and around the world.
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, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum and CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, 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/
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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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Buder Still Leads but the Gap Tightens at the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship
Port St. Lucie, Florida (November 24, 2009) Jeff Buder of Vancouver, BC followed up his scorching first round score of 64 with an even-par 72 on Tuesday to carry a three shot lead into the final round of the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship over Ben Boudreau of Longueuil, QC and 2007 Champion Eric Landreville of Melocheville, QC.
Canadian PGA TV interviews and live scoring results can be found at http://www.cpga.com/
“It was little breezy out there today and the greens were a little bumpier because we played in the afternoon,” said Buder, who missed the 2008 version of this event because he was renovating his pro shop at Point Grey Golf & Country Club. “I just didn’t hit enough great shots today like I did yesterday but maybe I’m saving them up for the final round tomorrow.”
Buder, Head Professional at Point Grey Golf & Country Club, birdied his first hole of the day to increase his lead to five shots but followed it up with bogies on his 7th and 9th holes of the day before making one final birdie on the way back to the clubhouse at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
“Today was a funny day out there for me,” said Buder, who played collegiate golf at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. “I seemed to get some interesting breaks including some putts that had old cups in the middle of my line but that’s just golf and something we all have to deal with.”
Buder is rooming with close friend and defending champion Kyle German of Surrey, BC and is actually staying in the exact same room that German did last year when he won this National Championship.
“The champion gets to pick the biggest room so we gave Kyle the big suite and I’m down in the basement hoping to get the same luck that he had last year in the final round,” stated Buder.
2007 Champion Eric Landreville of Melocheville, QC made six birdies en route to a second round 70 to sit at 5-under par for the Championship.
“I played some sloppy golf today with too many little mistakes around the green,” said Landreville, who played in the 2008 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey thanks to the winning exemption. “I’m excited for tomorrow, I really like this golf course and I know I can make up some ground if I can just minimize the mistakes.”
Boudreau moved up the leaderboard in a hurry after a blistering front nine score of 5-under par 31 that included five birdies on the opening side. Boudreau kept it steady on the back nine until the 18th hole where he made a double bogey after hitting his tee shot into the hazard just off the fairway to close with a 3-under par 69.
The low round of the day belonged to Geoff Kehler of Selkirk, MB who fired a second round 7-under par 65 that included six birdies, an eagle and two bogies. Kehler now sits at 2-under par for the Championship.
The turnaround of the day belonged to Jeff Chambers of Swift Current, SK who fired a scorching 6-under par 66 in round two to rebound after his opening round score of 83. Chambers, Head Professional at Elmwood Golf & Country Club and a rookie in this event, commented that going back to the basics is what caused the seventeen shot difference for him.
“I’ve always been known for having a tiny pause at the top of my backswing and for some reason I just forgot about it in the first round,” stated Chambers, who’s wife Carrie caddied for him in the second round. “I put that pause back in today and the game seemed a whole lot easier when I did.”
Scott Allred of Calgary started the round in second place but stumbled to a 5-over par 77 in round two to sit in a tie for 18th heading into the final round tomorrow.
The Ontario Team stormed back in the second round to secure the InterZone Competition by one shot over Team Quebec and two shots over Team BC. Ontario’s winning score of 426 (-6) were a combination of scores from Ken Tarling (70), Danny King (72), Bruce Rogerson (73) & Ian Doig (74).
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 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 http://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 results can be found at http://www.cpga.com/
“It was little breezy out there today and the greens were a little bumpier because we played in the afternoon,” said Buder, who missed the 2008 version of this event because he was renovating his pro shop at Point Grey Golf & Country Club. “I just didn’t hit enough great shots today like I did yesterday but maybe I’m saving them up for the final round tomorrow.”
Buder, Head Professional at Point Grey Golf & Country Club, birdied his first hole of the day to increase his lead to five shots but followed it up with bogies on his 7th and 9th holes of the day before making one final birdie on the way back to the clubhouse at PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
“Today was a funny day out there for me,” said Buder, who played collegiate golf at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee. “I seemed to get some interesting breaks including some putts that had old cups in the middle of my line but that’s just golf and something we all have to deal with.”
Buder is rooming with close friend and defending champion Kyle German of Surrey, BC and is actually staying in the exact same room that German did last year when he won this National Championship.
“The champion gets to pick the biggest room so we gave Kyle the big suite and I’m down in the basement hoping to get the same luck that he had last year in the final round,” stated Buder.
2007 Champion Eric Landreville of Melocheville, QC made six birdies en route to a second round 70 to sit at 5-under par for the Championship.
