As I sit here in my office I can see that we’ve been greeted by another rainy, soggy morning. Not the best weather for local golfers. It’s a good thing we’ll start construction on Parmasters Kitchener-Waterloo someday soon!
As a reminder, for more on Parmasters KW, you can also revisit some of these previous blog posts.
- The Chapters of Indoor Golf
- Don't Check Your Ego At The Door
- Holes For Sale
Today’s post is a mishmash of thoughts and news. I wanted to mention briefly that I visited Southworks in Cambridge recently. Specifically, I spent 90% of my time there in the antique section on the second floor of the north building.
I was amazed to see several extensive collections of antique golf clubs! If you’re a collector of golf lore, you must make the trip to Southworks!
Also, last Saturday, in their email newsletter, Golf News Now reported that current Canadian Professional Golf Association (CPGA) Executive Director Steve Carroll has resigned. His last day on the job will be October 31, 2009. You can find the entire article on the Golf News Now website here, and I’ve also included it below.
CPGA Executive Director Resigns
August 21, 2009 by GNN
Steve Carroll has resigned after five years as executive director of the Canadian PGA, saying he was looking forward to new challenges.
His last day will be Oct. 31.
Carroll came to the Canadian PGA after 12 years as executive director of the PGA of British Columbia. He had previously worked for five years as education program coordinator for the Canadian PGA.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of my 22-year relationship with the Canadian PGA,” said Carroll.
“The opportunity and privilege of working with a fabulous group of golf professionals who are passionate about what they do for a living and are experts in the game and business of golf made it a joy for me to come into work every day, I feel blessed,” he added.
Carroll also served as chair of the National Allied Golf Associations (NAGA), a group that just last Tuesday introduced the findings of its economic impact study. Canadian PGA president Lindon Garron said it will be difficult to replace Carroll.
“Steve has been a tremendous ambassador for the Canadian PGA. His decision to leave is received with mixed emotions,” said Garron.
“We are sorry to see him leave as he has accomplished a great deal for the Canadian PGA, yet we are excited for him as he embarks on a new career path,” he added.
“We will now be challenged to find a new executive director, but it will allow the board of directors to evaluate the position establishing the current skill sets required,” said Lindon Garron, President of the Canadian PGA.
Carroll said he had accomplished the goals he had set out to accomplish at the beginning of his tenure and the timing was right for somebody new to take on new challenges for the association.
“Thanks to the hard work of the national office staff and the support of my colleagues and friends among zone staff, the Canadian PGA, as a whole, has never been in a better place,” said Carroll, adding that Garron and the current board of directors have treated him well.
“My relationship goes back to the beginning when Steve first worked as the director of education and I was the executive director of the Atlantic Zone,” said Garron.
“Throughout the years, we have become not only associates but also friends. We have traveled much together and both share a passion for the Canadian PGA and improving opportunities for our members,” said Garron.
Watch GNN for continuing coverage.
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