3/11/2010 Event-Man Tournament Software Named Official Scoring Software of the Ontario PGA
(Pickering, Ont., - March 11, 2010) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to welcome Event-Man Tournament Software as the official scoring software.
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3/9/2010 RALPH BAUER JOINS TEAM CANADA AS MEN’S ASSISTANT COACH
(March 9, 2010 - Oakville, Ont.) – The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is pleased to announce Ralph Bauer has been named Assistant Men’s Coach of Team Canada.
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3/4/2010 Ontario PGA Past President Ben Kern Inducted into Canadian Golf Hall of Fame
(Oakville, Ont., - March 4, 2010) - The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame will posthumously welcome the late Ben Kern (August 11, 1946-October 14, 2002).
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3/1/2010 Casey & Brunton Take Home National Awards
(Acton, Ont., - March 1, 2010) - The CPGA National Awards selection committee has chosen Henry Brunton & Sean Casey for two prestigous awards.
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2/8/2010 Jack Sasseville & Mike Harris Head to Vancouver
Mike Harris & Jack Sasseville Ontario PGA Member Profiles - Check out what Mike and Jack will be up to at this year's Olympic Games
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2/4/2010 Amino-Vital Steps up to Support Ontario PGA Professional Development Conference at the University of Toronto February 16th & 17th
(Pickering, Ont., - February 4, 2010) - The Ontario PGA is proud to announce Amino-Vital as the presenting sponsor of the Professional Development Conference.
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2/1/2010 Gary Bernard Announced as New Executive Director of the Canadian PGA
(Acton, Ont., January 31st, 2009) – After a lengthy search and intense deliberation, the Canadian PGA announced today that Gary Bernard has been named the Association’s new Executive Director.
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2/1/2010 Carla Munch - Miranda Named Assistant Coach for Team Canada at 2010 World University Games in Spain
(Pickering, Ont., February 1, 2010) - Carla Munch-Miranda has been named to the Team Canada coaching staff for a second consecutive time.
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12/15/2009 Bobby Breen Featured in Brampton Gaurdian
(Brampton, Ont., - December 15, 2009) - Even though he turned 70 last summer and was slowed down by an injury the long-time Brampton golf professional
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12/9/2009 Sean Foley & Dr. Craig Davies to Headline 2010 Ontario PGA Professional Development Conference
(Pickering, Ont., December 9, 2009) – The Ontario PGA announced today that Sean Foley, Canadian PGA Member will be headlining the 2010 Education Conference - photo by Chris Gallow
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12/8/2009 Ontario PGA Member Wilson Paterson Named Outstanding Citizen of the Year in Whitby
(November 20, 2009 - Whitby, Ont.,) -- The shock of hearing his name called may have left Wilson Paterson momentarily speechless...
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12/2/2009 Golf Association of Ontario Names Jon Roy as Head Provincial Coach
(December 1, 2009, Uxbridge, Ont.) – The Golf Association of Ontario (GAO) announced today that Jon Roy has been named as the Association’s new Head Provincial Coach.
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11/29/2009 David Banks’ Clinches Merit Golf / SkyCaddie Ontario PGA Pro Am at TPC Sawgrass Danny King Comes From Behind to Win Pro Divison
(Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl., November 29, 2009) – David Banks’ (Within Range) team pulled off the second lowest round of the day to clinch the 2009 Merit Golf / SkyCaddie Pro Am
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11/28/2009 David Banks’ Team Maintains Three Shot Lead at Merit Golf / SkyCaddie Ontario PGA Pro Am at TPC Sawgrass Farrugia Has Three Shot Lead in Pro Division
(Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl., November 28, 2009) – David Banks’ (Within Range) team struggled today on the challenging Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass.
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11/27/2009 David Banks’ Team Leads Merit Golf / SkyCaddie Ontario PGA Pro Am at TPC Sawgrass
(Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl., November 27, 2009) – David Banks (Within Range) fired a 6-under-par 66 today at the King and Bear Golf Club
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11/3/2009 Five Ontario Zone Members Head to Champions Tour Q-School Today
(Pickering, Ont., November 3, 2009) - Five Canadian PGA Members from Ontario will be attempting to secure playing privileges on the Champions Tour for 2010 this week.
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11/2/2009 Henry Brunton Visits Four Australian State Capitols for Australian PGA’s Annual Coaching Series
(Pickering, Ont, November 2, 2009) – Henry Brunton, Royal Canadian Golf Association National Men’s Coach and CPGA Master Professional, completed a successful tour of Australia.
