PGA of Canada CEO Kevin Thistle (RG37)

We recently had the opportunity to sit down for an extended conversation with Kevin Thistle, CEO of the PGA of Canada. Kevin takes us through his professional journey that lead him to his current role, his lifelong relationship with golf and discusses some of the impacts of COVID-19 and the way it’s shaping the industry.

Kevin also gets into the process of becoming a CPGA pro and shares some personal anecdotes from some of his many memorable rounds, including his escapades with Masters champion Craig Stadler, who shed a bit of light on a unique feature of the storied Crows Nest, sitting atop the clubhouse at Augusta National.

The PGA of Canada is one of the presenting partners of the RBC PGA Scramble presented by the Lincoln Motor Company, which Kevin confirmed is still going forward in 2020. Registration for the event opens on May 15th. To sign up a team and find your local qualifier, visit rbcpgascramble.com. For even further inspiration, check out our interview with 2019 champion Jared Aubin.