Doug Morgan has been involved with the Canadian P.G.A. for twenty years, the last thirteen 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.

Growing up in Victoria was an idea location to work on his game.  The mild winters afforded play and practice year round.  After some successes as a Junior and Amateur, Doug turned Professional in 1991.  “I worked at both public and semi-private facilities during my Apprenticeship and had the great opportunity to work for four great mentors.”

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

After his involvement with the R.C.G.A. Elite Player Development Program, Doug realized that he had many experiences as a player that would benefit golfers of all ages and abilities.  Teaching and coaching has been his passion for the last fifteen years. 

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.  One of the shots that was a weakness in my game was the less than full wedge.  I learned new techniques, have better control with my wedges from inside 80 yards which resulted in more birdie opportunities.  My scoring average continues to drop from also learning how to constructively assess my putting.  I have lowered my putting averages by a full shot since 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 becoming more consistent.  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 a better golfer and shoot lower scores.”

Playing competitive golf is Doug’s other passion.  After 31 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, shots learned at the Pelz School and breathing techniques learned at the Vision 54 school, I continue to be competitive in local Pro-Am’s and Open’s (2 wins in 2009 - 2 wins in 2008 - 5 wins in 2007).” 

“In 2009 and after 18-years of trying, I finally reached my goal of being a Provincial P.G.A. Champion.” 

“This season I am planning to expand my competitive adventures. I competed in two Mini-Tour events (Adams Winter Pro Tour) in Houston, Texas in February and hope to use my status as reining Provincial P.G.A. Champion to gain an exemption to one of the local stops on the Canadian Tour.”

Other career tournament highlights include an exemption to the inaugural Greater Vancouver Open in 1996, winning the Vancouver Island Assistants Championship a record 7-times (1991-’93 & ’95-’98), earning Medalist honours at the 1992 U.S. Open Local Qualifier in Tacoma, Washington, tying the course record with an eight (8) under par 62, at the Uplands Golf Club in Victoria during the 1993 Vancouver Island P.G.A. Championship and shooting a career best, 19 under par at a four day Pro-Am in Maui in November 2008.

P.G.A. of B.C. Championships

Provincial Championship

·     Champion - 2009

·     Runner-up 1992, 1993, 1995

·     3^rd Place – 2000, 2006

Pro-Assistant Champions

·     2004

Tournament of Champions

·     2003

Assistants Champion

·     1995

Vancouver Island Assistants Champion

·     1991, ’92, ’93, ’95, ’96, ’97, ‘98

 

Two-Day Open – Pro-Am - Pro Only Championships

2008 Lower Mainland Srixon Tour Championship

2007 Gorge Vale Open

2002 Chilliwack Open

2000 Golden Ears Open

 

One-Day Pro Only – Pro-Am Championships

2009 Kelowna Rotary Pro-Am (Harvest G.C.)

2008 Kelowna Rotary Pro-Am (Harvest G.C.)

2007 MCL Motor Cars Pro-Am (Vancouver G.C.)

2007 Lower Mainland Srixon Tour

·     Ledgeview Golf & C.C.

·     Chilliwack Golf & C.C.

·     Seymour Golf & C.C.

2006 Flora Aasen Pro-Am (Pitt Meadows GC)

2006 Hadassah-Wizo Pro-Am (Richmond G & CC)

2004 Hadassah-Wizo Pro-Am (Richmond G & CC)

 

Other Professional Accomplishments

Greater Vancouver Open

·     1996 Exemption - P.G.A. Tour @ Northview G.C.

U.S. Open Qualifier

·     1992 Medalist - Regional Qualifier - Tacoma, Washington

 

Low Competitive Rounds

·     62 (-8) Uplands Golf Club– Victoria, B.C. *

·     64 (-7) Chilliwack Golf & C.C. – Chilliwack, B.C.

·     65 (-7) Old Blue Golf Course - Wailea, Maui

·     65 (-7) Gorge Vale Golf Club – Victoria, B.C.

·     66 (-6) Rivershore Golf Links – Kamloops, B.C.

·     66 (-6) Pitt Meadows Golf Club – Pitt Meadows, B.C.

·     66 (-6) Richmond Golf & C.C. – Richmond, B.C. **

·     67 (-5) Harvest Golf Club - Kelowna, B.C.

·     67 (-5) Richmond Golf & C.C. - Richmond, B.C.

·     67 (-5) Westwood Plateau Golf & C.C - Coquitlam, B.C. *

·     67 (-5) The Clubs at Kingwood – Lakes – Houston, Texas

 

*Competitive Course Record

**Same score in 2004 & 2008

                                   

Game Tracking

Tournament Stroke Averages

·        2005 - 72.45

·        2006 - 71.96

·        2007 - 70.95

·        2008 - 71.23

·        2009 – 71.52

Current R.C.G.A. Handicap Factor

+1.8