PRO-FILES: Ryan Moore, PGA of Ontario 2023 Apprentice Professional of the Year
Ryan Moore is not just climbing the ladder of life; he’s scaling it with an unwavering dedication to achieving his golf dreams.
Profiles
PRO-FILES: Teejay Alderdice, PGA of Ontario 2023 Executive Professional of the Year
“My long-term goal is to ensure that no matter what facility I’m at, I hope it’s in a better spot when the day comes for me to leave.”
PRO-FILES: Keaghan Roberts, 2023 PGA of Ontario Professional Development Award
It wasn’t until the young South African got to spend a few holes with his idol, Gary Player, however, that Roberts really grasped how much there was to learn about the game.
PRO-FILES: Jason Wyatt, PGA of Ontario 2023 Club Professional of the Year
“I believe to be successful you need incredible mentors,” he says. “Patty Howard taught me everything there is to know about the game. She is also a great friend.”
PRO-FILES: PGA of Ontario 2023 Teacher of the Year Ralph Bauer
In Ralph Bauer’s world everyone is making more putts – short putts, long putts, memorable putts, million-dollar putts, even life-changing moments – and he’s loving it.
PRO-FILES: PGA of Ontario 2023 Retailer of the Year Alex McIntyre
As Director of Golf at Essex Golf & Country Club, McIntyre was honoured by both the PGA of Ontario and PGA of Canada as Retailer of the Year in 2023.
PRO-FILES: PGA of Ontario 2023 Junior Leader of the Year Brad Lawrence
As an Associate Golf Professional at Hamilton Golf and Country Club, Brad currently leads the Junior programs at his club, chairs an external Golf Tour in Hamilton, and balances his everyday duties at the club as well.
PRO-FILES: PGA of Ontario Teacher of the Year Ryan Robillard
“The ability to apply the information I’ve learned and witness a student hitting the best shot they’ve ever hit, achieving their lowest score ever, or winning their first event is what motivates me to keep going”.
Where are they now? Canadian Open sensation Victor Ciesielski
I made a lot of mistakes. When I had early success, I convinced myself that I was working hard but when you look at the successful players, you have to treat it like a job and work harder than anyone else.