“I played some sloppy golf today with too many little mistakes around the green,” said Landreville, who played in the 2008 RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey thanks to the winning exemption. “I’m excited for tomorrow, I really like this golf course and I know I can make up some ground if I can just minimize the mistakes.”
Boudreau moved up the leaderboard in a hurry after a blistering front nine score of 5-under par 31 that included five birdies on the opening side. Boudreau kept it steady on the back nine until the 18th hole where he made a double bogey after hitting his tee shot into the hazard just off the fairway to close with a 3-under par 69.
The low round of the day belonged to Geoff Kehler of Selkirk, MB who fired a second round 7-under par 65 that included six birdies, an eagle and two bogies. Kehler now sits at 2-under par for the Championship.
The turnaround of the day belonged to Jeff Chambers of Swift Current, SK who fired a scorching 6-under par 66 in round two to rebound after his opening round score of 83. Chambers, Head Professional at Elmwood Golf & Country Club and a rookie in this event, commented that going back to the basics is what caused the seventeen shot difference for him.
“I’ve always been known for having a tiny pause at the top of my backswing and for some reason I just forgot about it in the first round,” stated Chambers, who’s wife Carrie caddied for him in the second round. “I put that pause back in today and the game seemed a whole lot easier when I did.”
Scott Allred of Calgary started the round in second place but stumbled to a 5-over par 77 in round two to sit in a tie for 18th heading into the final round tomorrow.
The Ontario Team stormed back in the second round to secure the InterZone Competition by one shot over Team Quebec and two shots over Team BC. Ontario’s winning score of 426 (-6) were a combination of scores from Ken Tarling (70), Danny King (72), Bruce Rogerson (73) & Ian Doig (74).
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 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 http://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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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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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
'Movember' and the Canadian PGA
In the beginning - Movember
Movember is a term coined by some Australian Men in 1999 referencing the terms Moustache and November. Movember is a fundraiser created to raise awareness and funds for Men's health issues in particular prostate Cancer. Since 2004 the Movember Foundation charity has... click here to read the full blog
Movember is a term coined by some Australian Men in 1999 referencing the terms Moustache and November. Movember is a fundraiser created to raise awareness and funds for Men's health issues in particular prostate Cancer. Since 2004 the Movember Foundation charity has... click here to read the full blog
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Bryn Parry Continues Great Play at the Canadian Assistants' Championship
Coming off his victory last week at the Vancouver Open held at the Vancouver Parks Golf courses, North Vancouver's Bryn Parry was in Quebec City this week for the Titleist & Footjoy Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship. As if to show he deserved the $5,000 bonus that came from the Vancouver Golf Tour to help him pay for the first stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School, he got off to a record start in Quebec. His first round 63 broke the course record at Golf de la Faune by two shots and left him with a four shot lead after round one.
While Parry didn't win this week, he closed with rounds of 74 and 70, he did manage a very respectable tie for second place and earned $5,000 for his efforts. Not a bad couple of weeks. With $15,000 in earnings in his past two events, Parry is looking to be Canada's next best hope to make it on the PGA Tour. Let's hope he can continue his great play into November!
Congratulations to Matt Palsenbarg of Northview Golf and Country Club on his victory in the Titleist & Footjoy Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship. Palsenbarg fired rounds of 70, 67 and 69 for a one stroke victory and earned $9,000 with a par on his final hole.
Click here for the full field final round results!
While Parry didn't win this week, he closed with rounds of 74 and 70, he did manage a very respectable tie for second place and earned $5,000 for his efforts. Not a bad couple of weeks. With $15,000 in earnings in his past two events, Parry is looking to be Canada's next best hope to make it on the PGA Tour. Let's hope he can continue his great play into November!
Congratulations to Matt Palsenbarg of Northview Golf and Country Club on his victory in the Titleist & Footjoy Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship. Palsenbarg fired rounds of 70, 67 and 69 for a one stroke victory and earned $9,000 with a par on his final hole.
Click here for the full field final round results!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Canadian Assistants Championship - Belbin and James Dominate Leaderboard Heading into Final Round
QUEBEC CITY, QC – It’s a good day for Alberta, as Darryl James of National Golf Academy and Mike Belbin of Royal Mayfair Golf Club, AB capture the provincial championship and share the leaderboard heading into the final round of the 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants’ Championship presented by Simmlands Insurance.
Both at nine-under-par with their combined rounds, Belbin 68-67, and James 67-68, hold a one-stroke lead over Dave Levesque of Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, ON, John McCann of Fairtree Golf Centre, ON, Serge Thivierge of Vallee du Richelieu, QC and Kevin B. Tremblay of Les Dunes, QC.
