Meet the Pros

Graham Ogden is a distinguished PGA of Canada member with nearly 20 years of experience in the golf industry. Recognized for his expertise and leadership, he was awarded the 2024 Fred Wood Class A Professional of the Year for British Columbia, honoring his dedication and contributions to the profession. Since 2014, Graham has served as a Lead Associate at Richmond Country Club, where his leadership and knowledge have significantly impacted members and colleagues. As a Top 100 Golf Professional in the PGA of BC, he is celebrated for his commitment to professional development. Through mentorship, education, and dedication, Graham continues to elevate the standards of the sport, leaving a lasting impact on British Columbia’s golf community.

After working in the back shop at Royal Colwood GC (1990), Doug started his apprenticeship at Gorge Vale GC in 1991 and continued at Comox GC (1993), Westwood Platea GA (1994), The Redwoods GC (1995), Eaglequest GC-Coquitlam . Doug was also the Head Teaching Professional at both The Redwoods GC and Golftec-South Surrey (2015) . Doug is an accomplished player, with seven PGA of BC Championships, seven Vancouver Island Assistants Championships plus a variety of Pro-Am, Pro Only and Open wins. Career playing highlights include advancing to the second stage of US Open qualifying (1992 & 2010), shooting 269 (-19) at a four-day Maui Pro-Am and receiving an exemption to the inaugural Greater Vancouver Open (PGA Tour) at Northview G&CC in 1996. Doug has been recognized by the PGA of BC as the “PLAYER OF THE YEAR” IN 1999 and the “REGIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR” in 2014.

Mark’s passion for golf has been lifelong. When he’s not coaching, practicing, or playing, you’ll likely find him on the course. Introduced to the game at the age of five by his Irish parents—who even customized his first set of clubs—Mark began his golfing journey with lessons from Evelyn Westover at Burnaby Mountain. He and his younger brother spent their early years playing at Kensington Pitch and Putt before becoming junior members at the Vancouver Golf Club in 1996. In addition to golf, Mark was actively involved in a variety of sports growing up, including soccer, hockey, baseball, water polo, and rugby. His journey then took him to London, England, where he spent seven years exploring Europe and gaining diverse experiences as a ski representative, bartender, chef, and personal trainer. After more than a decade as a carpenter, Mark transitioned into the golf industry, serving as the Lead Instructor of Junior Golf in West Vancouver for the 2023–24 season.