Professional Development
See below for recordings of the Network’s Professional Development sessions.
Professional Development Session, Tuesday August 19th, 2025
SHAWN HUNTER AND BLAIR BREEN
REGIONAL DIRECTORS NGCOA
“STATE OF THE NGCOA AND INDUSTRY TRENDS”
Video Link: Click Here
Passcode: ^TFFk8&W
Powerpoint presentation: NGCOA_PGM_Alumni_Speaker_Series
Professional Development Session, Friday December 6th, 2024
KYLE MCFARLANE
CEO GOLF ONTARIO
“Career Path and State of Golf in Ontario”
Video Link: Click Here
Passcode: h5!3Q%jN
PDF Link for Statistical Presentation by Jon Last: Golf Ontario 2024 Summit SLRG Pres 11-06-24 RR
Professional Development Session, Tuesday March 19th, 2024
CRAIG CUPIDO
Clublink Regional Director of Operations
“Career Path and Multiple Property Management Best Practices”
Video Link: Click Here
Passcode: u%4c3kVg
Professional Development Session, November 27th, 2023.
DREW ATKINSON
Golf Canada
“Growth of Canadian Open and New Strategies for Attracting Sponsorships”
Professionsal Development Session, April 24th, 2023.
ROBERT THOMPSON.
Matchplay Golf Marketing.
“How to Maximize Your Club’s Social Media Presence in a Rapidly Changing Social Media World.”
Passcode: 6JJ%DSr5