Our PGA Staff
Golf Professionals
Greetings!
Golf has been such a great place to be during the health crisis. We are very fortunate and thank all of you for golfing here at McKenzie Meadows.

We are also excited to introduce our PGA Staff Golf Professionals. Each of them have put together a Quick Tip to help you with your game.

We hope you enjoy the tips and look forward to seeing you here soon.
Yours in Golf,

Scott Orban, PGA
Chief Operating Officer
Richard Hardy
P.G.A. Head Golf Professional

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.
SOLID BALL STRIKING
This ball striking drill allows you to improve without gadgets or too many swing thoughts. Richard will show you how to achieve immediate results with one of his many tried, tested, and true drills.
Brad Gagne
P.G.A. Associate Golf Professional

Brad is a Class A golf professional and veteran Golf Professional with us at MMGC since 2012.

A native of Westport Ontario, Brad is a Graduate of the Business Administration, Professional Golf Management at Niagara College. Brad is also a Level IV P.G.A. Certified Instructor, a Certified level I club fitter, and also Level I certified with the Titliest Performance institute (TPI).

Brad has been been teaching golf to players of all abilities since 2006. Brad will put you at ease with your swing and help you simplify your game.
Putting and Focus
Putting Problems? Brad is a Putting Specialist. He will shows you how to narrow your focus and sink putts.
Patrick O'Doherty
P.G.A. Associate Golf Professional

Patrick is in his second year with us at McKenzie Meadows, but he is no stranger to the golf business. Patrick is a Class A Golf Professional and a Graduate of the Business Administration and the Professional Golf Management at Grant MacEwan College.

Patrick enjoys teaching all levels of golfers and has been teaching golf since 2010. He is also a Certified club fitter and uses this in his teachings to help you lower your scores.

Patrick also loves to play the game and his career low round is a fantastic 65.
Setting Up to the Golf Ball
Beginner golfers wondering how to set up to the ball? Patrick helps simplify this process so you can get set to hit some shots now.
Tristan Grieve
P.G.A. Assistant Golf Professional

Tristan is in his second season as a PGA Golf Professional, coming to MMGC from the Carlton Golf and and Yacht Club in Ottawa.

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."
Getting the proper Launch with your Driver
A great visual tip which will have you launching your tee shots high and long down the fairway. Tristan uses his head cover to explain how.
Visit our Golf Academy Today!
Private and Group Instruction
Our Golf Academy offers private and group lessons. We also offer schools for the long game and short game to get focused quickly.

Swing Analysis with Flight Scope And Video Analysis
Our Flight Scope ball tracking system (tracks the ball like you see on the PGA tour) can quickly tell you and your instructor what is happening with your club face angle, swing speed etc. to ensure accuracy of analysis. This technology is also vital in maximizing the benefit of having the right equipment. For instance to get maximum distance from your driver it is fact that lower spin rates will help the ball go further. Flightscope records these spin rates, smash factor, and ball speed to make sure you get the right fit and the most out of your next purchase.

Video can be extremely helpful or extremely dangerous to your golf game. It is helpful when carefully analyzed by your golf professional so that you are working on the right stuff. The visual of seeing yourself and gaining understanding makes video a staple in your golf lesson experience.

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McKenzie Meadows Golf Club
17215 McKenzie Meadows Drive
Calgary, AB T2Z 2T9
(403) 257-2255