Irv Lightstone

Irv Lightstone

Born: April 14th, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Instrumental in re-writing the By-Laws and Constitutions of the PGA of Canada and PGA of Ontario.

Has produced 28 current Professionals across North America.

Served as a Consultant on a number of golf projects including; The National Golf Club of Canada in Woodbridge, Angus Glen Golf Club in Unionville and the Doral Resort in Miami, Florida.

In 1960, became first PGA of Canada Professional to hire a female Assistant Professional (LPGA Tour Pro - Sharon Scollard)

Victories:

  • 1959 PGA of Ontario Assistants Championship
  •  PGA of Canada Assistants Championship 1959

Career:

  • Consultant The National G. C., Angus Glen G. C. and Doral Resort
  • PGA of Ontario   Golf Professional of the Year 1979 
  • PGA of Ontario President 1979 -1980
  • PGA of Canada Club Professional of the Year 1980
  • First PGA of Canada Professional to hire a female Assistant Professional – Sharon Scollard. (1960).
  • Mentored 28 PGA of Canada members.

Served as the Head Professional:

  • De Soto Lakes G.C (Florida)
  •  Doral Resort (Florida)
  •  Maple Downs G.C. 1956 to 2001.

Hall of Fame Induction History: 

  •  Golf Hall of Fame 2002
  • PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame 2020

Source: Golf Ontario Hall of Fame