Annual Report and Strategic Plan

Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing 300,000 golfers and 1,400 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf. By investing in the growth of the sport and introducing more participants of all ages to the game, our vision is to be a world leader in golf.

Mission, Vision and Values

  • Bettering the lives of Canadians through participation and excellence in golf.

  • To be a world leader in golf.

  • – Fun
    – Inclusivity
    – Excellence
    – Integrity
    – Accountability

Chief Executive Officer

Laurence Applebaum

With a sports management career spanning 30 years in Canada, Europe and the United States, Laurence Applebaum proudly returned home when he was named Chief Executive Officer of Golf Canada, the National Sport Federation and governing body for golf in Canada in July of 2017.

In his role as CEO, Applebaum oversees the executive management and strategic direction of Golf Canada’s multi-faceted business which includes Membership & Sport; Commercial Operations overseeing all revenue and marketing activities; fostering key relationships at the provincial, national, and international level; and conducting Championships including the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open. Applebaum also represents Golf Canada on numerous committees and advisory councils including the Golf Canada Foundation, National Golf Foundation, the International Golf & Health Initiative, the PGA TOUR’s President’s Cup, the Canadian Olympic Committee and We Are Golf comprising the leadership of the Canadian golf industry.

The Toronto native previously served five years as Executive Vice President of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he oversaw a variety of strategic and operational initiatives. During his tenure, Applebaum was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the women’s professional tennis circuit including tournament operations; on-site competition; player relations and development; sports science and medicine; broadcast operations and new business development.

Prior to joining the WTA, Applebaum served as the Toronto-based Vice President of Salomon Canada from 2006-2011. Previously, he held a variety of progressively senior roles at Wilson Sports and the brands of its parent company—Amer Sports—including Atomic, Suunto and Precor based in Europe. After starting his career at Wilson Sports Equipment Canada, Applebaum also served as Sales & Marketing Manager at Nike Golf Canada from 1997-1999.

Married with three children, Applebaum is a 1994 graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University where he received an Honours in Business Administration (HBA) degree.

President

David McCarthy

David McCarthy is Golf Canada’s 117th President. He joined Golf Canada’s Board of Directors in 2018 after having previously served on the Governors Council from 2014 to 2018. In his role as President, David serves on the Compensation Committee and Golf Industry Advisory Council.

David previously sat on the Governance and Professional Championships Committees and was most recently the Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee. He was the Golf Canada Tournament Chair for the 2019 and 2022 RBC Canadian Open and was the Tournament Chair for the 2017 Men’s Canadian Amateur Championship. David has been a starter for numerous RBC Canadian Opens and the CP Women’s Open as well as a starter and scorer for numerous amateur championships and USGA Qualifiers. In addition, David has been providing legal counsel to Golf Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation for over a decade.

David is a Senior Partner at Stikeman Elliott LLP and was Head of the Corporate Department and the Chair of the Finance Committee. He is also the Chair of the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. David is a past President of the Princeton Alumni Association of Canada and a past Member of the Alumni Council of Princeton University. David is a past President of the University of Toronto T-Holders Alumni Sports Association, and he is a recipient of the University of Toronto’s Arbor Award, in recognition of his outstanding personal service to the University. David was also a member of the University of Toronto Varsity Blues 1983-84 national championship hockey team.

David lives in Toronto with his wife Kathleen, and they have two children, Chase, and Tessa. He is proud member of the Donalda Golf & Country Club as well as the St. Andrews Golf Club in Scotland. He is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Toronto (LLB).

Executive Team

  • Laurence Applebaum
    Chief Executive Officer

    With a sports management career spanning 30 years in Canada, Europe and the United States, Laurence Applebaum proudly returned home when he was named Chief Executive Officer of Golf Canada, the National Sport Federation and governing body for golf in Canada in July of 2017.

    In his role as CEO, Applebaum oversees the executive management and strategic direction of Golf Canada’s multi-faceted business which includes Membership & Sport; Commercial Operations overseeing all revenue and marketing activities; fostering key relationships at the provincial, national, and international level; and conducting Championships including the RBC Canadian Open and CP Women’s Open. Applebaum also represents Golf Canada on numerous committees and advisory councils including the Golf Canada Foundation, National Golf Foundation, the International Golf & Health Initiative, the PGA TOUR’s President’s Cup, the Canadian Olympic Committee and We Are Golf comprising the leadership of the Canadian golf industry.

    The Toronto native previously served five years as Executive Vice President of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he oversaw a variety of strategic and operational initiatives. During his tenure, Applebaum was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the women’s professional tennis circuit including tournament operations; on-site competition; player relations and development; sports science and medicine; broadcast operations and new business development.

    Prior to joining the WTA, Applebaum served as the Toronto-based Vice President of Salomon Canada from 2006-2011. Previously, he held a variety of progressively senior roles at Wilson Sports and the brands of its parent company—Amer Sports—including Atomic, Suunto and Precor based in Europe. After starting his career at Wilson Sports Equipment Canada, Applebaum also served as Sales & Marketing Manager at Nike Golf Canada from 1997-1999.

