Contributing Writers…
Grant Fraser, M.Ed., M.B.A.
Golf and Travel Industry Qualifications and Experience:
Grant Fraser is an award-winning golf and travel writer who has spent the past 25 years traveling extensively, writing about and photographing some of the finest golf destinations around the world.
Awards and Achievements
| 2020 | ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada, 1st Place, Photography Award – Action Category |
| 2019 | ● PGA of Canada, Honorary Director |
| ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award – Landscape Category | |
| 2018 | ● McMaster University, Centre for Continuing Education, Appreciation and Exceptional Service Award |
| ● RBC Canadian Open, Pro-Am Committee Chairperson | |
| 2017 | ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada – 1st Place, Photography Award – Landscape Category ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada – Outstanding Achievement Photography Award – Landscape Category |
| 2016 | ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Writing Award – Outstanding Achievement – Best Travel Feature |
| 2014 | ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award – Outstanding Achievement – Best Photograph |
| 2013 | ● International Network of Golf – Outstanding Acheivement – Photography Category |
| 2012 | ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award – Best Golf Course Photograph |
| ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Writing Award – Best Travel Feature | |
| 2011 | ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award – Best Golf Landscape |
| ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Writing Award – Best Travel Feature | |
| 2010 | ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award – Best Golf Landscape |
| ● Golf Journalists Association of Canada Photography Award – Best Action or General Golf Image | |
| ● 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. | |
| 2007 | ● National Post Top 25 Most Influential Individuals in Canadian Golf Industry (#20) |
| 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. |
| ● National Post Top 25 Most Influential Individuals in Canadian Golf Industry (#25) | |
| 1999 | ● Humber College, Innovator of the Year Award, for development of first professional golf management (PGM) program in Ontario |
Media Associations
Canada
- Past President, Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) – 2017-19
- Past President, Golf Journalists Association of Canada (GJAC)- 2015-17
- National Treasurer, Travel Media Association of Canada (TMAC) – 2012-17
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
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:
- Trip Advisor reviews – travelgolfguy
Ranking Panels
- PGA of Canada, “Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada” ranking panelist, 2019
- 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)