The Diamond 'in the Ruff' Golf Learning Academy is headed up by our General Manager, Doug Wilson, a 25 year member of the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association.
Born in Scotland, the birthplace of the game of golf and raised in Paris, Ontario, Doug started his career as a golf professional at Dalmahoy Golf Club in Edinburgh.
On the eve of his 21st birthday, Doug was appointed to the position of head golf professional at The Douglas Park Golf Club, a private club near Glasgow, making him at that time, the youngest head golf professional in Scotland.
While in Glasgow, Doug ventured to the Middle East in the winter months as the Teaching Professional at The Awali Golf Club in Bahrain.
Since returning to Canada, Doug has been involved with such clubs as Galt Country Club, The Owen Sound Golf & Country Club and Lionhead Golf Academy.
In the winter months, he is a Professor at Georgian College in their Professional Golf Management Program and a National Facilitator for the CPGA's Teaching & Coaching Certificate Program.
As a player, Doug has won The CPGA of Ontario Assistant’s Championship, represented Ontario vs Quebec and competed in The Canadian Open. In 1992, he accomplished a rare feat of 3 holes in one in one day.