    Married with three children, Applebaum is a 1994 graduate of the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University where he received an Honours in Business Administration (HBA) degree.

  • Jennifer McInnis
    Executive Assistant to the CEO / Board Administrator

    Jennifer McInnis joined Golf Canada as Executive Assistant to the CEO and Board Administrator in 2023.  With over 15 years extensive experience as a Senior Executive Assistant, Jennifer has worked alongside Chief Executive Officers and members of the C-Suite while also supporting various board of directors in different capacities.  As the EA to the CEO and Board Administrator, Jennifer provides an elite level of support to Laurence Applebaum, CEO, and works alongside him to ensure Golf Canada is well positioned to execute its priorities and that the Board of Directors has the correct level of support.

    Jennifer has previously worked in multiple industries, including finance, real estate, medical, tech and not for profit both in the private and public sectors.  She most recently worked as the Senior Executive Assistant at Clearco and, prior, supported the President and CEO of Capreit, where she also provided extensive support to their Board of Directors.

  • Garrett Ball
    Chief Operating Officer

    Garrett Ball joined Golf Canada in 2012 and was previously the organization’s Chief Financial Officer until transitioning to the newly created Chief Operating Officer role in 2020.

    The longest tenured member of the Executive team, Garrett has oversight of the organization’s financial statements and investment portfolio; administration; business services and IT; professional championships, legal and compliance; government relations; and real estate & facilities, including the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. Garrett is also leading Golf Canada’s new Home for Canadian Golf Project. Garrett has been the staff representative on Golf Canada’s Investment Committee and Audit & Risk Management Committee since 2013.

    Garrett graduated from Brock University (BAcc – 2006) and then acquired his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) designation in 2009. While at Brock University, Garrett was a five (5) time national champion on the lacrosse team. Before joining Golf Canada, Garrett spent nearly a decade working in audit and assurance with PwC LLP in the Hamilton office with short-term secondments in their offices in Dallas and Houston, Texas.

    Garrett has been an active volunteer contributor or mentor to various programs, including the City of Hamilton’s Starter Company Program, the Tewaaraton Lacrosse League, and Lawn Summer Nights (Brantford) in support of Cystic Fibrosis. In 2020, Garrett was nominated for Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Awards.

    Married with two children, Garrett and his family are members of Rattlesnake Point Golf Club (Milton) and Cedar Springs Racquet Club (Burlington). Garett is an active coach in the Burlington Minor Lacrosse Association and Burlington Lions Optimist Minor Hockey Association.

  • Tim McLaughlin
    Chief Marketing Officer

    Tim McLaughlin joined Golf Canada in 2022 as Senior Director of Marketing and Strategy and assumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer in March of 2023. As CMO, Tim is responsible for leading all marketing, brand, digital and communications activities for the organization. Working closely with the commercial and mission led functions of Golf Canada, Tim has established a performance-oriented culture that leverages a market and consumer led approach. Tim also has significant oversight of strategic initiatives and was instrumental in the development of Golf Canada’s new five-year strategic plan “An Inclusive Future for Golf.”

    Tim joined Golf Canada after 17 years at Steam Whistle Brewing, a leader in the highly competitive brewing industry where he held progressive roles most recently as Vice President of Marketing. Under his leadership Steam Whistle grew to become Canada’s largest and most profitable craft beer brand. Known as a leader in sustainability, Steam Whistle was recognized consistently as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and named one of Canada’s 50 most iconic brands by Interbrand.

    Tim is a graduate of Western University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Management and Organizational Studies with a specialization in Finance. Tim holds several certifications from the Canadian Marketing Association and is a former member of the Board of Directors of The Beer Store, Canada’s largest beer retailer.

    A native of Toronto, Tim lives in Etobicoke with his wife and two children. Tim has volunteered on the committees for the Achilles Run and the committee for Mayfair in support of the Rosedale Moore Park Association. Tim is also a 7-time participant in the Ride to Conquer Cancer.

  • Niki da Silva
    Chief People Officer

    Niki da Silva joined as Chief People Officer at Golf Canada in 2023 and brings 20 years of experience across talent and leadership development roles in the education and development sectors to the role.  As CPO, Niki collaborates with the Executive Team, Board of Directors, staff, and national volunteer network to lead all people strategy and people functions for Golf Canada, the Golf Canada Foundation and First Tee Canada. Niki works closely with Golf Canada’s Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Safe Sport to advance the organization-wide commitment to DEI and Safe Sport.

    Niki joined Golf Canada after five years as Global Chief People Officer for Right To Play, an international NGO with global operations across 22 countries, where she led the scaling and transformation of the People and Culture function aligning talent and strategy. Niki spent the first 15 years of her career in Graduate Management Education holding senior leadership positions at two of Canada’s most renowned business schools – the Ivey Business School, Western University, and the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where she was recognized as leading one of the “Top 10 Biggest B-School innovations of the Decade” by Poets & Quants media.

