Your Golf Experts
Jeff Williamson
Relevant Experience:
- Started in fall 1989
- Member at Cambridge G.C.
- favourite course is St. Thomas Golf & CC.
Since purchasing my first set of clubs (which my dad had "fixed" for me and I still have in my basement) for $15 at the age of 13 at an auction, it has been all about golf. My experiences started early with full-time jobs at age 16 at Victoria Park East and West golf courses. As a junior, I played with many players who went on to play different tours including Mike Weir and his caddie, Brennan Little, also a school classmate. I chose a different route by becoming a course pro starting with valuable experience at Sarnia G+CC, then back to Victoria Park East. Starting at the Cambridge Golf & Fashions location in Fall, 1989 I continued with both a retail job as well as instructing golf over the next 4 years at Oaks of St. George, Merry Hill and Tri City Golf. With responsibilities of work and family, I ended my professional status. Over the next years I helped open and operate other stores as well as taking on a wide range of operations at this location. Over the years, I have been privileged to attend numerous golf shows, seminars, major tournaments, being certified as a club fitter, and special meet + greet dinners North America wide.
I am married to Guida and have 4 children. Now that the whole family is showing interest in the game as well as helping out at the store, I am more interested in getting back into the game and possibly teaching again in a limited capacity.
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Jason Farrelly
Relevant Experience:
- Started in Spring 1998
- Competitive player since being a junior
- Member at Cambridge G&CC
- 2003 club champion
- past Junior Member of Galt G&CC (4 years)
- Plays 5 days a week
- Golf Handicap: 1
In the summer, my time is split between golf and fastball. I played in three leagues last year for two different teams. Every other minute I have in the summer is spent in the store and on the course. I just bought a house in Cambridge, so I might not have as much time to golf this coming summer. I hope to play in a few more tournaments this year because you always meet new people, which is also a highlight of my work. I also have a keen interest in club and shaft technology.
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Jack Palmer
Relevant Experience:
- Started in 2000
- Member of Scenic Woods G&CC
- Plays 2-3 days a week
- Golf Handicap: 9 (when playing well)
I am a retired mechanical foreman from Dofasco which I was at for 30 years. Also retired director of operations from Hamilton Goodwill (6 years). Played all sports but excelled in track & field, football and baseball. Coached girls' P.W.S.A. fastball for 20 years. Coached Hamilton minor boys' football for 7 years. I was the vice-president of the Dofasco figure skating club for 5 years. I have been married to Bonnie for 42 years, have 2 daughters and 3 grandchildren.
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Lorne McIntosh
Relevant Experience:
- Started in Spring 2002
- Graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor's of Education in Physical Education and English
- Played varsity hockey and golf for three years
- Played to as low as a two handicap
- Favourite course is Whistlebear
- Public player, member of GAO
- Play in many local charities and scrambles
- Plays at least once a week
- Golf Handicap: 7
- Married, wife Pamela, 3 children
- Worked 15 years in the International money market in currency and interest rate arbitrator, derivatives and swaps, including 4 years on Wall Street
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Chris MacDonald
Relevant Experience:
- Started Winter 2009
- Also currently work in the ProShop at Puslinch Lake Golf Course and have for 4 years
- Worked in the ProShop at Wingham Golf and Curling Club for 2 years
- Has been playing golf for about 10 years; starting as a junior member at Ainsdale
- Graduated from Wilfrid Laurier with a degree in Biology, and after heading to teachers college, am now supply teaching for the Upper Grand District School Board
- Enjoys all aspects of golf; from the technical equipment angle to just spending the day relaxing on the course
- Has recently expanded his golf horizons and is now a member of the Chicopee Disc Golf Course
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Craig McCrea
Relevant Experience:
- Started Winter 2009
- Worked at Pro Golf for 3 years
- Was a golf manufacturing rep for 5 years
- Has been golfing for over 20 years
- Favourite golf course is Rockway GC
Craig tries to play 2 times a week. If you don't see Craig at the store, you will probably see him at Wedges 'N Woods practicing. Craig also enjoys photography - be sure to ask him about it.
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Sally Larente
- Started Fall 2007
- Worked in Pro Shop at Cambridge Golf Club for 7 years
- Completed post-graduate studies in golf club operations management from the Golf Management Institute of Canada
- Ladies club champion at Cambridge Golf Club for 2 years
- Graduated from the University of Guelph with a BA in Economics where she played varsity tennis
- Member of Whistle Bear with husband, son and daughter (all avid golfers)
Son, Brad, holds three provincial golf titles and is currently attending Eastern Michigan University on a golf scholarship. Interests include golf, tennis (certified Coach 1 by Tennis Canada), outdoors, cooking, hand quilting and reading.
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Kyle Deighan
Kyle has been a member of the Canadian PGA for 16 years and a class "A" member since 1995. During these years Kyle has worked in all aspects of the golf industry and has worked as a teaching professional at Galt Country Club, Paris Grand, The Whistle Bear Teaching academy and presently at Wedges N Woods Golf Academy.
Kyle is a full time Teaching Professional with experience teaching a large variety of golfers. Using modern teaching techniques that include video analysis Kyle's teaching methods will help golfers find the swing, short game and mental approach that will allow for success on the course. This success is achieved by providing a friendly and non-judgmental environment that allows students to thrive.
Whether you're trying to work out a few flaws in your swing or you're looking to give your game a complete overhaul, personalized Private Instruction with Kyle is a great place to start. He'll create a custom program especially for you and monitor your progress every step of the way.
"I view each golfer as a unique individual and then create a lesson plan based on that persons goals and abilities."
Dan Van Zant
- Started in the winter of 2008
- Graduated from Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology, Barrie Campus, in Mechanical Engineering
- Played ½ a season of varsity hockey.
- Did not start playing golf until I was 19.
- Have shot even par 3 times. Twice at Puslinch and once at Rockway. Made birdie on the last hole with Moe Norman watching.
- Go to the range at least once a week and try to play once a week as well.
- I have 2 children. Bryce is 7 and Wade is 3. Both enjoy golf as well.
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