Bob Breen

Born: August 16, 1939 in Guelph, Ontario

Inducted: 2026

Born in Guelph, Ont. in 1939 and raised in Brampton, Breen quickly established himself as a prodigious talent. He captured the Ontario PGA Hunt Trophy as a junior, a title he would remarkably win three additional times as a senior. Turning professional in 1960, Breen went on to craft one of the most decorated competitive and professional careers in Canadian golf history.

Breen amassed 15 PGA of Ontario Championship wins, three wins on the Canadian Tour, and competed in the Canadian Open on 10 occasions. His playing career took him across the globe; through the American Tour, where he won the Bahamas International; the Florida Tour, where he collected four victories; the South American Tour; and into appearances on the PGA Tour.

His dominance continued well into his senior years. Breen captured 17 various Ontario Senior titles, the PGA of Canada Super Senior Championship in 2001, 2005 and 2007, and secured the 2010 Canadian Diamond Division Championship. He also competed in two USGA Senior U.S. Opens, further cementing his place among the country’s elite golfers.

Beyond his individual achievements, Breen was a respected and valued team member. He represented Ontario 23 times in the Ontario/Quebec Titleist Cup Matches and was a 10-time member of the Bobby Orr Nabisco Team, an indication of both his skill and enduring consistency.

Breen’s contributions to the game stretched far beyond tournament results. Beginning his professional career in 1961 as an Assistant Professional at Kleinburg GC and Pine Valley GC (now The National), he went on to serve as Head Professional at several prominent facilities, including Malton GC (now Castlemore), Glen Abbey GC, Erin Heights GC and Derrydale GC. His leadership, mentorship and commitment to the growth of the game left a profound impact on generations of golfers and professionals alike.

At the time of his passing in August 2014, Breen was serving as an ambassador and Teaching Professional at both Brampton GC and Mississauga GC.

Breen’s storied career has previously been recognized with his inductions into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame (2015) and the PGA of Ontario Hall of Fame (2020). His induction into the PGA of Canada Hall of Fame marks the fitting culmination of a lifetime spent elevating the sport on every stage.