    Niki earned her MBA degree at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and Honours Business Administration degree (HBA) from the Richard Ivey School of Business. She is also a Certified Leadership Coach through the Third Factor 3×4 Program and has achieved her Certified Human Resource Executive (CHRE) designation with the Human Resource Professional Association.

    Married with two children, Niki has been an active volunteer supporting several community and youth sports groups including the Islington Rangers Soccer Club, Brampton Minor Lacrosse Association, and Toronto Ski Club in addition to past Board positions with Sunnylea Childcare Centre and the YWCA.

Board of Directors

  • Adam Daifallah
    Vice-President

    Adam has been a member Golf Canada’s Board of Directors since 2018, and currently serves as Vice President and Chair of the Compensation Committee. He has been an active committee volunteer since 2013, serving as a member of Governors Council and as a member of various committees including the Investment Committee (past chair), Human Resources, the Volunteer Services Working Group and Heritage Services.

    Adam is a Senior Managing Director at Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm. Previously, he was co-founder and Managing Partner of the public affairs firm HATLEY Strategy Advisors. HATLEY was acquired by Teneo in 2020. Previously, Adam practiced law at the Montréal office of Norton Rose Fulbright (then Ogilvy Renault), sat on the editorial board of the National Post, and was Washington correspondent of The New York Sun. He is co-author of two books on Canadian politics.

    In addition to his responsibilities at Teneo, Adam is a director of the University of Montréal Hospital (CHUM) Foundation and a member of the Management Committee of the Mount Royal Club. He is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and the Montréal Economic Institute.

    Originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Adam lives in Westmount, Québec with his wife Marie-Eve and two young sons. He is a former competitive junior golfer and is a member at Mount Bruno Country Club.

    Adam is a law graduate from Université Laval and is a member of the Québec Bar. He has a BA (honours) in history and political studies from Queen’s University and was a Sauvé Scholar at McGill University.

  • Michelle Collens
    Provincial Council Chair

    Michelle Collens, of North Vancouver, BC, is in her second year as a member of Golf Canada’s Board of Directors. She is serving as Chair of the Provincial Council and is also a member of the Human Resources Committee.

    Michelle is a self-described late entry golfer, who previously played the activity of golf for the benefits of business, but is now actively learning the game.  In 2013, Michelle joined the Board of Directors with the BC Golf Association having never held a golf club in her hand before and brought a perspective of how to encourage more women to see the sport for its social benefits.  A committed volunteer to the Board, Michelle was appointed President of BC Golf in 2020 and served a two-year term as the provincial association’s second female President in it’s 100 year history.

    Prior to her new found passion for golf, Michelle was actively involved in high performance sport playing varsity volleyball for the UBC Thunderbirds.  Sport has played an incredible influence in her life both personally and professionally. Michelle has held positions with UBC Athletics, Sport Kelowna, 2010 Legacies Now and BC Pavco.  Michelle is currently the Director of Sport Hosting Vancouver, a collaborative community partnership working closely with all levels of government, tourism and non-profit organizations to identify, bid and host major sports events that support the visitor economy.  Her recent bid accomplishments have produced an impressive portfolio of events for Vancouver, including the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, 2023 Laver Cup, 2023 CPKC Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, 2024 Grey Cup, 2025 Invictus Games and the FIFA World Cup 2026.

    Michelle lives in North Vancouver, with her husband and 9-year-old daughter, and is a regular public playing member at Northlands Golf Course.  When not on the golf course, Michelle also commits her time volunteering in leadership roles with Sport Tourism Canada, the UBC Thunderbird Women’s Leadership Council and the 2025 Invictus Games Organizing Committee.

  • Louise Patry
    Provincial Council Chair

    Louise Patry is a member of Golf Canada’s Board of Directors. She joined the Board in 2024 after previously serving as a member of Golf Canada’s Provincial Council, the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, the Governance Committee and the Human Resources Committee over the last four years. Louise currently serves as chair of the Provincial Council.

    Louise has over 17 years of experience in the Canadian golf industry. She is the former president as well as former vice president and former secretary of the Board of the Fédération de Golf du Québec and the former president, former secretary and former chair of the house committee of the Beaconsfield Golf Club.

    Louise is a senior partner at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, where she practises Labour and Employment Law. She is a frequent speaker on labour and employment issues, including at the Practising Law Institute’s annual Cross-Border Employment Law conference, and is a member of the Human Resources Committee within World Law Group. When she is able, Louise volunteers her time on pro bono matters for various charities and non-profit organizations. In addition to her aforementioned board work with golf clubs, Louise is a former member of the Board and member of the Governance and Nominating Committee for the National Arts Centre Foundation, a former member of the Board of the Women’s Y Foundation of Montréal and a former member of the Board and former president of YWCA Montréal.

