The PGA of Canada Remembers

It is with great sadness that the PGA of Canada announce the passing of Ward Stouffer.

A member of the PGA of Canada since 1985, Stouffer will be remembered best for his wit, loyalty, demeanor, exceptional playing ability, but most of all, a great friend.

He began his journey as a golf professional in 1985 while working under Richard Leisen at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course. After a very short apprenticeship and rapidly growing playing resume, Stouffer went on to play seven years on the PGA Tour Canada-Mackenzie Tour and three more years on the Asian Tour. Following his return to B.C., Stouffer spent the better part of two decades at Fairwinds Golf Club in Nanoose Bay, B.C. After apprenticing under Barrie McWha, he attained Class "A" status with the PGA of Canada in 1995 and was appointed head professional the following year. In 2008, he appointed Steve Busswood as the club's new head professional while he took on the title of executive professional and director of golf operations until 2015.

In 2006, Stouffer was awarded the PGA of British Columbia's Head Professional of the Year Award. He served on the PGA of BC Board of Directors on two separate occassions, most recently in 2011.

Some of his Playing & Professional Accomplishments include:

• Member of B.C. Willingdon Cup Team in 1984
• Member of Canada's Eisenhower Cup Team in 1984
• Low Club Professional – 1985 BC Open
• 1986 PGA of B.C. Champion
• Became a Class "A" member in 1995
• 2006 PGA of B.C. Head Professional of the Year

Stouffer is survived by wife Shelly and sons Kent and Brett.

A GoFundMe page has been set up in support of the Stouffer family. For more, CLICK HERE.