Doug Wark - Head Professional

• Class "A" Canadian PGA Professional 

• Honours in Physical Education, Brock University

• Professional Golf Management (PGM) Humber College

• Certified Level 5 CPGA Teaching Specialist

• Certified Club Fitter and Club Repair Technician

Smugglers Glen is proud to have 1000 Islands native Doug Wark as their Head Golf Professional. Doug grew up in Brockville and developed his skills as a competitive junior golfer at the Brockville Country Club. Doug moved to the Gananoque area in 1993. During the years from 93-98 Doug was a member of the Thousand Islands Golf Club, NY. At TI Club, Doug won several Club Championship and Match Play Championship titles as a scratch handicap amateur golfer. While attending Humber College Doug played on the Varsity Golf Team and was honoured on the All-Ontario Golf Team for his top 5 placing at the Ontario College Golf Championship.

Doug turned professional in 1999 and began his apprenticeship by working two seasons as an assistant golf professional at Deerhurst Resort. Doug left Deerhurst to pursue a position as a full time Teaching Professional at Brock Golfland, a busy driving range/ learning center in Niagara. In 2003 after two seasons in Niagara Doug traveled to Mountain View Golf Course in Whitehorse Yukon to work as the Head Professional. In 2004 Doug worked as a lead instructor at Canada's top ranked Teaching Academy; the Canadian Golf Academy in P.E.I. At the CGA, Doug gained valuable experience working and learning from Canada's top ranked Teaching Professional Anne Chouninard the coach of Laurie Kane.

Doug has been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in several of Canada's top golf destination areas, working at top ranked resorts, academies and golf courses in Muskoka, Niagara and P.E.I. Doug looks forward to applying his skills and knowledge as a coach, teacher, manager and customer service consultant in the development of making Smugglers Glen Golf Course, Eastern Ontario's top public golf facility.

Jason Boyce - Course Superintendent

Smuggler's Glen Golf Course is fortunate to have the expertise of Jason Boyce as their Golf Course Superintendent. Jason grew up in Sarnia, Ontario and began his career in the golf business working for his father in the Pro Shop of the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club. After completing his degree in Business Commerce at the University of Windsor, Jason decided to make the move into a career in Golf Course Maintenance.

In 1999 Jason completed his Turf Diploma from Seneca College in Toronto. During his schooling in Toronto he was employed as Irrigation/ Spray Technician at the Clublink owned Diamondback Golf Course which hosted two Canadian Tour events. In 2000 Jason worked at the Thomas McBroom designed Granite Club, in which he assisted in the club's early developmental and construction phase.

Most recently Jason comes to us from the Cataraqui Golf and Country Club where he held the position as Assistant Superintendent for three years. Jason has been employed at Smuggler's Glen since May of 2004 and he says "I have enjoyed the challenge of the construction and "grow in" development of this first class golf facility. I enjoy the teamwork that is required to achieve the high standards that golfers expect in playing conditions on a daily basis." Jason realizes the beauty and uniqueness of the course property and has set goals to protect and enhance the natural features of the course layout while leading his team of employees to maintain the best conditioned course in Eastern Ontario.

Boyd Barr, Designer and Builder

Smugglers Glen Golf Course was designed and constructed by Boyd Barr the owner of Golf Tracks, a company based in Kingston, Ontario. Working within the tight environmental and physical constraints of our challenging Canadian Shield site, Mr. Barr has drawn from his 25 years of experience to design this outstanding Canadian golf course. Mr. Barr's company has worked with well known Architects Doug Carrick, Thomas McBroom, Ted Baker and Robert Trent Jones. Recently, Golf Tracks has worked on the following prestigious projects;

Timber Ridge, Brighton Ont.

Trillium Woods, Belleville Ont.

Black Bear Ridge, Belleville Ont

Royal Ontario, Milton Ont

Bigwin Island, Muskoka Ont

Algonguin, St. Andrews N.B.

Frazierview Vancouver B.C.

Osoyoos G.C. Osoyoos B.C

River Breaks G.C. Riverhurst Sask.

Valley Ridge Calgary Alta

Kyata G.C Hyvinka Finland

The Seal Family, Owners

Ed and Gert Seal assumed ownership of the Glen House Resort in 1962. The Glen House has grown significantly over the years and now offers 85 rooms including modern chalets, wood burning riverside rooms, and Jacuzzi suites.

Many functions including family reunions, weddings, banquets, corporate retreats, and public sector meetings are held at the Resort. The Glen House Dining Room, Shipman's is a popular gathering spot for guests and local residents for breakfast and dinner.

Years ago Ed Seal had a vision to expand the family business and build a top quality golf course on the property he owned north of the Parkway. During the last couple years Ed, and his sons Dave and Paul have worked hard to make Ed's dream a reality. Unfortunatately Ed passed away on Feb 4, 2004 before he could see the project finished. Dave Seal has pushed forward with the development of the project.

The Seal family members are actively involved in the day to day operations of the Resort and golf course. Dave Seal is the former president of Resorts Ontario, and will be taking on the duties as General Manager of Golf Operations for the new course Smugglers Glen. On behalf of the Seal family we are pleased to offer you our championship golf course for both member and public play.

Sincerely,

David J. Seal