    Louise lives in Montréal with her husband Peter. They, along with their son Phillipe, are avid golfers. Louise is a proud member of Beaconsfield Golf Club in Pointe-Claire, Québec and Cypress Lake Golf Club in Fort Myers, Florida. Louise is a graduate of Université de Montréal, (Labour Law Dipl., 1988) and Université de Sherbrooke (BCL, 1980).

  • Kelly Roberts
    Governors Council Chair

    Kelly Roberts joined Golf Canada’s Board in February 2023.  Kelly has served on Governors Council for several years and is now Chairman.

    Kelly originally became involved with Golf Canada when asked to be on the original Player Development Committee in the late 1990’s and is proud of the evolution of that committee and success it has had in helping develop Canadian golf talent.  Since then, he has served on several committees including Investment, Tournament and Sport Development.  Kelly also is Past Golf Canada Chair of the Canadian Women’s Open, the Canadian Mid-Am and an Ontario Future Links event.  Kelly is a past board member of Golf Ontario, London Health Sciences Foundation, London Goodwill, Thames Valley Children’s Centre and Past President of the Canadian Seniors Golf Association and The London Club.

    Kelly is a Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities and is a partner on the Roberts Brydon Devison MacKinlay Wealth Management Group in London.  He has served his clients well for over 4 decades and continues to evolve to the changing wealth management climate.

    As a competitive golfer, he won the Ontario Bantam, the Ontario Junior, the Ontario Amateur twice and the Ontario Mid-Am and the Canadian Junior.  He was also a two time All-American while attending Indiana University and is an Inductee in the Ontario Golf Hall Fame.  He has represented the Canadian Senior Golf Association on 9 International teams.

    Kelly lives in London with his wife Marcia, and they have 5 grown daughters Dana, Natasha, Samantha, Joey and Robyn and 5 grandchildren. They are proud members of The London Hunt and Country Club. Kelly has a Business degree from Indiana University.

  • Peter Broome
    Director at Large

    Peter Broome is a resident of Jupiter, Florida and joined the Board of Directors of Golf Canada in 2024 and currently serves on the Golf Industry Advisory Council.

    Peter is a native of Montreal, a golf industry veteran and proud Canadian. His connection with golf and Golf Canada began as a Junior Golfer at Royal Montreal GC and Mount Bruno CC. As a player Peter has won championships at the club, regional and provincial levels.

    Peter’s career in golf began as an Assistant Professional at several notable Canadian golf clubs while attending McGill University. Post graduation Peter embarked on a career in the golf industry working for Fletcher Leisure Group and Taylor Made in Canada, and finally 30 years with Acushnet Company as a member of the Senior Leadership team in the United States.

    While at Acushnet Peter served as the Senior Vice President responsible for Titleist Brand Management and Acushnet’s Industry Relations. As an extension of the Industry Relations responsibilities Peter oversaw partnerships and communications with key stakeholders in the game including the PGA and the Governing Bodies. In addition, Peter was responsible for Acushnet’s operations in Latin America and Canada.

    Peter served a term as Chairman of the US Golf Manufacturers Council which represents the Manufacturer community with the governing bodies and government. Peter continues to serve as a Trustee at Methodist University in North Carolina.

    Peter and wife Sandy live in Jupiter, Florida and have 3 children, Valerie, Matthew and Bradley and 3 grandsons. Peter is a proud member of Mount Bruno CC, Grenadier Island CC and the Royal and Ancient GC of St Andrews.

  • Lori Dithurbide
    Director at Large

    Lori Dithurbide of Halifax, NS joins Golf Canada’s Board of Directors in March 2024. Lori has served on the Sport Committee and National Team Selection Committee since 2022.

    Lori began golfing as a junior in her hometown of Cheticamp, Nova Scotia at Le Portage Golf Club. When returning to Nova Scotia following graduate school, she began working in mental performance with Nova Scotia’s junior provincial teams. Lori was invited to be a committee member on Golf Nova Scotia’s Player Development Committee (now Sport Development Committee) in 2018 and Golf Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors in 2023. She was invited to join Golf Canada’s Sport Committee and National Team Selection Committee in 2022. Lori played in her first Golf Canada National Amateur Championship in 2023 at Ashburn Golf Club, her home course.

    Lori is an Associate Professor in Kinesiology at Dalhousie University where she conducts research and teaches in sport psychology. She has published research, including research in how the use of technology in golf impacts coaching and performance, in multiple peer-reviewed research journals. Lori is also a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and a Professional Member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association. She has worked with multiple national teams and athletes from various sports, including gymnastics, golf, hockey, canoe/kayak and sailing. She is currently a Mental Performance Consultant and Research and Innovation Lead with the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic and the Lead Mental Performance Consultant for the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics National Team.

    Lori lives in Halifax and is a member of Ashburn Golf Club. When she is not on the golf course, you can find her spending her time curling, traveling to new locations, or spending time in her hometown in northern Cape Breton. She is a graduate of Saint Mary’s University (B.A. Honours), Brock University (M.A.) and Michigan State University (Ph.D.) and holds a certificate in Mental Health in Elite Sport from the International Olympic Committee.