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11/2/2009 Ontario PGA Member Steve Koncz Honoured By Henry-Griffitts
(Pickering, Ont., November 2, 2009) - Steve Koncz of Golf Unlimited in Simcoe, Ont., has won the Randy Henry Award at Henry-Griffitts’ annual Super School in Coeur da Alene, Id.
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10/28/2009 Ron Janes Highlights Ontario PGA Award Winners as 2009 Club Professional of the Year
(Mississauga, Ont., October 28, 2009) – Ron Janes, the Head Professional at The Toronto Hunt was named the 2009 Ontario PGA Club Professional of the Year earlier today.
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10/27/2009 Team Hamilton Golf & Country Club Claim North Course Division While Team Diamond Back Wins South Division at Nike Golf Ontario PGA Fall Scramble Presented by FlightScope
(Markham, Ont., October 27, 2009) – On arguably the best day of October, 192 golf professionals converged on Angus Glen Golf Club’s North and South Courses
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10/21/2009 Ontario PGA Announces 2009 Awards Nominees
(Pickering, Ont., October 15, 2009) - The 2009 Ontario PGA Awards Night presented by Golf Trends took place Wednesday October 28, 2009 at the Ontario PGA Golf Merchandise Show
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10/19/2009 Craig Marseilles Finishes the Year How He Started It, With a Win!
(King City, Ont., October 19, 2009) – Craig Marseilles added a bookend win to his season which began with a win
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10/9/2009 Ontario PGA Wins 2009 Titleist Cup
(October 9, 2009 - Mississauga, Ont.) - The Ontario PGA ended a 15 year winless drought after clinching the 2009 Titleist Cup at Mississaugua G & CC.
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10/8/2009 Ontario & Quebec Tied After Day 1 of Titleist Cup Matches
(October 8, 2009 – Mississauga, Ont.) – It was a hard fought day for both teams at the Titleist Cup.
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10/5/2009 Whitevale Successfully Defends EZ GO Hulbert Memorial Championship
(Woodbridge, Ont., October 5, 2009) – Whitevale Golf & Country Club successfully defended their Hulbert Memorial Championship today at The Country Club.
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9/30/2009 John McCann Defeats Dave Levesque in Playoff to Win 2009 Callaway Golf Ontario PGA Fall Championship
(September 30, 2009 - Pontypool, On) – John McCann clinched the 2009 Ontario PGA Fall Championship in a playoff over Dave Levesque.
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9/24/2009 Henry Brunton Releases First Book - Journey to Excellence: The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth
(Pickering, Ont., September 23, 2009) – Henry Brunton, one of Canada’s top golf coaches, has published his first book - The Young Golfer’s Complete Guide to Achievement and Personal Growth.
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9/23/2009 Team Ontario & Dave Levesque Finish in Second Spot at Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship
(Pickering, Ont., September 23, 2009) - Dave Levesque (Pictured) finished second in the Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship one shot back of Matt Palsenberg of Vancouver.
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9/22/2009 Ontario PGA Announces 2009 Titleist Cup Team
(Pickering, Ont., September 22, 2009) - The 2009 Ontario PGA Titleist Cup team has been selected and is set to do battle. (2008 Team Pictured)
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9/18/2009 Colin Murray Wins 2009 Merit Golf Vacations Ontario PGA Match Play Championship Presented by LastMinuteGolfer
(Woodbridge, Ont., September 18, 2009) – Colin Murray managed to hang on, despite losing a 2 up lead heading into the 16th hole, to win the 2009 Ontario PGA Match Play Championship.
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9/16/2009 G.W. King Clinches PuttingZone.ca Ontario PGA ELITE Championship Presented by Ash City in Playoff
(Sutton West, Ont., September 16, 2009) – For the second consecutive tournament and day an Ontario PGA event was won in a playoff.
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9/15/2009 Mark Kappes Hangs on To Win PING Ontario PGA Class ‘A’ Championship presented by ECCO Shoes in a Playoff
(Minnet, Ont., September 15, 2009) – Mark Kappes (Texas Road) managed to hang on and win the 2009 Ontario PGA Class ‘A’ Championship
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9/14/2009 Kappes Takes Lead at Class 'A' Championship
(Minett, Ont., September 14, 2009) – Mark Kappes (Texas Road) came out on top on the first day of the Ontario PGA Class ‘A’ Championship at The Rock Golf Club.
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9/8/2009 KING & RYALL WIN HP HP CHAMPIONSHIP
(Milton, Ont., September 8, 2009) – The team of Danny King (Magna) and Bradlee Ryall (Braeben) shot an impressive 11-under-par.
