Pathway Surgery is proud to announce a national partnership with the PGA of Canada, becoming the association's Official Orthopedic Surgery Partner and a National Partner — announced by the PGA of Canada in July 2026. The partnership connects Canada's golf community with Pathway's network of fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons — with consultations typically within 1–4 days and surgery within 2–4 weeks where indicated.
Golf is demanding on the body. The repetitive, high-torque rotation of the swing loads the low back, lead hip, and knees, while the shoulders and elbows absorb impact through every strike. For the professionals who teach and play the game year-round — and the millions of Canadians who follow them onto the course — timely access to orthopedic care can be the difference between a lost season and a strong return.
From the Announcement
“We are excited to welcome Pathway Surgery as a National Partner of the PGA of Canada. Our members dedicate themselves to helping Canadians enjoy the game of golf, and having a partner that understands the importance of health, mobility and recovery aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting PGA professionals, their club communities and the game as a whole.”
— Kevin Thistle, CEO, PGA of Canada
“We are thrilled to begin this partnership with the PGA of Canada. As someone who has a passion for the game of golf, I understand how important physical health and mobility are to enjoying this sport for years to come. Through this partnership, we’re excited to support PGA of Canada professionals and golfers across the country with timely, private-pay access to orthopedic surgical care delivered by leading Canadian surgeons.”
— Dr. Thierry Pauyo, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Pathway Surgery
Read the full announcement on the PGA of Canada’s Media Centre.
What the Partnership Includes
- Official designation. Pathway is the Official Orthopedic Surgery Partner and a National Partner of the PGA of Canada.
- Friends & family benefit. A discount for golfers and club members referred through the PGA of Canada network, plus priority access to Pathway's care team for PGA members and their families.
- National event presence. Pathway will be on site at PGA of Canada national championships as a Supporting Partner of the PGA Championships.
- Golf health education. Co-created content, including surgeon Q&A features on golf injury prevention, treatment, and recovery, shared across both organizations' channels.
What It Means for Golfers
Pathway's surgeon network spans hip, knee, shoulder and elbow, spine, and foot and ankle care — the specialties behind the most common golf complaints, from lead-hip impingement and knee arthritis to rotator cuff injuries and golfer's elbow. Consultations are available in person or virtually across Canada, no referral required, with a dedicated coordinator managing imaging, scheduling, and recovery logistics.
Full partnership details, the PGA member benefit, and golf injury resources live on our dedicated page: pathwaysurgery.com/pga.
About the PGA of Canada
Established in 1911, the PGA of Canada is one of the world’s oldest professional golf associations, representing nearly 4,000 golf professionals from coast to coast who teach, manage, and grow the game at clubs and facilities across the country, and compete in national championships throughout the season.
About Pathway Surgery
Pathway Surgery is a Canadian private-pay and corporate-pay orthopedic surgery provider offering joint, spine, sports medicine, and injury-recovery care, with locations in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. Patients see fellowship-trained surgeons — including specialists trusted by professional teams across the NHL, CFL, and national programs — with a dedicated care team from consultation through recovery.