Summary:
Paul Perrier joins Golf Canada after more than 15 years in senior NCAA Division I roles at USC and Rutgers.
He’ll lead Team Canada programs, national championships, grassroots initiatives, and Safe Sport efforts.
His background includes athlete development, fundraising, and guiding top golfers toward LPGA and PGA careers.
Paul Perrier is stepping into a major role at Golf Canada as the organization’s new chief sport officer.
Born in Sherbrooke, Que., Perrier grew up in Aurora, Ont., and he’s built a long career in high-level sports administration. Most of his experience comes from more than 15 years in NCAA Division I athletics, including his recent stretch as executive senior associate athletic director and deputy athletic director at the University of Southern California.
At USC, where he worked from 2019 to 2025, Perrier was part of the Executive Leadership Team and helped guide 23 varsity programs and about 600 athletes. He worked closely with the men’s and women’s golf teams, supporting multiple NCAA championship runs and helping several top players move on to the LPGA and PGA Tours.
However, his background goes beyond athlete development. Perrier has also been active on the fundraising side, working with donors and helping support major capital campaigns at both USC and Rutgers.
Before returning to USC in a senior role, he spent four years at Rutgers University as senior associate athletic director. There, he helped shape a five-year strategic plan, managed sport programs, and led compliance and governance during Rutgers’ move into the Big Ten.
Earlier in his career, he held several leadership positions at USC, including associate vice-president for athletic compliance.
New Responsibilities
In his new position, Perrier will look after Golf Canada’s entire sport portfolio. That includes Team Canada’s high-performance and athlete development programs, all national amateur championships, and grassroots efforts like First Tee – Canada and She Plays Golf.
He’ll also oversee Safe Sport compliance. He joins the executive team and reports directly to CEO Laurence Applebaum, who expects Perrier to help push both participation and performance across Canadian golf.
The proud Canadian, husband, and father of two has already started in the CSO role and plans to relocate to the country in the near future.