  • Nafeez Hirji
    Director at Large

    Nafeez Hirji, residing in Calgary, Alberta, contributes to Golf Canada’s Golf Industry Advisory Council as its chair. He has been involved with the Council since 2021 and is committed to the advancement of golf in Canada.

    Nafeez’s approach to golf in Canada is defined by his passion for the sport and a strong belief in the importance of strengthening community engagement. In his role as President of Eaglequest Golf Centers Inc., he oversees golf courses in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia, ensuring that each location meets the unique needs of its diverse and growing golf community. Nafeez brings significant experience in meeting the evolving needs of the industry, from an owner / operator, professional and patron perspective. He serves on the British Columbia chapter board for the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA), where he supports the development of the golf industry in the region.

    Beyond golf, Nafeez is a Director at Primevest Realty Corp., supporting a variety of real estate projects in the hotel, multifamily, condo and commercial space across Canada. In this role, he leverages his legal background in both commercial and Real Estate law from Canada and the UK.

    A graduate of Dalhousie University (B. Comm) and King’s College London (LL. B), Nafeez balances his professional life with a range of interests. When not on the golf course, he enjoys skiing and cycling, and has an appreciation for performing arts.

  • Patrick Kelly (T’esots’en)
    Director at Large

    Patrick Kelly, Victoria, BC, is a member of the Leq’a:mel First Nation, has been on the board for four years including service on the Governance, Amateur Competitions, Human Resources, and Compensation committees.

    He is the Tournament Chair, 2023 CPKC Women’s Open, also of the 2022 Canadian Men’s Amateur, and the 2021 US Open Qualifier. In 2022, in partnership with the Governor General’s office, was the Chair of the Reconciliation golf event at the Royal Ottawa Golf and Country Club. He was a Director, President, and Past President on the board of British Columbia Golf (2015-18.) In 2007 he is founded the BC Aboriginal Golf Association and was its President. He started playing the game of golf in 2001. In 2023 Sport BC presented Patrick with the President’s Award for the game of golf.

    Patrick operates a private consulting business (1998 to the present), was the Board Chair and CEO of the Coastal First Nations (2000-18); Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor of BC (2007-12); Advisor to the BC Missing Women Commission of Inquiry (2010-13); Vice President, Canadian Executive Service Organization (2010-12); Director, Strategic Planning and Communications, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (2001-07); and various other management and executive roles. He trained as a teacher (1974-77) and taught for nine years in the Fraser Valley, BC.

    He has five children, three grandchildren and lives with his wife in Victoria, BC. He is a member of the Gorge Vale golf club. He serves as a member of the BC Provincial Court Judicial Council, and on the board of the BC Energy Regulator. In 2009 he received a BC Community Achievement Award. He is a Life Bencher of the Law Society of BC.

  • Susan MacKinnon
    Director at Large

    Susan MacKinnon was elected to the Board of Directors in 2018 and currently Chairs the Audit & Risk Management Committee, serves on the Compensation Committee and as Secretary of Golf Canada.

    Susan is a past member and Chair of the Provincial Council, a past Chair of the Governance Committee, and has also served on the Golf Industry Advisory Council of Golf Canada.  Susan served on the Board of Alberta Golf from 2009 – 2017, with two years as President and in various roles on its Human Resources and Compensation Committee, Governance Committee, Nominating Committee and Finance and Risk Management Committee. Susan is a past Director and Secretary of the Alberta Golf Association Foundation. In addition to acting as a non-playing Team Captain for Alberta Golf and chairing Alberta Golf and Golf Canada tournaments, she has volunteered at her home club and in her community.

    After a successful career at Associated Grocers Ltd. as Vice President responsible for the areas of Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology, she co-owned a small business for over 20 years. She is a past member of the Canadian Credit Institute and has completed the Executive Program at Queens University and is a graduate of McGill University (BSc).

    Susan is a long-time member of Willow Park Golf & CC and resides in Calgary with her husband and they have two adult children – all avid golfers.

  • Katie Mahon
    Director at Large

    Katie Mahon joins the Board of Directors in 2024, having served as a member of the Governance Committee since 2023 and Audit & Risk Management Committee since 2019.

    Katie received her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) certification in 2009. Since then, she has worked with numerous charities and not-for-profit organizations in her capacity as a business partner and as a Board member to further their strategic priorities.

    Katie is currently an audit partner at KPMG LLP with over 15 years of experience in public accounting with a focus on not-for-profit clients. Katie’s clientele includes both audit and accounting engagements for a variety of municipal, healthcare and non-profit organizations across Ontario. In addition to her audit and accounting experience, Katie has taken a keen interest in operational efficiency, having been involved in a variety of service delivery and lean transformation projects, specifically in the not-for-profit sector.

    Katie currently resides in Kingston, Ontario with her husband, Chris, and two small children, Chloe (7) and Cameron (3). She recently became a member of the Cataraqui Golf & Country Club.

