Alison Timlin
Alison Timlin is a born and raised Ottawa girl who excelled as a junior golfer. Following a very successful junior competitive career, she earned a rare full athletic scholarship to Fresno State University in California where, once again, she excelled as a player and teammate. Alison graduated with a Cum Laude degree in Business Administration then moved onto a professional playing career before returning to her roots here in Ottawa.
Alison has a deep understanding of the golf swing thanks to her athleticism, ball striking and a 5 year coaching relationship with Kevin right here at the Golf Centre.
After many years of travel and long practice sessions, Alison has decided to spend some of her time teaching and growing the game she loves.
This will be Alison’s fourth full season as a full time member of our teaching staff but her talent and playing experiences already make her one of the most knowledgeable teaching pros in the area.
Alison is passionate about working with junior golfer and really excells working with golfers through our season long coaching plans. She leads our Ladies Club, our Give Golf A Try Ladies Clinics and our Women’s Golf Day Workshops. Alison is a staff PGA Pro with CobraPuma Golf and a certified TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) instructor.
Get To Know Your Pro
Tell us the 3 golfers (alive or dead) who would fill out your ultimate dream Foursome.
Michelle Wie, Tiger Woods and Patrick Mahomes.
Who is your favourite band or musical artist?
Don’t really have one to be honest… really depends on the vibe and the setting.
Favourite Major Championship of all time?
2000 US Open: Tiger Woods won by 15 strokes, I remember sitting in my living room with my Dad and cousin, Chris, watching it in awe of his incredible talent.
What is your favourite golf course in the world (that you’ve played)?
Kapalua Bay Course, Maui, Hawaii, for the University of Hawaii Anuenue Spring Break Classic, the course was super challenging, but the views and wildlife were absolutely incredible! A close second would be Torry Pines in San Diego, California, another incredible golf course, with outstanding views!
What course would you give anything to play?
Augusta National Golf Club, the history is unparalleled. Can’t miss the annual the Augusta Women’s Amateur Championship which continues to have a tremendous impact on the future of women in the game of golf.
Tell us your best halfway house snack
Trail Mix and Vitamin Water
What is your all time favourite golf club? The club that meant the most to you and why?
My putter, whether it is my old Scotty Cameron gamer or my new Cobra 3-D Printer putter, this club always saves me some strokes!
Your favourite swing on tour right now?
Anne van Dam. Great fundamentals and tempo, mixed with incredible strength and power.