Doug Morgan has been involved with the Canadian P.G.A. for nineteen years, the last ten (10) as a Class “A” Member.  He actively participates in the Association by attending annual education seminars, tournaments and co-facilitating the Learning Centre at the Vancouver Golf & Travel Show.

“I made a decision years ago that travelling and playing this game for a living was not for me.  I still wanted to be involved with the game but was unsure what part of the business to pursue.”

Teaching has been Doug’s passion for the last fourteen years.  “After my involvement with the R.C.G.A. Elite Player Development Program, I realized that I had many experiences that would benefit players of all ages and abilities.”

Doug’s coaching techniques, beliefs and principles continue to evolve through reading, education seminars and attending Golf Schools during the off-season. 

“The Dave Pelz 3-Day Short Game School reinforced my beliefs about putting, chipping and bunker play.  I learned new techniques that have dramatically improved my own game.  I now have better control with my wedges from inside 80 yards and by striking the ball more consistently in the middle of the putter face, my putting averages are lower by a full shot over 2006.” 

“Attending the Vision54 Golf School - Every Coach Must Have a Purpose, has shown me that teaching golf isn’t just about swing planes and improved consistencies.  Focusing the players’ attention on their intention is a key to improvement.  There are also many more disciplines that most golfers need to explore, most still believing that another series of swing lessons or the latest technology will make them more consistent.”

Playing competitive golf is Doug’s other passion.  After 28 years, he is still actively competing in local Pro-Am’s and Open’s during the season.  “Thanks to my trainer at Grills Golf Fitness and shots learned at the Pelz School, I won four one-day and one two-day tournament in 2007.  This season I am planning to compete primarily on the Srixon Pro Tour, Vancouver Golf Tour and P.G.A. of B.C. Tournaments.” 

Other career tournament highlights include an exemption to the inaugural Greater Vancouver Open in 1996, winning the Vancouver Island Assistants Championship 7-times (1991-’93 & ’95-’98), earning Medalist honours at the 1992 U.S. Open Local Qualifier in Tacoma, Washington and shooting an eight (8) under par 62, at the Uplands Golf Club in Victoria at the 1993 Vancouver Island P.G.A. Championship.