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Congratulations To PGA of Alberta 25 & 50 Year Class A Members in 2021 2021 Hole in One Insurance Program Now Open Purchase for the Entire Season Today! Professional Development Podcast Series PGA of Alberta Partners with BPG Buying Group in 2021
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Dale Tomlinson Q. What do you enjoy most about the game and the businessof golf? The people that are involved in the game of golf are great to be around. Q. What or who influenced you in becoming a Golf Professional? Tiffany Gordon, Cottonwood G&CC PG 08 | APRIL 2021
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Heat ed St alls W ill Mean No Need For Mit t s & Parkas At Canada Golf Card Driving Range A sure sign of spring in Edmonton is the opening of snow-dappled driving ranges, with housebound hackers out taking advantage of the chance to drive a few golf balls into orbit. The earliest range to open its landing area in the city this year, and yes, it did have snow on it, was the Canada Golf Card Driving Range. Soon, they want to put a roof and heaters over and into some of the on-site stalls. That is something Edmonton golfers have never had the luxury of having. PG 10 | APRIL 2021
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Matsuyama'sMasters Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese male golfer to win a major championship with hisone shot triumph at Augusta National. After he received hisiconic green jacket, Matsuyama raised hisarmsin triumph asthe newest Masterschampion. PG 12 | APRIL 2021
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Congratulations To PGA of Alberta 25 & 50 Year Class A Members in 2021 Congratulationsto the 14 memberswho reached their 25 & 50 Year milestone in 2021 asa Class A Member of the PGA of Canada. All memberswere recognized at the Annual General Meeting on March 9th for their outstanding dedication to the Association and golf industry. With such an accomplishment, the National office will recognize each member's milestone with a special gift. PG 14 | APRIL 2021
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An Invit at ion To Canadians: GOLF IS CALLING Canadians needing a social outlet and a sense of recreational normalcy during the uncertainty of the pandemic in 2020 turned to golf in a major way. Now Golf Canada, with the support of industry partners, will build on the excitement, increased interest, and elevated levels of play with a national golfer retention campaign to welcome new and returning players back to the golf course in 2021. PG 16 | APRIL 2021
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Presenting the PGA of Alberta Marketplace The PGA of Alberta pridesitself on being different, along with bringing new ideasto life.The PGA of Alberta Marketplace isa hub for all Golf coursesin Alberta that employ a PGA of Canada Professional. Thishub will allow you to search individual coursesquickly and easily with all the information you?ll need to get on the links. PG 18 | APRIL 2021
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Top 100 Program Standings To Date The Top 100 Program presented by Foresight Sports Canada isbased on pre-defined measurable criteria and isdesigned to recognize PGA of Alberta Members who dedicate their time and demonstrate proven abilitiesin advancing the Association?sinterestsfor the benefit of all Golf Professionals. The yearly award given out at the AwardsBanquet during the PGA of Alberta Buying Show will be for the most pointsaccumulated from October to September of the following year. PG 20 | APRIL 2021
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Congratulations to Newly Elected Board and Assistants? Board of Directors Congratulationsgo out to Members newly elected to both Board of Directorsand the Assistant Board of Directorsfor the PGA of Alberta. PG 22 | OCT 2020
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2021 Hole in One Insurance Program Now Open - Purchase for the Entire Season Today! Add some excitement to your tournamentsand club leaguesthisseason by purchasing Hole in One Insurance through the PGA of Alberta HIO program. In partnership with Foster Park BrokersInc., the HIO program provides membersand non-membersthe opportunity to purchase affordable HIO insurance for your club, corporate and charity events. PG 24 | APRIL 2021
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Professional Development Podcast Series The Education Committee isexcited to launch our new Professional Development Podcast series. Thisnew opportunity allowsusto provide our memberswith more relevant topicsfrom our industry leaders. The episodesare an easy listen, and we are confident that you will be able to extract some information that will help you professionally and personally. Our committee hasenlisted the following guestsfor season 1 of the show; Dean Ingalls, Adam Werbicki, Riley Fleming, Bob Paley, and Tahlon Sweenie. Each episode will be unique and cover specific topics Click h er e t o list en on RSS that are relevant to the Click Her e t o list en on Spot if y golf industry. Click Her e t o list en on Apple
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PGA of Alberta and Impact Canopy Canada Extend Partnership
The PGA of Alberta ispleased to announce a continued partnership with Impact Canopy Canada Inc. for 2021. Impact Canopieswill be a new Presenting Sponsor of the Buying Show Welcome Breakfast held on the first day of the Show thisyear on Tuesday, October 19th. PG 28 | APRIL 2021
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PGA of Alberta Partners with BPG Buying Group in 2021
The PGA of Alberta isdelighted to announce a partnership with BPG Buying Group asa new Presenting Sponsor of the Pro-Pro Scramble classic in 2021. The Pro-Pro Scramble will be held in the Edmonton area thisupcoming season and featurestwo PGA of Alberta Professionalscompeting in a team scramble format. PG 30 | APRIL 2021
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PGA of Alberta and Golf Supply House Extend Partnership
The PGA of Alberta ishappy to announce a continued partnership with Golf Supply House for the next two seasons. They will continue asthe Title Sponsor of the Golf Supply House Serieswhich consistsof 6 one-day and 2 two-day stroke play events held throughout the season. See the resultsfrom last year?seventsby clicking here. PG 32 | APRIL 2021
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The game of golf is growing rapidly and Junior Golf is exploding. Thanks in part to programs like PGA Junior League Golf, Drive, Chip and Putt and PGA Junior Golf Camps, more families and youth than ever are discovering why golf is the game of a lifetime. Now you can, too! Here is a list of the ?Top 10 Reasons Kids Should Play Golf! PG 34 | APRIL 2021
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Members On The Move Follow your favourite PGA of Alberta Golf Professional using our Members on the Move feature updated throughout the year. PG 36 | APRIL 2021
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PGA Of Canada Provides Updat e On 2021 Nat ional Championship Schedule The PGA of Canada is pleased to provide an update regarding the 2021 National Championship schedule. While the 2020 National events were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the association will attempt to conduct its five National Championships in 2021, as long as it is deemed safe to do so. The PGA Assistants? Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf has been scheduled and will be played September 13-16 at The Winston Golf Club in Calgary, Alta. PG 38 | APRIL 2021
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RBC PGA Scramble Announces 2021 Regional Final Host Locations & Program Updates & Highlights The PGA of Canada ispleased to announce that some of Canada?stop venueshave been secured ashost sites for the 2021 RBC PGA Scramble Regional Finals. PG 40 | APRIL 2021
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World Champions Cup Set To Debut In 2022 A unique and exciting new professional golf competition is ready to take the world stage, as sports media and marketing firm Intersport announced the creation of the World Champions Cup, scheduled to debut in the fall of 2022. PG 42 | APRIL 2021
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PGA TOUR W ill Play Third Event In Sout h Carolina To Replace Cancelled RBC Canadian Open The PGA TOUR is returning to South Carolina for a third time this year, adding an event in the Palmetto State for June to take the spot of the cancelled RBC Canadian Open. PG 44 | APRIL 2021
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Honouring Augusta Immediately after holing the winning putt at thisyear's Mastersto pick up the first victory in the historic event ever by a Japanese golfer, Hideki Matsuyama's caddy, Shota Hayafuji, turned and bowed to the Augusta National course in a show of honour and respect toward the storied layout. PG 46 | APRIL 2021