After a courageous battle with cancer Pro Shop magazine has learned that Ken just passed away. Ken was a well-known golf professional and a member of the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame. Tarling was involved with many clubs and played important roles in the development of the Canadian Tour. Ken was a two-time PGA of Canada national championship winner, capturing the 2001 PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada and the 2011 PGA Seniors’ Championship of Canada.
A PGA of Canada member, Tarling is also a former PGA of Canada National Board of Directors’ member and an honorary member of the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada.
In addition to his two PGA of Canada national championships, Tarling was a winner on the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada, Australian Tour, Australian Legends Tour, European Seniors’ Tour (Qualifying School) and the PGA of Canada – Ontario Zone.