PGA of Ontario Welcomes New Board Members

May 20, 2022

A message from the President:

On behalf of the PGA of Ontario Board of Directors, I would like to extend my gratitude to every PGA member who took the time to apply for the vacant Board positions. We received an impressive number of applications from qualified candidates across the Zone, and we thank you for your interest in serving your Association.
 
While this process is never easy, we are confident the successful candidates will represent our entire Zone.

It is with great pleasure that we welcome our new Board members

 

Adam Tobin is the Director of Golf at Whistle Bear Golf Club. A passionate service-oriented PGA of Ontario Member that has been recognized as a leader in the industry. Throughout his experience he has serviced a number of clubs and facilities around the country such as St. George’s Golf and Country Club, Tobiano Golf Resort, and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.

 

In 2012 Adam was recognized as the Assistant Golf Professional of the Year for the PGA of Ontario and introduced into the Nova Scotia Legislature for his contributions. Adam was also recognized as The Retailer of the Year for the PGA of Ontario, the Pat Fletcher National Retailer of the Year for the PGA of Canada in 2016, and the PGA of Ontario Club Professional of the Year in 2018.

Adam is big supporter of continuing education and growing his resources to constantly be improving. Known as an innovative club operator he is influenced by companies such as Disney, Ritz Carlton, and Fairmont. Throughout the years Adam has served as the Tri City Chapter lead, a PGA of Ontario mentor, and an evaluator with the PGA of Canada for retail certifications.

Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Adam is now a father to of 2 and has settled in the province of Ontario with his wife. His business educational background has allowed him to focus on developing team members and mentoring young golf professionals.

 "I am a proud PGA of Ontario member and I look forward to sharing my passion for the growth of our association. Our zone is a leader throughout the country and I am excited to serve my fellow members as we steer to new successes."
 
Adam Tobin can be reached at adamt@whistlebear.ca

 

Adam Wagner is born and raised in London, Ontario, Adam is currently the Executive Professional and Director of Golf Operations at Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor, Ontario. A member of the PGA of Canada since 2003, Adam has completed all stages of the CPGA Apprenticeship program including teaching and coaching certification and is a Class “A” member of the PGA of Canada. Adam was the winner of the 2014 PGA of Ontario Professional Development of the year award and was a member of the PGA of Canada National Evaluation team. Adam sits on the Board of Directors for the Southwestern Ontario Chapter of the National Golf Course Owner’s Association (NGCOA). Adam is currently the Head Coach of the University of Windsor Men’s & Women’s Golf Teams and is a sessional instructor at the University of Windsor in the faculty of Human Kinetics.

 

“I am excited for the opportunity to work with this group of incredibly talented board members. I am looking forward working with our office staff and contributing to the board to assist in serving our entire membership.”

Adam Wagner can be reached at awagner@cocogroup.com

 

Cameron Cox, Professional, Oviinbyrd Golf Club. Over the past six years, Cameron has been instrumental in leading initiatives that inspire involvement in the PGA of Ontario with students and young golf professionals. Cameron began his career at Hamilton Golf and Country Club as Apprentice Golf Professional and has since spent the past four years developing into the Associate Golf Professional at Öviinbyrd Golf Club. Cameron brings unmatched enthusiasm and dedication to supporting and growing the golf industry, especially among the younger generations.
 
Cameron was the 2017 PGA of Ontario CFM of the Year and a nominee for the 2020 PGA of Ontario Class ‘A’ Professional of the Year. Cameron is a graduate of Georgian College’s Bachelor of Business Golf Management, where he served as the Founder and President of the PGA of Ontario Georgian College Student Chapter.
 
“I look forward to bringing my experiences and ideas to the PGA of Ontario. I’m excited for the opportunities to be a voice for younger professionals and play a role in executing the visions of the Board of Directors for our entire membership.”
 
Cameron Cox can be reached at ccox@oviinbyrd.com

 

Each has an established profile of success within the Association. We have added a well-rounded group of talented professionals to an already diverse group of Board members who will represent the various chapters of our Zone to assist in shaping the future of our Association for all our members.

We have three members moving off our slate who have been instrumental in the Association’s success over the last 5+ years, and three new faces who all offer a fresh perspective, diverse experiences, and strong connections to the communities they serve.

For more information on how to get involved with the Ontario Zone or to serve on one of our committees, please contact Melanie van der Hoop directly at the Zone office.

Regards,

Michael Moniz
President
PGA of Ontario