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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
Americas 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.
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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.
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Leila Chartrand
Teaching Professional
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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.
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".
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John Milroy
Teaching Professional
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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.
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Janie Rome Morrison
Program Coordinator, Brent
Morrison Golf Academy at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort
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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.
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Adam Ridgewell
BMGA Program Leader - Strength and Conditioning
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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.
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Doug Swanson
BMGA Program Leader (Sports Psychology)
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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.
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Maureen Noble-Kilback
BMGA Program Leader (Nutrition)
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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.
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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.