PGA of Ontario announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees
The PGA of Ontario is pleased to announce that three incredibly deserving professionals are being inducted into the PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Harry Allard, Ian Clarke, and Bill Wogden will be honoured and inducted at the PGA of Ontario Year-End Celebration on the evening of Thursday, October 30th at Glen Abbey Golf Club.
This prestigious honour recognizes their outstanding contributions, dedication, and lasting impact on the game of golf in Ontario. Their passion and commitment to the sport have inspired countless individuals throughout their careers.
Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement. Click here for details about the Year-End Celebration.
We look forward to hosting a memorable evening to commemorate another banner year for the golf industry and to celebrate our Hall of Fame Class of 2025 inductees.
Harry Allard
PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Born: July 15, 1937
Born in South Porcupine, Ontario, Harry Allard began his career in golf as a caddie at the age of nine at Toronto Golf Club. By sixteen, he was working on the greens crew, and the following year he moved to Rosedale Golf Club, where he worked in the Pro Shop.
In 1956, he joined the PGA of Canada and, soon after, opened a winter golf school. During the summers, he served as the First Assistant Teaching Professional under Murray Tucker at Rosedale. In the winters of 1961 and 1962, Harry worked with Burt Turcot at the Eglington Golf School, while in the golf season he served as Head Golf Professional at Rolling Hills Golf and Curling Club in Whitchurch-Stouffville. By 1964, he had taken on the role of full-time Club Manager, overseeing curling operations, golf course maintenance, and serving as Head Golf Professional.
In 1966, Harry leased Rolling Hills Golf and Curling Club, a 45-hole facility, where he worked tirelessly to enhance the property. He implemented significant course improvements, installed an in-ground irrigation system, and hosted countless events in a renovated clubhouse. Balancing duties as superintendent, Head Golf Professional, and General Manager kept him busy year-round. In 1976, he purchased Rolling Hills, only to sell it in 1979 to build a high-end public golf course.
That same year, Harry purchased 200 acres of land on Warden Avenue north of Bloomington Road and designed and built Emerald Hills Golf Club... Click here to continue reading Harry Allard's biography.
Ian Clarke
PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Born: April 20, 1946
Ian Clarke began his golf journey in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where he caddied for Fred Daly, the 1947 Open Champion and Head Professional at Balmoral Golf Club. He enjoyed success as a junior golfer before immigrating to Canada in 1966. After some travelling, Ian began working for Murray Tucker at the Board of Trade Country Club in 1968, starting in the back shop and eventually moving up to the position of Assistant Professional in the front shop.
During his time at the Board of Trade, Ian served as President of the PGA of Ontario Assistants’ Committee and placed third in the 1972 PGA of Canada Assistants’ Championship. In 1973, he earned a bursary spot at the Pat Osler Bursary Tournament, which qualified him to play on the South African Sunshine Tour in 1974, where he competed successfully.
Ian married his wife Rhona in the fall of 1974, and together they have two daughters, Tara and Fiona. In 1975, he became the Head Professional at Dundee Golf Club, where he won the 1976 PGA of Ontario Championship along with numerous Pro-Am events.
In 1980, Ian accepted the position of Head Professional at Glendale Golf Club, where he served for 25 years until his retirement in 2005. During his tenure at Glendale, he represented Ontario in four Ontario–Quebec matches and won several notable events, including the Head Professional – Assistant Professional Championship, the Senior Professional – Junior Professional Championship, and the Senior Hunt Trophy twice.
Following his retirement, Ian continues to give back to his community, volunteering as a driver for the Cancer Assistance Program and at a local food bank in Hamilton.
Bill Wogden
PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Born: August 19, 1958
Bill played multiple sports growing up and his early success on the golf course included two Junior Club Championships and two Men’s Club Championships at Muskoka Sands Golf Club. At Humber College, Bill graduated in Business Administration with a minor in Golf Management. While at college, Bill was a member of the Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) gold medal winning golf team in 1978.
Joining the PGA of Ontario in 1979, Bill’s first Assistant Professional role was at South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club in Bracebridge with Head Professional Ron Webb.
Bill was hired by Professional, Ben Kern (PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame Charter Class), to join the staff at The National Golf Club of Canada in Woodbridge. With Ben’s mentorship, Bill enjoyed a 10-year stay (1981-1990) and developed into a top player. During this time, Bill served four years on the PGA of Ontario Assistants' Committee serving two years as Treasurer and two years as President.
Royal Woodbine Golf Club hired Bill to be their inaugural Head Professional when the course opened in the fall of 1990.
In 1992, Bill moved to the Barrie Country Club as the Head Professional where he remained for 27 years until his retirement at the end of 2018. Bill and the Barrie CC hosted the PGA of Ontario Zone Championship 12 times, including 10 years in a row from 2003-2012. Bill was actively involved with the local junior golf tour and served on multiple PGA of Ontario Committees.
Bill was recognized as the PGA of Ontario and PGA of Canada Club Professional of the Year in 2008. Additional awards include the PGA of Ontario Class 'A' Professional of the Year in 1989, and the OCAA Golf Coach of the Year in 2021.
Bill earned individual victories on each of the PGA of Ontario’s Assistants', Regular, and Senior Tours, combined with two Pro-Pro, two Head Professional – Assistant Professional, and three Assistants' Better Ball wins, giving Bill 20+ PGA of Ontario victories. Bill represented Ontario six times in the Ontario- Quebec matches.
In retirement, Bill coaches the Men’s and Women’s golf teams at Georgian College, and continues to volunteer with the local junior golf tour.
Harry, Ian, and Bill will be officially inducted into the Class of 2025 at the PGA of Ontario Year-End Celebration on the evening of Thursday, October 30th at Glen Abbey Golf Club.
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