Ian Webb Scholarships Supported by The Personal Group

In early 2019, Ian Webb—a nearly 30-year proud PGA of Canada member—was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Webb started at Credit Valley in 2000 as the Director of Golf and in 2008 he was promoted to the role of General Manager/Chief Operating Officer. His love for Credit Valley and its people ran deep, as many considered him to be a patriarch of the club. The Canadian (and worldwide) golf community rallied in support of Ian, who was regarded as one of the best people in the business.

To help share Ian’s story and create his legacy as a legendary PGA of Canada member, we renamed our scholarship program in his honour. Moving forward, PGA of Canada Foundation scholarships will now be referred to as the Ian Webb Scholarships supported by The Personal Group. We were so blessed to have Ian as a PGA of Canada member and are so pleased to rename our scholarship program after him.

In an effort to promote and foster ongoing education for PGA of Canada Members and Apprentices, the Webby Fund— in support of the PGA of Canada Foundation— will offer scholarship funding of varying amounts to qualified and selected applicants who are engaged in continuing their education through full-time studies. These scholarships are also open to any Sons/Daughters, Grandchildren or Spouses of PGA of Canada Members to help further academic achievements.

Applications are judged by a three-member independent panel and awarded based on academic achievement and contributions to the community.

The annual deadline to apply for a scholarship is June 27th, 2025, and the Evaluation Forms must be received by July 9th, 2025. For a copy of the 2025 PGA of Canada Foundation Scholarship Application, click here.

For further information, please contact, Wayne MacPhee at wayne@pgaofcanada.com or 1(800)782-5764 ext. 222

2024 Scholarship Recipients

Jake Smith – Wingate University , Son of Gordie Smith

Mia Wong – University of Toronto, Daughter of Tiee Wong

Alexandre Lemieux – Queens University of Charlotte, Son of Richard Lemieux

Sawyer Redden –Western University, Son of Brett Redden

Matthew Steinbach – The University of Sterling, PGA of Canada Member

Testimonials & Recipient Feedback

"I'm thrilled to be one of the lucky recipients of the Ian Webb Scholarships. This will go a long way towards helping me in my post-graduate, I look forward to putting my education to good use and furthering the PGA of Canada." - Matthew Steinbach (2024)

"I want to say a huge thank you to you all for this. I cannot express enough how much this means to me. I feel a massive amount of honour receiving this scholarship. So truly thank you, thank you, thank you." - Mia Wong (2024)

" Thank you so much. I am honoured to be a recipient of a PGA of Canada Foundation - Ian Webb Scholarship." - Sawyer Redden (2024)

"I have had the great pleasure of working with Ian Webb at Credit Valley both as an Assistant Professional and now as the Director of Golf. Credit Valley has spearheaded significant capital improvements during Ian’s tenure at the club, his vision for making Credit Valley best in class always shines through. Moreover, Ian’s talent with people and strong leadership style has created a culture of excellence. His passion for the game of golf is what started him on this journey. He has mentored a great number of professionals throughout our association and within the CSCM. We are all lucky to have spent time with and learned from a great Pro, Manager and Friend." — Donovan Fraser, Head Professional, Credit Valley Golf & Country Club

"In the few years I have known Webby, I can honestly say there aren’t many people in our business like him. Both motivating and inspiring— he is always quick to help and offer advise as a golf pro and be better as a person. Being around Webby and spending time with him automatically makes you a better person. Watching him go through this difficult time puts your own life in perspective. The love he has for his family and his Credit Valley family is inspiring, to say the least." — Ian Leggatt, Director of Golf, Summit Valley Golf & Country Club

""When you think of a consummate Professional the name that will always be top of the mind for me is Ian Webb. I have been fortunate enough to know Webby for a number of years, as both a fellow PGA member and more recently as a CSCM member. I've seen Ian interact and mentor numerous young Professionals who have either worked for him or have reached out to him personally for advice. Not only is Ian a highly skilled leader, but he is also somebody whose demeanour is both warming and transparent. These qualities have ensured that these young men and women who have learned from him will be both better professionals and better people for it. After 30+ years in the business, I still seek Ian out on a continual basis for his guidance which I know has made me a better person and leader. In conclusion, I feel so blessed that I have been lucky enough to call Ian both a mentor and a good friend," — Simon Bevan, Executive Professional, RiverBend Golf Community