John Aasen
 2004 BCPGA Teacher of the year
CPGA Class A Professional since 1993

C.P.G.A Class A Professional with successful achievements in the design, administration and marketing of Golf Education programs. Effective team builder with strong interpersonal skills; excellence in managing human resource issues; staff development & training programs; policy & procedure development. Great ambassador and communicator of golf through corporate sponsorship liaisons and publishing golf education literature. Excellent track record in establishing budgets and profitable operations of teaching facilities. Excellent playing skills with numerous championship titles and tour wins.

Professional Experience
Education and Educational Seminars and Workshops
Tournament Highlights
Teaching Publications and Articles
Special Interests and Service to Community Groups
Record of Developing Outstanding Players
Contribution to the BC PGA

Professional Experience

2001 – present Westwood Plateau of Golf Academy, Coquitlam, BC
Head Professional/Director of Instruction

 

1990 – 2001 University Golf Club, Vancouver, BC
Director of Instruction 
  • Increased revenues from $140,000 to $280,000;
  • Increased student base from 1,200 to 2,500;
  • Created and authored customized 30-page instructional guide.

 

1989 – 1990 Meadows Golf Center, Pitt Meadows, B.C
  • Instructor, sales, inventory control

Education

1993  Class 'A' C.P.G.A. Professional Vancouver, BC
1989 - 1993  5-Year Apprenticeship C.P.G.A. Vancouver, BC
1984 - 1986  Douglas College New Westminster, BC- Business Administration 

Educational Seminars and Workshops

1999  Pacific Rim Institute of Tourism "Team of Excellence"
1999  C.P.G.A Levels 1,2,3 & 4 Teaching Certification
1997  Butch Harmon Teaching 
1996 P.G.A.Teaching & Coaching Summit- New Orleans
1996 Slazenger Merchandising & Advertising 

 

Special Interests Tournament Highlights [Tournament Record]
  • September 1994 - Canadian Assistants Champion
  • February 1994 – Played the Asian Tour
  • June 1990 – Vancouver Island Assistants Champion
  • August 1989 - B.C.P.G.A. Provincial Assistants Champion
Service to Community Groups Record of Developing Outstanding Players
  • 2001: Head coach for the Vancouver Thunderbirds minor hockey association Pewee Division
  • 2000- present: Chairperson for the Flora Aasen Memorial Alzheimer Pro-Am raising fund and awareness for BC Alzheimer Society
  • Administered curriculum and Instructed for the BCGA elite boys and girls camp
  • Coached and now consult Canadian Tour player Billy Noon 
  • Coach SFU Colligate player Ryan Webber – Many top colligate victories 
  • Coach for CPGA member Fraser Mulholland – 2004 BCPGA Champion
Contribution to the BCPGA
2002-2003  News 1130 golf show promoting golf instruction at your local BC PGA
1992 Volunteered at the BC PGA Golf Show, staged 3-day oral presentation and demonstration on the fundamentals of the golf swing 
1992-2000, 2003  Volunteered instructor for the BC PGA Golf Show
1989 – Present  Active participant and supporter of the BC PGA seminars and tournaments
Profile in the community as a well respected Golf Instructor and player and member of the BC PGA