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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.

Maggie was the wife of 43-year PGA of Canada member Bob Beauchemin. Bob was the commissioner of the Canadian Tour (now PGA Tour Americas) from 1985 to 1997 and helped elevate the Tour from pro-am events to recognized full-field 72-hole events across Canada. He’s now the Head Teaching Professional at Oakdale Golf and CC.

We are saddened to share the passing of PGA of Ontario Life Professional, Mr. Bruce Bundy (1955-2025).

Get to know Sophia Li, 2024 Junior Leader of the Year & recipient of the Professional Development Award. Sophia Li’s journey into golf instruction didn’t begin with a childhood dream of coaching or playing golf for a living. In fact, it began with a career in law in her home country of China. Sophia worked at an established law firm for years, but her lifelong passion for sports – particularly golf – gradually took over.

The PGA of Ontario is proud to announce a new partnership with Galvin Green, welcoming the premium high-tech golf apparel brand as an official partner of the PGA of Ontario. As part of this agreement, Galvin Green will serve as the Title Sponsor of the 2025 Fall Scramble Team Series, taking place at Woodington Lake Golf Club on October 6, 2025.

Pinegrove Country Club is difficult. So difficult, in fact, that the course-record of 64 has held up since Tommy Aaron shot the number on his way to a 1969 Canadian Open victory. The winning score at the 103rd PGA Championship of Canada – 15-under - came as a shock to many. But for those who witnessed Craig Stefureak plot his way around the course the past three days, the score sounds about right.

Jumping out of the gate with five birdies in his first seven holes on Wednesday morning, Craig Stefureak, a teaching professional at The Bunker in Ottawa, ON, backed up a first-round 67 with a 66 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the PGA Championship of Canada.

Without a blemish on his card, Chris Vandette fired an opening-round 65, which included five birdies in his final eight holes, at Pinegrove Country Club to take a two-stroke lead of the 103rd PGA Championship of Canada.

The PGA of Canada’s flagship event is back for its 103rd edition this week, with Pinegrove Club de Golf providing the backdrop for 119 of the top professional golfers in the country.

Get to know Ethan Hunt, Apprentice Professional at The Ontario Golf Academy (OGA) at Whistle Bear Golf Club. Last fall, Hunt was named the 2024 PGA of Ontario Apprentice Professional of the Year, and much to his surprise, was also honoured as the PGA of Canada Moe Norman Apprentice Professional of the Year.

Thank you to everyone who submitted a 'Thank a Pro' form over the past several weeks! We would like to acknowledge the following pros who were mentioned

Get to know Rich Morel, General Manager at Carrying Place Golf & Country Club, and recipient of the 2024 Retailer of the Year award. From Head Pro at 26 to General Manager at 32, Rich’s story is one of grit, growth, and giving back.