Our PGA Professional Instructors

Pro Bios
Our PGA Professionals

Brian Schaal
President, General Manager & Executive Professional
Brian joined Copper Point Golf Club in 2004. Prior to starting at Copper Point Golf Club, Brian previously worked at the Kokanee Springs Golf Resort, Morningstar International, Nanaimo Golf Club, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club, and Eagle Ranch Resort. He is the NGCOA, President of the BC Chapter, Director with the National Golf Owners Association, and President of the Columbia Valley Golf Trail. In 2020, Brian was awarded the PGA of BC Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award as well as the NGCOA Fore Season Golf Professional Award. In 2019, was named the PGA of Canada Dick Munn Executive Professional of the Year. In 2016 he received the PGA of BC’s Distinguished Service Award as well as being named the Kootenays Professional of the Year and in 2013 he was awarded the PGA of BC Professional Development award.

Scott McClain
Head Professional
As a key member of the Copper Point Golf Club team, Scott leads a skilled team and brings senior level management as well as a strong understanding of golf operations on both The Point and Ridge Golf Course. With over 11 years at Copper Point Golf Club, Scott is able to provide clarity, understanding and a positive attitude to the organization. Mr. McClain is a member of the PGA of Canada and an Avalanche Association Mountain Guide. Some of Scott’s Professional achievements include: 4-time PGA of BC Top 100 Golf Professional, PGA of BC Teacher of the Year, PGA of BC Coach of the Year, PGA of BC Professional of the Year, and a certified Titleist, Scotty Cameron and Ping Club Fitter.

Dennis Bradley
Director Of Instruction
Dennis joined the Copper Point Golf Club Team in the Spring of 2019. Previously, Mr. Bradley was the Director of Golf Operations and Head Professional at Birchbank Golf Club in Trail, BC. As a Level 3 qualified instructor, Dennis’s primary responsibilities include providing golf instruction and club fitting. Some of his recent professional achievements include: 2021 Coach of the Year, Teacher of the Year and the Davie Black Award, 2020 Coach of the Year Interior Region, 2019 Teacher of The Year Interior Region, Being one of the Top 100 PGA Professionals for 4 consecutive years, Special Olympic Golf Instructor since 2017 and being a certified Titleist, Scotty Cameron, Ping and Taylormade Club Fitter.

Dale Moore
Teaching Professional
Dale joined Copper Point Golf Club in 2019 as a Class ‘A’ Teaching Professional. Some of his most recent accolades include being a 2-time PGA Teacher of the Year, Golf Professional of the Year 2018 Junior Leader of the Year and a certified Taylormade, Adams, Callaway and Ping Club Fitter.