The backbone of Niagara golf ... Club Professionals part of the ... Ontario & Canadian Professional Golfers' Association
Since 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association (CPGA) and its 3300 members have been dedicated to preserving and promoting the game through educational programs, golf development initiatives, and national championships. The CPGA is made up of club, teaching and golf managerial professionals dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of the game.

Niagara CPGA members constitute the face of Niagara golf and are dedicated to the teaching and enjoyment of the game. Secondarily, the Niagara CPGA provides a golf network for its members as well as co-ordinating a series of golf competitions for area CPGA professionals. Services provided by CPGA professionals may include: golf instruction - lessons & clinics planning of tournaments & events supervision of club championships membership & community PR input re: golf course maintenance management of pro shop

Niagara pros recipients of ... Ontario PGA Awards In recent seasons, no fewer than four Niagara PGA club professionals have been recognized by the Ontario PGA for their exceptional contributions and commitment to golf, on and off the course.

Year	Award	Recipient	Affiliation
2001	Professional of the Year	Alex Wilson	Port Colborne CC
2002	Teacher of the Year	Cathy Sherk	Legends on the Niagara
2004	Junior Teacher of the Year	John White	Beechwood G&CC
2005	Merchandiser of the Year	Curtis Labelle	Legends on the Niagara