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8/27/2009 FlightScope® Named Official Launch Monitor of the Ontario PGA
(Pickering, Ont., August 27, 2009) –– The Ontario PGA is pleased to welcome FlightScope® as its newest partner.
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8/26/2009 Merit Golf Vacations Ontario PGA Match Play Championship Presented by Last Minute Golfer – Bracket Update
(Pickering, Ont., August 26, 2009) – Ken Tarling (Ken Tarling’s Golf Academy) continues to be the player to beat in this year’s Ontario PGA Match Play Championship.
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8/11/2009 Ken Tarling Claims Second Consecutive Simmlands Ontario PGA Seniors' Championship
(Markham, Ont., August 11, 2009) - Ken Tarling played his second consecutive bogey free tournament round and in doing so he won his second Ontario PGA Seniors' Championship.
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8/10/2009 Simmlands Ontario PGA Seniors' Championship Underway
(Markham, Ont., August 10, 2009) - The first round of the Simmlands Ontario PGA Seniors’ Championship has been suspended due to inclement weather.
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8/6/2009 Gar Hamilton & John Rushnell Recap U.S. Senior Open Experience
(Pickering, Ont., August 6, 2009) - Ontario PGA Members Gar Hamilton & John Rushnell recap their experiences at the U.S. Senior Open Championship.
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8/5/2009 Dave Levesque Shoots 61 to Win Cleveland Golf / Srixon Ontario PGA Championship
(Pelham, Ont., - August 5, 2009) – Dave Levesque (Rattlesnake) shot a final round 10-under-par 61 to win the Ontario PGA Assistants’ Championship by two shots.
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7/27/2009 Tarling & Son Claim Gross Division while McMahon & Bergamin Win Net Division at Callaway Golf Ontario PGA Pro Junior Championship
(Markham, Ont., July 27, 2009) – Ken Tarling (Ken Tarling Golf Academy) and his son Kevin Tarling were victorious at the inaugural Callaway Golf Ontario PGA Pro Junior Championship
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7/24/2009 Merit Golf Vacations Ontario PGA Match Play Championship Presented by Last Minute Golfer – Bracket Update Round 3
(Pickering, Ont., July 23, 2009) – The third round of the Ontario PGA Match Play Championship is complete and only 16 players remain.
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7/15/2009 Ontario PGA Member John Rushnell to Join Gar Hamilton at U.S. Senior Open -Rushnell in After Spot Opens Up
(Pickering, Ont., July 15, 2009) - John Rushnell becomes the second Ontario PGA Member to be added to U.S. Senior Open field.
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7/14/2009 Dave Moro Comes From Behind To Claim Ontario PGA Championship
(Barrie, Ont., July 14, 2009) – Dave Moro (Credit Valley) snuck up on an impressive leaderboard to claim the 2009 Ontario PGA Championship by two shots.
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7/13/2009 John McCann Holds Early Lead at Ontario PGA Championship
(Barrie, Ont., July 13, 2009) - Barrie native John McCann currently holds a three stroke lead at the 2009 Ontario PGA Championship.
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7/9/2009 Ken Tarling Finishes Second at Canadian PGA Seniors' Championship
(Kanata, Ont., July 11, 2009) - Ken Tarling posted three rounds under par shooting 71-66-71 to finish at 9-under-par and second place at the Canadian PGA Senior Championship.
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7/8/2009 Ontario PGA Member Gar Hamilton Qualifies for U.S. Senior Open
(Pickering, Ont., July 8, 2009) – Gar Hamilton 59, of Mississaugua Golf & Country Club has qualified to compete in this year’s U.S. Senior Open at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Indiana.
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7/7/2009 Eddie Maunder Wins Ontario PGA Assistants’ Summer Presented by Sligo
(Caledon, Ont. July 7, 2009) – Sligo staff player Eddie Maunder shot 4-under-par 68 and looked good doing it today at the Assistants’ Summer Championship.
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7/6/2009 John Rushnell Wins Simmlands Senior Summer Championship
(Kleinburg, Ont. July 6, 2009) – John Rushnell (Black Diamond) shot 5-under-par 66 en route to victory at the Ontario PGA Senior Summer Championship.
