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Wes Heffernan set to represent the PGA of Canada this week at the RBC Canadian Open
Wes Heffernan set to represent the PGA of Canada this week at the RBC Canadian Open

4008 days; that will be the amount of time between Wes Heffernan’s final putt on Sunday at the 2011 US Open - his last tournament on the world’s biggest stage – to this Thursday, when he will strike his opening tee shot at the RBC Canadian Open.

Ecco thanks Nic Ross for Stepping Up in 2021, running Oak Gables while his brother recovered from Covid-19
Ecco thanks Nic Ross for Stepping Up in 2021, running Oak Gables while his brother recovered from Covid-19

Nicholas Ross and his family have been part of the Ontario golf scene for decades. His father, Stephen Ross, is in the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. He and his brothers – Andrew and Christopher – all played golf at the NCAA level and were celebrated amateurs.

TaylorMade Golf Canada Becomes Presenting Sponsor of PGA of Canada’s Professional Development Platform
TaylorMade Golf Canada Becomes Presenting Sponsor of PGA of Canada’s Professional Development Platform

The PGA of Canada is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with TaylorMade Golf Canada that will see them become the presenting sponsor of the Professional Development area of the Association’s website, which will give a significant boost to the continuing education options for PGA Professionals.

To Get 1% Better Every Day is the Goal for Tex Noble Award Winner Anne Rogerson
To Get 1% Better Every Day is the Goal for Tex Noble Award Winner Anne Rogerson

To know Anne Rogerson is to love her, according to her members at Hillsdale Golf Club. The course, located just outside Montreal, welcomed Rogerson to their staff only a year ago. In that time, Rogerson has made her mark on the members and community just as she has done in every previous position she held.

Gord Percy named 49th President of the PGA of Canada – an introduction from his daughter, Paige Percy
Gord Percy named 49th President of the PGA of Canada – an introduction from his daughter, Paige Percy

Today, Gord Percy was named the 49th president of the PGA of Canada at the association’s Annual General Meeting. The PGA of Canada, first established in 1911 is the second oldest and third largest professional golf association in the world.

Dennis Firth’s keys to success to achieving Royal Montreal’s greatest year of merchandising yet in 2021
Dennis Firth’s keys to success to achieving Royal Montreal’s greatest year of merchandising yet in 2021

Doing the little things will, very often, turn into big rewards.  

BetRegal becomes official partner of RBC PGA Scramble
BetRegal becomes official partner of RBC PGA Scramble

The PGA of Canada is excited to announce that BetRegal, who became a national partner of the association in August of 2021, has now also become a partner of the RBC PGA Scramble, the largest growing team golf event in the country

PGA of Canada Announces 2022 National Championship Schedule
PGA of Canada Announces 2022 National Championship Schedule

The PGA of Canada is pleased to announce the national championship schedule for the 2022 season. While the 2021 season saw all events condensed into the final few months of the summer due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are excited to return to spreading our events throughout the summer and fall months this season.

Tee Talks Live is BACK - Save the Date
Tee Talks Live is BACK - Save the Date

Tee Talks Live, a multi-day professional development conference exclusively for PGA of Canada Members and Apprentices, is officially BACK to an in-person setting, this November 15-17 in Vancouver, BC

GOLFTEC becomes presenting sponsor of PGA Senior’s Championship of Canada
GOLFTEC becomes presenting sponsor of PGA Senior’s Championship of Canada

The PGA of Canada is pleased to announce that GOLFTEC has committed to being the presenting sponsor of the PGA Senior’s Championship of Canada for the next two years.

Todd Keirstead making a difference everyday with ParaGolf Canada
Todd Keirstead making a difference everyday with ParaGolf Canada

Todd Keirstead has been a member of the PGA of Canada for more than 25 years. He’s done plenty in the game, made people laugh and cheer – trick-shot artists tend to do that – and now he’s making a big-time difference.

RBC PGA Scramble welcomes Golf Canada as Official Handicap Partner
RBC PGA Scramble welcomes Golf Canada as Official Handicap Partner

The PGA of Canada announced today that the RBC PGA Scramble has added Golf Canada as the Official Handicap Partner of the program, welcoming the national governing body’s involvement throughout the local and regional qualifying stages and leading into the National Championship at Cabot Cape Breton.