Meet the Pros

I have been involved in the golf industry for the past 20 years.  I started my career at Wolf Creek Golf Resort as a teenager during which time I was introduced to professional golf via the Alberta Open.  The atmosphere of tour golf appealed to me greatly and shortly thereafter I attended University of Alberta to take a Bachelor of Commerce.  During my summer holidays at University I caddied full time on the Canadian tour highlighted by wins at the 1992 TPC championship and the 1994 CPGA championship.  Also, I have caddied at the AT & T Pebble Beach Pro Am and PGA Tour qualifying on several occasions.  Being exposed to some of the best golfers in the world has given me a wealth of experience in my golf instruction career.

After graduation from the University of Alberta I began my career as an Assistant Professional.  As an Assistant Professional I worked and taught lessons at Wolf Creek GR, Ponoka Community Golf Club, Lacombe Golf and Country Club and The Glendale.  In 2006 I became the Head Professional at Wolf Creek Golf Resort.  I have worked with players from the beginner level to professional tour players and have enjoyed and learned from all these experiences.  I love the game dearly and am always available to share my opinions and experiences with anyone interested!

Jay Anderson
CPGA Head Professional
Wolf Creek Golf Resort

My father introduced me to the game of golf at a very early age. My first place of employment within the golf industry was at River Bend Golf Course in Red Deer when I was 14 years old. After a few summers of working in the industry I knew that I wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to enjoy golf all year round. For the next three years I worked at Nevada Bob’s alongside golf professionals Neil and Jimmy who helped prepare me for the next step in my career. In 2004, I took an Apprentice Professional position at the Lacombe Golf & Country Club. It was that year that I took my Play Ability Test (P.A.T) and passed. In the fall I began attending Red Deer College and working towards my Business Diploma.

I began my professional career at Lacombe, and with the assistance of Jay Anderson, began a junior league and lesson program. I have been teaching golf ever since. For the past two years, I have been employed at The Wolf Creek Golf Resort, where I currently run the Wolf Cubs Program for junior players.

I enjoy teaching lessons to all different levels of players and look forward to helping you with your golf game in the future.

Chris Melbourne
Assistant Professional
Wolf Creek Golf Resort

  A champion golfer since 1988, Laura Witvoet is the first Albertan to ever play on the LPGA Tour. A graduate of the University of Alberta, majoring in physical education, Laura holds an LPGA Teaching And Club Professonal Class 'A' Card, earned in 1992. Laura started golfing at 10 years of age and as an amateur competed provincially and nationally where she won numerous championships. Laura ended her amateur career as a member of The Alberta Women's Junior Golf Team. While working towards her LPGA Tour Card, Laura was the Assistant Professional at La Quinta Country Club in Palm Springs, California.  At La Quinta, Laura extended her expertise to other golfers by conducting clinics and training seminars in both the United States and Canada. Laura now heads up the Wolf Creek Academy of Golf, conducting golf clinics and providing both private and group lessons.

Laura Witvoet
Director of Instruction
Wolf Creek Golf Resort