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Brent Morrison
Director

Brent Morrison joined the Canadian PGA in 1988. His passion for helping people fulfill their objectives has resulted in a diverse career, from Club Professional and U.S. mini tour player to his current roles of golf instructor, mentor, innovative businessman and consultant to both golfers and players of varied sport backgrounds.

Brent is consistently recognized as one of the "Best Golf Instructors in North America" (Golf Magazine rankings, 1999-2005). In 1998 he was named "Teacher of the Year” by both the Canadian and British Columbia PGA. He has been included in Golf Magazine's prestigious list of “Top Regional Golf Teachers”, and nominated for "Top 100 Best Golf Teachers" and "Top 25 Best Golf Schools" in North America (2004-05).

Teaching private, group & corporate lessons to both amateurs and professional since 1989, Brent's constructivist approach to golf instruction led him to create the comprehensive Collegiate Golf Development Program, fast gaining recognition as one of North America’s premier development programs for junior golfers.

Brent oversees all golf instruction programs at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort and personally instructs students in our Collegiate Golf Prep, Post-Secondary Tour Prep & Junior Tournament Preparatory Programs.


Gord Melissa
General Manager, Pheasant Glen

Gord became a Class "A" Professional in 1996, and was awarded the British Columbia PGA "Assistant of the Year" designation in 2001. His desire to teach golf and manage a golf facility was realized in January 2002, when Gord became Head Professional at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort, a position which highlights his enthusiasm both for the game and for helping players fulfill their goals. In addition to his commitments as Head Professional, Gord instructs both our Collegiate Golf and Junior Tournament Preparatory programs.


Leila Chartrand
Teaching Professional

Leila obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Southern California, while maintaining academic honours and serving as Captain of the USC golf team. Some of her golf career highlights include a 1st place finish at the 2005 BMO Tour event, Cordova Bay Golf Course, qualifying for the BMO LPGA Canadian Open (2005, 2004), West Coast Ladies Golf Tour event Champion, Phoenix, AZ (2004) and Top 5 finishes for both team and individual at the 2000 NCAA Championship. Leila now balances a busy playing and teaching schedule and instructs both adult and junior programs at the Brent Morrison Golf Academy.


Chris Martens
Teaching Professional

With nearly twenty five years of golf experience, including time spent playing on the Canadian Tour, Chris brings a dynamic approach to the BMGA instruction team. His passion is to develop quality golfers, and help players of all abilities improve and enjoy the game. Chris obtained his CPGA card in August 2006, holds TCCP Level I & II Teaching Certification and is entering his third year of the Professional Golf Management program at Camosun College. His philosophy of teaching and learning golf is best summed up in the words of Ben Hogan: "To improve is the best part of the game".


John Milroy
Teaching Professional

John has 12 years of experience in the golf industry and has completed levels 1-4 of the Canadian PGA Teaching & Coaching Certification Program. Passionate about supporting students as they learn their best swing based on physical abilities, learning style and personal goals, John also specializes in Club Fitting, helping students find the best equipment to suit their individual body types and swing mechanics.


Janie Rome Morrison
Program Coordinator, Brent Morrison Golf Academy at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort

Janie oversees all program registrations and client communications for the Brent Morrison Golf Academy. She coordinates the Homestay program for boarding students in our Collegiate Golf Prep and Summer Programs and acts as school and home liaison for our boarding students, maintaining a solid support network for our juniors living away from home. Janie also facilitates post-secondary planning workshops for our CGPP students and edits our Academy newsletter.


Adam Ridgewell
BMGA Program Leader - Strength and Conditioning

Adam Ridgewell grew up in South Africa with a background in school sports and an extensive outdoor life. Adam traveled to Canada and the UK to gain a fuller understanding and to play a part in the rehabilitation of athletes and people with the spirit to play sport at their best.

Over the last 12 years, Adam has fulfilled his quest in Physical therapy and Osteopathy, gaining degrees from top accredited Universities in Vancouver and London, England. He has also combined his knowledge of functional human anatomy with a 'Chek Certified' Golf Biomechanic qualification from the USA. Gaining the hands-on experience of working with professional golfers on the European Challenge Tour over the last 2 years, Adam specializes in developing functional, individualized golf-specific performance programs. For more information about Adam's philosophies and approach to golf fitness, see: www.golfnostics.com.


Doug Swanson
BMGA Program Leader (Sports Psychology)

Doug is a Human Performance Consultant, specializing in the areas of team and individual consultations in Sports Psychology, Managing Adversity and Lifestyle Management. He is sports psychology consultant to the Portland Winterhawks and facilitates educational and motivational programs through his company, F.I.R.S.T. Place for Human Performance. Doug is also an instructor at Red Deer College and a sessional instructor for the University of Calgary. Doug facilitates Sports Psychology workshops for students in our Collegiate Golf Preparatory Program, sharing his expertise in the field of Human Performance.


Maureen Noble-Kilback
BMGA Program Leader (Nutrition)

Formerly Senior Clinical Dietitian at Langley Memorial Hospital, Maureen has energetically maintained a thriving private practice in the Oceanside area, working with businesses and individuals alike. Maureen brings a strong background in Sports Nutrition and Disease Prevention & Treatment to Brent Morrison Golf Academy, where she is both a workshop facilitator and personal nutritional consultant for our students.


Penny McGuire
BMGA Program Leader (PowerYoga), B.Ed, RYT

For over a decade, Penny has helped many reach their physical and personal best, from Athletes to Mums to Be, to Mature Movers in both Australia and Canada. Penny regularly works with our Collegiate Golf Prep students to help them improve their core strength, flexibility and breathing techniques.





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