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.