Sheldon Friske
About
Born and raised in Geraldton Ontario (3hrs North of Thunder Bay) I grew up playing Hockey, since golf season was pretty short! I was fortunate enough to go to high school at Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox Sask. From here I played Jr hockey in Cole Harbour NS, Nipawin Sask,, and Flin Flon Man. After Jr I went to University of Wisconsin Superior to play NCAA hockey. After 4 years at UWS I started my golf career at Professional Golfers Career College in Temecula California where I received my Associates Degree in Golf management.
I am currently the Head Golf Professional at The Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo (The Four Seasons) in Costa Rica. I enjoy teaching and mentoring fellow golf professionals to further themselves on the golf industry. I have been fortunate to work under 3 great professionals, Jack Sasseville, Rob McDannold and Todd McGrath. I hope that I can provide the knowledge and mentorship to others that these 3 have provided to me in my career.
Work Experience:
2023 - Present Head Golf Professional, The Ocean Course at Peninsula Papagayo 2017 -2023. Head Professional at Meadowbrook Golf Club
2012-17 Associate Golf Professional at The Thornhill Club
2011-12 Director of Instruction Barrie at GolfTown
2009-11 Associate Golf Professional at Wooden Sticks GC
2003-09 Assistant/Associate Golf Professional at King Valley
2001-03 Director of Instuction on Elite Golf Cruises
Awards:
2014 PGA of Ontario Class "A" Professional of the Year
Playing accomplishments:
2021 & 2018 Pro/Jr Champion at Woodenstick Golf Club
T6 2019 Fall Scramble
T5 2018 Fall Classic
T6 2018 Sr Pro/Jr Pro
Qualified for the 2009 Jane Rogers Championship (PGA Tour Canada)