It is with profound sadness that we mourn our dear friend, Peter Broome, following the end of his courageous battle with ALS. At the same time, we celebrate Peter’s extraordinary life and lasting contributions to the game of golf in Canada and around the world.
On behalf of Golf Canada’s Board of Directors, staff and the Canadian golf community, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Peter’s wife, Sandy; his children, Matt, Brad and Valerie, and their families; and the countless friends whose lives were enriched by knowing him.
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A link to the formal obituary with additional details about Peter’s passing is here.
Peter M. Broome
April 19, 1960 — November 4, 2026
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend leaves behind a legacy defined by family, friendship, generosity, and a lifelong love for the game of golf.
Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Peter discovered golf at an early age, and that dedication eventually led him to move to the United States and start a remarkable career with Titleist and FootJoy. He was admired not only for his leadership and contributions to the game, but for his humility, character, and genuine interest in others. For Peter, golf was always about the people, the relationships he built, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.
His impact and contributions to the game were recognized by the PGA of America, PGA of Canada, and Golf Canada. In 2025, he was deeply humbled to be named an Honorary Member of the PGA of America. He joined an exclusive group that includes three U.S. Presidents and was only the 13th person to receive the honor in PGA of America history. Mentoring PGA Members throughout their careers was one of his lifelong passions, and many became his closest friends.
Last month, Peter was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, an honor that meant the world to him. Despite spending much of his professional career in the United States, he remained incredibly proud of his Canadian roots and deeply connected to the game in Canada. To be recognized by the country where his love for golf began was truly a dream come true and one of the proudest moments of his remarkable career.
Peter’s greatest source of pride and joy was always his family. With his beloved wife, Sandy, he built a wonderful life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. He was a proud father to Valerie (Jon), Matthew (Caroline), and Brad (Juliette), and a loving grandfather to Peter, George, and Jack. He always cherished his time with them in Florida and at their home on the St. Lawrence River.
Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in August 2024, Peter faced the disease with extraordinary courage and dignity from the very beginning. It took away many of his physical abilities, but never his character, his love for his family, or his desire to help others. With the support of family and close friends, he helped inspire and establish the ALS Bridge Foundation, which works to accelerate research funding and expand access to ALS clinical trials. The foundation has already made a $1 Million gift to ALS research at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Sean M. Healey Center for ALS.
Peter will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty, and wonderful sense of humor. He believed there were no strangers in golf, only friends that haven’t met yet. He will be greatly missed, and his legacy will live on through his family, the game he loved and the countless lives he touched.
In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes contributions to the ALS Bridge Foundation in Peter’s honor and remains deeply committed to carrying forward his mission of helping others affected by ALS and advancing the search for a cure.
It is difficult to accept that someone as vibrant and full of life as Peter could be taken by what he himself called “this hideous disease.” His passing is a painful reminder that life is not fair – and that bad things happen to good people.
Simply put, Peter was a giant in our sport. His passion for golf was unmatched, and his influence reached every corner of the game. Yet his greatest legacy is not measured by titles or accomplishments, but by the people whose lives he touched. Peter said there only two kinds of people in golf: friends, and friends you haven’t met yet. He lived out those words every day.
Peter’s golf journey began as an accomplished junior at Royal Montreal Golf Club and Mount Bruno Country Club, before becoming an assistant professional. That was the beginning of a remarkable career spanning more than three decades with Acushnet Company, where he served in numerous senior leadership roles, including Senior Vice President of Titleist brand management and Acushnet industry relations. He also led Acushnet’s operations in Canada and Latin America, helping grow the game both at home and internationally.
Golf Canada was honoured when Peter joined our Board of Directors in 2024. His experience, leadership and deep understanding of both the business and spirit of the game made him an invaluable voice around our board table. He offered thoughtful advice with humility, warmth and humour, and we were fortunate to benefit from his wise counsel on countless occasions.
Peter’s generosity was always on display. Through his support of the Golf Canada Foundation, he gave back to the game that had given him so much. Everything he did seemed motivated by one goal: advancing the best interests of golf.
Peter’s standing in the game resulted in him receiving many of its highest honours. He was named an Honorary Member of the PGA of America, joining an exclusive group of only 12 other recipients –including U.S. Presidents Eisenhower, Ford and George H.W. Bush, Bob Hope and Gary Player – recognizing his exceptional contributions to the game. He also received the George Cumming Award from the PGA of Canada and the Golf Canada Foundation’s Legacy Award for his philanthropic leadership. Earlier this year, he was named the 45th inductee into the Québec Golf Hall of Fame and he was announced as an inductee into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.
Perhaps Peter’s greatest display of character came following his ALS diagnosis in 2024. Rather than focus on himself, he and his family established the ALS Bridge Foundation to accelerate the development of effective treatments by funding early-stage clinical trials and improving access to earlier diagnosis. Even in the face of unimaginable adversity, Peter’s main interest was helping others.
Peter believed deeply in golf’s power to bring people together through competition, camaraderie and friendship. He embodied the very best of our game. As we join the golf community in mourning Peter’s loss, we also celebrate a life devoted to family, golf, philanthropy and friendship.
The game of golf has lost a titan. Golf Canada has lost a trusted leader. Many of us have lost a dear friend.
May Peter’s family and friends find comfort in knowing that his remarkable legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the game he loved.
