Scott MacLeod
About
Associate Publisher/Editor for Bauder Media Group (Flagstick Golf Magazine, Ontario Golf News Digest, Flagstick.com)
Teaching Professional - Smugglers' Glen Golf Course, Amherstview Golf Club, and Celtic Golf Centre Kingston
Specializes in coaching programs with competitive golfers. Serious amateurs, rising juniors, collegiate players, and professionals.
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Education (Ongoing):
Golf Management Institute of Canada - Graduate Studies Diploma in Golf Operations Management
Golf Operations - Wilfrid Laurier University (Certificate)
Graduate - Health & Leisure Studies (Loyalist College) 1990
TrackMan Certified Professional (Level 2), TrackMan 4 owner
Titleist Certified Club Fitting Professional
True Certified (True Temper shaft education & fitting)
ACCRA U graduate (ACCRA Golf shafts education & fitting)
Swing Catalyst Certified Instructor - Level 1 Certified (Force Plate system)
Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Education Program
Member: - Coaching Association of Canada
National Coaching Certification Program #929926
Instructor Beginner
Instructor Intermediate
NCCP Sport Nutrition
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions
NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders Certified - PGAA-15116974-1-U4T
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Other Achievements/Interests/Memberships:
Chair of Golf Association of Ontario (Kingston District) Player Development Program (2009-2011)
Member Board of Directors GAO Kingston District (2009-2011)
As both an author and photographer my work has appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, books, and websites throughout North America. More than 25 seasons in the golf business.
Retail Golf Store Owner/Operator (1991-2000)
Member/Vice-President - Golf Journalists Association of Canada. Since 2018
Member - Golf Historical Society of Canada
Member - 2019 PGA of Canada Task Force
Member - Professional Golf Management Alumni Network
Member: Golf Canada National Talent Identification Network
Member: Ontario Golf Hall of Fame Selection Committee
Member: Ottawa Valley Golf Association Hall of Fame Selection Committee (as of 2025)
Honouree - 2022 Ontario Golf Hall of Fame Lorne Rubenstein Media Award for significant contributions to the game of golf in the province. (Golf Ontario)
Honouree - 2023 Golf Canada CEO Impact Award
Finalist - 2023 PGA of Canada - Ottawa Valley Zone Coach of the Year Award
Finalist - 2024 PGA of Canada - Ottawa Valley Zone Coach of the Year Award
Inductee - Ottawa Valley Golf Hall of Fame (2024), Builder Category