Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year

presented by Discover Golf Canada

2023 Recipient - Kyla Inaba

Professional, Predator Ridge Resort

Alvin (Alvie) Thompson became a member of the PGA of Canada in 1957, working for the legendary Stan Leonard at Marine Drive Golf Club. An accomplished player, Thompson won the PGA Championship of Canada in 1962 and earned a top-30 finish at The Masters the following year. He later took his skills to the lesson tee and became known as one of best instructors in the province. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the PGA of BC in 2014 prior to his passing in 2017.

The Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year Award is designed to recognize a PGA of BC Professional who is an outstanding teacher of golf. This award is based on a Professional's overall performance in teaching; unique, innovative and special teaching programs initiated or implemented; articles published; as well as outstanding golfers the Professional has instructed.

The Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year:

• Is recognized as an outstanding teacher of golf among the ranks of the PGA of BC Membership
• Initiates and/or implements unique, innovative and/or special teaching programs
• Contributes to publication of articles, books, magazines, etc
• Is accomplished in the instruction of outstanding golfers

Past recipients of the Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year Award:
(* - denotes national award winner)