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PGA of Canada extends partnership with Lightspeed
PGA of Canada extends partnership with Lightspeed

The PGA of Canada announced today that it has extended its partnership with Lightspeed, a unified POS and payments platform heavily active in the golf space. 

Kevin Stinson claims BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada in Playoff at Bigwin Island
Kevin Stinson claims BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada in Playoff at Bigwin Island

With David Li Sheman entering the final round of the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada at Bigwin Island with a four-stroke lead, Kevin Stinson knew it was going to take something special on Tuesday afternoon to follow up his 2022 PGA Assistants’ Championship win with another trophy in hand.

David Li Sheman storms ahead to four-stroke lead, sets competitive course record at Bigwin Island
David Li Sheman storms ahead to four-stroke lead, sets competitive course record at Bigwin Island

Will Bigwin Island be the site of the biggest win of David Sheman’s career? After setting a competitive course record on Tuesday with a 63, which included two front-nine eagles, the Aurora, Ontario teaching professional is well on his way, taking a four-stroke lead into the final round of the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada.

BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada reduced to 36-holes after heavy rainfall
BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada reduced to 36-holes after heavy rainfall

After beginning play at the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada at 7:30 AM, play was suspended at Bigwin Island Golf Club at approximately 11:10 AM after heavy rainfall led to unplayable course conditions. There were few groups that had yet to tee off when the suspension occurred.

PGA of Canada Adds GolfForever as National Partner
PGA of Canada Adds GolfForever as National Partner

The PGA of Canada is pleased to announce a new national partnership with GolfForever, an industry leading golf fitness brand, that will feature activations at a number of  PGA of Canada events, including the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada and Tee Talks Live.

The Value Specialized PGA of Canada Professionals bring to Golf Facilities
The Value Specialized PGA of Canada Professionals bring to Golf Facilities

It’s human nature to be attracted to the best-of people. Quickly proven but no-less surprising, a Class ‘A’ Specialization from the PGA of Canada can help enhance profile, service offering, and in turn, help drive more revenue and awareness to a club’s facility.

All-Inclusive Resort Experience Announced for PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf in Cancun, Mexico
All-Inclusive Resort Experience Announced for PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf in Cancun, Mexico

The PGA of Canada is excited to announce that the 2023 Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by Golf Away Tours and G&G Brands will be held at Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club, located at Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya, an all-inclusive resort outside of Cancun, Mexico.

'Hottest Coach on Tour' Mark Blackburn Announced as First Tee Talks Live Headliner
'Hottest Coach on Tour' Mark Blackburn Announced as First Tee Talks Live Headliner

Mark Blackburn was recently named 'the hottest coach on Tour in 2023' by Golf Channel, and for good reason; in fact, you could argue he is having the best start to a PGA TOUR season in history based on his student's results. Early bird pricing for Tee Talks Live is on now!

PGA of Canada update on the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Implementations
PGA of Canada update on the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Implementations

As part of our commitment to keeping our membership, the golf public, and the Canadian sport sector updated on the work we have done since the publishing of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Report, we provide you with this report and general update from the organization, which we have committed to providing twice per year.

PGA OF CANADA ANNOUNCES 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
PGA OF CANADA ANNOUNCES 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE

The PGA of Canada is pleased to announce the national championship schedule for the 2023 season

PGA of Canada Board Meeting Key Messages: January
PGA of Canada Board Meeting Key Messages: January

We are pleased to provide you with the following update from our board meetings held in late January   

How Getting Involved Can Help Advance Your Career
How Getting Involved Can Help Advance Your Career

Dylan Cattanach of Rosedale Golf Club was sitting in the lobby of the Hyatt (you know the one) alongside Mike Johnston and Justin O’Leary, both, at the time, of Cedar Brae Golf Club. While they debated the merits of sand versus tan shades of khaki on the sea of golf pros in front of them, they realized something important, and a little jarring – they didn’t know anyone.