Deals, People, Unique Products Keep Them Coming

Bob Paley is head professional of the Kananaskis Country Golf Course near Calgary and was recently named Club Professional of the Year and Merchandiser of the Year by the Canadian PGA. Below, he chats about some of the merchandising practices in place at the Kananaskis shop. I haven’t been to pro... ( Full Article )

Establish Rapport With Students

Sean Casey is Teaching Professional at the ClubLink Academy at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ont., and was recently named Teacher of the Year by the Canadian PGA. He discusses how the role of a teaching professional also involves developing a rapport with the student. At our facility, we’re getting an... ( Full Article )

We Can Learn From Everybody

Bob Paley is head professional of the Kananaskis Country Golf Course near Calgary and was recently named Club Professional of the Year and Merchandiser of the Year by the Canadian PGA. Below, he chats about learning from staff members of all ages. When I was an apprentice, there was a definite hierarchy... ( Full Article )

The Time To Act Is Now

Chris Miranda is president of the Ontario PGA and director of golf / owner of the Cambridge Golf Club in Cambridge, Ont. He feels now is the time to make a move with capital expenditures instead of holding off until later in the year. I recently read a GNN blog by Kevin Thistle that illustrated his... ( Full Article )

My Winter Getaway: Ben Boudreau

Ben Boudreau, the head professional at Le Parcours du Cerf in Longueuil, Que., and winner of the 2009 Titleist and FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professionals Championship, enjoys an affordable golf break at one high-profile public course in Orlando. At Orange County National in Orlando, I like the design... ( Full Article )

My Winter Getaway: Lindon Garron

Being from St. Andrews, N.B., Canadian PGA president Lindon Garron says he is partial to the east for his winter golf getaway even if it considerably south of his location in Atlantic Canada. I’m partial to the east, only because of familiarity. Southern Dunes Golf Club I was in Phoenix last year... ( Full Article )

My Winter Getaway: Greg Dukart

Greg Dukart spent his formative years at the Wascana Country Club in Regina, a club he now serves as general manager. He says after working all over the world in places such as England, Prince Edward Island, Vancouver, Kamloops and Calgary, there is still one place that he regularly visits during the... ( Full Article )

My Winter Golf Trip: Henry Brunton

RCGA national men’s team coach Henry Brunton, the 2009 Ontario PGA Teacher of the Year for Juniors begins this series of GNN blogs from individuals within the Canadian golf industry talking about their favourite winter golf getaways. Brunton, who recently launched a new book “Journey to Excellence:... ( Full Article )

My Winter Golf Trip: Doug Hastie

Doug Hastie, director of golf at Highland Pacific in Victoria, recalls a quick sidetrip to one of the iconic golf destinations in the United States. He says he’d like to return one day and absorb the atmosphere of Pinehurst again. My favourite golf destinations are the ones that I would call pure... ( Full Article )

Guest Blog: Danny King

Danny King, a teaching professional at the Academy Tee at Magna in Aurora, Ont., and a two-time winner of the Titleist and FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professionals Championship, was at the first stage of PGA Tour qualifying school recently at Cypresswood Golf Club in Spring, Tx., recently where he missed... ( Full Article )

Guest Blog: Anney Fagan, Highland Pacific

Anney Fagan is marketing coordinator for Highland Pacific Golf in Victoria, which currently has nine holes open with another nine scheduled to open next June. As Highland Pacific anticipates having 18 holes open, it hasn’t forgotten the feedback it has received from golfers in the area about the merits... ( Full Article )