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After a long couple years of limited opportunities to bring our PGA community together, the PGA of Ontario is thrilled to announce that we are hosting a year-end party!

Team from Belvedere wins RBC PGA Scramble
Team from Belvedere wins RBC PGA Scramble

The common refrain when it came to the idea of “victory” during the first two days of this week’s RBC PGA Scramble final at Cabot Cape Breton in Nova Scotia was that everyone assembled here had already won.

Fall Scramble is a hit at Woodington Lake Golf Club
Fall Scramble is a hit at Woodington Lake Golf Club

An exciting PGA of Ontario tournament season came to a close with the Fall Scramble at Woodington Lake Golf Club. On a crisp fall morning with temperatures below zero degree celcius, the event started with a one hour frost delay but once the sun came came out, the play warmed up.

Team from Belvedere Golf Club fires 57 to take lead at RBC PGA Scramble
Team from Belvedere Golf Club fires 57 to take lead at RBC PGA Scramble

There are two schools of thought regarding the weather when you come to play golf at Cabot Cape Breton Resort.

Team from Hampton Golf Club in New Brunswick on top after first day of RBC PGA Scramble
Team from Hampton Golf Club in New Brunswick on top after first day of RBC PGA Scramble

A stiff wind at their backs and four of the five donning Cabot Cape Breton toques, Craig Younker, Mike Johnson, Mark Johnston, Nick Vautour and PGA of Canada professional Connor Shea kicked off the RBC PGA Scramble on Sunday morning at Cabot Links.

Golf Paradise Awaits at the RBC PGA Scramble National Final
Golf Paradise Awaits at the RBC PGA Scramble National Final

When you drive to Cabot Cape Breton from mainland Nova Scotia, a journey taking you across the rock-filled Canso Causeway that recently proved resilient in the face of Hurricane Fiona, you first get a glimpse of the reason you came as you crest a hill after Highway 19 becomes Central Avenue entering Inverness

Sheman wins 2022 Player of the Year Championship
Sheman wins 2022 Player of the Year Championship

The first time in 2018 was a thrilling one stroke victory over Jake McNulty. The second time in 2021 was even better, winning in a playoff over Jakob Montemurro. The third time is a charm!

The PGA of Canada Remembers Class "A" Executive Professional - Mr. Brian Jolley (1975-2022)
The PGA of Canada Remembers Class "A" Executive Professional - Mr. Brian Jolley (1975-2022)

We are saddened to share the passing of PGA of Ontario, Class "A" Executive Professional - Mr. Brian Jolley (1975-2022)

Ciesielski wins Match Play Championship for the second time!
Ciesielski wins Match Play Championship for the second time!

The Match Play Semi-Finals and Championship were held at Beacon Hall Golf Club on Thursday September 22nd. Throughout the season, our professionals played in the exciting elimination format, from a round of 32 to have a chance to win the title.

D'Alfonso and Resciniti repeat as Champions in the Chapter Four-ball Match Play
D'Alfonso and Resciniti repeat as Champions in the Chapter Four-ball Match Play

The 2022 Chapter Four-Ball Semi-Finals were held at Maple Downs Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, September 20th and Wednesday, September 21st, hosting teams from four Chapters in our Association (North, East, South and West).

Remembering Clayton William Cary, a note from Kevin Thistle
Remembering Clayton William Cary, a note from Kevin Thistle

Clayton or CWC, as I respectfully called him, was way more than a boss. He was my mentor and idol rolled into one

‘You’re Not Alone.’ How one PGA of Canada Professional Hopes his Story will Help Others
‘You’re Not Alone.’ How one PGA of Canada Professional Hopes his Story will Help Others

Dustin Wilson was upstairs in his home in 2018 when he took what he thought was his final breath. He got “help” out of his mouth and woke up two days later in the hospital.