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!['Hottest Coach on Tour' Mark Blackburn Announced as First Tee Talks Live Headliner](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/communications/wave-one-speakers-–-header.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
Mark Blackburn was recently named 'the hottest coach on Tour in 2023' by Golf Channel, and for good reason; in fact, you could argue he is having the best start to a PGA TOUR season in history based on his student's results. Early bird pricing for Tee Talks Live is on now!
![PGA of Canada update on the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Implementations](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/danditaskforcecover.jpeg;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
As part of our commitment to keeping our membership, the golf public, and the Canadian sport sector updated on the work we have done since the publishing of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Report, we provide you with this report and general update from the organization, which we have committed to providing twice per year.
![PGA OF CANADA ANNOUNCES 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/communications/stories/2023-event-schedule.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
The PGA of Canada is pleased to announce the national championship schedule for the 2023 season
![PGA of Canada Board Meeting Key Messages: January](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/logo/pgaofc_logo.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
We are pleased to provide you with the following update from our board meetings held in late January
![How Getting Involved Can Help Advance Your Career](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/communications/article-header.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
Dylan Cattanach of Rosedale Golf Club was sitting in the lobby of the Hyatt (you know the one) alongside Mike Johnston and Justin O’Leary, both, at the time, of Cedar Brae Golf Club. While they debated the merits of sand versus tan shades of khaki on the sea of golf pros in front of them, they realized something important, and a little jarring – they didn’t know anyone.
![PGA of Canada adjusts Class “A” membership categories to align with golf industry employment](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/membership/new-categories-website-header.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
Through various membership surveys and industry research, our members have spoken, and we have listened. To better represent the roles of PGA of Canada professionals, we are modernizing our membership categories to continue serving the realities of our member's employment in the golf industry.
![Save the Date!! Tee Talks Live is Heading to Ottawa Dec 1-3](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/communications/button-graphics/teetalks-save-the-date.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
The PGA of Canada's flagship event is heading to the nation's capital!
![RBC PGA Scramble Announces Largest Program Enhancements Ever and Regional Final Locations](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/communications/rbc-pga-scramble/rbc-scramble-modifications-landscape.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
The largest grassroots amateur golf event in Canada announced enhancements today to make the program more welcoming to all golfers. In addition, 12 Regional Final locations across Canada were announced.
![Golf's National Coaching Certification Program's 2023 Workshop Schedule Announced](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/communications/stories/website-header-nccp-course-schedule2023.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
The PGA of Canada is excited to once again bring a full offering of NCCP workshops to our members. We encourage you to take advantage of this world-leading training and learn from the industry-renowned facilitators at all workshops.
![PGA of Canada Renews National Partnership with NoSweat](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/communications/partnerships/nosweat-sponsor-partnership-v2.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
The PGA of Canada is pleased to announce it has renewed its national partnership with NoSweat, a cutting-edge sweat technology company taking the sports industry by storm.
![Jon Garron elected to National Board of Directors for Atlantic.](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/elections/2023/jonathan-garron-2023_3by2.jpg;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
Jon Garron elected to National Board of Directors for Atlantic. Jeff Chambers Acclaimed in Saskatchewan and Scott Kolb Acclaimed in BC.
![Matchplay Golf Marketing Becomes Supporting Partner of Tee Talks Live](https://files.pgaofcanada.com/f/files/pga/images/communications/matchplay-partnership-announcement.png;w=450;h=300;mode=crop)
The PGA of Canada is pleased to add Matchplay Golf Marketing as its latest supporting partner of the annual Tee Talks Live professional development conference.