The 2014 Vancouver Golf & Travel Show on February 15-16 at the PNE Forum saw hundreds of golf aficionados come by the PGA of BC Retail Centre where thousands of dollars of merchandise from Shaughnessy, Predator Ridge, Bowen Island and Strictly Golf were purchased.

In addition, the PGA of BC Learning Centre saw a fully-booked schedule filled with free 10-minute lessons from PGA of BC Members. Over 140 lessons were taught to golfers of all ages and abilities.

A big thanks to PGA of BC members Jeff Palmer, Clay Stothers, Tara Roden, Greg Pidlaski (pictured at right), Dave Zibrik, Andrew Jeffers, Myles Johnson, Dan Axford, Mike Vanderwolf, Adam Blair, Tom Monaghan, Alex Doucette, and Brent Mullin for volunteering their time throughout the Show.  

 

Riverway Golf Course successfully hosted the 2014 LessonTrax PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar Presented by Golf Trends and Golf Pride.

 

The two-day event, which ran February 17-18, featured great presentations from Bandon Dunes Director of Communications, Erik Peterson; Scott Kolb and Winston Michell of Fresh Golf Solutions; Brian Manzella on Teaching with Radar and Golf Swing Science & 20 Questions - What would you teach if you knew...; and a full day presentation from Fred Shoemaker on Extraordinary Golf.

 

Thank you to the over 115 participants who attended this year's event, as well as our Sponsors in LessonTrax, Golf Trends and Golf Pride. To read a wrap-up article on the event, please click here   

 

Callaway Golf Canada and the PGA of BC are proud to announce that Callaway Golf Canada has signed on as Co-Title Sponsor of the 2014 PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship at Black Mountain Golf Club on July 7-8.

 

Callaway's signing on as a Silver Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC is great timing, as Callaway Golf is also proud to announce the February 14 launch of its new Big Bertha Driver and Big Bertha Alpha Driver

 

The new Big Bertha Driver is so revolutionary, it deserves to carry the most legendary name in golf. It's faster, more robust, with our new Adjustable Perimeter Weighting for maximum distance from a total performance driver. Don't just take our word for it. Go hit it. You'll see.

 

Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company creates products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories under the Callaway Golf� and Odyssey� brands worldwide. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com   

 

At the PGA of BC's Annual General Meeting at Riverway Golf Course on Monday February 17th, the 2014 PGA Board of Directors was approved by the membership in attendance.

President Brian McDonald welcomed the newest Board Member, Alan Palmer, right, of the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club, who won election to the Board in January. Palmer replaces outgoing Director Tara Roden, who McDonald thanked for her service.

Alan's portfolio will consist of overseeing the Association's Education & Events program, alongside Brian Hann.

The Harvest Golf Club will play host to the year's third Education Series event. The popular event will focus on PGA of BC members educating fellow members on a variety of relevant topics surrounding the golf industry. This year's event will feature several unique presentations on an array of topics.

Already signed up to present is Jason Kennedy on: The Experience and Opportunities of Change.  Jason is a Leadership and Change Management expert and has seen the words change and customer experience defined numerous ways over the years. With over 15 years as an expert in the fields of Leadership, Change Management, Employee Engagement and Customer Experience, his view is radically different.

More speakers are currently in the final stages of being confirmed and will be formally added to the itinerary shortly. To register for this $29 event, please click here

The PGA of Canada's marquee championship is headed to one of the country's most unique and challenging layouts.  

 

Sixty-four of the best PGA of Canada playing professionals will come together at Wyndance Golf Club in Uxbridge, Ont., this June and battle for the historic P.D. Ross trophy, which is awarded to the winner of the PGA Championship of Canada sponsored by Mr. Lube and presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf.

 

In 2013, Seymour Creek Golf Centre's Bryn Parry stood alone hoisting the historic P.D. Ross trophy high above his head, besting Billy Walsh of the Fairtree Golf Centre in Markham, Ont., 2-up.

 

The 2014 PGA Championship of Canada sponsored by Mr. Lube and presented by TaylorMade-adidas Golf takes place June 23-27 with the Mr. Lube Tournament for Life Pro-Am kicking things off on Monday, June 23.    

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