Alex Catherwood
About
Alex has been working in various roles within the golf industry for most of his working life. He began his career in the industry in 2001 at Mill Run Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ontario. His first role on the golf operations side was as a golf shop attendant in 2011 at King's Riding Golf Club in King City.
After an 8-year stint at the corporate office of Clublink, first in accounting, then in the merchandising department, he returned to the club level as an Associate Professional at The Lake Joseph Club in Port Carling in 2019. From 2021 to 2024, Alex was the Associate Professional at Port Carling Golf Club.
Alex is the Head Professional at Manitou Ridge Golf Club in McKellar, Ontario. Alex currently represents the Muskoka Chapter of the PGA of Ontario as its Chairperson.
Alex was distinguished as a member of the PGA of Ontario Professional Recognition Program’s top 100 from 2021-2024 and finished in the top 25 in all four years.
In the fall of 2023, Alex was named a finalist for the PGA of Ontario Apprentice of the Year, and a finalist for the Professional Development Award in 2024.
Alex attained his Class A status in April of 2024.