RCGA equals Golf Canada equals …
The RCGA recently went through the formalities of launching the Golf Canada name and logo as the organization looks to become more customer-centric and consumer based. Much has already been written on the topic (you shouldn’t need to surf far) and most of that much is rather skeptical seeing as there are at least a few seemingly flawed parts to the plan ( – ex. opting into a single media partner and out of the potential support of many... [ Read Full Article ]
PROSpectives
OK, we’ve done something a little different this year for the magazine and on the web. Based on your feedback and in co-operation with the Ontario PGA, we have assembled some of the top Canadian PGA Professionals and Apprentices in Ontario to form an expert panel in an effort to provide our readers with a wealth of game improvement knowledge. So here’s the feature and how’s it a little different. We’re going to open up... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFILE : Rob Bernard
Rob Bernard NAME : Rob Bernard Designation: 16 year Class “A” Teaching Professional Location: Center of Gravity Golf Academy, Rebel Creek Golf Club – Kitchener, Ontario. Experience: Creator and founder of CENTER OF GRAVITY GOLF & Author of Golf Instructional Book and DVD Series “Get Your Swing in Gear” Facilitator: Canadian PGA Teaching & Coaching Certification Program Instructor: ProfessionalGolf Management Program, Lethbridge... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFILE : Gary Bos
Gary Bos NAME : Gary Bos CPGA DESIGNATION : Head Teaching Professional LOCATION : Gary Bos Golf Academy Peninsula Lakes Golf Club (Fonthill, ON) Sparrow Lakes Golf Club (Welland, ON) Lochness Links Golf Club (Welland, Ontario) Westport Golf & Practice Facility (St. Catharines, Ontario) ounded in 2007, the Gary Bos Golf Academy will begin it’s 5th successful year of operation in 2011. Offering a number of instructional programs for golf enthusiasts... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFILE: Sean Casey
Sean Casey NAME : Sean Casey CPGA DESIGNATION : Class A Teaching Professional 2010 CPGA Teacher of the Year LOCATION : Clublink Academy at Glen Abbey – Oakville, On EXPERIENCE : 13 years golf professional 10 years full time teaching PHILOSOPHY: To provide personalized instruction that is considerate of my students’ goals and individual tendencies. To stay current and up to date with industry trends while maintaining a respect for... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFILE : Michael Crane
Michael Crane NAME : Michael Crane CPGA DESIGNATION : Class ‘A’ CPGA Head Teaching Professional LOCATION : Michael Crane Golf Academy operating @ Lionhead Golf & Country Club – Brampton, On EXPERIENCE : 19 Years of Teaching Experience Top 50 Teachers in Canada (National Post 2005) Ontario PGA ‘Teacher of the Year’ (2000) Toronto Region ‘Teacher of the Year’ 1998. PHILOSOPHY : Static fundamentals such as the grip, stance, ball... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFILE : Eric Frederickson
Eric Frederickson Name: Eric Frederickson CPGA Designation – Class “A” Head Teaching Professional Location - The Kitchener Golf Academy at Doon Valley and Rockway Golf Courses, Kitchener Ontario Experience 15 years experience as a humble and passionate student of the game. worked at some spectacular golf destinations around the world Including my all time favourite The Jasper Park Lodge G.C. Philosophy Its my job to understand... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFILE : Robert Hannah
Robert Hannah NAME : Robert Hannah CPGA DESIGNATION : Teaching Professional LOCATION : Rebel Creek Golf Academy – Kitchener, On – www.roberthannahgolf.com EXPERIENCE : 20 years teaching / TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor Level 1 PHILOSOPHY : It is important to evaluate the current state of the student’s game, recognize the unique priorities that become apparent after the evaluation, and address those priorities using fundamentals... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFile: Danny King
Danny King NAME : Danny King CPGA DESIGNATION : Head Teaching Professional LOCATION : The Performance Academy at Magna – Aurora, On EXPERIENCE : Class A Head Teaching Professional with 16 years experience including the Magna Academy Performance Tee, The National Golf Club , Devils Pulpit and the Castlemore Academy Currently working with The Kevin Honsberger Golf Institute developing programs for golf specific body awareness, strength training... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFile : Eddie Maunder
Eddie Maunder NAME : Eddie Maunder CPGA DESIGNATION : Member of CPGA for 9 years, Canadian Tour Member for 6 years LOCATION : Deerfield Golf Club – Oakville, On EXPERIENCE : I played the Canadian Tour from 2000 to 2006 and during those years I competed in three Nationwide Tour events and attended PGA Qualifying School three times. While on the Canadian Tour I always had a passion for teaching. So during the winter months to keep busy and make... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFILE : Liam Mucklow
Liam Mucklow NAME : Liam Mucklow CPGA DESIGNATION : Head Professional LOCATION : Taboo Resort Golf Spa – Muskoka, On EXPERIENCE : 10th year Membership CPGA Class A Swinglink Level 2 University of Alberta BPE (Maj. BioMechanics) PHILOSOPHY : The first step to teaching is to determine if the swing fault is a matter of facility or ability. Facility refers to student’s proficiency with the golf club, while ability addresses if the student... [ Read Full Article ]
PGA ProFILE : Conor O’Shea
Conor O'Shea NAME : Conor O’Shea CPGA DESIGNATION : A member… :) LOCATION : Piper’s Heath Academy / Core Golf Academy – Milton, On EXPERIENCE : 8 Years in coaching, spent time with some of the best teachers / coaches / thinkers in the world. Along with experts in other fields to form my opinions. PHILOSOPHY : … ‘Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler’. BACKGROUND : Grad of Charleston... [ Read Full Article ]