  • Brittany Marchand
    Director At Large & Athlete Representative

    Brittany Marchand, currently located in Mooresville, NC, serves her first year on the Golf Canada Board of Directors in 2024. Additionally, she holds a position on the Sport Committee and is Golf Canada’s COC Athlete Representative.

    Brittany’s journey with golf began at a young age, leading to a notable involvement with Golf Canada. She was a part of Golf Canada’s high-performance teams for a total of 9 years, moving through the Development, Amateur and Young Pro programs. In her last year as an amateur, she competed for Canada in the 2015 World Amateur, assisting Canada to a 2nd place finish. Brittany also played in the NCAA for NC State University, earning three individual wins, multiple All ACC team selections, and an All-American honorable mention. After college, she turned professional and competed on the Symetra and LPGA tours for a total of 6 years before retiring. She secured a win on the Symetra Tour and achieved a top 10 finish on the LPGA Tour. Shortly following her golf career, she joined the Sport Committee to continue her involvement with Golf Canada.

    Brittany graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from NC State University. During her golf career, she advocated for women and girls in STEM and was the ambassador for Golf Canada’s Golf in Schools program. After her golf career, she briefly ventured into business development for a legal technology company before assuming the role of a business analyst with Next League in December 2022. At Next League, she contributes to solving technology challenges for sports organizations, particularly in golf, leveraging her expertise and passion for the sport.

    Outside of her professional endeavors, Brittany resides in Mooresville, NC, with her husband, Jorge Joya. Despite living in the US now, she remains closely connected to her family and friends in the Greater Toronto Area, visiting as much as she can. Additionally, she maintains an honorary membership at Brampton Golf Club, where she grew up learning and playing the game.

  • Jean-Sébastien Monty
    Director At Large

    Jean-Sébastien Monty joined Golf Canada’s board as a director at large in 2021 after having served on the Golf Canada Foundation board of directors since 2014 – on which he continues to serve to this day. Jean-Sébastien has served on the investment committee since 2018 and now serves as chair of that very same committee since 2023.

    Jean-Sébastien has been helping the Golf Canada Foundation extend its reach and fundraising capabilities/initiatives since he joined the Foundation’s board in 2014. He has been particularly involved in the establishment of First Tee in Canada.

    Jean-Sébastien started his marketing career at Cossette in the mid to late 1990s. Seasoned by more than twenty-five years of experience devoted to managing marketing and communications operations and client relationships, he has made it a point of honor to successfully meet challenges in the most diverse of fields. He is now Senior Partner and Co-Founder of the Humanise Collective, an organization made up independent agencies and consultancies in the business consulting, advertising & media, immersive experiences and marketing fields.

    Over and above his professional duties and Golf Canada, he also sits on the board and executive committee of the Fondation Jeunes en Tête, an organization that helps youth with mental health issues in Quebec. He has served on other non-profit organization boards and committees such as Alpine Canada, Fondation Marie-Vincent and others.

    Jean-Sébastien lives Montreal and spends a lot of his spare time in Magog with his wife Karine Labonté-Monty and they have 3 children, Chloé, Léa and Jean-Alexandre. He plays most of his golf at the Memphrémagog Golf Club, where he is a member, as well as Wentworth Golf Club in England. He graduated from McGill University and has completed his Canadian Corporate Directors certification from the ICD.

Councils

  • Governors Council

    Kelly Roberts (ON), Chair

    Judy Astle (NB)

    Helen Banning (ON)

    Roger Beach (ON)

    Paul Beaudry (QC)

    David Bolton (NS)

    Peter Boronkay (BC)

    Harry Brotchie (MB)

    Ashley Chinner (ON)

    Allison Chisholm (NB)

    Diane Drury (QC)

    Tom Forestell (ON)

    Kristian Hammerback (MB)

    Carrie Julie (ON)

    Kendra Koss (AB)

    Nancy Layton (QC)

    Brenda McILwaine (PEI)

    Vince Mariani (MB)

    Lana Quinn (BC)

    Jean Stone-Seguin (QC)

    Steve Wedgwood (NL)

    Susan White (BC)

    Steve Young (AB)

    Robin Roopchan (ON)

    Larry Wagman (SK)

    Ryan Logan, Staff Representative

  • Provincial Council

    Louise Patry (QC), Chair

    Brent Bailey (AB)

    Kevin Duchscherer (SK)

    Leslie Ferrari (ON)

    Francois Gagnon (QC)

    Tracy Jones (PEI)

    Shaane Nathu (NL/LB)

    Kent Rogers (NS)

    Joe Sullivan (NB)

    Shauna Wilton (BC)

    Susan Wright Cassan (MB)

    Ryan Logan, Staff Representative

    Taylor Stevenson, Staff Representative

  • Golf Industry Advisory Council

    Nafeez Hirji (BC, ALTA, NS), Chair

    Peter Broome (QC)

    Harry Brotchie (MB/SK)

