1/8/2012 The PGA of Ontario Remembers Victor Whibley
The PGA of Ontario is deeply saddened by the passing this week of Lifetime Member Victor Whibley.
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12/9/2011 TEAM ONTARIO
Team Ontario Wins Big in 2011!
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12/5/2011 Colekessian Win's At Sawgrass!
(Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida) Colekessian tames the "Dye-abolical" Stadium Course to Win the Merit Golf Vacations Ontario PGA Pro-AM
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11/30/2011 John W. Moffat Passes
It is with sadness that the Moffat Family announces the passing of PGA of Canada Life Member and Ontario PGA Member John W. Moffat.
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10/25/2011 Congratulations to the 2011 Ontario PGA Award Winners
On Tuesday, October 25th at Angus Glen Golf Club at the Ontario PGA Awards Dinner we honored the following members as they won awards in their respective categories.
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10/13/2011 Ontario PGA Annouces 2011 Award Nominees
(Pickering, Ont., October 12, 2011) - The 2011 Ontario PGA Awards Night presented by FlightScope will take place Tuesday October 25, 2011 at Angus Glen Golf Club
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10/11/2011 Ontario PGA Names Kevin Purcell as Executive Director
I am extremely happy to announce Mr. Kevin Purcell as our new Executive Director of the Ontario PGA effective December 1, 2011.
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9/26/2011 Jeff Mills wins Birdie Shootout
Jeff Mills defends his title at The adidas Eyewear Birdie Shoot-out!
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9/15/2011 Alex Green wins the Apprentice Championship
Alex Green takes home the win at the PURE Grips Ontario PGA Apprentice Championship after a 1 hole playoff with Michael Resciniti
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9/12/2011 Tarling wins the Simmlands Senior Fall
Tarling wins the Simmlands Senior Fall Championship at Windermere Golf & C.C.
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9/6/2011 Rogerson wins at St. Catharines
After an exciting four hole playoff between Ed Maunder, Steve Rodriguez and Bruce Rogerson, Rogerson ends up victorious.
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8/29/2011 Morin and Thomas Win the Ping HP HP
Chester Morin of Mill Run Golf Club and Warren Thomas of Cobble Beach Golf Links pull out a win at the Ping Head Pro Head Pro Championship with an amazing 11 under par
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8/22/2011 Aileen Robertson takes home the Annika Academy Women's Championship
Aileen Robertson takes home the Annika Academy Women's Championship
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8/15/2011 Ken Tarling takes the Title for the 4th Year in a Row
After an exciting playoff on the 18th hole between Brian Hutton and Ken Tarling, Tarling takes the title of the 2011 Simmlands Senior PGA Championship for the 4th consecutive year.
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7/25/2011 Colekessian and Chapman Break 4 way Tie!
(Midland, Monday July 24th 2011) Colekessian and Chapman Win in Midland!
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7/21/2011 Golf Talk Canada Launches August 13th
(Thursday July 21st, Toronto) Golf Talk Canada Launches August 13th on TSN Radio
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7/18/2011 Brian McCann Wins Ontario PGA Championship
(Barrie ON July 19th 2011) Brian McCann Wins Ontario PGA Championship
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7/14/2011 Anderson Wins In Playoff With "Ballesteros" Tribute!
(Burlington July 14th) It was another Playoff on our Simmlands Senior Tour last Thursday in Burlington at Hidden Lake Golf Club.
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6/24/2011 FRANK WHIBLEY PASSES
(Aurora, Ont., - June 23, 2011) WHIBLEY, Frank - Passed peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday June 22, 2011 at the age of 77.
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6/7/2011 Annika Academy Newest OPGA Partner
(Orlando Florida, July 22nd) History's Greatest Woman's Golfer Forms Partnership with The Ontario PGA
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5/30/2011 Keir Smith Shoots 69 to Win the Pin High Ontario PGA Assistants' Spring Championship
(Barrie,Ont. -May 30,2011)- At Tangle Creek Golf & Country Club, Keir Smith claimed the 2011 Pin High Ontario PGA Assistants' Spring Championship, finishing first place with a score of 3-under-par 69.
