Head Golf Professional Mike Parker was born in England but grew up and went to school in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island. Mike started as an Assistant Professional under the tutelage of Paul Trapp in 1969 and assumed the position of Head Professional in October of 1984 when Paul Trapp retired. A long time supporter of the PGA of British Columbia, Mike served as President of the BCPGA in 1984 and 1985 and was named Club Professional of the year in 1986. Mike has served on the Advisory Board of the Professional Golf Management Program at Camosun College since its inception in 1998. Mike is extremely proud that the Pro Shop of the Victoria Golf Club has long been recognized as one of the finest facilities in British Columbia - organizing and running a great variety of member programs and events. A strong staff of Assistant and Associate Golf Professionals work very hard to look after the golfing needs of the entire membership of the club. Over the years, Mike has developed and shaped the careers of many Assistant and Associate Golf Professionals, during his 28 years as Head Professional at Victoria, eight have moved on to become Head Professionals or General Managers in the golf industry - Jim Goddard HP at Cordova Bay GC, Chris Herkel HP Crown Isle GC, Dale Broughton at Valley Golf Center John Kadin HP at Gallagher’s Canyon, Ron Gill HP at Leamington GC , Scott Kolb - General Manager Victoria GC, Todd Mahovlich HP at Bear Mountain GC, Steve Haggard, Eagle Ranch and Tara Roden - the first female Head Professional in B.C. Mike has worked at the Victoria Golf Club for 43 years and is one of the longest serving golf professionals in the country.