    Ryan Garrett (PEI)

    Carrie Julie (ON)

    Lesley McMahon (AB)

    Gord Percy (ON)

    Debbie Savoy Morel (QC)

    Kathryn Teneese (BC)

    Tim McLaughlin, Staff Representative

    Ryan Logan, Staff Representative

Past Presidents

2023David McCarthyDonalda G&CC, North York / St. Andrews Golf Club, St. Andrews
2022Liz HoffmanThornhill Golf Club, Thornhill
2021Liz HoffmanThornhill Golf Club, Thornhill
2020Charlie BeaulieuClub de golf le Mirage, Lorraine
2019Charlie BeaulieuClub de golf le Mirage, Lorraine
2018Leslie DunningEarl Grey GC, Calgary / Bigwin Island GC, Muskoka
2017Roland Deveau, Q.C.Clare G&CC, Church Point
2016Roland Deveau, Q.C.Clare G&CC, Church Point
2015Paul McLeanCoppinwood GC. Claremont / Oviinbyrd GC, Muskoka
2014Douglas AlexanderLondon Hunt & CC, London
2013Michael CarrollPoint Grey GC, Vancouver
2012Diane Dunlop-HébertMount Bruno CC, St-Bruno
2011Karen RackelHighlands GC, Edmonton
2010Jack McDonaldRivershore Golf Links, Kamloops
2009Thomas McCarthyAshburn GC, Halifax
2008Andrew CookMarkland Wood CC, Etobicoke
2007Garry WestBayview G&CC, Thornhill
2006Wayne PetersenParadise Canyon Golf Resort, Lethbridge
2005James HallidayVictoria GC, Victoria
2004David ShawRiverside G&CC, Rothesay
2003James GrantRoyal Montreal GC, Westmount
2002Harry S. ZuzakJagare Ridge GC, Edmonton
2001Roger ArchambaultBeloeil GC, Beloeil
2000Don GriffithsPoint Grey G&CC, Vancouver
1999Worden A. TeasdaleMarkland Wood CC, Etobicoke
1998F. Gordon CoyleMississaugua G&CC, Mississauga
1997F.A. (Al) MacatavishElmhurst G&CC, Winnipeg
1996N. Douglas Ross, Q.C.Belvedere G&WC, Charlottetown
1995Jacques NolsKanawaki GC, Kahnawake
1994W. Keith GrayToronto Hunt Club, Toronto
1993Findlay S. YoungPrince George G&CC, Prince George
1992Hugh G. HallwardRoyal Montreal GC, Ile Bizard
1991Peter J. HopeBrightwood G&CC, Dartmouth
1990Robert G. LongRosedale GC, Toronto
1989Keith ReverWascana GC, Regina
1988Harold BrownsteinElm Ridge GC, Ile Bizard
1987Thomas P. WoodDerrick G&WC, Edmonton
1986Dr. Douglas G. BrewerFredericton G&CC, Fredericton
1985James D. BruceCapilano G&CC, Vancouver
1984Wm. A. FarlingerLambton G&CC, Toronto
1983Manuel BrickerGlendale G&CC, Winnipeg
1982John S. MarshallHamilton G&CC, Ancaster
1981Ralph CostelloRiverside CC, Saint John
1980Robert M. EversonKanawaki GC, Kahnawake
1979W. Len GoldsonToronto GC, Toronto
1978R. Bruce BaileyCalgary G&CC, Calgary
1977T. George ArmstrongLambton G&CC, Toronto
1976Dave SheaRichelieu Valley GC, Ste-Julie de Vercheres
1975J.D. HeywoodRiverside CC, Saskatoon
1974Richard H. GrimmMississaugua G&CC, Mississauga
1973George C. Hevenor Sr.Summit G&CC, Toronto
1972Cecil VinebergHillsdale G&CC, Montreal
1971Patrick C. OslerToronto GC, Toronto
1970J. Campbell McLeanCapilano G&CC, Vancouver
1969Ray GetliffeRoyal Montreal GC, Montreal
1968J.A. SwansonElmhurst G&CC, Winnipeg
1967Phil FarleyScarboro G&CC, Toronto
1966E. Duncan MillicanRoyal Montreal GC, Montreal
1965R. Bruce ForbesBrantford G&CC, Brantford
1964W. Arthur JohnstonSt. Charles CC, Winnipeg
1963Albert RollandLe Club Laval-sur-le-Lac, Laval
1962Dr. J.E. LeddyRiverside CC, Saskatoon
1961H.C. LyleCapilano G&CC, Vancouver
1960V.C. HoldroydRosedale GC, Toronto
1959Gordon B. TaylorKanawaki GC, Kahnawake
1958John. M. BlairSt. Charles CC, Winnipeg
1957C. Ross SomervilleLondon Hunt & CC, London
1956James P. Anglin, Q.C.Royal Montreal GC, Dixie
1955Dr. E.O. TurnerFredericton GC, Fredericton
1954R.C. BorlandCalgary G&CC, Calgary
1953A.J. MylreaRosedale GC, Toronto
1952Colin RankinBeaconsfield GC, Montreal
1951J. Gordon BowersCapilano G&CC, Vancouver
1950C.W. WatsonSt. George’s G&CC, Toronto
1949R.C. HolbrookRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie
1948F.N. RobertsonRiverside G&CC, Saint John
1947George W. LangWestmount G&CC, Kitchener
1946J.A. FullerRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie
1945H.R. Frost, K.C.Thornhill GC, Thornhill
1944Dr. A.W. MatthewsMayfair G&CC, Edmonton
1943M.R. FergusonBeaconsfield GC, Montreal
1942C.H. SclaterHamilton G&CC, Ancaster
1941W.S. CharltonPoint Grey GC, Vancouver
1940Frank H. HarrisMississaugua GC, Mississauga
1939J. Ernest SavardLe Club Laval-sur-le-Lac, Laval
1938Lt.-Col. Claude BrownLondon Hunt & CC, London
1937John I. RankinBeaconsfield GC, Montreal
1936Robert Jacob, K.CElmhurst G&CC, Winnipeg
1935E.C. GouldBrantford G&CC, Brantford
1934George H. ForsterBeaconsfield GC, Montreal
1933C.W. JacksonSt. Charles CC, Winnipeg
1932W.H. PlantMississaugua GC, Mississauga
1930-31Alfred CollyerKnowlton GC, Knowlton
1929C.E. HarveyElmhurst G&CC, Winnipeg
1928Major W.D. WilsonHamilton G&CC, Ancaster
1927W.W. WalkerRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie
1926C.A. BogertToronto GC, Toronto
1925W.E. MatthewsRoyal Ottawa GC, Aylmer
1924S.B. GundyRosedale GC, Toronto
1923George S. LyonLambton G&CC, Toronto
1922R.C.H. Cassels, KCToronto GC, Toronto
1921Paul MylerHamilton GC, Ancaster
1920D.R. BrownBeaconsfield GC, Montreal
1915-19F.A. RolphLambton G&CC, Toronto
1914C.E. Read RoyalOttawa GC, Aylmer
1913A.H. CampbellToronto GC, Toronto
1912J.T. McCallRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie
1911Hon. Justice G.F. OrdeRoyal Ottawa GC, Aylmer
1910A.W. AustinLambton G&CC, Toronto
1909Col. George A. SwenyToronto GC, Toronto
1908Dr. R.F. RuttanRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie
1907A.W. AustinLambton G&CC, Toronto
1906Hon. George PerleyRoyal Ottawa GC, Aylmer
1905D.R. WilkieToronto GC, Toronto
1904Fayette BrownRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie
1903P.D. CrerarHamilton GC, Ancaster
1902G.H. BalfourRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie
1901Col. George A. SwenyToronto GC, Toronto
1900W.W. WatsonRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie
1899Lt.-Col. D.T. IrwinRoyal Ottawa GC, Aylmer
1898Col. George A. SwenyToronto GC, Toronto
1897John HamiltonQuebec GC, Quebec
1896Hon. George A. DrummondRoyal Montreal GC, Dixie