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5/17/2011 Bill Walsh Shoots Total of 134 to Attain Victory at the 2011 Trimark Sportswear Ontario PGA Spring Championship Presented By SkyCaddie
(Cambridge, Ont., May 17, 2011) - Bill Walsh (The Golf Lab) shot 6-under-par to win the 2011 Ontario PGA Spring Championship at Galt Country Club.
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5/11/2011 Golf Association of Ontario Announces Winners of Ontario Golf Coaches Awards at Inaugural Ontario Golf Coaches Summit
The Golf Association of Ontario (GAO) in conjunction with the Ontario PGA recently held the first annual Ontario Golf Coaches Summit.
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5/5/2011 Hamilton & Young Inducted into Ontario Golf Hall of Fame
(Uxbridge, Ont., May 4, 2011) - Gar Hamilton and Shelburne Golf & Country Club owner/teacher Sam Young into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame on Wednesday evening.
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5/3/2011 Callowhill & McAleavey Partner to Win Loft 8° Ontario PGA Assistants' Team Championship
(Whitevale, Ont., May 3, 2011) - Alf Callowhill and Ciaran McAleavey were able to secure the 2011 Loft 8° Assistants' Team Championship win at Whitevale Golf Club.
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5/2/2011 2011 TaylorMade Tournament of Champions
(Milton, Ont., May 2, 2011)-Despite the looming forecasts of rain on Monday, the weather held up for the most part for the 47 teams participating in the annual 2011 TaylorMade Tournament of Champions.
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4/27/2011 Paloform Assumes Title Sponsorship of Ontario PGA Head Pro / Assistant Pro Championship
(Pickering, Ont., - April 27, 2011) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce that Paloform will be the title sponsor of the Head Professional / Assistant Professional Championship.
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4/15/2011 Club Car Steps Up to Support Hulbert Memorial Championship and Hulbert Memorial Fund
(Pickering, Ont., - April 15, 2011) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce that Club Car has agreed to become the title sponsor of the Hulbert Memorial Championship.
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4/12/2011 Local Golfer Making a Name for Himself
(Manilla, Ont., - April 12, 2011) – Many professional athletes begin honing their skills at a young age. Professional golfer John Rushnell started at 28.
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4/11/2011 Ontario PGA Assistants' Championship Names Golf Trends & Eaton Corp as Title Sponsors
(Pickering, Ont., - April 11, 2011) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce that Golf Trends along with Eaton Corp., the distributors of Golf Pride Golf Grips
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4/8/2011 Golf Supply House Extends Ontario PGA Partnership through 2013
(Pickering, Ont., - April 8, 2011) - The Ontario is pleased to confirm that Golf Supply House has confirmed its support of the Pro / Pro Championship through 2013.
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3/30/2011 SkyCaddie Extends Sponsorship Agreement with Ontario PGA
(Pickering, Ont., - March 30, 2011) – Jancor Agencies, the Canadian distributor for SkyCaddie, has extended its partnership with the Ontario PGA.
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3/17/2011 Trimark Sportswear Group Named Title Sponsor of Ontario PGA Spring Championship
(Pickering, Ont., - March 17, 2011) – The Ontario PGA is pleased to welcome Trimark Sportswear Group as their newest partner.
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3/15/2011 NIKE Golf Canada Signs Three Year Extension to Continue as Title Sponsor of Ontario PGA Fall Scramble
(Pickering, Ont., - March 15, 2011) – The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce that NIKE Golf Canada has agreed to remain on as the title sponsor of the Ontario PGA Fall Scramble through 2013.
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3/9/2011 PURE Grips Named Presenting Sponsor of Ontario PGA Apprentice Championship
(Pickering, Ont., March 9, 2011) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce PURE Grips as its newest partner.
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3/3/2011 Ken Tarling Continues Winning Was on Australian Legends Tour
(March 2, 2011 - Canterbury, New Zealand) - Ken Tarling continued his winning ways with a convincing four shot victory in the Mower Shop Ashburton Legends Pro-Am.
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2/28/2011 Ken Tarling Wins Australian Senior Tour Event
(Dunedin, NZ - February 28, 2011) Canadian Ken Tarling has taken out the City of Dunedin Legends Pro-Am in a thrilling final day shootout.
