Al Scott has been commended by the Canadian Professional Golfers Association (CPGA) for his “…passion and devotion to the game…” as well as his “…loyalty and tireless dedication…” to the CPGA.
Born in Loughborough, England in 1963, Scott emigrated to Brandon, Manitoba where he worked for CPGA Professional Rich Bull and learned to make and repair golf clubs at Taurus Golf.
He obtained his Certificate in Management from the University of Manitoba.
An excellent golfer, including being named the Manitoba Professional Golfers Association (MPGA) Player of the Year in 1995, Scott’s most significant contributions to the game have been through his exceptional leadership skills as both a golf professional and administrator.
He served as Assistant and Associate Professional at Elmhurst Golf and Country Club between 1982 and 1988 and as Head Professional at Selkirk Golf and Country Club between 1989 and 1997 where he introduced over 500 children between the ages of 4 and 9 to the game of golf.
In 1992 and 1993, Scott was recognized by the MPGA as its Professional of the Year. From 1997 to 2005, Scott was Head Professional for Lakeland Golf Management (Lakeland) at Grand Pines Golf Course and since 2006 has been Lakeland’s Director of Golf Operations including responsibility for Links at the Lake Golf Course and other golf courses owned or managed by Lakeland.
Scott was a long-time member of the MPGA Board of Directors and served as its President in 1995 and 1996. In 1993, he became a member of the Board of Directors of the CPGA and was its President in 2004 and 2005 and during this term, he was involved in the initial meetings that led to the development of the Future Links Junior Program and the creation of the National Allied Golf Associations.
The CPGA was without an Executive Director for 11 months while Scott was President which required him to perform this role as a volunteer that resulted in a positive financial turnaround for the CPGA. Scott is always willing to assist other professionals. The CPGA describes Scott as “…a true ambassador, a leader and one of the Association’s most memorable national officers.”
Alan (Al) Scott is an inductee into the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame and Museum Inc., September 24, 2018.