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6/29/2009 Clahane & Bogle Defend Ontario PGA Mixed Championship presented by Ashworth
(Midland, Ont., June 29, 2009) – The team of Tina Clahane (Tee’s Indoor Golf) and Scott Bogle (King Valley) won their second Ontario PGA Mixed Championship earlier today
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6/25/2009 Merit Golf Vacations Ontario PGA Match Play Championship Presented by Last Minute Golfer – Bracket Update
(Pickering, Ont., June 24, 2009) – The first and second rounds of the Merit Golf Vacations Ontario PGA Match Play Championship presented by Last Minute Golfer are in the books.
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6/24/2009 PuttingZone Canada Named Title Sponsor of Ontario PGA ELITE Apprentice Championship
(Pickering, Ont., June 24, 2009) PuttingZone Canada has been named the title sponsor of the Ontario PGA ELITE Apprentice Championship.
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6/19/2009 Yvan Beauchemin & Carl Desjardins Win VIA Rail Canada Cup Over Jerry Hinds & Danny King 3 & 2
(Montreal, QC,. June 19, 2009) – Yvan Beauchemin (Grand-Mere)& Carl Desjardins (Blainvillier) were victorious over Jerry Hinds (Heritage Hills) and Danny King (Academy Tee at Magna) 3 & 2.
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6/18/2009 Jerry Hinds & Danny King to Represent Ontario in VIA Cup Final
(Montreal, QC,. June 18, 2009) - The 2009 VIA Rail Canada Cup final is set for tomorrow at 12 noon EST.
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6/9/2009 Marseilles Wins Simmlands Ontario PGA Senior Spring Championship
(Bright's Grove, Ont. June 8, 2009) – Craig Marseilles (Heritage Hills) has added the Ontario PGA Senior Spring Championship to his list of Ontario PGA victories.
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6/8/2009 Simmlands Senior Spring Championship Underway in Sarnia
(Sarnia, Ont., June 8, 2009) - Craig Marseilles (Heritage Hills) shot a 2-under-par 69 to take the first round lead at the Ontario PGA Senior Spring Championship.
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6/1/2009 Brian Groves Wins Brisson Sports & Marketing Ontario PGA Assistants' Spring Championship
(Kettleby, Ont., June 1, 2009) – Playing in the first group of the day Brian Groves shot a 2-under-68 to win the 2009 Ontario PGA Assistants’ Spring Championship.
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5/26/2009 Reggie Millage Wins 2009 Club Car Ontario PGA Spring Championship presented by adidas Eyewear
(Cambridge, Ont., May 26, 2009) - Reggie Millage parred the first extra hole at Galt Country Club to win the 2009 Ontario PGA Spring Championhip over Danny King.
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5/25/2009 Dave Wettlaufer Leads Club Car Ontario PGA Spring Championship presented by adidas Eyewear
(Cambridge, Ont., May 25, 2009) – After one round of play at the 2009 Ontario PGA Spring Championship Dave Wettlaufer holds a two shot lead after shooting a 4-under-par 66.
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5/20/2009 Brisson Sports & Marketing to Sponsor Ontario PGA Assistants’ Spring Championship
(Pickering, Ont., May 20, 2009) – The Ontario PGA is pleased to welcome Brisson Sports & Marketing as its newest partner.
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5/14/2009 SkyCaddie to Sponsor Ontario PGA Pro Am at TPC Sawgrass
(Pickering, Ont. May 14, 2009) – SkyCaddie is set to help navigate amateurs around TPC Sawgrass later this year as the 2nd Annual Ontario PGA Pro Am returns to Florida.
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5/11/2009 Anderson & Cherry Win Three Way Playoff to Claim NNG Pro / Pro Championship
(Georgetown, Ont. May 11, 2009) – The team of Jerry Anderson (Golftown Hamilton) and Adam Cherry (Credit Valley) shot a 6-under-par 66 to win the 2009 Nearly New Golf Pro Pro Championship.
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5/6/2009 Levesque & Ariganello Light Up Angus Glen North Course to Claim Loft 8° Ontario PGA Assistants' Team Championship
(Markham, Ont. May 6, 2009) - When Professionals have an opportunity to play a scramble it definitely shows in the scores
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5/4/2009 Rattlesnake Point Defends East Title While Whistle Bear Claims East Title at TaylorMade Tournament of Champions
(Milton, Ont. May 4, 2009) - RattleSnake Point once again used home course knowledge and a few “member bounces” to claim the 2009 TaylorMade Tournament of Champions.
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4/9/2009 Merit Golf & Ontario PGA Launch Ontario PGA Members Travel Portal
(Pickering, Ont. April 9, 2009) – The Ontario PGA along with Merit Golf Vacations is pleased to announce the launch of the Ontario PGA Members Travel Portal.
