Contributing Writers...
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Grant Fraser, M.Ed., M.B.A.
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Golf and Travel Industry Qualifications and Experience:
An accomplished golf and travel writer who has traveled extensively writing about and photographing some of the finest golf destinations around the world.
Awards and Achievements
2019 |
Named Honourary Director, PGA of Canada |
2018 |
McMaster University, Centre for Continuing Education, Appreciation and Exceptional Service Award
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RBC Canadian Open, Pro-Am Committee Chairperson
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2017 |
Golf Journalists Association of Canada - 1st Place, Photography (Landscape) Category
Golf Journalists Association of Canada - Outstanding Achievement Award - Photography (Landscape) Category
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2016
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Golf Journalists Association of Canada Writing Award - Outstanding Achievement - Best Travel Feature
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| 2014 |
Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award - Outstanding Achievement - Best Photograph
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2013
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International Network of Golf - Outstanding Acheivement - Photography Category
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| 2012 |
Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award - Best Golf Course Photograph
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Golf Journalists Association of Canada Writing Award - Best Travel Feature
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2011
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Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award - Best Golf Landscape
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Golf Journalists Association of Canada Writing Award - Best Travel Feature
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2010
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Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award - Best Golf Landscape
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Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award - Best Action or General Golf Image
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Ontario Golf Magazine's "30 Most Defining Moments Over Past 30 Years" list for starting first professional golf management program in Ontario at Humber College.
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2007
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National Post Top 25 Most Influential Individuals in Canadian Golf Industry (#20)
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| 2004 |
Canadian Society for Training & Development - Canadian Award for Training Excellence for development of Golf Management Institute of Canada (GMIC) Online Golf Operations Management Program.
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National Post Top 25 Most Influential Individuals in Canadian Golf Industry (#25)
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| 1999 |
Humber College, Innovator of the Year Award, for development of first professional golf management (PGM) program in Ontario
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Media Associations
Canada
- President, Travel Media Association of Canada
- Past President, Golf Journalists Association of Canada (GJAC)
- 2012-2017 - National Treasurer, Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC)
USA
- Member, Golf Travel Writers of America (GTWA)
- Member, Golf Writers' Association of America (GWAA)
- Active Member, Society of American Travel Writers (SATW)
Publications
Contributing writer and photographer to the following golf magazines:
- Flagstick magazine
- Ontario Golf News
- Traveling Golfer
Author and photographer of 3 books:
- “50 of Ontario’s Greatest Public Golf Courses”, Copp Clark Publishers, 1996
- “Golf Access”, Golf Access Publications Inc., 1997-2005
- “GolfSmart – The Ultimate Golf Guide”, 2006, 2007
Reviewer:
Ranking Panels
- Traveling Golfer, "Top 50 Golf Courses in Ontario" ranking panelist 2015
- Ontario Golf Magazine’s, “Top 50 Golf Courses in Ontario” industry ranking panel, 2001-2011
- SCORE Golf Magazine’s, “Top 100 Golf Courses In Canada” industry ranking panel, 2002-2006
- Globe & Mail Newspaper, “Top 100 Public & Resort Courses in Canada” industry ranking panel, 2005
- Fairways Magazine, "Best New Course in Ontario" panelist 2007, 2008 and "Top 100 Golf Courses In Ontario" industry ranking panel, 2013
Industry Affiliations and Associations
- Golf Ontario Association – Hall of Fame Committee Member
- PGA of Canada – Hall of Fame Committee Member
- National Board Member, Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA)
- Industry Member, Golf Ontario (GO)
- Education Member, Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA)
- Education Member, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
- Industry Member, Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM)
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