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Archie Skinner

Association Builder / Club Professional

 

  • Instrumental in organizing Maritime Professional Golfers’ Association in 1946
  • Born in St. Andrews, Scotland on August 21st, 1913
  • Served as the Golf Professional at The Algonquin GC
  • Served as the Golf Professional at the Digby Pines GC
  • Served as the Golf Professional at the Fredericton GC
  • MPGA President
  • 1952 and 1960 PGA Atlantic Zone Champion
  • The first round leader at the 1941 Canadian Open
  • Set course records throughout his career, including a 64 at St. Andrews, NB
  • Inducted in the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame in 1977
  • Won the 1934 NB Open and went on to win eight additional New Brunswick-Prince Edward Island Open Championships
  • The "complete pro" - a perfectionist in his teaching and organizational talent
  • Dedicated to teaching young golfers