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4/7/2009 adidas Eyewear to Become Presenting Sponsor of Spring Championship
(Pickering, Ont., April 7, 2009) - adidas eyewear has agreed to terms that will see them become the presenting sponsor of the 2009 Ontario PGA Spring Championship.
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3/30/2009 Sligo Wear Named Presenting Sponsor of Assistants' Summer Championship
(Pickering, Ont. March 31, 2009) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to welcome Sligo Wear as its newest partner. Sligo pronounced (SLY GO), has partnered up with the Assistants' Summer.
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3/25/2009 Gar Hamilton Chosen to Lead Titleist Cup Team
(Pickering, Ont., March 25, 2009) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce the appointment of Gar Hamilton to the prestigious post of Titleist Cup Captain.
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3/17/2009 Loft 8° Becomes Title Sponsor of Ontario PGA Assistants’ Team Championship
(Pickering, Ont., March 17, 2009) - The Ontario PGA announced today that Loft 8 has agreed to a multi-year partnership to become the title sponsor of the Ontario PGA Assistants' Team Championship.
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3/12/2009 Gordon White To Sponsor Assistants' Tour
(Pickering, Ont., March 12, 2009) - Gordon White of Bosley Real Estate is the newest partner to the Ontario PGA. Gord will be sponsoring the 2009 Assistants' Tour.
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3/10/2009 NNG (Nearly New Golf) Named Ontario PGA Pro / Pro Title Sponsor
(Pickering, Ont., March 10, 2009) - Nearly New Golf To Sponsor the Ontario PGA Pro / Pro Championship to be contested at The Club at North Halton on May 11, 2009
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3/2/2009 600 Plus Lessons Taught at Toronto Golf Show
Canadian PGA Professionals from Ontario conducted well over 600 lessons at the Toronto Golf & Travel Show over the weekend.
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2/9/2009 Ontario Members Claim Three of Four National Awards
Bill Wogden (Club Professional), Tim Moore (Merchandiser) and Mike Kelly (Junior Leader) Claim National Awards
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1/30/2009 Ontario PGA Professional Development Conference
2009 Ontario PGA Professional Development Conference
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1/22/2009 New Website
The Ontario PGA Board of Directors are pleased to announce that the new and improved ontariopga.com website.
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12/8/2008 Team Ontario Leads Titleist Cup after Day 1 at Mount Bruno
Team Ontario will take a one point lead into the final round of the 2008 Titleist Cup after putting up a strong fight in the afternoon foursome matches.
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12/3/2008 Michael Farrugia’s Team Wins First Annual Merit Golf Vacations Pro Am Classic at PGA National
Michael Farrugia’s Team Wins First Annual Merit Golf Vacations Pro Am Classic at PGA National
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12/1/2008 Whitevale Wins Hulbert Memorial in Shoot Out
The team from Whitevale Golf & Country Club led by Head Professional Tony Wilkins came up victorious Monday at the Hulbert Memorial Championship.
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10/29/2008 Ontario PGA Unveils 2008 Award Winners
The Ontario PGA announced its 2008 award winners at the Ontario PGA Merchandise Show.
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10/28/2008 Cherry, Hackett & Ramsden Claim North Course Title while Banks, King and Walsh Secure South Course Victory
Credit Valley Represented by Head Professional Adam Cherry, Associate Professional Jon Hackett and Apprentice Mike Ramsden Claimed Victory on the North Course at the Nike Fall Scramble
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10/17/2008 Ontario PGA Names New President
Ontario PGA Elects Chris Miranda as President its 38th President
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9/4/2008 NGCOA Central Ontario Chapter and Ontario PGA Join Forces to Offer ELITE Apprentices in Ontario Scholarship Opportunity
The Ontario PGA and the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada are pleased to announce a partnership that will begin to offer $4,000 in scholarships beginning this September.
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7/31/2008 adidas Eyewear to Become Presenting Sponsor of Hulbert Memorial Championship
Today, adidas Eyewear agreed to become the presenting sponsor of the Hulbert Memorial Championship.
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7/16/2008 ECCO Shoes Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of the Inaugural PING Ontario PGA Class 'A' Championship
ECCO Shoes Canada agreed to a multi year relationship to become the presenting sponsor of the PING Ontario PGA Class 'A' Championship.
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5/13/2008 Loft 8° to become Presenting Sponsor of the Ontario PGA Assistants' Spring Championship
The Ontario PGA announced today that Loft 8° has agreed to become the presenting sponsor of the Assistant's Spring Championship.
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