WARREN THOMAS

Head Golf Professional

Growing up near Owen Sound, Warren always hoped to return to his golf roots after he graduated from university. Fifteen years later with a well established private club pedigree, Warren is back home as the Head Golf Professional at Cobble Beach Golf Links. Warren began his career as an assistant at the private Idylwylde Golf Club in 1995 at the same time he joined the Canadian Professional Golf Association. Professional positions at York Downs, Thornhill Golf and Country Club and the opportunity to be the Director of Golf for Horseshoe Resort's 36-hole semi-private golf club, accelerated his private club experience and made him the perfect choice as Head Golf Professional for a course the calibre of Cobble Beach.

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ANDREW BAINES

Associate Golf Professional

Andrew grew up in Uxbridge Ontario, where he learned and fell in love with the game of golf. While attending university, Andrew joined the Canadian PGA by winning the playing ability test; jump starting his professional career. His Professional tenures include Mill Run Golf Club in Uxbridge, and the Ridge at Manitou in Parry Sound. His diverse background in golf includes a lengthy competitive resume dating back to his junior golf days and includes professional events through both the Canadian PGA and Great Lakes Tour. He also has a passion for teaching; whether it's introducing new players to the game, or making good players great; he brings his knowledge and enthusiasm each and every day to the lesson tee. He looks forward to working with all the members and guests, in improving and enhancing their love for the game.

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MIKE MCHARDY

Assistant Golf Professional

Mike grew up in Newmarket, Ontario, playing AAA hockey as a goalie and was always involved in competitive sports. His love for the game of golf developed while working a few summers with ClubLink. He enrolled in the Professional Golf Management program at Georgian College and upon completion, worked at Grandview and Taboo resorts in Ontario. He moved to the United States to gain more experience and was accepted into the PGA program. Prior to returning home to Meaford to be closer to family and friends, he was an assistant golf professional at FireRock Country Club in Arizona. Mike loves being in the golf business and enjoys his relationship with all the Members, guests and co-workers at Cobble Beach.

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KYLE KIRKLAND

Assistant Golf Professional

Kyle Kirkland grew up in the small tourist town of Sauble Beach near Owen Sound. His entire life has revolved around the game of golf including 10 years spent playing competitive junior golf throughout Ontario. Upon completion of high school Kyle enrolled in the Professional Golf Management Program at Humber College in Toronto. After graduating from Humber, Kyle played an excellent two rounds of golf at Cambridge Golf Course to earn his Class B Apprentice Pro Card granting him membership to the CPGA. Kyle is very excited to start his professional career at one of the best new golf courses in Canada. He feels very fortunate to go to work every day loving his job due to the great atmosphere created by the Members, guests and co-workers at Cobble Beach Golf Links.

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