613 271-3370 1 800 417-8555 320 Terry Fox Drive Ottawa, On
As a collective group of golf professionals we believe playing better golf is revolves around three key components- swing technique, club fitting and better body and mind. Keeping these three components in mind the Professional team at The Marshes have development golf coaching programs, exercises and lessons that will ensure positive evolution in your golf game.
Andrew Donaldson, Head Golf Professional
A Class “A” member of the CPGA, a graduate of Dalhousie University and Selkirk College and a TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. Before accepting the Head Professional position, he was the Associate Professional at The Royal Ottawa Golf Club along with Assistant placements at Ashburn Golf Club and the Toronto Board of Trade Country Club.
Known as a golf educator, Andrew combines technical mechanics with the current teaching methodologies to ensure each student is given the right information to better their game. Certified as Titleist, Ping and Mizuno club fitter, Andrew is well-versed to assist any golfer achieve their goals.
Don Rioux, Director of Instruction
A gifted instructor and communicator- Don matches impressive playing credentials (University of Kentucky Golf Scholarship, Canadian Tour, Quebec Amateur Champion, Ottawa City and District Medal and Match Play Champion) with use of the most up-to-date learning systems to make him one of Ottawa's most sought after instructors.
Don is Canada's only Certified SwingModel Instructor
Sean Joyce, Associate Golf Professional
A Class “A” member of the CPGA, a graduate of the Professional Golf Management program at Holland College where he graduated at the top of his class. Before joining The Marshes in 2010, Sean taught at The Canadian Golf Academy in PEI and was the Assistant Coach of the Holland College Hurricanes golf team.
In addition to being an instructor who works with golfers of all abilities, Sean has club-fitting certifications from PING, Titleist and Mizuno. Sean has been twice awarded the “Investors Group Volunteer in Sport Award” by the CPGA and RCGA for his dedication to junior golfers and continues to remain a steadfast player competing in 3 national championships and remaining near the top of the order of merit rankings.
Brad Statham, Assistant Golf Professional
A dedicated professional with the CPGA since 2008- Brad is a graduate of Georgian College's Business Administration- Professional Golf Management program, a Level 4 teaching, coaching certified instructor and a qualified club fitter with Cobra. Known for his infectious personality, Brad motivates, encourages and assists golfers of all abilities to play better golf and get more enjoyment out of the game.
Anthony De Marinis, Assistant Golf Professional
A talented golfer and enthusiastic professional- Anthony is a recent Professional Golf Management Graduate from Humber College and an apprentice Professional with the Canadian Professional Golfers Association.
