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P.R. Scott Orban
Chief Operating Officer
P.G.A. Executive Golf Professional- Canadian PGA Class "A" Executive Professional
- Graduate of the University of Lethbridge
- Certified Level II Henry Griffitts Club Fitter
- Thirty plus years of teaching and coaching experience
- Coach of several nationally ranked junior golfers
- Contributor to the Canadian P.G.A Elite teaching manual
- NCCP Level III Certified Coach
- Level III CPGA Elite Teaching Program
- Level III CPGA Teaching & Coaching Certification Program
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Richard Hardy
P.G.A. Head Golf Professional
- Canadian PGA Class "A" Professional
- Graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Lethbridge Community College
- Level II CPGA Teaching Certification Program
- Certified Level I Henry Griffitts Club Fitter
- Attended PING Golf Club Fitting Seminar in Phoenix, AZ
- Twenty-seven plus years of teaching and coaching experience (beginner to elite)
Richard started his golf career here at MMGC in 1996 as an Assistant Golf Professional. In 2002 Richard was promoted to the position of Head Golf Professional and has continued to this day.
Richard is a Graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Lethbridge College. Richard has always had a passion for teaching the game and has continued to educate himself attending various PGA conferences earning the CPGA level II Certification.
Richard is a very experienced Club Fitter and is a member of the exclusive Henry-Griffitts Fitting and Teaching Certification program. Richard has used this base knowledge and continues to attend and learn from Manufacturers such as Ping, Taylor Made, Titleist, and Callaway.
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Connor Epping
PGA Canada Apprentice Professional
- Born and raised in Ancaster Ontario, a small town located in the outskirts of Hamilton.
- Grew up caddying at the historic Hamilton Golf and Country Club (Host of 6 Canadian Opens)
- Attended Humber College for Professional Golf Management.
- Professional Playing experience on Great Lakes Tour, Toronto Players Tour, West Florida Golf Tour, Minor League Golf Tour and various other Mini Tours across the U.S and Canada.
- Certified Fitting Specialist with Titleist, Ping, and Callaway.
- Played Jr. Hockey in Ontario until the age of 21.
Connor is going into his 5th season as a Golf Professional and first with McKenzie Meadows after recently moving to Calgary from Southern Ontario. He fell in love with the game at a very young age absorbing his Fathers passion and love for Golf. He considered his Father his greatest friend and mentor supporting Connor in every aspect of his playing and teaching career.
Connor looks to bring this Knowledge and passion to McKenzie Meadows to help grow his student’s desire and willingness to get better. Making their time at the golf course much more enjoyable and fun.
From Full swing to short game, and putting, all levels of golfers can trust that choosing to work with Connor will leave them excited and motivated for what their future in golf holds.
Andrew Penner
P.G.A. Teaching Professional
- Canadian PGA Class "A" Professional
- Graduate of Professional Golf Management at Lethbridge Community College Level IV CPGA Teaching Certification Program
- A freelance golf writer (his work had appeared on publications such as Golf
- Magazine, Golf Canada, world Golf and numerous others)
- Twenty-seven plus years teaching and coaching experience (beginner to elite)
Dorothy Schultz
P.G.A. Teaching Professional
A second-generation Golf Professional Dorothy started her career at The Mandarin Golf &CC in Markham Ontario. After working at numerous courses in Ontario she moved to Red Deer as the Head Professional at the River Bend Golf Course. Her last position before coming to McKenzie Meadows was Head Teaching Professional at Priddis Greens G&CC.
Dorothy brings a wealth of experience, a strong playing and coaching background and has a passion for growing the game. In the off season you can find her at the ski hill and travelling South to squeeze in some rounds under the sun.
- Canadian PGA Class "A" Professional
- Graduate of the University of Waterloo
- Eighteen plus years of teaching and coaching experience
- Attended PING Golf Club Fitting Seminar
- Through the Future Links Program, developed the largest junior golf program in Canada at River Bend Golf Course
- Coach for the 2000 Alberta Elite Junior Program
- Winner 2001, 2002, 2006 Alberta Ladies PGA Championship
- Alberta Ladies Order of Merit Winner 2001, 2002, 2006
- Student of the late George Knudson
Brad Gagne
P.G.A. Teaching Professional
Brad has been Teaching golf to players of all skill levels for 20 years. He was born in Ottawa and got his start in golf as teenager at the Evergreen Golf Club, in Westport. After Graduating from high school, Brad decided to attend Niagara College and pursue a career in Golf. In 2006 while working at the Canadian Golf and Country Club in Ottawa, he passed his PAT’s. In 2007 he moved to Okotoks and spent 4 years working at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club, where he earned his Class A status. After 9 years as the Associate Golf Professional at McKenzie.
- Canadian PGA Class "A" Professional
- Graduated of the Professional Golf Management Program at Niagara College
- Graduate of the Golf Management Institute of Canada
- Level 4 TCCP Certified Golf Instructor
- TPi Level 1 Certified
- Certified Club Fitter