Belbin posted six birdies and one bogey today, hitting every green and missing two fairways all day. “We were definitely lucky with the draw today, this morning the guys had the unfortunate weather, this afternoon, the conditions were very favourable, although it was a little tough to see because of the fog settling in the last few holes,” stated Belbin who played on the Canadian Tour with full status for five years.
Belbin had a successful year in Alberta placing third on the 2009 PGA of Alberta Players' Tour Overall Earnings list and claiming the 2009 Alberta PGA Match Play Championship, the first event on the Tour. He continued to play solid on the Tour, losing in a playoff in the second event, and then got some devastating news regarding the health of his father, naturally restricting the amount of competitive golf he could play. With all of the low scores posted over the past two rounds, Belbin knows that it is going to be a battle in the final round. “Tomorrow will be a war, because this is the type of course where birdies can be found, and they are there for taking if you want to grab them as long as you keep the ball in play.”
Sharing the lead with Belbin is fellow Alberta teammate Darryl James who is very familiar with the need to keep the ball in play. Whether it was the red eye flight, the intense wind, or just the narrow course bordered by marshes and environmental hazards, James’ first practice round found him searching for 12 lost balls. He quickly shook that out of his system after posting a five-under-par, then four-under-par today for a consistent two day total of nine-under-par 135.
“Today I just took just it one shot at a time, and tried to focus solely on each stroke,” stated 48-year-old James, “I honestly didn’t think my game was in the shape it needed to be in before I got here, so it has been a pleasant surprise over the last few days, but I can tell you that I am working really hard in each round, and it has been pretty mentally draining.”
Tied at eight-under-par and only one shot off the lead are four outstanding competitors all vying for the National championship title.
John McCann of Fairtree Golf Centre in Markham, ON climbed the leaderboard with a solid seven-under-par 65 today to add to his 71 yesterday. It was a turn of events as McCann, who was paired with Bryn Parry and Carl Desjardins, took charge today as opposed to yesterday when he was trailing the group throughout the round. “It was pretty funny, yesterday, I felt like I was playing poorly compared to those guys because they were at six and nine-under and I was fighting to make par,” stated McCann who lost the 2008 Assistants’ Championship in a playoff against Remi Bouchard. “Even when I eagled the 11th hole yesterday, I didn’t get the honours once off the tee the entire day, so we joked this morning after playing the first few holes well that it wasn’t going happen again.”
Past champion, Serge Thivierge of Vallee du Richelieu, QC (1977, 1979, 1980) matched his first round score of 68 today. He battled a dizzy spell on the first three holes, where he lost his focus while standing over his putter. He is looking to add another National championship 29 years later, and claims this may be his last as he looks to attain retired status next year.
Dave Levesque of Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, ON posted a 66 today to add to his first round 70 to include himself in the running for the title. This is a familiar spot for Levesque as he was leading the Championship last year, heading into the final round where he finished tied for third, only one stroke off the playoff. Today, Levesque found the course to be difficult and “was fighting in the corners” to save par after experiencing a few difficult lies in hazards.
Kevin B. Tremblay of Les Dunes, QC posted the low round for the day at 64 to add to his even-par-72 yesterday. Tremblay attributes his stellar play to a consistent driver after taking a few tips from friend and co-competitor Greg Cuthill on the range before his round.
Bryn Parry of Seymour Creek Golf Centre, BC struggled today, finishing with a two-over-par 74 to add to his course record-63 yesterday. “Every time I hit the ball I went left and I ended up in the hazards five times in seven holes just trying to be aggressive,” stated Parry. “Like yesterday, guys will make up eight or nine shots out here on the course, it’s very reachable and guys are going to change places every day.”
The Alberta Zone captured the the InterZone team competition, after competing against each zone across the country. Going into the final round with a two shot lead over Ontario, the Alberta team (Belbin-68,67, Black-68,71, Kureluk-68,70, James-67,68) arrived victorious with a final score of 408 over the Ontario team (Groves-67,72, Levesque-70,66, Maunder-69,72, Smith-69,69) with a total score of 412, and Quebec (Dumouchel -67,70, Houle-76,72, Morin-75,71, Tremblay-75,70) at 428. The score 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.
The final round of the championship will take place tomorrow, with 63 players making the cut at 149 or better. The first tee time will commence at 8:42AM with the last group departing at 12 noon. For pairings and results please visit www.cpga.com
The total purse for the championship is $60,000 with the champion receiving a $9,000 first place cheque.
Golf de la Faune, a links’ style course, is set in an astonishing natural environment. With eight water hazards, 45 sand traps, and oversized greens, the course will be pose a difficult challenge to the top Assistant professionals across the country.