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2/16/2011 Jason Helman Highlights Canadian PGA Winners as Teacher of the Year
(Acton, Ont., - February 16, 2011) - Canadian PGA has announced the 2010 winners of its prestigious National Awards for exceptional and dedicated service as Canadian golf professionals.
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2/16/2011 Ontario PGA Member Christine Dengel Joins Golf Canada as Regional Director, Membership for Ontario & Atlantic Canada
(Oakville, Ont, February 16, 2011) – Golf Canada announced today that Christine Dengel has been named the Association’s new Regional Director, Membership for Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
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2/15/2011 Titleist Cup to Be Contested at The Toronto Golf Club in 2011 - Gar Hamilton Appointed for Two Year Term
(Pickering, Ont., February 15, 2011) – The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce that the 2011 playing of the Titleist Cup will take place at the historic Toronto Golf Club.
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2/8/2011 Ontario PGA and Golf Association of Ontario Announce Upcoming Ontario Golf Coaches Summit and New Golf Coaches Website
(Pickering, Ont., February 8, 2011) – As part of its commitment to coach development, the Ontario PGA and the Golf Association of Ontario announced the inaugural Ontario Golf Coaches Summit.
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2/2/2011 Alex McIntyre of Essex Golf & CC Wins an AGM Front Nine Award
(February 1, 2011 - Orlando, FL) - Alex McIntyre, CPGA Director of Golf at Essex Golf & CC in LaSalle, Ontario, was honoured last week by the Association of Golf Merchandisers.
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1/24/2011 Ontario PGA to Manage Ontario PGA Buying Show Beginning this August
(Pickering, Ont., - January 24, 2011) – The Ontario PGA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the rebirth of the Ontario PGA Buying Show.
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12/10/2010 HENRY BRUNTON RECEIVES PGAS OF EUROPE HIGHEST HONOUR
(December 10, 2010) - Canadian PGA Master Professional and Golf Canada Men’s National Coach Henry Brunton received the PGA’s of Europe highest honour – The Five-Star Professional Award
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11/17/2010 Gar Hamilton and Sam Young Announced as 2011
(Uxbridge, ON. November 17, 2010) - The Golf Association of Ontario announced today that Gar Hamilton and Sam Young will be the 2011 inductees into the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame.
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10/27/2010 Ian Webb Highlights 2010 Ontario PGA Award Winners
(Mississauga, Ont., October 27, 2010) - Ian Webb, the Executive Professional / General Manager from Credit Valley Golf & Country Club is the 2010 Ontario PGA Golf Professional of the Year.
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10/25/2010 Favoured Teams Come out on Top at NIKE Golf Fall Scramble Presented by FlightScope
(Markham, Ont., October 25, 2010) – Two of the favoured teams from the Ontario PGA Fall Scramble were both able to secure victory with matching 15-under-par 57 scores.
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10/8/2010 Ontario Wins 2010 Titleist Cup
(Quebec City, QC., October 8, 2010) - Team Ontario successfully defended their title to capture the 2010 Titleist Cup.
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10/7/2010 Play Suspended at Titleist Cup
(Quebec City, QC., October 7, 2010) – The first day of the 2010 Titleist Cup (Ontario PGA / Quebec PGA) Matches have been cancelled due to inclement weather.
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10/4/2010 Piero Poletto Wins Callaway Golf Fall Championship
(Stouffville, Ont., - October 4, 2010) Piero Poletto (The Country Club ) fired a 3-under-par 68 to win the 2010 Ontario PGA Fall Championship by three strokes.
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9/30/2010 Jeff Mills Birdies Six Holes to Win Birdie Shootout
(Brampton, Ont., September 30, 2010) – Jeff Mills fired at all the pins he could and it paid off for him today at the Head Professional Birdie Shootout.
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9/21/2010 Ontario Announces 2010 Titleist Cup Team - Set to Defend Title at Royal Quebec Golf Club -
(Pickering, Ont., - September 21, 2010) – The Ontario PGA along with Titleist Cup Captain Gar Hamilton are pleased to announce the 2010 Titleist Cup Team.