CLGA (amalgamation)

Founded in 1913, the Canadian Ladies Golf Association (CLGA) was established with the aid of the (British) Ladies Golf Union to provide female golfers in Canada with a handicap system as well as organized golf matches.

In their history, they had expanded their organizations role to include championships, course rating, philanthropy, rules, along with player and program development.

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE CLGA

2004-2005Carole Mix
2002-2003Patricia Edwards
2000-2001Grace McCann
1998-1999Thelma Coutts
1996-1997Mary Drummie
1994-1995Sheila Bentley
1992-1993Erie Clibborn
1990-1991Esther Cox
1988-1989Grace Moul
1986-1987Aihlin Walker
1984-1985Jeanne Murphy
1982-1983Peggy Colonello
1980-1981Nancy Walker
1978-1979Jean Dickeson
1976-1977Audrey Gordon
1974-1975Irene Mackenzie
1972-1973Marion Morris
1970-1971Doreen Martin
1935-1947Mrs. Edwin Crockett
1933-1934Jean Haslett
1929-1932Mrs. John M. Lyle
1919-1928Ella Murray
1913-1918Frances Allen Campbell
1969Dorothy Sedgewick
1968Margaret Mussells
1967Irene Mackenzie
1966Mary Hatfield
1965Helen Wilson
1964Mabel Kean
1963W.E. Bickley
1962Doris Marquardt
1961Maude Corkill/Mrs. J. Price
1960Winnifred Drummie
1959H.W. Taylor
1958Phyllis Trotter
1957Louise Taylor
1956Aidyne Campbell
1955Kathleen Farrell
1954Pearl Foster
1953Ethel Ivey
1952Ruth Michaels
1951Louisa Currie
1950Ella Peterson
1949Kathleen Farrell
1948 Mrs. G.H. Buntain