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
Both at nine-under-par with their combined rounds, Belbin 68-67, and James 67-68, hold a one-stroke lead over Dave Levesque of Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, ON, John McCann of Fairtree Golf Centre, ON, Serge Thivierge of Vallee du Richelieu, QC and Kevin B. Tremblay of Les Dunes, QC.
Belbin posted six birdies and one bogey today, hitting every green and missing two fairways all day. “We were definitely lucky with the draw today, this morning the guys had the unfortunate weather, this afternoon, the conditions were very favourable, although it was a little tough to see because of the fog settling in the last few holes,” stated Belbin who played on the Canadian Tour with full status for five years.
Belbin had a successful year in Alberta placing third on the 2009 PGA of Alberta Players' Tour Overall Earnings list and claiming the 2009 Alberta PGA Match Play Championship, the first event on the Tour. He continued to play solid on the Tour, losing in a playoff in the second event, and then got some devastating news regarding the health of his father, naturally restricting the amount of competitive golf he could play. With all of the low scores posted over the past two rounds, Belbin knows that it is going to be a battle in the final round. “Tomorrow will be a war, because this is the type of course where birdies can be found, and they are there for taking if you want to grab them as long as you keep the ball in play.”
Sharing the lead with Belbin is fellow Alberta teammate Darryl James who is very familiar with the need to keep the ball in play. Whether it was the red eye flight, the intense wind, or just the narrow course bordered by marshes and environmental hazards, James’ first practice round found him searching for 12 lost balls. He quickly shook that out of his system after posting a five-under-par, then four-under-par today for a consistent two day total of nine-under-par 135.
“Today I just took just it one shot at a time, and tried to focus solely on each stroke,” stated 48-year-old James, “I honestly didn’t think my game was in the shape it needed to be in before I got here, so it has been a pleasant surprise over the last few days, but I can tell you that I am working really hard in each round, and it has been pretty mentally draining.”
Tied at eight-under-par and only one shot off the lead are four outstanding competitors all vying for the National championship title.
John McCann of Fairtree Golf Centre in Markham, ON climbed the leaderboard with a solid seven-under-par 65 today to add to his 71 yesterday. It was a turn of events as McCann, who was paired with Bryn Parry and Carl Desjardins, took charge today as opposed to yesterday when he was trailing the group throughout the round. “It was pretty funny, yesterday, I felt like I was playing poorly compared to those guys because they were at six and nine-under and I was fighting to make par,” stated McCann who lost the 2008 Assistants’ Championship in a playoff against Remi Bouchard. “Even when I eagled the 11th hole yesterday, I didn’t get the honours once off the tee the entire day, so we joked this morning after playing the first few holes well that it wasn’t going happen again.”
Past champion, Serge Thivierge of Vallee du Richelieu, QC (1977, 1979, 1980) matched his first round score of 68 today. He battled a dizzy spell on the first three holes, where he lost his focus while standing over his putter. He is looking to add another National championship 29 years later, and claims this may be his last as he looks to attain retired status next year.
Dave Levesque of Rattlesnake Point Golf Club, ON posted a 66 today to add to his first round 70 to include himself in the running for the title. This is a familiar spot for Levesque as he was leading the Championship last year, heading into the final round where he finished tied for third, only one stroke off the playoff. Today, Levesque found the course to be difficult and “was fighting in the corners” to save par after experiencing a few difficult lies in hazards.
Kevin B. Tremblay of Les Dunes, QC posted the low round for the day at 64 to add to his even-par-72 yesterday. Tremblay attributes his stellar play to a consistent driver after taking a few tips from friend and co-competitor Greg Cuthill on the range before his round.
Bryn Parry of Seymour Creek Golf Centre, BC struggled today, finishing with a two-over-par 74 to add to his course record-63 yesterday. “Every time I hit the ball I went left and I ended up in the hazards five times in seven holes just trying to be aggressive,” stated Parry. “Like yesterday, guys will make up eight or nine shots out here on the course, it’s very reachable and guys are going to change places every day.”
The Alberta Zone captured the the InterZone team competition, after competing against each zone across the country. Going into the final round with a two shot lead over Ontario, the Alberta team (Belbin-68,67, Black-68,71, Kureluk-68,70, James-67,68) arrived victorious with a final score of 408 over the Ontario team (Groves-67,72, Levesque-70,66, Maunder-69,72, Smith-69,69) with a total score of 412, and Quebec (Dumouchel -67,70, Houle-76,72, Morin-75,71, Tremblay-75,70) at 428. The score 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.
The final round of the championship will take place tomorrow, with 63 players making the cut at 149 or better. The first tee time will commence at 8:42AM with the last group departing at 12 noon. For pairings and results please visit www.cpga.com
The total purse for the championship is $60,000 with the champion receiving a $9,000 first place cheque.
