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#NationalCoachesWeek Profile: Carla Munch-Miranda
#NationalCoachesWeek Profile: Carla Munch-Miranda

Fate often has a way of shaping people’s lives. For a teenaged Carla Munch-Miranda, it was a contract her family’s construction company landed to renovate the clubhouse at Cambridge, Ont.’s Puslinch Golf and Country Club that placed her on the path from non-golfer to — nearly three decades later — the PGA of Canada’s national coach of the year. 

 Team Talking Rock captures RBC PGA Scramble presented by The Lincoln Motor Company national title
Team Talking Rock captures RBC PGA Scramble presented by The Lincoln Motor Company national title

With the national final cancelled because COVID-19, finalists from coast-to-coast were competing for titles in their own region as well as the overall title, awarded to the team with the greatest score differential*.

 PGA of Canada cancels final two national events of the year
PGA of Canada cancels final two national events of the year

The decision was made in consultation with playing members and partners and comes as a result of ongoing domestic and international restrictions on travel, as well as safety concerns caused by the pandemic.

 NCCP workshops cancelled for the remainder of 2020
NCCP workshops cancelled for the remainder of 2020

The PGA of Canada will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments across the country and advise of plans for reinstating NCCP workshops when travel restrictions lessen and it becomes safe and responsible to conduct face-to-face sessions again. 

 2020 PGA Championship of Canada presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada and adidas Golf cancelled
2020 PGA Championship of Canada presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada and adidas Golf cancelled

The PGA of Canada and its partners now look to 2021 to deliver an exceptional experience for members at the 99th-playing of the historic national championship. 

 Golf Canada and PGA of Canada launch Women in Coaching program
Golf Canada and PGA of Canada launch Women in Coaching program

Female PGA of Canada members who have shown an interest and/or involvement in coaching are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply by Sept. 7.

 RBC PGA Scramble moves forward with alternative finale plans
RBC PGA Scramble moves forward with alternative finale plans

Participants will enjoy an enhanced regional final experience featuring over $150,000 worth of gifting and prizing

 Golf Canada partners with First Tee to establish First Tee – Canada
Golf Canada partners with First Tee to establish First Tee – Canada

Global youth development program will launch in 2021 with a goal to open regional chapters across Canada through 2023. PGA of Canada to lead the national training of coaches to introduce First Tee youth development curriculum; Golf Canada Foundation will drive the advancement of the First Tee – Canada local chapters

 WIN A DIGITAL VIP EXPERIENCE WITH ADAM HADWIN
WIN A DIGITAL VIP EXPERIENCE WITH ADAM HADWIN

#PatronizeYourPGAPro is back is for 2020. When a customer buys or gets fit for Callaway product, share a photo tagging @callawaygolf, @pgaofcanada and #PatronizeYourPGAPro for a chance to win a Digital VIP Experience with PGA Tour player Adam Hadwin.

 PGA of Canada forms Diversity & Inclusion Task Force
PGA of Canada forms Diversity & Inclusion Task Force

The PGA of Canada announced the formation of its Diversity & Inclusion Task Force today, created to advance equity, inclusion and diversity across the Canadian golf landscape.

 Golf Canada launches COVID-19 Golf Relief Fund
Golf Canada launches COVID-19 Golf Relief Fund

Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation have joined together to launch the COVID-19 GOLF RELIEF FUND, to support golf courses in helping employees and golfers stay safe while also thanking front-line workers through encouraging additional play and welcoming juniors to further experience the game.

 Blazing start for the RBC PGA Scramble
Blazing start for the RBC PGA Scramble

“I think it’s everything that’s great about golf. It’s everything golf should work towards,” Law said, noting he’s already carving out a spot in the club’s 2021 calendar for another local qualifier.