Miles Mortensen
About
Professional Profile
Name: Miles Mortensen
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miles-mortensen-865819b/
Date of Birth: May 8, 1969
Current Employment: General Manager / Executive Professional, Mickelson National Golf Club
Family: Diana, Mackenzie, Makayla, Kayden, and Maysie – dog Jake
Year Began PGA Career: 1997
Year Gain PGA Class A Membership: 2000
Why You Choose the PGA as a Career: I choose the PGA as a career because I have a passion for both the game of golf, people and business.
Greatest Career Influence: My father and every colleague I have worked with
PGA Canada Mentors: Doug Wood, Rod Cochrane Murray Blair
None PGA Mentors: Ian Shaw, President Southwood G&CC, Dave Hodgson Visage / Club Car and Bruce Bowzer, Presidend AMJ Campbell Lines.
Number of years playing golf: 35 years
Where / When you started Playing Golf: I started playing golf at the age of 15 at the Brooks Golf Club in Alberta.
Who influenced you to start playing Golf: My friends whom I watched The Masters with one day and they had all played. Prior to getting to playing, I began hitting balls into an open field at the farm with my grandfather. I broke a few windows hitting towards the house of which is where my “natural” hook developed to avoid the house. Then I played with my friends and was truly hooked on the game. Then the managers of the club were then the biggest influence rewarding the juniors frequently with tee time access with the best part being the free pop, cinnamon buns and popsicles if you logged practice hours. Exceptional people the Renn family were to us all.
General golf industry Employment Experience:
Mickelson National Golf Club 2021 - Present
The Links at Brunello 2014 – 2021
Southwood Golf & Country Club 2011 – 2014
Tobiano Golf Inc. 2007 – 2011
Fairmont Banff Springs 2002 – 2007
Fairmont Chateau Whistler 1997 – 2002
Fairmont Banff Springs 1992 - 1997
Education History: Selkirk College (Golf Club Management and Operations) and Golf Club Management Institute of Canada (Finance and Club Governance)
Certification: First Aid
Awards Received:
2007 - PGA of Canada - Merchandiser of the Year (British Columbia Zone and National)
2014 - Champion of Diversity Award - Southwood Golf & Country Club
PGA or related Positions Held/Server: 2016 – PGA of Canada Atlantic Zone Board Member, PGA of Alberta Buying Show / Consumer Show Committee, PGA of BC Buying Show / Consumer Show Committee, NGCOA Director, Adidas creator board member, and Taylor Made Advisory Council Ambassador
Significant Events Hosted at Facilities While you Were Employed:
North American Indigenous Games – Golf Championships – The Links at Brunello
Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship – The Links at Brunello
Telus World Skins Game – Fairmont Banff Springs
Taylor Made Tournament of Champions – Tobiano Golf Inc.
Canadian University Championships – Southwood Golf Club
Canadian Men’s Amateur – Southwood Golf Club
Canadian Summer Games – Southwood Golf Club
Professional Playing and Tournament Highlights: One cheque long long ago…
Non- Golf Hobbies: Cooking, Orangetheory, kayaking, hockey and learning to play the guitar.
Volunteer Activities: Lymphoma Society Atlantic Canada, Make a Wish Foundation and WAY We Are Young
Quote:
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
Thoughts on the Importance of Continuing Education and Your PGA Designation: Working in the industry that is fast-changing and broadening in scope, I believe it is critical to have a focus on industry and non-industry based professional development and continued education. In addition to education, it’s imperative we learn to be astute and ahead of the change in our customers’ needs to ensure we remain progressive of these desires and interests. They as in the customer are the real educators…As to the PGA Canada designation; I hold this in very high regard. I am most thankful to my mentors and the opportunity to be part of some wonderful teams and exceptional facilities of which have all shaped a career I am most proud of. Representing the PGA of Canada and the people, we interact, and influence is an honor I deeply respect.
Equipment Partner/Sponsor/Affiliation: Taylor Made / Adidas
What`s in the bag:
Driver: Taylor Made SIM
Fairway: n/a
Hybrid: Taylor Made SIM
Irons: Taylor Made 790 / 760 combination
Wedges: Taylor Made Hi Toe 52, 56 and 64
Putter: Spider X Chalk
Ball: TP5 X
Glove: Taylor Made
Shoe: adidas
Right-handed Golfer
One thing that is always is in your bag: Aleve…
Favorite PGA Player(s): Jason Day, Fred Couples and Gary Player (met each in person)