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9/16/2010 Rogerson Prevails at Beacon Hall
(Aurora, Ont., - September 16, 2010) - Bruce Rogerson mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the 2010 Ontario PGA Match Play Championship over Billy Walsh.
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9/15/2010 Merit Golf Vacations Ontario PGA Match Play Set to Begin Tomorrow at Beacon Hall Golf Club
(Pickering, Ont., September 15, 2010) – The final four have been determined for the Merit Golf Vacations Ontario PGA Match Play Championship.
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9/13/2010 Ken Tarling Shoots 65 to Win 2010 Simmlands Ontario PGA Senior Fall Championship at Muskoka Lakes Golf & Country Club
(Port Carling, Ont., - September 13, 2010) – Ken Tarling (Ken Tarling’s Golf Academy) has begun his own version of the Ontario PGA Senior grand slam.
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9/7/2010 Darren Allan & Scott Cowx Pick Up Another PING Head Pro / Head Pro Championship Win at Glencairn
(Milton, Ont., - September 7, 2010) - Darren Allen (Otter Creek) and Scott Cowx (HGCC Teaching Academy) beat David Banks (Within Range) and Ian Doig (Ian Doig Golf Academy)
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8/17/2010 Ken Tarling Wins Simmlands Ontario PGA Seniors' Championship at Maple Downs Golf & Country Club
(Maple, Ont., - August 17, 2010) - Ken Tarling defeated Bill Wogden in a playoff to win the 2010 Simmlands Ontario PGA Seniors' Championship.
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8/4/2010 Dave Levesque Wins Cleveland Golf / Srixon Ontario PGA Assistants' Championship Presented by SUNDOG
(Pelham, Ont., - August 4, 2010) – Dave Levesque (Academy at BraeBen) capped off a nice three-week stretch of golf by claiming his third victory and adding another $4,000 to his wallet.
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8/3/2010 Cleveland Golf / Srixon Ontario PGA Assistants' Championship presented by SUNDOG Underway at Pen Lakes
(Pelham, Ont., August 3, 2010) – Brian McCann (Academy at BraeBen) and 2008 Assistants’ Champion Billy Walsh share the first round lead after firing 5-under-par 66 at Peninsula Lakes.
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7/29/2010 Dave Levesque Wins Inaugural Canada Cup in Montreal
(August 1, 2010 - Montreal, QC) - Dave Levesque capped off a stellar 3-week stretch of golf after claiming the Canada Cup in Montreal.
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7/19/2010 Mary-Pat Quilty & G.W. King Claim Record Fifth Ash City Ontario PGA Mixed Championship at Midland Golf & Country Club
(Midland, Ont., July 19, 2010) – Mary-Pat Quilty (Settler’s Ghost) and G.W. King (Georgian Bay Club) combined to shoot 8-under-par 62 at Midland G & CC
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7/13/2010 Kenesky Wins 2010 Titleist & FootJoy Ontario PGA Championship
(Barrie, Ont., - July 13, 2010) - Ron Kenesky wins the 2010 Ontario PGA Championship at Barrie Country Club.
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7/12/2010 Lynden D’Aloisio & Ron Kenesky Share the First Round Lead at the 2010 Titleist & FootJoy Ontario PGA Championship at Barrie Country Club
(Barrie, Ont., - July 12, 2010) - Lynden D'Aloisio (pictured) and Ron Kenesky currently lead the 2010 Titleist & FootJoy Ontario PGA Championship at 7-under-par 65.
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7/10/2010 Billy Walsh & Dave Levesque Claim 2010 VIA Rail Canada Cup After 20 Holes of Match Play
(Montreal, QC., - July 11, 2010) – Dave Levesque (Academy at BraeBen) and Billy Walsh (Beacon Hall) have won the Ontario Division of the VIA RAIL Canada Cup.
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7/9/2010 Dave Bell Qualifies for US Senior Open at Sahalee
(Pickering, Ont., - July 9, 2010) – Dave Bell (Tecumseh Golf Centre) will be playing in his major golf championship later this month at Sahalee Country Club for the 2010 US Senior Open.
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7/8/2010 Ken Tarling & Rick Willan Finish in a Tie for Fourth Spot at Canadian PGA Seniors' Championship
(Milton, Ont., - July 8, 2010) - Rick Willan and Ken Tarling finished in tie for fourth at the Canadian PGA Seniors' Championship after finishing at 2-under-par.
