Tara Roden
About
TARA ANN RODEN
NORTH VANCOUVER ISLAND GOLF
SPEEDGOLF CANADA
https:/www.tararoden.com
A dedicated golf professional specializing in golf instruction, creation and development of numerous golf academies and lesson programs throughout British Columbia Canada for the past 30 years.
One of the woman golf professional pioneers for creation and development of “Women teaching Women” golf schools and the “Let’s Play Great Golf” competitive women’s league for the Okanagan Valley as well as various mixed fun golf leagues.
Developed various Ladies Nights and Jr. Girls Leagues, golf schools, marketing and budgeting for a number of facilities. A freelance golf writer, member of the National Coaches Certification Program, a competitive player in local and provincial events, for the past 35 years.
With solid golf knowledge and extensive golf experience in the industry Tara has presented exciting new opportunities to grow the game of golf in all levels, ages and genders. Passionate, persistent and enthusiastic in life and work.
A Certified CanFitPro Fitness trainer and past long distance runner and cyclist, Tara is a keen golf/fitness enthusiast and has a strong interest in kinesiology and sports psychology. Most recently developing and interest in Speedgolf Canada.
“My interest in playing golf for fun and in competition inspired me to develop the “Let’s Play Great Golf” tour for top level women and junior girls.
I am passionate about sharing golf and bringing new players into the “game of a lifetime” through various lessons, seminars and writing. I often volunteer for local fundraisers and charity golf events plus enjoy the new social media keeping in touch with family, friends and students while travelling and working.“
Discovering new places, sharing great adventures, developing and organizing events, and spending heartfelt time with family and friends are my most cherished life moments. Learn. Laugh. Love. Live.
“You only take with you what you have given away.”
CANADIAN PGA EDUCATION AND SEMINARS
2010 David Leadbetter Golf Seminar, Vancouver BC
Various Canadian PGA Training Seminars – Yearly in BC Canadian PGA Class A Fully Qualified Member, BC Butch Harmon Canadian PGA Seminar – Victoria BC 1999 Ed McLaughlin/Ginny Golding - Big Sky Golf Academy, Whistler BC Craig Shankland/Paul Runyan PGA Seminar, Scottsdale Arizona
Mo Norman/Garth Hamilton/Shelly Woolner - CPGA Titusville Florida 1994 Canadian PGA Apprenticeship Five Year Program, BC Jack McLaughlin, RCGA Sports Mental Training, Vancouver Post Secondary Education, Malaspina College Nanaimo, Small Business Graduation of Nanaimo Senior Secondary School