Our professional and personable instructors are one of many attributes that contribute to the overwhelming amount of positive feedback the Canadian Golf Academy receives. From Kyle Maguire, Head Teaching Professional, all the way down, each instructor makes it their own responsibility to create a memorable learning experience that each student will take with them for a lifetime.
Head Teaching Professional – Kyle Maguire
The Canadian Golf Academy is proud to have the services of one of Canada’s top young Golf Professionals, Kyle Maguire, as our Head Teaching Professional.
Kyle started his career with the Canadian Golf Academy in 1999 under the tutelage of Anne Choinard and since has attained international experience over the past 12 years. Managing Nick Faldo’s four Golf Institutes in the United States allowed him to work directly with Nick Faldo (formally ranked #1 player in the world) and learn his techniques. As a player, Kyle competed on the Canadian Tour, various mini tours in the US and the European Professional Development Tour from 2006-2010, competing against great players such as Martin Kaymer.
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Instructors
Tim Matheson, CPGA Professional
- 2nd season at the Canadian Golf Academy
- Graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Holland College
- Instructor at the Eaglesquest Golf Academy in Coquitlam, B.C.
- Assistant Professional at Grandview Golf and Country Club in Dartmouth, N.S.
Blair MacPhail, CPGA, CAE
An Islander by birth, Blair played all sports as a kid and took up golf in his 20s. Blair fell in love with this wonderful game and quickly made it his passion. After turning professional at the age of 30, Blair played some tournament golf and then settled into a career as a teacher. Blair has been with the Canadian Golf Academy since its inception in 1999. Blair still competes locally in tournaments around Atlantic Canada.
- CPGA Class A Professional
- Turned Pro 1990
- Married 20 years with 3 children
- Teaching professional since 1996
- Holland College instructor in Golf Club Management
- Instructor in Golf Club Repair, Custom Fitting, Golf Shop Operations, Golf Skills, etc.
- Present goal is to bring the highest quality golf instruction to Islanders and guests
Greg Mahen, CPGA Class A Professional
- 4th season at the Canadian Golf Academy
- Graduate of the Professional Golf Management program at Holland College, PEI
- Instructor of Holland College’s Golf Club Management course in Hainan, China
- Associate Professional at the Bell Bay Golf Club in Baddeck, NS
- Head teaching professional at Big Sky in Pemberton, BC
- Assistant Professional at The Oaks Club in Sarasota, Fla
Louie McCullough, Golf Clubmakers Association
- 12th season at the Canadian Golf Academy
- Graduate of Professional Golf Teachers of America – Indiana, USA
- Professional clubmaker at Golf Clubmakers Assoc., USA
- Certified Taylor Made, Callaway & Ping Club-Fitter
Jeff Donovan, CPGA Professional
- 9th season at the Canadian Golf Academy
- Coach of the Holland College Varsity Golf teams
- Instructor in the golf programs at Holland College, PEI
- Assistant professional at The Highland Links, Nova Scotia
- Professional Golf Management program at Holland College, PEI
Kyle Scott, CPGA Professional
Born and raised in a small town on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, Kyle grew up making sports his passion. Moving away from home at the age of 16 and completing three seasons of Jr. hockey he made the decision to start following a new dream. He developed a strong passion for the game of golf, which led him to enrolling in the golf program at Holland College. Kyle played on the Varsity Golf Team in his first year, competing in one national event before becoming a CPGA member later that summer. Kyle graduated from the Professional Golf Management program in April 2011 and is excited to get his teaching career started here at the Canadian Golf Academy.
- Favorite PGA Pro: Tiger Woods
- Favorite Food: Steak
- Favorite Snack on the Course: Trail Mix
- Favorite Movie: Tin Cup
- Favorite Band: Zac Brown Band
- Favorite Actor: Will Smith
Nick Frid, CPGA Class A Professional
Nick was the recipient of the 2009 CPGA Atlantic Professional of the Year and a wonderful addition to the CGA. His background includes being a head instructor at the Summerside Golf and Country Club, as well as an assistant professional at Hidden Lake Golf Club in Burlington, Ont. He is in his first season at the Canadian Golf Academy and a graduate of the Holland College Professional Golf Management program. - Favorite movie- Black Hawk Down
- Favorite Food- Pizza
- Favorite golfer- Tigger
- Worst place to buy golf clubs- Ebay
- Something you should never carry in your bag- Score Counter
- What is in Nick’s bag- Taylor Made Clubs
Daniel Cudmore, CPGA Class A Professional
Born and raised on Prince Edward Island Daniel grew up playing golf and hockey. As he fell in love with the game of golf, he began to find success in junior competition. In 2004 Daniel represented PEI at the Canadian Junior Golf Championships in Vancouver, BC. Upon graduating high school, he attended Holland College and competed on the Varsity Hurricanes golf team for three years, representing the college at national championships in each year. In 2007 Daniel turned professional and currently plays in CPGA events around Atlantic Canada. Daniel is currently an associate professional at the Fox Meadow Golf & Country Club and has been at the Fox Meadow G&CC/Canadian Golf Academy since 2007.
- Favorite PGA Pro: Rory McIlroy
- Favorite Food: My girlfriends chili
- Favorite Movie: Zodiac
- Favorite Actor: Morgan Freeman