Meet Brett Burgeson! Brett is from Alberta but has lived in Kamloops for close to a year. He is an easy-going golfer who loves to help others improve their game!
Photo Credit: Brett Burgeson
Where are you from and how long have you lived in Kamloops?
Born and raised in Alberta and in Kamloops for the last 8 months.
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
My partner Jacquie, we are two peas in a pod and enjoy music together.
What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
Main Street Clothing Company, we can spend hours with the great selection in there!
Describe yourself in one word.
easy.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Maui – I love golf and the sea (and the beach isn't too bad either).
What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
Music in the park in July and August.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
I was in a long drive contest in golf and I hit a shot that hit a tree 50 yards in front of me and flew back over the crowd into the parking lot.
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What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
I headed a donation drive for a remote school in Thailand, we raised over $6,000 US and bought the kids new uniforms, music instruments, sports supplies, books, and rice! It was incredible and inspiring to play soccer with the kids and see how they enjoy life with so little in material items.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
Fishing with my Uncle Bill in Northern Alberta, I was 12 and learned so much on that trip.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
We consistently buy the less fortunate on the streets food when downtown or at Riverside Park.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
No homeless people, get them all a place to live and work to support themselves.
Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
Down by the river near the airport.
Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
More shelter space for the homeless.
What do you think makes Kamloops great?
The people! Music in the park for 61 straight days and the great summer weather.
Photo Credit: Brett Burgeson
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
Play golf at Pebble Beach, watch an NHL hockey game in Boston and play golf with all 3 of my kids at the same time.
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I won the Canadian Club Professionals Championship in 2003.
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
I am on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin, searching my name should do it.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Breaking Par Golf Academy.
Why did you get into/start this business?
I've been in Golf for 28 years and came to Kamloops to focus on teaching, I love helping people enjoy the game more.
What is the goal of your business?
Help golfers improve and stay better.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Losing a job, I've never been through it before and it taught me a lot about who I am and what I treasure in life.
Photo Credit: Brett Burgeson
What do you always find yourself saying?
"You can do it, I believe in you."
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Hard work leads to success, very few people achieve great things without hard work.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Tiger Woods – his life has been far from perfect and I would love to see a day in his life.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Local stores are the heart of Kamloops, without them, the city would have no soul.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Three awesome kids.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Jacquie Christie, she's a determined gal who lights up my life every day.
My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
Mike Shannon.
Photo Credit: Brett Burgeson
Some general comments I would like to share are:
I'm so impressed by the people that play golf at Kamloops Golf Club, I've met so many great, kind and caring people. I also really enjoy working with Ian Henson (head golf pro) and Alec Hubert (general manager) at the club, it's a fun place to be. We have been so impressed by the live music scene in Kamloops, it's great to see so many options and great experiences right in our own city.
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