Dean Claggett
Director of Golf, CPGA Class A Professional

Profile 

Dean grew up in Kelowna, the youngest of five children. The Claggett house was filled with hockey, baseball and golf equipment. He wanted to be just like his older brothers so Dean eventually scored all the hand-me-downs. Playing golf was a journey started early. Its importance grew with the years because Dean enjoyed the challenge. As his game improved so did his personal satisfaction. He began to relish the pressure of tournaments, in fact, the higher the stakes, the more fun he had.
Dean took note of other juniors landing golf scholarships and that became a challenge too. How good could he become? Could he continue competitive golf and get his education paid for? The answer was yes. Dean played scholarship golf at Oregon State University. During the summers, he entered amateur tournaments, provincial championships and national events. After graduation, he turned pro, first with mini tour events and then the Canadian Tour.

Dean began his working career in Victoria at Gorge Vale Golf and Country Club. Then it was off to Vancouver’s Quilchena Golf and Country Club, the Quesnel Golf Course in Quesnel and then his return to Kelowna in 2004 as Director of Golf here at Two Eagles Golf Course and Academy.

Personal

Family comes first with Dean. He and his wife Heather have three children, Jessica, Daniel and Thomas.  When he’s not being a husband and father, hanging with friends or on the golf course, Dean is a sports nut. He loves watching great athletes perform at high levels where success is no accident. He knows all about having a plan, the dedication to improve, the hard work required and that sense of accomplishment no amount of money can buy. He feels fortunate to have a career that allows him to come to work and truly enjoy what he does. He is passionate about growing both personally and professionally. Dean’s mission is to continue to evolve Two Eagles Golf Course and its programs with the highest of performance standards and respect for its members and guests alike.

Professional Skills:

  • Studied business management and marketing at Oregon State University
  • Has completed teaching certification through the Canadian PGA (levels 1, 2, 3 & 4)
  • Completed various business and teaching seminars for professional development on a yearly basis in order to continue his education and professional development

Bragging Rights

  • Winner of 5 BCPGA Provincial Championships
  • 2002 Canadian Professional Golfers Association Club Pro Championship
  • BCPGA Player of the Year in 2002
  • Won over 50 pro-am and open golf tournaments as a professional
  • Won the Interior PGA Order of Merit for 5 consecutive years
  • Nominated 4 times for BCPGA Teacher of the Year
  • Two Eagles received award for Pro Shop of the Year in 2007 for BC
  • Won BCPGA Assistant of the Year in 1992

Community Involvements

  • Kelowna Minor Hockey as a coach or assistant coach for 9 years

Summary 

As Director of Golf, Dean’s personal promise to all of members and guests that play Two Eagles is this. You will always play a golf course in the best condition possible and receive the very best personal service from our entire team.
As a teaching professional, Dean’s personal guarantee to any golfer at any level of accomplishment is that he will help lower your handicap and improve your golf game or his services are free!

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