Brian Hadley
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- Induction Year:
- 2019
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- Sport:
- Golf
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- Year(s):
- 2002-03
Brian Hadley was a contender in the McDonald’s Amateur Golf Tournament for years growing up in Sarnia.
The event, which consisted of players from the Blue Water Area and Ontario, was a good recruiting venue for the SC4 golf program. Coach Dale Vos knew of Hadley’s success in the event and talked him into playing collegiately.
“Playing golf at SC4 was a great experience,” Hadley said. “The coaching staff was awesome and made it very enjoyable. I got to meet a lot of people from around the state at events and play on some great golf courses.
“When it comes to attending class at SC4, the faculty made learning easy and kept it entertaining. It was an all-around great atmosphere.”
The Sarnia native qualified for back-to-back trips to the NJCAA Nationals in 2002 and 2003. He finished fifth at the national tournament during his sophomore season at Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, Arizona.
Hadley, who shot 2 under par for the event with rounds of 75, 66, 75 and 70, earned NJCAA First Team All-American honors in 2003.
Hadley has played in tournaments throughout Canada since the late 1990s. He was the PGA of Ontario champion in 2012, 2013 and 2016. He also was the PGA of Ontario Summer Challenge Club Pro champion in 2015.
Following teaching stints at Huron Oaks Golf Club and Highland Country Club, Hadley has been the PGA of Canada Associate Professional since 2011 at Thames Valley Golf Club in London, Ontario.
