PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - CLEVELAND GOLF / SRIXON CANADA

Since the world rankings were introduced, Cleveland Golf wedges have been played by every #1 ranked golfer in the world. Cleveland continues to produce premium golf equipment trusted by tour professionals and PGA of BC professionals alike. Srixon has become one of the world's leading performance golf suppliers - pioneering the yellow ball revolution now played by professionals worldwide.

 

Thank you to Cleveland Golf / Srixon Canada (Dan Dodman and Hugh Chan) for their support of the 2014 PGA of BC Club Professional Championship!

  

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DOUG MORGAN WINS CLUB PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Doug Morgan, Head Professional at The Redwoods Golf Course, closed with a final-round 72 to win the 2014 Cleveland Golf / Srixon Canada PGA of BC Club Professional Championship. The event was contested September 30th & October 1st at North Vancouver's Seymour Golf & Country Club.

Morgan birdied the par-4 seventeenth hole to pad a three-shot lead, which allowed him to play the par-5 eighteenth conservatively and claim the victory at -3. Kevin Maxwell from Olympic View Golf Club and Bill Kelly from Glacier Greens Golf Course both held shares of the lead during the final round, eventually finishing in a tie for 2nd three shots behind at level par.

Derek Thornley of The Golf Institute at Fraserview finished alone in fourth, closing with a 72 for a +2 total.

ALVIN THOMPSON RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 
Revered for his contributions to the game of golf in British Columbia as a club professional and a player, Alvin (Alvie) Thompson received the  PGA of BC Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremonial dinner at North Vancouver's Seymour Golf & Country Club. 

Longtime friend and colleage Pat Dunn guided the room of family, friends, and industry colleagues through a celebration of Alvie's life and career, aided by appearances from Bill Wright, Barrie Reeves, and Richard Zokol. Derek Thornley and Jim Pringle then read a prepared statement on Thompson's behalf.

BRAD THOMAS MOVED TO KELOWNA'S CONNECT COMMUNITIES
Longtime PGA of BC friend and supporter Brad Thomas continues to recover from the massive stroke he suffered earlier this year. Thomas moves from Vancouver's GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre to Kelowna's Connect Communities - a rehabilitation facility that will assist Thomas in the remainder of his journey.

Thomas' partner Marthe Love has provided a full update on the proceedings, including details of the trust that has been created in Brad's name. 

PGA OF BC SENDS BEST WISHES TO DICK MUNN
The PGA of British Columbia extends best wishes to Life Professional and 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Dick Munn, who recently fell ill. Munn has been an active and revered member of the PGA of British Columbia, and contributed greatly to the association during his career. 
BUYING SHOW ATTENDEE INFORMATION
The 2014 PGA of BC Buying Show will take place October 15th & 16th at the Richmond Olympic Oval. The Buying Show brings together golf industry vendors and stakeholders for the province's largest gathering of professionals. 
  • Thanks to PGA of BC Members and Facilities who have registered their attendance. If you have not done so - click here to register online in less than a minute.
  • There will be an incentive program (prizes!!) for PGA of BC Members who attend, and additional incentives for those who place orders during the show.
  • An opportunity for facilities to publish employment opportunities for the upcoming season will be available. To take advantage of this opportunity - send listings to matt@pgabc.org
  • Volunteer opportunities are available for PGA of BC members. Contact donald@pgabc.org to assist with the British Columbia's premier golf industry buying show.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Brad Russell has left Seymour Golf & Country Club

Lance Barber has left Saratoga Beach Golf Course

Dennis Ling transfers to the National Zone and becomes a Teaching Professional at Donguan Hillview Golf Club, China
CAREERS
Centre Manager / Teaching Professional - GolfTEC North Vancouver

Assistant Professional - Richmond Country Club

Teaching Professionals (2) - GolfTEC Vancouver & South Surrey

Click here to view all career opportunities listed on the PGA of BC website (Members Only)

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