Winner of two Canadian Long Drive Championships (2018 & 2020), Irene Crowchild shares her inspiring story of resilience, passion and redefining success. A Two-Spirit member of the Tsuut’ina Nation just outside of Calgary, AB, Crowchild gives us a glance into what it takes to become a high level long drive competitor and how golf saved her life. In an authentic and engaging chat, the Goat Track Social Club ambassador discusses her sobriety, the importance of creating diverse, inclusive and welcoming golfing communities, and her hopes for the future. 

Continuing with our ‘West Coast’ swing, Casey chats with British Columbia-based performance coach, golf professional and co-founder of Lifestyle League, Lindsay Manion. The two discuss what the Lifestyle League represents with its cool and innovative ideas, such as co-ed match play, walk-up songs, and shot clocks. Lindsay details the key elements that are helping to create a fun and inclusive co-ed golf community. We also dive into performance, discussing healthy habits and how Manion’s mentor Jason Glass has influenced her coaching and training philosophies. Lindsay reveals her insatiable thirst for improvement and growth, shares several book recommendations, and so much more! 

In this episode Jaime & Casey are joined by Courtney Campbell-Leveck and Keri Moffat, two PGA of Canada golf instructors and coaches who are shaking the golfing world with their fresh and fun approach on the game, as well as Melanie Jue, a world champion ball hockey player, professional ice hockey player and relative new golfer! The trio discuss what it means to be a ‘golf sherpa,’ and what they are doing with their own coaching initiatives to keep the game fun. Melanie shares her own recent experiences as a multi-sport athlete, and the group tackles what it means to ‘see yourself in sport (golf).’ This episode tackles disruption, drives, dinosaurs and so much more. 

Sitting down with Casey & Jaime this week is one of the most versatile, well-rounded and experienced golf professionals in the country. Carla Munch-Miranda is the Head Golf Professional and co-owner of Cambridge Golf Club in Cambridge, Ontario. If that wasn’t enough to make your head hurt, she is also the head coach of the University of Waterloo Women’s Golf Team; the president of Golf Coaches Association of Canada; winner of the 2019 PGA of Ontario Coach of the Year and 2019 PGA of Canada Ben Kern Coach of the Year Award. She has been Head Coach of Team Canada’s squad at four FISU World University Games in South Africa, China, Spain and Switzerland, respectively. Carla shares her experiences and stories of how she has found balance and success while maintaining a full plate, both professionally and personally. 

Lindsay Knowlton believes there should be more women playing golf, and she’s made it her mission and livelihood to make that happen. Founder of Iron Lady Golf, Lindsay Knowlton has developed a winning formula for creating a thriving and successful women’s golf community that encompasses instruction, corporate consulting, travel, and the newest piece of the Iron Lady community - the Iron Lady Leagues!  Distilling her own golfing experiences and incredible travel tales from around the world, Lindsay shares why she loves creating experiences and community, and how she does it. With honest reflections on encouraging women to ‘say yes’ to golf, Lindsay discusses barriers to entry for women and how she has dismantled them through her Iron Lady endeavours.  

For more information about Iron Lady Golf: https://www.ironladygolf.com/ 

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Hosts Jaime & Casey are joined by Melanie van der Hoop, PGA of Ontario Executive Director as they discuss leadership, advocating for change, and the value of fresh perspectives. 

Melanie shares her background in sport and how those experiences have shaped her leadership style and management of an association with over 1300 Golf Professionals. Throughout the conversation, Melanie discusses her involvement in other sport organizations, including the Invictus Games and Ontario Speed Skating Association, and speaks to the dynamic of teamwork and collaboration on all levels. With a diverse skill set, Melanie challenges traditional molds to bring value to her members and the golf community at large. 

Links:

PGA of Ontario
https://www.pgaofontario.com

Casey & Jaime chat with Jennifer Greggain, Coach of Golf Canada’s National Junior Squad and longtime PGA of Canada Professional as she shares her unique insights and experiences in the game. From playing professionally on the LPGA and Symetra Tour to becoming one of the top coaches in Canada. They discuss the pace of her ascension through golf instruction and high performance coaching, work-life balance, the importance of networking, and a few other tales and insights along the way. 

Links:

Golf Canada Press Release 

https://www.golfcanada.ca/articles/jennifer-greggain-named-coach-golf-canadas-national-junior-squad/ 

PGA of Canada Spotlight Piece

https://www.pgaofcanada.com/media/nationalcoachesweek-profile-jennifer-greggain-15533 

In this episode we go behind the curtain on the genesis of the Queen of Clubs Podcast. Casey & Jaime share how the podcast came to be, the long and winding road of putting it together, how the pandemic shaped the release, and why the concept of elevating others and creating a space to share these stories in golf is so incredibly special for the hosts.