PGA of Ontario Announces 2026 Zone Award Recipients at The G.A.L.A.
Thank you to those who joined us at The G.A.L.A.; our most well-attended celebration yet! We’re so glad you could be there with us to raise a glass to another incredible season.
The PGA of Ontario is proud to announce its 2026 Zone Award Recipients!
Recipients are listed below in order from left to right as pictured above, excluding our Awards Co-Chairs, Sarah Boyce (far left) and Cameron Cox (far right).
Congratulations to:
Retailer of the Year
Steve Bryant
Cutten Fields
Junior Leader of the Year
Ryan Robillard
Elevate Performance Golf
Executive Professional of the Year
Gary Ward
Mad River Golf Club
Teacher of the Year
Gareth Raflewski
RiverBend Golf Community
Apprentice Professional of the Year
Brett McGugan
Sarnia Golf & Curling Club
CoachNow Coach of the Year
Rich Storey
RattleSnake Point Golf Club
Club Professional of the Year
Connor Averell
Bigwin Island Golf Club
Class "A" Assistant Professional of the Year
Louise Zylstra
Maple Downs Golf & Country Club
Professional Development Award
Todd McGrath
The Thornhill Club
A special congratulations to all of our 2026 Zone Award Finalists and Recipients, Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inductees, Professional Recognition Program Top 100 and Top 25, and 2026 Players of the Year!
To each of our members – thank you for your dedicated efforts towards improving the golf industry and for your contributions in support of our great Association.