Curtis Pannell 
Assistant Professional

Profile 

He was born and raised in North Bay Ontario and golf was in his blood at an early age. Curtis was introduced to the game at 13 years old by a member of the Canadian PGA  named Glenn Cundari. He was a past president and current technical director of the PGA of Canada and speaks about golf instructing/coaching development around the world. It was a par 3 course called Pinewood Golf Course in North Bay where Curtis got his first golf job. He became passionate about playing competitive golf at 16 when he met and participated in a golf clinic with the legendary Moe Norman, often called the greatest ball striker of all time. ​

Personal

He is the proud father of an amazing 7 year old boy who loves to play a few holes with his dad and hit balls at the range. Curtis is also a huge hockey fan, and served as captain for 3 years on his high school team.  He also had success in track and field finishing 16th overall in the Ontario High School championships in the 800 meter. He drove across Canada for the first time in 2003 to accept an Assistant Professional position at The Harvest Golf Club in Kelowna.

Professional Skills:

Graduated from Camosun College from the Professional Golf Management Program in 2001
  • Has completed the CPGA Teaching and Coaching Certification Program
  • Curtis has 12 years coaching experience.

Bragging Rights

  • 1999 - Medallist at the Northern Ontario playing ability test
  • 2002 - Northern Ontario Assistant Professional of the Year
  • 2018 - Interior Region BCPGA Teacher of the Year
  • 2018 - Nominated for BCPGA Teacher of the Year
  • 2019 - Interior Region BCPGA Teacher of the Year
  • 2019 - Nominated for BCPGA Teacher of the Year

History In Golf 

  • 1999-2001 Assistant Professional – Pinewood Park Golf Course (North Bay, ON)
  • 2002 Assistant Professional – Timberwolf Course (Sudbury, ON)
  • 2003-2005 Assistant Professional – Harvest Golf Course (Kelowna, BC)
  • 2016-Present Assistant Professional – Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy

Community Involvements

  • Kelowna Rockets – Time keeper and goal judge
  • Played in multiple CPGA charity golf events
  • Helps with coordination of the West Kelowna community garden

Summary 

Curtis is dedicated to making every coaching session a fun and rewarding experience. He is passionate about helping golfers at all skill levels. Mostly, he enjoys interacting with people. He is known for simplifying the game by breaking the golf swing down into a step by step, fundamental process.
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“I love the fact that I can do what I love and help others to learn the game of golf.”

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