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Our Staff
Administration Staff
Gary Taylor - General Manager
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Gary brings over 20 years of Golf Course Experience including being involved with the Turner Valley Golf Club since April 1992. Gary originally got involved with golf course work while attending the University of Regina taking his Business Education Degree. Gary fell in love with the golf business and chose to pursue his passion by Attending Fairview College where he received his Turfgrass Management Diploma. Gary is a former President of the Alberta Golf Superintendent Association, active with the Audubon Cooperative Program for Golf Courses, frequent speaker in local communities regarding Integrated Pest Management, hockey coach,loving husband to his beautiful wife Margo & taxi service for his four busy children MacKenzie 15, Jordan 12, Matt 11 & Matthew 8.
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J.D. Scheller, C.P.G.A - Executive Professional/Administration Manager
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J.D. graduated from the Lethbridge Community College Professional Golf Management Program in 1997. He has a wealth of teaching knowledge and is one of the few CPGA Professionals that has completed all five levels of T.C.C.P. teaching program. JD is currently enrolled at Athabasca University completing his Bachelor of Commerce Degree majoring in Accounting.
Originally from Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, J.D. his wife, Andrea, and daughter Ellie currently reside in Okotoks, AB.
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Pro Shop Team
Scott Meechan, C.P.G.A. - Head Professional
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Scott is the Head Professional at the Turner Valley Golf Club. Scott has been the Head Golf Professional at the club for over 4 years.
Originally from Glace Bay, NS, Scott and his wife, Kim, currently reside in Turner Valley and have 2 beautiful daughters, Avery, who is 4 years old and Piper born in March
Scott's Teaching Philosophy: Fundamentals are the key to any consistent golf swing. Most of the best players spend much of their practice time reviewing their grip, posture and alignment. Spend some time to have your swing video taped. It is very easy to see possible improvements when looking at a swing in slow motion. Golf skills take time to develop so be realistic about how fast you can make meaningful progress. Most importantly, learn to enjoy yourself while playing the game.
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Mike Libbus, C.P.G.A. - Golf Professional
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Mike is currently the Manager of the of the Oilfields Curling Club in Black Diamond, AB, which allows him to return to the golf industry in the Summer months. For those of you who don't know Mike, he is originally from Cape Breton, NS and currently resides in Turner Valley with his wife, Carli, and three children Jacob (10 years), Sydney (8 years) and Cooper (5 years).
Mike has been a Golf Professional since the Summer of 1999. He worked at the Turner Valley Golf Club since 1998.
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Brad Gagne, C.P.G.A. - Associate Professional
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Brad has joined our club after stints at Northern Bear in Edmonton and Priddis Greens in Calgary. Brad graduated with his Professional Golf Management diploma from Niagara College in 2006. Brad turned professional later that year and attained his C.P.G.A. Class "A" status in 2010.
Originally from the Ottawa Valley in Ontario, Brad and his 5 year old son Cirdan reside in Okotoks.
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Course & Grounds
Gary McGonigle - Superintendent
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Gary has worked at the Turner Valley Golf Club since the fall of 1992, except for 2 years when he was the Superintendent at the High Praire and District Golf Club.
He grew up in Turner Valley and had been a member at the club since he was a boy. Gary graduated with his Turfgrass Management Diploma in 1996 and was the Assistant Superintendent for 9 years before becoming Superintendent. Gary, his wife Tammy and son Riley call Turner Valley home.
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Mike McGregor - Assistant Superintendent
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Mike originates from Rosetown, Saskatchewan where he grew up on the family farm. He started working at his local club at the age of 14 because he had free golfing privileges. Mike enjoyed the work so much he went to Fairview College and received a diploma in Turfgrass Management and a certificate as a Turfgrass Equipment Technician. This is Mike's 6th year with the Turner Valley Golf Club. He currently resides in Okotoks with his wife Carmen.
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Don Hedge - Assistant Superintendent
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Don is the new Assistant at the Turner Valley Golf Club and has worked in the golf industry for 10 years. He graduated from Olds College with a Turf Management Diploma and lives in Calgary with his wife, Krista and their two dogs, Buster and Molly. He hopes to be a valued part of the Turner Valley team for years to come.
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Tucker
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This is Tucker's fifth season at the Turner Valley Golf Club and she hopes to do as good a job as Mulligan did during her time at the club!
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