The Barrie Country Club has a Professional Team to keep our members informed, educated and updated on upcoming events, programs offered and products available to our members.

Fred Davey

Head Teaching Professional

Fred is a 20-year veteran Class A member of the PGA of Canada. Fred spent 4 years coaching at the Eagles Nest Golf Academy under the direction of Henry Brunton, Master Golf Professional. Before that, he spent 12 years as the Director of Instruction at the Summit Golf Club.

Fred has made the shift from being a traditional golf instructor to a modern golf coach, and students of all ages and abilities are certain to benefit from his experience and expertise.

He is a Certified Club Fitter for TaylorMade, Titleist and Callaway, a US Kids Golf Coach and has a Degree from Wilfred Laurier University, where he played on the Golden Hawks Team each year. Fred utilizes launch monitor data and video analysis to facilitate learning. Creating solid impact conditions that produce consistent ball striking is a key focus in all coaching sessions, along with short game skill improvement. Fred has written numerous articles for golf publications, lectured at Humber Colleges and his instruction has appeared on Score TV.

Tracey Brawley-Burbridge

Associate Professional

Tracey Brawley-Burbridge is a PGA of Canada Class A Professional and has been in the industry for 33 years.
Her experience as a golf professional started at Markland Wood Golf and Country Club under the direction of Master Professional, Ken Duggan.

She is entering her 17th season at Barrie Country Club where she coaches men, women and children.
One of her main duties at BCC is buying and merchandising for the Pro Shop as well as running the Ladies’ League, assisting in organization of women’s events and sits on the BCC Ladies’ executive.

Rob Ferguson

Rob is entering his sixth season here at the Barrie Country Club. Rob has a passion for service, spending twenty years with Starbucks Coffee in the role of Regional Director. Rob is also involved with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. 

His passion and enthusiasm for the game of golf is very evident when you meet him and is always making sure our members needs are attended to at all times.