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Gary Bernard
Gary Bernard

7th Executive Director

Gary Bernard

Gary Bernard
PGA of Canada Life Member
PGA of GB & I Retired Member
M.Ed.
 

CEO from 2010-2017
Director of Education from 2004 – 2009
National Education Advisor from 2001 – 2003
National Education Trainer 2000
National Education Facilitator 1995 – 1999

Some highlights that we initiated during the span of my career with the PGA of Canada:
  • PGA of Canada education program integrated with Coaching Association of Canada Certification Program
  • MAP program initiated
  • PGA Championship resurrected
  • PGA of Canada Centennial celebrations 
  • Surplus budgets every year as CEO
  • Segregated funding was introduced to the annual budgeting process
  • 1st PGA to use Drone to cover events
  • 1st PGA to use YouTube channel broadcasting
  • 1st PGA to have its weekly radio show
  • Canada Night expanded to a successful National event at the PGA of America Merchandise show
  • PGA of Canada awards reviewed and named after legendary PGA of Canada Members
  • Became a member of the Confederation of Professional Golf
  • Became a member of the PGA World Alliance