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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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Tristan Grieve
PGA Canada Apprentice Professional
- Born and raised in small town Saskatchewan, just outside the city of Saskatoon.
- Bachelor of Science.
- Accomplished entrepreneur who possesses a passion for business.
- Avid sports fan and competitor.
- Looking to help others enjoy golf as much as I do.
Tristan is in his fourth season as a McKenzie Meadows Golf Professional, coming to MMGC from the Carlton Golf and and Yacht Club in Ottawa in 2020.
Tristan was Born and raised in small town Saskatchewan, just outside the city of Saskatoon. He loves his football and is not shy to let us all know where he is from.
Tristan has a BSC in Geology from Athabaska University. He is an entrepreneur and has a passion for business and sports. This is likely what has led him back to the game of golf.
When asked what he likes about teaching golf, Tristan responded: "I Looking to help others enjoy golf as much as I do."
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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)
Dean Walker
P.G.A. Teaching Professional
- Dean has been a golf professional for over 30 years.
- Winner of seven professional tournaments, including the Alberta PGA Championship.
- Fitforegolf Lead Instructor: seminars to over 5000 physiotherapist & sports medicine personal in 6 countries. Fitforegolf focuses on golf injury and prevention topics such as golfers back, rotator cuff tears, golfers & tennis elbow injuries , hip replacement rehab, the aging senior swing & the female golfer differences.
- Accomplished teacher who has helped numerous students receive golf scholarships & has coached a few provincial champions.
- Former Head Golf Professional at Cottonwood G&CC & Redwood Meadows G&CC.
- Certified club fitter with Titleist, Ping, Taylor Made & Callaway.