Golf de la Faune, a links’ style course, is set in an astonishing natural environment. With eight water hazards, 45 sand traps, and oversized greens, the course will be pose a difficult challenge to the top Assistant professionals across the country.
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
Monday, September 21, 2009
Parry Breaks Course Record in First Round of the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants’ Championship
QUEBEC CITY, QC - Bryn Parry of Seymour Creek G. & C. C. in North Vancouver, B.C. broke the course record by two strokes and has a commanding four-shot lead over the strong field heading into the second round of the 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants’ Championship presented by Simmlands Insurance.
The two-time Canadian PGA Assistant champion (1999, 2005) posted an incredible flawless round of seven birdies and one eagle en route to his 63 at Golf de la Faune in Quebec City, QC. At the turn, Parry was two-under-par and trying to match the remarkable play of his fellow competitor Carl Desjardins who had posted five birdies through the first seven holes. On the back nine, Parry excelled when he birdied the 10th, eagled the 11th, birdied the 12th, then 14th, and finally the 17th and 18th holes finishing with an outstanding 29 on the back nine. This feat almost matched his final round back nine of 28 last year at the same Championship in Beloeil, QC (finished T10 2008).
“Playing with guys like Carl in your group and collectively making four eagles between the three of us is such a help to your game because you watch each other hit perfect shots which in turn forces you to make the same adjustments in your game,” stated Parry who won the PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship earlier this year.
Parry has had an outstanding year on the Vancouver Golf Tour with four major wins this season, the Nickel Heating Open, the Chilliwack Open, the RBC Invitational Pro-am and the Vancouver Open. With his success on the Vancouver Tour, it has earned him the year-end title and a bonus $5,000 (U.S.) to pay his entry to the 2009 PGA Tour Qualifying School this October.
“I wish I could go play my second round right now,” stated a giddy Parry who could have left his wedges back at the hotel today. “I didn’t miss any greens and didn’t chip at all which is always a great feeling. I think I had one putt of ten feet on the fringe to save par, but the rest were tap ins.”
It seems that Parry’s game is hitting a hot streak after posting scores of 65 three times and 66 twice in the last three weeks with friends. “This is no doubt my best score posted in a tournament, but I know I can’t slip up tomorrow, I have to go full steam ahead or guys will catch up pretty quickly, I have to play the full 54 holes to my limit,” stated Parry who played on the Nationwide Tour in 2007.
Brian Groves of Kaneff Golf Academies in Ontario, Darryl James of National Golf Academy in Alberta and Vincent Dumouchel of La Prairie in Quebec are four shots behind Parry at five-under-par 67 heading into the final round.
Groves had a successful season in Ontario this year winning the 2009 Ontario PGA Assistants’ Spring Championship and is currently sitting tied for third position on the Order or Merit rankings. He carded seven birdies and two bogeys today en route to his 67. “I started off the day pretty well with five birdies on the front nine because the conditions were more than favourable this morning with no wind and clear skies, so I was able to take advantage of that.”
Dumouchel is a force to be reckoned with this year in the Quebec Zone. He is the leader on Tour in the Order of Merit and his target is to make $20,000 this September, a goal which seems to be in sight for the 25 year old. This month he has already won the match play event at $10,000, and the Taylor Made Carte Kose Championship at $4,000. He is currently leading on the money list and looks like a shoe-in for the Player of Excellence Award in Quebec for 2009.
Darryl James seemed to be surprised at his 67 today after having suffering some difficulty with his back before arriving in Quebec. “I definitely got everything out of that round that I possibly could,” laughed James, I really didn’t hit it well, but I scrambled and was able to sink some putts which saved me,” stated James who has had a solid year in Alberta and is currently third on the Order of Merit rankings.
The second round of the Assistants’ Championship will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22nd with the field cut to 60 plus ties after tomorrow’s round.
It was a successful day on the course for the Alberta (Belbin-68, Black-68, Kureluk-70, James-67) Zone in the InterZone team competition. The InterZone competition is compiled of four players on each team representing the nine Canadian PGA zones. Heading into the final round of the competition tomorrow, Alberta leads by two shots over the Ontario Zone (Groves-67, Levesque-70, Maunder-69, Smith-69).
The score 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.
The total purse for the championship is $60,000 with the champion receiving a $9,000 first place cheque.
Golf de la Faune, a links’ style course, is set in an astonishing natural environment. With eight water hazards, 45 sand traps, and oversized greens, the course will be pose a difficult challenge to the top Assistant professionals across the country.