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6/30/2010 SkyCaddie Comes on Board as Presenting Sponsor of Head Professional Birdie Shoot-Out
(Pickering, Ont., - June 22, 2010) – SkyCaddie, a long time supporter of Golf Professionals’ both in Canada and the United States
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6/29/2010 Mobile One Golf Teams Up with Ontario PGA
(Pickering, Ont., June 29, 2010) – Mobile One Golf, run by Master Club Maker Grant Tayler, is Ontario’s first mobile ‘tour trailer’ that brings tour technology right to your golf course.
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6/23/2010 Defending Champion Goes Down in Second Round of Merit Golf Vacations Match Play Championship
(Pickering, Ont., June 18, 2010) - Defending Ontario PGA Match Play Champion Colin Murray (Peninsula Lakes) lost his opening match
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6/10/2010 Ontario PGA and adidas Eyewear Announce Unique Birdie Shootout for Head Professionals in Ontario
(Pickering, Ont., June 10, 2010) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to introduce a new event to the 2010 tournament schedule.
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6/8/2010 Rick Willan Wins Simmlands Senior Spring Championship in Playoff over Home Town Favourite John Rushnell
(Oshawa, Ont., - June 8, 2010) – Rick Willan (Markham Golf Dome) made a birdie on the second play off to claim the 2010 Ontario PGA Senior Spring Championship.
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6/1/2010 Fletcher Leisure Group to Sponsor Ontario PGA Senior Pro / Junior Pro and AUR Ontario PGA Money List
(Pickering, Ont., May 26, 2010) - The Ontario PGA is pleased once again to announce Fletcher Leisure Group as the title sponsor of the Ontario PGA Senior Pro / Junior Pro Championship.
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5/27/2010 Ken Tarling Makes it Through Local US Open Qualifying
(Pickering, Ont., May 21, 2010) - 52 year old Ken Tarling has made it through local qualifying which puts him one step closer to the US Open.
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5/18/2010 Danny King Wins Club Car Ontario PGA Spring Championship presented by Brisson Sports & Marketing
(Cambridge, Ont., May 18, 2010) – Danny King (Performance Academy at Magna) shot 3-under-par 69 to come from behind to win the 2010 Ontario PGA Spring Championship.
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5/13/2010 Ontario PGA Partners with Impact Canopies Canada
(Pickering, Ont., May 12, 2010) – The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce Impact Canopies Canada as its newest partner.
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4/7/2010 PIN HIGH to Sponsor ONTARIO PGA Assistants' Spring Championship
(Pickering, Ont., April 6, 2010) - The Ontario PGA and PIN HIGH have agreed to a multiyear deal that will see PIN HIGH
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3/30/2010 Ontario PGA and Ash City Team Up to Launch Ontario PGA Private Label Clothing available Exclusively to Canadian PGA Professionals’ in Ontario
(Pickering, Ont., March 30, 2010) – The Ontario PGA and Ash City Worldwide have entered into a multiyear deal that will see Ash City become the distributor of the Ontario PGA Brand clothing.
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3/24/2010 Brisson Sports & Marketing Inc. Named Presenting Sponsor of Ontario PGA Spring Championship
(Pickering, Ont., March 24, 2010) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce Brisson Sports & Marketing Inc. as the presenting sponsor of the Ontario PGA Spring Championship.
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3/23/2010 Canadian Team Shoot-Out Named Title Sponsor of the Ontario PGA Head Professional / Assistant Professional Championship
(Pickering, Ont., - March 23, 2010) - The Ontario PGA is pleased to announce the Canadian Team Shoot-Out (CTS) as the title sponsor of the Head Professional / Assistant Professional Championship.
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3/22/2010 Dustin Kerr-Taylor Elected 39th President of the Ontario Professional Golfers’ Association (Ontario PGA)
(Pickering, Ont. March 22, 2010) – The Ontario PGA is pleased to introduce Mr. Dustin Kerr-Taylor, Head Professional of The Mandarin Golf & CC as its new president.
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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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6/19/2009 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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