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PGA of Canada adjusts PAT target scores, accommodations for players with different abilities
PGA of Canada adjusts PAT target scores, accommodations for players with different abilities

In a first-of-its kind move, the PGA of Canada announced on Tuesday morning that it has received approval from the Board of Directors to adjust the Playing Ability Test (PAT) target scores to allow for more equitable access for people with different abilities.

PGA of Canada Board Meeting Key Messages: November 29
PGA of Canada Board Meeting Key Messages: November 29

We are pleased to provide you with the following update from our board meeting held on November 29.

Craig Gibson wins Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands in playoff
Craig Gibson wins Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands in playoff

When Sirocco Golf Club Head Professional Craig Gibson stood on the 16th tee on Thursday afternoon, he trailed by four strokes.

Rob Tadey finishes with eagle to take one-stroke lead into final round of PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf
Rob Tadey finishes with eagle to take one-stroke lead into final round of PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf

No matter what Rob Tadey fired on Wednesday at the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands, odds are you’d see him with a smile on his face.

John Cochrane looks for second PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf win after opening 65
John Cochrane looks for second PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf win after opening 65

Carding eight birdies on Monday at the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands, 2017’s champion, John Cochrane, takes a one-stroke lead into the second round over Fairview Mountain Head Professional Robert Tadey and Sirocco Golf Club Head Professional Craig Gibson.

82 Pros Head South for PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands
82 Pros Head South for PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands

The PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands is slated for this week in Phoenix, Arizona, where 82 of the top Head Professionals, Executive Professionals, Head Teaching Professionals and Master Professionals in the country will head to Verrado Golf Club, looking to be crowned as the final PGA of Canada National Champion of the season. Our friends at Golf Away Tours are also on site to help support the PGA of Canada members in the field.

Registration Open for 2023 RBC PGA Scramble Local Qualifying Sites
Registration Open for 2023 RBC PGA Scramble Local Qualifying Sites

Those members who register their facility by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on Saturday, December 31st will be entered to win one of three $100.00 gift cards from our friends at The Keg!

Women in Coaching program applications now open for 2023
Women in Coaching program applications now open for 2023

Together with Golf Canada, the PGA of Canada is excited to announce the continuation of the Women in Coaching program and formally open applications for the 2023 cohort. 

World-renowned instructor David Leadbetter announced as final headline keynote speaker of Tee Talks Live
World-renowned instructor David Leadbetter announced as final headline keynote speaker of Tee Talks Live

The final lineup for this year's Tee Talks Live National Conference in Vancouver, BC is officially confirmed. It was announced today that David Leadbetter, who has coached players to a total of 26 major championship titles, will join the elite cast of speakers and industry leaders this November

Titleist & FootJoy renew partnership with PGA of Canada, remain presenting sponsor of PGA Training Academy
Titleist & FootJoy renew partnership with PGA of Canada, remain presenting sponsor of PGA Training Academy

The PGA of Canada is pleased to announce that it has renewed its National Partnership with Titleist & FootJoy, who will continue on as presenting sponsor of the PGA Training Academy.

Nominations Open for 2022 Warren Crosbie Community Leader of the Year Award
Nominations Open for 2022 Warren Crosbie Community Leader of the Year Award

The Warren Crosbie Community Leader of the Year Award, introduced in 2020 and named after PGA of Canada Past President and Life Member Warren Crosbie, is presented annually to a member of the association who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and gone above and beyond to make a meaningful and lasting impact within their community

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.