Having a woman in charge of the day-to-day operations at the Yellowknife Golf Club wasnSA国际影视传媒檛 a matter of if but when?

That question was answered earlier this month and the first woman to be hired as the head professional is someone whoSA国际影视传媒檚 a familiar face to those who golf in this town.

Kylie Frederick has been hired by the club to take over the daily functions as the director of golf operations, a new position created by the club that will see Frederick look after the golf-related side of the club only. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 a two-year contract for the 2022 and 2023 seasons.

Shaun Morris, the clubSA国际影视传媒檚 president, said the new position differs from the former position of general manager.

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Frederick spent the last two years as the assistant head pro to Cole Marshall, who will be leaving to become the new head pro at Mountain View Golf Club in Whitehorse beginning this season.

She said sheSA国际影视传媒檚 excited for the chance to become the new person in charge.

SA国际影视传媒淚 loved the last two years and I look forward to seeing everyone again,SA国际影视传媒� she said.

Morris said Frederick signed her letter of intent back in November and her new contract took effect on Jan. 1.

Frederick said she gave some thought about applying for the position but it felt right to do it based on the people sheSA国际影视传媒檚 met at the club.

SA国际影视传媒淚 knew I wanted to return before this position became available,SA国际影视传媒� she said.

Every head pro has their goals for what they want to do while on the job and Frederick is no different.

She said she wants to work on growing the game with a focus on women and juniors.

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Working alongside Marshall for two years gave her an idea of what it takes to run a golf club, she added.

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As mentioned, Frederick will become the first woman to ever run the show at the club and she said this is a chance to show people that women are just as capable of being in charge.

SA国际影视传媒淚 know that in Canada, only eight per cent of golf professionals are female,SA国际影视传媒� she said. SA国际影视传媒淚 think this is a huge step in the advancement for womenSA国际影视传媒檚 golf. If I can show any junior or girl interested in the game of golf that this is possible, I will have done my job.SA国际影视传媒�

Something else Frederick is proud of is representing the LGBTQ community as an openly-gay golfer.

SA国际影视传媒淚 appreciate the steps on inclusion and diversity that have been taken in the (Canadian Professional Golf Association),SA国际影视传媒� she said. SA国际影视传媒淚 also hope to get involved up there in the community. I think that will be good for inclusion SA国际影视传媒� a gay director of golf. That should show people that the game is for everyone.SA国际影视传媒�

Morris said heSA国际影视传媒檚 excited about what the next two years will hold.

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