Stag Special
Jim MacKenzie is no stranger to spending time on the Base golf course, playing or organizing tournaments.
The PSP fitness, sports and recreation manager as well as the Canada West regional sports manager has been a major fixture of the CAF sports program for the past 44 years.
First as a PERI for 19 years and then as a member of CFMWS working out of the GSH.
MacKenzie has been a principal contributor in establishing the regional and national golf programs both as an athlete and as a builder of the sport.
From his GSH office, under MacKenzie’s tutelage, CFB Shilo’s golf course has hosted the inaugural CAF national golf tournament, numerous CAF regional golf championships, as well as the CAF nationals golf championship in 2012 and 2015.
Moreover, 64-year-old MacKenzie has been the jury of appeal chairperson and the acting golf chief official for multiple championships.
His knowledge and experience has enabled him in assisting and guiding the development of the CAF golf program.
“I am honoured to be asked to be the CAF golf chief official for the next couple of years. I am a passionate supporter of golf within the CAF and am enthusiastic to continue the growth of the sport,” he said.
“Golf is a great sport for our military members to develop mental toughness, understand the requirement for practice, preparation and mental strength to better prepare themselves not only for playing sport but also assist in developing themselves for their military career.”
MacKenzie is also the organizer for the Base Commander’s annual summer golf tournament using the Shilo Country Club’s picturesque prairie 18-hole golf course.
Jim MacKenzie, 64, is passionate about his favourite summer sport, whether he’s on the links putting, driving or chipping the ball during an 18-round game. He’s equally passionate when it come to organizing national or regional CAF golf tournaments being held at the Shilo Country Club. Or the BComd’s annual summer tournament, which quickly fills up with teams wanting to participate. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag
