CPGA PRO[FILE] Danny King

The first in a series of articles profiling the area’s golf professionals.

• Name: Danny King, CPGA Head Teaching Professional
• Born: 11/19/1967 Oshawa, Ontario
• Currently: Academy at Magna Golf Club
• Previously: The National Golf Club; Devils Pulpit; Castlemore Indoor Academy
• Resides: Milton, Ontario / Pt Charlotte, Florida

• Championships Won:
  Canadian PGA (2)
  Ontario PGA (3)
  Summer PGA (2)
  Head Professional PGA (1)Assistant PGA (2)
  Great Lakes Tour
  5 time winner
  Moe Norman Cup Championship Winner
  Multiple Pro Am Championships
• Other Notables:
  PGA Tour Qualifying School » 2nd stage / 3 times
  » 7 Competitive Course Records within Canada /
  USA » Best finish Canadian Tour 10th
• Ideal Foursome:
  Francis Ouimet; Bobby Jones; Jack Nicklaus

Memorable experience as a Club Pro

• working with Ben Kern for 18 years of my junior development at The National Golf Club
• caddying for Ben Crenshaw and Tiger Woods

Memorable experience as Tour Pro

• playing in the Canadian Open at Angus Glen in 2007; making 5 birdies in a row; shooting 60 (11 under par during an event)

Advice for young players

• if you enjoy playing the game competitively, play with passion ! As soon as you lose the passion, understand that golf is the greatest game in the world
  and shouldn’t feel like work. Enjoy the people and cherish the memories you experience along the way !

On working with instructor Sean Foley

• working with Sean has been beneficial in advancing my game to the next level. I am at point now where the changes we are making are not things that I have to think about during a round. I believe it is imperative to have the opportunity to discuss swing dynamics and changes that are winning on the PGA Tour. This knowledge and experience serve as the pillars toward developing a solid system for success.

The Future

• I have developed a business plan for success – I will be on the PGA Tour ! If I am not successful in obtaining status on the PGA or Nationwide Tours I can honestly say that I had all of the support groups and financial resources available for me to obtain my goal and that I dedicated myself 110 percent to obtain it. I will not hang my head.

Philosophy

• I believe as an instructor and a player of the game that we should strive to make a difference in the world. My advice to anyone in this business is to make a conscious effort to improve the experiences of the wonderful people that you meet along the journey and always play with passion !

May Also be of Interest:

• CPGA PRO[FILE] : Ron Webb
• CPGA PRO[FILE] Leslie Painter
• The Disparity on the Nationwide Tour
• Notebook: CHATTIN’ with CHEZ
• Set the Bar Higher