GOLFBC - Key Persons
Alanna grew up in Montreal playing all sports, always trying to outdo her two older brothers. She picked up a club and decided she needed a left handed one, just like a hockey stick! She did not fully take to golf until later moving to Victoria in the late 90's. At that time she joined the Olympic View team, where she worked on the beverage cart and in the Wapiti Lounge while working on her golf game. Getting more serious, she started working in the golf shop, learning all aspects of the industry. Meeting her husband at Olympic View was no surprise to anyone! She enrolled in the Golf Program at Camosun College, and graduated top of her class in 2002. In 2003, Alanna successfully passed her Playing Ability Test and became a member of the PGA of Canada. She accepted a position as an Assistant Golf Professional at Arbutus Ridge Golf and Country Club and remained there for four years. After starting a family, Alanna transitioned to Golf Town and learned club fitting and taught lessons in the simulators for years. In 2011 she achieved her Class A status as a Golf Professional. In 2016, Alanna followed her heart back to Olympic View and has been instructing here since. Her passion involves getting kids into the game of golf, including her own children. Teaching ladies group lessons is one of her favourite things to do; they all have a lot of laughs and learn something along the way. Golf does not feel like a job but a way of life for Alanna. The gorgeous surroundings, the fresh air, the people, the game, all amazing! But the absolute, most rewarding aspect for Alanna is to watch a golfer compress that golf ball and hit the perfect shot; it's so fun to see…. Just Awesome!
Career Highlights
TCCP Level 5 Teacher
Cole was born and raised in the Westshore, with an extensive history in sport. He played high level hockey and lacrosse for twelve years. With some extra free time on his hands during the 2020 pandemic, Cole took up golf with a membership at Olympic View, quickly improving his game. Within two years, Cole solidified himself as one of the most skilled golfers at the club. After winning the 2022 Olympic View Club Championship, Cole decided he wanted to leave corporate life behind and turn professional. He began his professional career in March 2023 and passed his player ability test on the first try two months later. Cole is excited to help his students improve their game and grow the golf community at Olympic View. What's in my bag Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 / 9.0 / Ventus Velocore Black Hybrid: TaylorMade Qi10 / Ventus Velocore Blue 3 iron: TaylorMade UDI / Ventus Velocore Blue Irons: Titleist T100 / AMT White Wedges: TaylorMade SMG3 / 50, 54, 58 Putter: L.A.B. Link 1
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Golf Event Coordinator
Jeff has been in the golf industry for 14 years performing in a variety of roles including golf shop management and golf instruction. His passion for sports has been lifelong. He completed a Bachelor in Sport Management from Brock University in 2000, acquired his Pro status in 2005 and reached his Class A golf professional status in 2011. In 2014, he perused a career in Commercial Real Estate while his love for the game continued. In September 2020, Jeff and his family moved to the island to pursue his passion for golf more seriously.
Job Titles:
- Head
- Head Golf Professional
Scott has been around golf for most of his life. He started playing at the young age of 13 and was a junior member at the Tsawwassen and Beach Grove Golf Clubs. Scott started his working career in golf at the age of 16 and qualified for his PGA status in 1992. Scott has worked at some great facilities in British Columbia including stops as the apprentice professional at Beach Grove Golf Club, associate/head golf professional at University Golf Club and the general manager at Eaglequest Coyote Creek. In 2020, Scott moved over to Victoria joining GolfBC and the team at Olympic View Golf Club as the head golf professional. In his career Scott has been fortunate to be sponsored by great golf companies including: Wilson Sports, Cobra, Ping and TaylorMade. Scott is currently proud to be sponsored by TaylorMade Golf. Scott's philosophy is to keep things simple and easy to understand. He believes properly fitted equipment is an important part of a well balanced game. He also believes in eliminating equipment you do not need "Just because you can carry 14 clubs does not mean you should."
Tyler has been in the golf industry since 2012 and just recently turned pro in the summer of 2021. Tyler began his career working at a golf course in Prince George, then made the move to the island to play 5 years on the Camosun College Golf Team. During that time, he won a college event and won the Team Leadership Award in his fifth year. Tyler is excited to take that leadership quality and transfer it to his teaching career. He is passionate about building the game of golf with the younger generation as well as bringing new perspectives to experienced players.