University of Waterloo Athletics

BSc Kinesiology
PGA of Canada

• PGA of Canada Coach of the Year 2021
• PGA of Ontario Coach of the Year 2021
• PGA of Ontario Junior Leader of the Year 2013
• Head Coach University of Waterloo Men’s Golf Team
• New/Developing Competitor Coach Boys/Girls Performance Team
• Head Coach Team Ontario Boys 2017 Canada Summer Games
• Coach Team Canada 2- 2015 and 2016 World Junior Girls Championship
• Head Regional Coach U17 Team Ontario
• Facilitator for the “First Tee Program” with the PGA of Canada
• Facilitator for the “Community Golf Coach Program: with the PGA of Canada

Mike joined the Waterloo Men’s program with a vast knowledge of the golf swing. Having a Kinesiology degree, coupled with 35 years PGA of Canada experience, has given Mike a sound scientific understanding of human movement and how it could be taught and learned. Mike has been involved with the PGA of Canada in several coaching initiatives, conducted ball striking clinics with Canadian legend Moe Norman, and initiated and conducted clinics for golfers with disabilities and Special Olympians.  Mike is Certified to Coach New Competitors and Certified to Coach Developing Competitors (highest available coaching certification). Mike is 1 of 4 Coaches nationwide to hold both certification levels.

Other notable facts of Martz include competing in the US National Long Drive Championships from 1984-89 holding the US record for 10 years (359 yards). He also won the Canadian Long Drive Championship in 1983 and 1985.

Martz holds the course record at Conestoga Country Club (Goose/Village) with a score of 60 and has jarred 15 hole-in-ones.