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
The two-time Canadian PGA Assistant champion (1999, 2005) posted an incredible flawless round of seven birdies and one eagle en route to his 63 at Golf de la Faune in Quebec City, QC. At the turn, Parry was two-under-par and trying to match the remarkable play of his fellow competitor Carl Desjardins who had posted five birdies through the first seven holes. On the back nine, Parry excelled when he birdied the 10th, eagled the 11th, birdied the 12th, then 14th, and finally the 17th and 18th holes finishing with an outstanding 29 on the back nine. This feat almost matched his final round back nine of 28 last year at the same Championship in Beloeil, QC (finished T10 2008).
“Playing with guys like Carl in your group and collectively making four eagles between the three of us is such a help to your game because you watch each other hit perfect shots which in turn forces you to make the same adjustments in your game,” stated Parry who won the PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship earlier this year.
Parry has had an outstanding year on the Vancouver Golf Tour with four major wins this season, the Nickel Heating Open, the Chilliwack Open, the RBC Invitational Pro-am and the Vancouver Open. With his success on the Vancouver Tour, it has earned him the year-end title and a bonus $5,000 (U.S.) to pay his entry to the 2009 PGA Tour Qualifying School this October.
“I wish I could go play my second round right now,” stated a giddy Parry who could have left his wedges back at the hotel today. “I didn’t miss any greens and didn’t chip at all which is always a great feeling. I think I had one putt of ten feet on the fringe to save par, but the rest were tap ins.”
It seems that Parry’s game is hitting a hot streak after posting scores of 65 three times and 66 twice in the last three weeks with friends. “This is no doubt my best score posted in a tournament, but I know I can’t slip up tomorrow, I have to go full steam ahead or guys will catch up pretty quickly, I have to play the full 54 holes to my limit,” stated Parry who played on the Nationwide Tour in 2007.
Brian Groves of Kaneff Golf Academies in Ontario, Darryl James of National Golf Academy in Alberta and Vincent Dumouchel of La Prairie in Quebec are four shots behind Parry at five-under-par 67 heading into the final round.
Groves had a successful season in Ontario this year winning the 2009 Ontario PGA Assistants’ Spring Championship and is currently sitting tied for third position on the Order or Merit rankings. He carded seven birdies and two bogeys today en route to his 67. “I started off the day pretty well with five birdies on the front nine because the conditions were more than favourable this morning with no wind and clear skies, so I was able to take advantage of that.”
Dumouchel is a force to be reckoned with this year in the Quebec Zone. He is the leader on Tour in the Order of Merit and his target is to make $20,000 this September, a goal which seems to be in sight for the 25 year old. This month he has already won the match play event at $10,000, and the Taylor Made Carte Kose Championship at $4,000. He is currently leading on the money list and looks like a shoe-in for the Player of Excellence Award in Quebec for 2009.
Darryl James seemed to be surprised at his 67 today after having suffering some difficulty with his back before arriving in Quebec. “I definitely got everything out of that round that I possibly could,” laughed James, I really didn’t hit it well, but I scrambled and was able to sink some putts which saved me,” stated James who has had a solid year in Alberta and is currently third on the Order of Merit rankings.
The second round of the Assistants’ Championship will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22nd with the field cut to 60 plus ties after tomorrow’s round.
It was a successful day on the course for the Alberta (Belbin-68, Black-68, Kureluk-70, James-67) Zone in the InterZone team competition. The InterZone competition is compiled of four players on each team representing the nine Canadian PGA zones. Heading into the final round of the competition tomorrow, Alberta leads by two shots over the Ontario Zone (Groves-67, Levesque-70, Maunder-69, Smith-69).
The score 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.
The total purse for the championship is $60,000 with the champion receiving a $9,000 first place cheque.
Golf de la Faune, a links’ style course, is set in an astonishing natural environment. With eight water hazards, 45 sand traps, and oversized greens, the course will be pose a difficult challenge to the top Assistant professionals across the country.
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
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Journey to Excellence
National Men’s Amateur Team Head Coach Henry Brunton partners with Michael Grange to author Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – Henry Brunton - one of Canada’s top golf coaches - has joined forces with Michael Grange – one of Canada’s top sportswriters – to create Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth.
Released this month, the book is designed to help aspiring young golfers maximize their potential, on and off the course. Drawing from his two decades of interaction with the game’s most respected educators, coaches and players, Brunton – Canadian PGA Master Professional and Head Coach of the RCGA National Men’s Amateur Team - moves beyond the traditional emphasis on the sport’s mechanical side and offers insight into what it takes to reach individual potential and achieve precise goals.
