About Myself

Alistair Docherty, a Canadian-born professional golfer grew up in Vancouver, Washington, USA. He is currently showcasing his skills on the Korn Ferry Tour, where he aims to excel and secure his PGA Card. Alistair's impressive golf journey includes four successful years of NCAA Golf at Chico State University, where he contributed to remarkable team accomplishments, including being the 2016 National Runner-up of NCAA Qualifiers and reaching the quarter-finals and semi-finals in previous years.He also represented the USA at the 2016 Arnold Palmer Cup in Formby, England. Individually, he earned three All American selections and was honored as the 2016 CCAA Conference Golfer of the Year. Alistair's passion for the game, combined with his dedication to continuous improvement, has led him to compete on various tours, gaining valuable experience along the way. With a strong foundation of competitive golf and a deep respect for the game, Alistair has honed his skills and continually strives to be the best player he can be. He possesses a passion for personal and professional growth, dedicating himself to daily improvement both on and off the course through rigorous practice and a genuine love for the sport.

Sponsorship

The road to a career on the PGA Tour is quite a mystery to those that do not follow the beautiful game closely. As golf has become a true global game, it has become a much more exclusive career than it had been in the past. The level of competition has improved each year and with it has come additional levels for aspiring professionals to hone their skills to prepare for the top tier of the PGA Tour. The majority of players go through a three tier process that begins with membership on a development tour (PGA Canada or PGA Latin America), followed by the Korn Ferry Tour and finally the PGA. Players are not drafted into a league or signed as free agents. This career is one that is earned from the beginning through every Sunday that prize money is awarded. The better you play, the more successful you will be and ultimately, the more money you will earn. While there are ways to streamline the route to the top level, most players will be embarking on a three to four year journey with no guarantees for success.

While it is well known that the top tier financial payouts for professional golf are lucrative to say the least, the lower tiers are as expected much less. (To date I have put over 90% of my golf earnings towards my expenses). Utilizing corporate sponsorship is one way that aspiring professionals can count on to offset their finances on this rewarding journey.