Ben Kern

Born: August 11, 1946 in Rolandia, Brazil

Died: October 14, 2002

Inducted: 2014

While Ben Kern’s playing resume is impressive, it was his work as a teacher and coach that define his status. Kern was a co-author of the Future Links golf program; initiated and chaired Canada’s first Teaching and Coaching Symposium; and coordinated the completion of the PGA of Canada’s Teaching Certification Program.

Ben was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2010.