The lessons learned in trying to maximize golfing potential–time management, goal setting, dealing with success and failure and showing grace under pressure–are applicable across any number of disciplines. They are lessons that will prove beneficial on the course, but, more importantly, provide today’s youth a reference for excellence that also will serve them well in the classroom and at home.
“The singular purpose of publishing Journey to Excellence is to positively impact aspiring young golfers and the individuals who support their efforts—parents, coaches, volunteers and program administrators. I hope that this book makes the game more fun and rewarding for everyone who reads it.” Henry Brunton
Journey to Excellence is now available at www.amazon.com, www.henrybrunton.com and select additional golf shops and retail locations.
TESTIMONIALS
"Henry has been a friend and trusted advisor for years. His knowledge - gained through his experience working with golfers of all levels, from beginners to elite performers - is collected in this book. Whether your goal is to become the best player at your club, play college golf or play on the PGA Tour, Journey to Excellence provides a roadmap to success that will not just help you become the best player you can be but also help you live a better life. It is a must read for any young golfer who is interested in improving and advancing in the game of golf."
–J.T. Higgins, Head Men’s Golf Coach Texas A&M, 2009 NCAA Champions
I’ve had the opportunity to learn from Henry Brunton for many years as part of the training I received on the Canadian National Men’s Team. He is truly one of the top coaches in the game today and now that he’s written Journey to Excellence you can learn what I already know: Henry is a coach who will elevate your game, too.”
–Nick Taylor, #1 Ranked Amateur Golfer in the World
“I can’t think of anyone more qualified to write Journey to Excellence. Henry Brunton is the real deal. He understands very clearly what it takes to continually improve as a competitive golfer. He also understands very clearly the common pitfalls that await most young golfers who want to play tournament golf at the highest levels. Now anyone can avoid these mistakes with Henry’s insights.”
–Matt Hill, 2009 NCAA Individual Champion and NCAA College Player of the Year
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Henry Brunton is one of world’s leading golf coaches and educators. In 2005 he became the first Canadian recognized by GOLF Magazine as a Top 100 Teacher, the publication’s biennial survey of teaching excellence. He also was named the fourth Most Influential Person in Canadian Golf by Canada’s National Post. Brunton has a passion for developing elite junior golfers and has been Canada’s National Coach since the Royal Canadian Golf Association established its Player Development Program in 1999. Brunton also leads Strive for Excellence, a comprehensive year-round coaching and training program for aspiring high-level junior and collegiate golfers in Toronto. For more information, visit www.henrybrunton.com.
Michael Grange is an award-winning sports reporter with The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. He has covered everything from the Super Bowl to championship Scrabble in-between covering 25 major golf championships.
Journey to Excellence
By Henry Brunton with Michael Grange
Publication date: August 2009
Price: $21.95 US, $24.95 Canada
Pages: 148
ISBN #: 978-0-615-30293-5
For More Information:
Henry Brunton
Head Coach, RCGA National Men’s Amateur Team
416.579.6170
henry@henrybrunton.com
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – Henry Brunton - one of Canada’s top golf coaches - has joined forces with Michael Grange – one of Canada’s top sportswriters – to create Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth.
Released this month, the book is designed to help aspiring young golfers maximize their potential, on and off the course. Drawing from his two decades of interaction with the game’s most respected educators, coaches and players, Brunton – Canadian PGA Master Professional and Head Coach of the RCGA National Men’s Amateur Team - moves beyond the traditional emphasis on the sport’s mechanical side and offers insight into what it takes to reach individual potential and achieve precise goals.
The lessons learned in trying to maximize golfing potential–time management, goal setting, dealing with success and failure and showing grace under pressure–are applicable across any number of disciplines. They are lessons that will prove beneficial on the course, but, more importantly, provide today’s youth a reference for excellence that also will serve them well in the classroom and at home.
“The singular purpose of publishing Journey to Excellence is to positively impact aspiring young golfers and the individuals who support their efforts—parents, coaches, volunteers and program administrators. I hope that this book makes the game more fun and rewarding for everyone who reads it.” Henry Brunton
Journey to Excellence is now available at www.amazon.com, www.henrybrunton.com and select additional golf shops and retail locations.
TESTIMONIALS
"Henry has been a friend and trusted advisor for years. His knowledge - gained through his experience working with golfers of all levels, from beginners to elite performers - is collected in this book. Whether your goal is to become the best player at your club, play college golf or play on the PGA Tour, Journey to Excellence provides a roadmap to success that will not just help you become the best player you can be but also help you live a better life. It is a must read for any young golfer who is interested in improving and advancing in the game of golf."
