PRO-FILE: Chris Dickenson

2024 COACH OF THE YEAR

Get to know Chris Dickenson, Director of Instruction at The Ontario Golf Academy (OGA) at Whistle Bear Golf Club.

Growing up with a golf course just steps from his backyard and countless memories of playing with his dad, Chris didn’t start golfing competitively until about 15 years old — but once he did, he fell in love with the game, and the rest is history.

Guided early on by Doug Lawrie, Chris discovered a love for coaching and the team environment that continues to drive him today. Now working with high-performance juniors, he’s known for his humble, team-first approach and “we, not me” mentality — always celebrating the success of others before his own.

In this week’s PRO-FILE, Chris shares what it means to be part of the Whistle Bear team, and the behind-the-scenes work that creates a truly world-class coaching environment.

🎥 Watch the PRO-FILE by clicking here.

Chris can be contacted here.

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IMPORTANT REMINDER - THIS IS YOUR LAST CALL TO SUBMIT AN AWARD NOMINATION!

As we celebrate the stories of our members, we also want to hear from you — nominations are CLOSING THIS WEEKEND for the 2025 PGA of Ontario Awards Program.

Nominations close Sunday, August 24th at 11:59pm!

You don’t need to be a PGA member to submit a nomination — just the person being nominated must be. If you know a colleague, mentor, coach, or industry leader making a difference, now is the time to recognize them.

🗳️ Click here to submit a nomination

📅 Deadline to submit a nomination: Sunday, August 24