Peter Cowan's guest appearances

Peter Cowan

The St. John's Morning Show

Golf Yeah

Slow Forward

Donald Ross

Kevin Manuel

Hank Gola

Terry Koehler

Tony Brooks

John Wood

Tom Cox

Tom Coyne

Brook Macdonald

Ryan Carey

Eric Cogorno

Gianna Rojas

Kate Tempesta

Valentin Ozich

Evan Schiller

OwlTail

Provincial government spending for the coming year was unveiled yesterday. CBC's Peter Cowan stops by to give us an idea of what was included in this year's budget.

Peter Cowan budget debrief

Peter Cowan is a New Zealand representative Waka Ama para-athlete, he has competed all around the world representing his country and has hopes of one day competing at the Paralympic Games.He currently lives in his hometown of Hastings, New Zealand with his wife Olea and son Kai. He is also a member of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, completing his mission in both Japan and Australia. When Peter was 15 years old, biking on his way home from school, he suffered a near-fatal accident which resulted in him making the decision to amputate his leg after a year of rehab.Peter's story shows us the importance of having the support of those closest to us in times of crisis, as well as finding humour in the tough times as a way to get through. He has found his passion for Waka Ama to be therapeutic in his journey through life and has let nothing stop him along the way.#slowforward

Peter Cowan is a New Zealand representative Waka Ama para-athlete, he has competed all around the world representing his country and has hopes of one day competing at the Paralympic Games. He currently lives in his hometown of Hastings, New Zealand with his wife Olea and son Kai. He is also a member of the Church of the Latter-Day Saints, completing his mission in both Japan and Australia.  When Peter was 15 years old, biking on his way home from school, he suffered a near-fatal accident which resulted in him making the decision to amputate his leg after a year of rehab. Peter's story shows us the importance of having the support of those closest to us in times of crisis, as well as finding humour in the tough times as a way to get through. He has found his passion for Waka Ama to be therapeutic in his journey through life and has let nothing stop him along the way. #slowforward

#4: Peter Cowan - Father, husband and New Zealand para-athlete on the importance of family and how finding humour can get you through the toughest of times. 

“My father would fill my golf bag with rocks to slow down my backswing.”  Peter Cowan Head PGA Golf Professional North Fork Country Club (Est. 1912) Cutchogue, Long Island, New York Peter Cowan, a native of Dublin, Ireland, started out in the hospitality business…working for 6 years as a head chef at respected restaurants in Dublin and New York City. But he eventually gave up a promising culinary career to follow his passion for the game of golf, which he had played since he was old enough to carry a bag. Peter paid his dues as an assistant pro at classic clubs, including Brooklawn (Est. 1895) and The Creek (Est. 1925). For the past 21 years, he has served as head golf professional at North Fork, one of America’s oldest and most prestigious clubs. In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve known Peter for 30 years; since the day he nearly set my house on fire in Connecticut. He’s my first guest on Golf Yeah, not only because he exemplifies someone whose passion for golf drove him to change careers, but also because he’s fun to talk to…as you will see. Show Highlights:  The backstory on Peter and his father’s dream that he become a golf pro Why Peter’s father loaded his golf bag with rocks How and why Peter started out as a chef rather then a golf pro What sad event caused Peter’s career path to take a sharp dogleg left Overview of what it takes to earn a PGA card The different types of golf clubs and arrangements with their pro The toughest part of being a head golf pro Biggest mistakes Peter sees golfers making with their swings Peter’s simple swing thought Smartest and dumbest thing Peter has done in his career The differences between golf in Ireland and the USA What golf equipment Peter uses and why Peter’s sole source of personal inspiration How Peter and Gordon met, and why Peter nearly burned down Gordon’s house  Notable Quotes: On learning to play the game:   “I grew up playing golf in Ireland, since I was 5 or 6 years old.” On why he loves the game:   “I love the overall understanding of the game of golf; not just playing the game.” On building your career:   “To get a shot at a position as a golf pro, you have to work at differentiating yourself from other people.“ On hitting the ball:   “Before you swing a golf club, your posture has to be correct.” Resources: Golf Yeah Interview Out-takes Peter Cowan Website

<h3>“My father would fill my golf bag with rocks to slow down my backswing.”</h3> Peter Cowan Head PGA Golf Professional North Fork Country Club (Est. 1912) Cutchogue, Long Island, New York Peter Cowan, a native of Dublin, Ireland, started out in the hospitality business…working for 6 years as a head chef at respected restaurants in Dublin and New York City. But he eventually gave up a promising culinary career to follow his passion for the game of golf, which he had played since he was old enough to carry a bag. Peter paid his dues as an assistant pro at classic clubs, including Brooklawn (Est. 1895) and The Creek (Est. 1925). For the past 21 years, he has served as head golf professional at North Fork, one of America’s oldest and most prestigious clubs. In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve known Peter for 30 years; since the day he nearly set my house on fire in Connecticut. He’s my first guest on Golf Yeah, not only because he exemplifies someone whose passion for golf drove him to change careers, but also because he’s fun to talk to…as you will see. Show Highlights: <ul> <li>The backstory on Peter and his father’s dream that he become a golf pro</li> <li>Why Peter’s father loaded his golf bag with rocks</li> <li>How and why Peter started out as a chef rather then a golf pro</li> <li>What sad event caused Peter’s career path to take a sharp dogleg left</li> <li>Overview of what it takes to earn a PGA card</li> <li>The different types of golf clubs and arrangements with their pro</li> <li>The toughest part of being a head golf pro</li> <li>Biggest mistakes Peter sees golfers making with their swings</li> <li>Peter’s simple swing thought</li> <li>Smartest and dumbest thing Peter has done in his career</li> <li>The differences between golf in Ireland and the USA</li> <li>What golf equipment Peter uses and why</li> <li>Peter’s sole source of personal inspiration</li> <li>How Peter and Gordon met, and why Peter nearly burned down Gordon’s house</li> </ul> Notable Quotes: On learning to play the game:   “I grew up playing golf in Ireland, since I was 5 or 6 years old.” On why he loves the game:   “I love the overall understanding of the game of golf; not just playing the game.” On building your career:   “To get a shot at a position as a golf pro, you have to work at differentiating yourself from other people.“ On hitting the ball:   “Before you swing a golf club, your posture has to be correct.” Resources: <a href="https://golfyeah.com/blog/peter-cowan-interview-out-takes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Golf Yeah Interview Out-takes</a> Peter Cowan <a href="https://northforkcc.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a>

Peter Cowan – PGA Professional