MILTON— Golf Ontario took a new approach to their Annual General Meeting this year, April 21-22 at Rattlesnake Point Golf Club in Milton, by creating an Ontario golf industry weekend. The goal was to bring together the various associations that are involved with the sport in the province and to strengthen relationships. Nothing showcased that more than the Golf IN Ontario Awards Night on April 21.
The evening was a chance for Golf Ontario, the PGA of Ontario, Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association (OGSA), and Golf Canada to recognize their award winners from the past year in front of the Ontario golf industry.
In all, 19 of the award winners were in attendance and recognized by the various associations for their achievements.
“It was an exciting night to celebrate together the many people who make the sport of golf in Ontario so great!” Said Golf Ontario Executive Director Mike Kelly. “It was an impressive group of volunteers, players, PGA professionals and course superintendents all of whom champion and serve the golf industry in communities across Ontario. Congratulations to all!”
The evening appeared to be a hit with the individual award winners as well. Many were excited to be sharing the spotlight with the other winners from across the province.
“This event is really fabulous,” said PGA of Ontario Golf Professional of the Year Dustin Kerr-Taylor. “To be here and celebrate with all of the award winners from 2016 is great. We are all trying to do one thing and that is grow the game. It was interesting to mingle with everyone and to hear the successes they are having in their associations. I am hoping to translate some of those successes into what I am doing as a golf professional.”
“This is pretty exciting,” added Christopher Kertsos, Golf Ontario Senior Men’s Order of Merit winner. “It is the first time for me to be ranked number one for the seniors. It is nice to see everyone here from all corners of the industry. It is great to see what Golf Ontario has done here tonight.”
Golf Ontario would like to congratulate all of the award winners from all of the golf associations in Ontario.
PGA of Ontario Winners
Adam Tobin – Retailer of the Year
Adam Steinschifter – Candidate for Membership of the Year
Sean Casey – Junior Leader of the Year
Henry Brunton – Teacher of the Year
Dustin Kerr-Taylor – Golf Professional of the Year
Gareth Raflewski – Coach of the Year
Jason Helman – Professional Development Award
Iain Reston – Class A Professional of the Year
OGSA Award Winners
Patrick Greenman – OSGA Recognition – Ontario Women’s Mid Am/Sr. Championship
Peter Kinch – OSGA Recognition – Ontario Mid Amateur Championship
Jim Burlington – OSGA Recognition – Ontario Junior Girls’ Championship
Dave Girard – OSGA Recognition – Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship
Greg McFarlane – OSGA Recognition – Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship
Chad Adamson – OSGA Recognition – Ontario Junior Boys’ Championship
Brooks Young – Shelburne G & CC – Ontario Bantam Boys Championship
Dan Magrin – OSGA Recognition – Ontario Summer Games Championship
Phil Auger – OSGA Recognition – Ontario Senior Men’s Championship
Perry Beausoleil – OSGA Recognition – Mackenzie Tour National Capital Open
Tom Kinsman – OSGA Recognition – LPGA Manulife Financial Classic
Richard Creed – OSGA William Sansom Distinguished Service Award
Pelino Scenna – OSGA 50 Year Member
Cecil-Roy French – OSGA 50 Year Member
Paul Dermott – OSGA 50 year Member
Ontario Order of Merit Rankings
Juvenile Boys
- Peyton Callens
- Kelvin Lim
- Zack Mason
- Robbie Latter
- Johnny Travale
Junior Boys
- Sam Meek
- Peyton Callens
- Ty Celone
- Minwoo Park
- Tyler Nagano
Juvenile Girls
- Monet Chun
- Chloe Currie
- Isabella Portokalis
- Emily Ward
- Jasmine Ly
Junior Girls
- Grace St-Germain
- Monet Chun
- Chloe Currie
- Isabella Portokalis
- Alexandra Naumovski
Women’s Amateur
- Grace St-Germain
- Monet Chun
- Mary Ann Hayward
- Crystina Kertsos
- Samantha Spencer
Women’s Mid Amateur
- Judith Kyrinis
- Mary Ann Hayward
- Casey Ward
- Ivy Steinberg
- Marion Reid
Men’s Amateur
- Garret Rank
- Maxwell Sear
- Blair Hamilton
- Josh Whalen
- Austin James
Men’s Mid Amateur
- Garret Rank
- Philip Arci
- Charles Fitzsimmons
- Ryan Kings
- Matthew Sim
Women’s Senior
- Judith Kyrinis
- Mary Ann Hayward
- Ivy Steinberg
- Terrill Samuel
- Marion Reid
Men’s Senior
- Christopher Kertsos
- Larry Cooper
- Lars Melander
- Robert Gibson
- Nick Digiandomenico
Golf Ontario Volunteer Awards
Jim Arbuckle – Volunteer of the Year
Ralph Franchino – Distinguished Service Award
Elaine Jackson – District Volunteer of the Year
John Turner – Honorary Life Director
Future Links Order of Merit Rankings (Ontario players)
CN Future Links National Junior Boys Order of Merit
2. Peyton Callens
6. Sam Meek
7. Kelvin Lim
CN Future Links National Junior Girls Order of Merit
2. Monet Chun
3. Grace St-Germain
5. Chloe Currie
8. Isabella Portokalis
10. Ellie Szeryk