–J.T. Higgins, Head Men’s Golf Coach Texas A&M, 2009 NCAA Champions
I’ve had the opportunity to learn from Henry Brunton for many years as part of the training I received on the Canadian National Men’s Team. He is truly one of the top coaches in the game today and now that he’s written Journey to Excellence you can learn what I already know: Henry is a coach who will elevate your game, too.”
–Nick Taylor, #1 Ranked Amateur Golfer in the World
“I can’t think of anyone more qualified to write Journey to Excellence. Henry Brunton is the real deal. He understands very clearly what it takes to continually improve as a competitive golfer. He also understands very clearly the common pitfalls that await most young golfers who want to play tournament golf at the highest levels. Now anyone can avoid these mistakes with Henry’s insights.”
–Matt Hill, 2009 NCAA Individual Champion and NCAA College Player of the Year
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Henry Brunton is one of world’s leading golf coaches and educators. In 2005 he became the first Canadian recognized by GOLF Magazine as a Top 100 Teacher, the publication’s biennial survey of teaching excellence. He also was named the fourth Most Influential Person in Canadian Golf by Canada’s National Post. Brunton has a passion for developing elite junior golfers and has been Canada’s National Coach since the Royal Canadian Golf Association established its Player Development Program in 1999. Brunton also leads Strive for Excellence, a comprehensive year-round coaching and training program for aspiring high-level junior and collegiate golfers in Toronto. For more information, visit www.henrybrunton.com.
Michael Grange is an award-winning sports reporter with The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper. He has covered everything from the Super Bowl to championship Scrabble in-between covering 25 major golf championships.
Journey to Excellence
By Henry Brunton with Michael Grange
Publication date: August 2009
Price: $21.95 US, $24.95 Canada
Pages: 148
ISBN #: 978-0-615-30293-5
For More Information:
Henry Brunton
Head Coach, RCGA National Men’s Amateur Team
416.579.6170
henry@henrybrunton.com
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Golf de la Faune Prepares to Host the 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants’ Championship presented by Simmlands
ACTON, ON – More than 100 of the country’s leading Assistant golf Professionals will convene Monday, September 21st at the prestigious Golf de la Faune in Quebec City, Quebec to participate in the 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants’ Championship presented by Simmlands Insurance. The three day championship event will take place September 21st to September 23rd, 2009 in Quebec City, Quebec.
“We are very excited to host our National championship in the beautiful setting of Quebec City, at such an extraordinary course,” stated Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA. “The championship is sure to be a success as the Quebec Zone continues to assist in hosting first rate tournaments.”
Golf de la Faune, a links’ style course, is set in an astonishing natural environment. With eight water hazards, 45 sand traps, and oversized greens, the course will be pose a difficult challenge to the top Assistant professionals across the country.
This year there are seven past champions vying once again for this prestigious National title. Defending champion and 1988 past champion Remi Bouchard from Le Mirage, QC will challenge Philip Jonas (2006, 2004), Bryn Parry (2005, 1999), Edd Boudreau (2003), Mac McLeod (2002), Kevin Dugas (1992, 1987) and Serge Thivierge (1980, 1979, 1977) for another victory.
Activities begin on Sunday, September 20th with registration and practice rounds. On Monday, September 21st the three day 54-hole stroke play championship will begin with the field cut to 60 plus ties after the first 36 holes.
There will be 36-hole InterZone competition compiled of four players on each team representing the nine Canadian PGA zones contested over the first two rounds. 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 total purse for the championship is $60,000 with the champion receiving a $9,000 first place cheque.
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 wit! h 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
“We are very excited to host our National championship in the beautiful setting of Quebec City, at such an extraordinary course,” stated Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA. “The championship is sure to be a success as the Quebec Zone continues to assist in hosting first rate tournaments.”
Golf de la Faune, a links’ style course, is set in an astonishing natural environment. With eight water hazards, 45 sand traps, and oversized greens, the course will be pose a difficult challenge to the top Assistant professionals across the country.
This year there are seven past champions vying once again for this prestigious National title. Defending champion and 1988 past champion Remi Bouchard from Le Mirage, QC will challenge Philip Jonas (2006, 2004), Bryn Parry (2005, 1999), Edd Boudreau (2003), Mac McLeod (2002), Kevin Dugas (1992, 1987) and Serge Thivierge (1980, 1979, 1977) for another victory.
Activities begin on Sunday, September 20th with registration and practice rounds. On Monday, September 21st the three day 54-hole stroke play championship will begin with the field cut to 60 plus ties after the first 36 holes.
There will be 36-hole InterZone competition compiled of four players on each team representing the nine Canadian PGA zones contested over the first two rounds. 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 total purse for the championship is $60,000 with the champion receiving a $9,000 first place cheque.
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 wit! h 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
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