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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 mini tour player to his current roles of golf instructor, mentor 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, 1999-2009). 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 (2004-2009). 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, 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 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 Pheasant Glen’s General Manager, Gord instructs both the Collegiate Golf and Junior Tournament Preparatory programs at the Brent Morrison Golf Academy.
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 is a graduate of the Professional Golf Management program at Camosun College in Victoria, BC. He obtained his CPGA card in August 2006 and holds TCCP Level IV Teaching Certification. Chris' 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".
Turning professional in 2006, Ashlee Claydon was recognized as a Class A Professional in 2010, and qualified in 2011 for the LPGA Futures Tour. She has played on the Australian Ladies' Professional Golf Tour in addition to competing on the Women's Canadian Tour each year since receiving her professional designation. Being a student of Brent Morrison Golf Academy for the past seven years, Ashlee truly believes in Brent's teaching philosophy. With her past four years of teaching experience combined with
her own training as a golf student, Ashlee has learned what it
takes to achieve and maintain solid fundamentals and a technically
sound golf swing. Ashlee is also passionate about fitness and
realizes how proper golf training and dedication to fitness are
inextricably connected to success on the course. In 2010 Ashlee
became certified as a BCRPA Fitness Coach and currently coaches
at Kickstart Fitness in the Oceanside region. Ashlee will continue
on her path to the LPGA by practicing, playing and competing each
year until she reaches her goal.
Beth Alden is a multi-certified fitness coach and bootcamp instructor
with many years of experience participating and training in competitive
sports. Beth now designs personal programs that include strength,
endurance and nutrition based on individualized needs. She passionately
cares about the wellness and happiness of her clients. This commitment
helps her to work with each client to set realistic goals, allowing
them to achieve results and maintain them over time. Whether it
be to lose weight or be a stronger golfer, Beth motivates people
to be able to reach their goals and look for new ways to improve.
Janie oversees all program registrations and client communications
for the Brent Morrison Golf Academy at both our Pheasant Glen
and Big Sky locations. 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.
Doug is a Human Performance Consultant, specializing in the areas
of team and individual consultations in Sports Psychology, Managing
Adversity and Lifestyle Management. Formerly Chair of the Rehabilitation
department at Red Deer College and a sessional instructor for
the University of Calgary, he now consults in the area of physical
and mental athletic performance for various athletic teams and
organizations through his company, F.I.R.S.T. Place for Human
Performance. Doug shares his expertise in the field of Human Performance
with our Collegiate Golf Preparatory students in the form of individual
consultations, small group seminars and large group presentations.
Penny has worked with yoga students of all ages and walks of
life in both Canada and Australia. Each semester, Penny facilitates
Power Yoga classes for our Collegiate Golf Prep students to help
them improve their core strength, flexibility and breathing techniques,
reducing physical tension and slowing respiration for increased
mental clarity and physical stamina.
For over 2 decades, Patricia has been influential in helping
Canadians eat healthier and achieve their well-being goals. Holding
an undergraduate degree in nutrition and a masters' degree in
Physical Education, she is passionate about helping healthy people
stay healthy. Chair of the Board of the Dietitians of Canada,
Patricia has authored five books (four of which are cookbooks),
and has worked with hundreds of athletes at all levels from little
league to pros. |
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