How did you become a member of the PGA of Canada/Saskatchewan?
I became a PGA of Canada, British Columbia Zone Member in 1987. Previous to that I played NCAA Div. 1 golf for Lamar University in Texas, and played professionally in the United States and Europe. Tour golf was not for me, I didn’t enjoy the traveling but did enjoy playing and since I
didn’t like both I knew I shouldn’t be playing golf for a living. I became a member of the PGA and gave my first lesson, which was so enjoyable that it out ranked any desire to return to playing. I came to Saskatchewan in 2020, after teaching in Vancouver for 33 years. I joined the PGA of Saskatchewan and found a home at the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club.
How many years have you been a golf professional?
I have been a golf professional since 1986 and a PGA of Canada member since 1987, 40
years. Wow, haven’t seen that written down before!
What is your favourite memory or most uplifting story from your time in the game of golf?
My very first lesson was with an older lady who was a member at the club I worked at, she was so sweet and fun, we laughed a lot. I realized after that lesson that I preferred helping others, it was a relief not to be focused on myself and my game.
If you had the opportunity to speak to the entire province at once, how would you encourage more females to take up the sport of golf?
Girls and women generally like doing a sport with other females. However, I would point out that golf is the sport that can be done throughout life. If learned as a young person and the sport is left for careers, marriage or children, it can be easily be picked up later. The foundation of learning early will make it easier to start again. The social aspect of golfing, in a ladies league or just with friends, will be very rewarding. And who doesn’t want four or five hours away from life duties with friends.