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Rookie Wins Assistants Championship
Rookie Wins Assistants Championship

Rookie Wins Assistants Championship First year Apprentice Professional Calvin Ross, JH Sports, captured his the PGA Atlantic Assistants’ Championship at the Ken-Wo Golf Club.

 Golf Canada and PGA of Canada launch Women in Coaching program
Golf Canada and PGA of Canada launch Women in Coaching program

Female PGA of Canada members who have shown an interest and/or involvement in coaching are encouraged to apply. Learn more and apply by Sept. 7.

 RBC PGA Scramble moves forward with alternative finale plans
RBC PGA Scramble moves forward with alternative finale plans

Participants will enjoy an enhanced regional final experience featuring over $150,000 worth of gifting and prizing

 Golf Canada partners with First Tee to establish First Tee – Canada
Golf Canada partners with First Tee to establish First Tee – Canada

Global youth development program will launch in 2021 with a goal to open regional chapters across Canada through 2023. PGA of Canada to lead the national training of coaches to introduce First Tee youth development curriculum; Golf Canada Foundation will drive the advancement of the First Tee – Canada local chapters

 WIN A DIGITAL VIP EXPERIENCE WITH ADAM HADWIN
WIN A DIGITAL VIP EXPERIENCE WITH ADAM HADWIN

#PatronizeYourPGAPro is back is for 2020. When a customer buys or gets fit for Callaway product, share a photo tagging @callawaygolf, @pgaofcanada and #PatronizeYourPGAPro for a chance to win a Digital VIP Experience with PGA Tour player Adam Hadwin.

 Calvin Ross Dominating PGA Atlantic Champion
Calvin Ross Dominating PGA Atlantic Champion

Calvin Ross … Dominating Zone Champion Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club hosted the 2020 TaylorMade and adidas Golf PGA Atlantic Zone Championship for the first time in 36 years. What a great golf course and facility.

 PGA of Canada forms Diversity & Inclusion Task Force
PGA of Canada forms Diversity & Inclusion Task Force

The PGA of Canada announced the formation of its Diversity & Inclusion Task Force today, created to advance equity, inclusion and diversity across the Canadian golf landscape.

 Golf Canada launches COVID-19 Golf Relief Fund
Golf Canada launches COVID-19 Golf Relief Fund

Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation have joined together to launch the COVID-19 GOLF RELIEF FUND, to support golf courses in helping employees and golfers stay safe while also thanking front-line workers through encouraging additional play and welcoming juniors to further experience the game.

 2020 Schedule Revised
2020 Schedule Revised

With the announcement of the "Atlantic Bubble", the PGA Atlantic schedule has been formalized for the remainder of the year. Additional details will be updated as appropriate.

 PGA Presidents Message – Jonathan Garron, Abercrombie CC
PGA Presidents Message – Jonathan Garron, Abercrombie CC

PGA Presidents Message – Jonathan Garron, Abercrombie CC On behalf of the 175 PGA Professionals employed at over 70 facilities throughout Atlantic Canada, the PGA Atlantic wishes all golfers and operators a great beginning to their 2020 golf se

 Gordie Smith Elected as National Director
Gordie Smith Elected as National Director

Gordie Smith, the Executive Professional/General Manager at the Ashburn Golf Club, was recently elected to the PGA of Canada National Board of Directors.

 Landine and Ross Team Champions
Landine and Ross Team Champions

Landine and Ross … Callaway PGA Atlantic Professional Team Champs PGA Professionals Josh Landine of Ashburn Golf Club and Calvin Ross of JH Sports outlasted the field to capture the 2020 Callaway PGA Atlantic Team Championship.