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MAY 22, 2014
2014 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE
ASSISTANTS' & SENIORS' CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS GOES THIS MONDAY
PGA OF BC AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPENING SOON
PGA OF BC CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
2014 SANI MARC CANADA CUP INFO
VOLUNTEER PDP POINTS OPPORTUNITY JUNE 9/10
ALVIE THOMPSON RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
PGA OF CANADA TRADE IN NETWORK
CONGRATULATIONS
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
FACT OF THE WEEK
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PARTNER OF THE WEEK
About TaylorMade & adidas Golf :
 
It all started in 1979 when a 33 year old man, Gary Adams, decided to take out a $24,000 loan on his home and create TaylorMade Golf. With that money Adams leased a building in which three employees (including himself) created a driver cast of stainless steel.

Today, TaylorMade is one of the most successful and well made golf products on the market. Not only do they create and distribute great TaylorMade golf equipment but also Ashworth and adidas clothing and footwear.

The same values singled out 30 years ago by Gary Adams are still revered and practiced today at TaylorMade, adidas Golf and Ashworth as they continue to deliver products that help players of all skill levels reach their potential. Since 1979 their mission has remained the same: Create the Best Performing Golf Products in the World.
 
TaylorMade & adidas Golf is the Proud Title Sponsor of the 2014 TaylorMade & adidas Golf PGA of BC Tournament of Champions at University Golf Club on May 26th.

For more information, please click here 
 
2014 PGA OF CANADA APPLICATION DEADLINE - JUNE 1
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A reminder that the annual Application deadline for prospective members to join the PGA of Canada in 2014 closes on Sunday June 1st.

British Columbia boosts one of the most comprehensive Playing Ability Test schedules, with 19 opportunities men and women throughout the province.

All interested individuals are encouraged to visit the PGA of Canada's application website to review all details of the application process by clicking here.

ASSISTANTS' & SENIORS' REGISTRATION DEADLINE - TOMORROW!
Only two days left to register for the Flightscope and COBRA PUMA Golf PGA of BC Assistants' Championship and the PGA of BC Seniors' Championship at Rivershore Golf Links in Kamloops on June 2-3. Regular registration of $225 per player is available until May 23.

The Assistant's Championship is open to all Candidate for Memberships, Teaching and Class "A" Professionals in good standing. The defending champion is Summerland Golf & Country Club's Greg Machtaler, seen on the right in black.

For the Seniors' Championship, players must be a member in good standing, 50 years of age or older at the time of the event. The defending champion is Seymour Golf & Country Club's Roy Abbenbroek. There is also a Super Senior's division for all players 60 years of age or older at the time of event.

For more information on the Assistants' Championship, please click here

For more information on the Seniors' Championship, please click here 
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS SET FOR MONDAY
It's only days until the 2014 TaylorMade & adidas Golf PGA of BC Tournament of Champions Presented by Richport Ford at University Golf Club on May 26th.

42 teams will compete in this opening event of the PGA of BC tournament schedule, with defending champion, Capilano Golf & Country Club Head Professional Mark Thirtle trying to make it two in a row.

The event features teams consisting of the club's Club Professional and Club Champion in a one-day competition marked by great shots and great camaraderie. University Golf Club is a beautiful tree-lined course with many great holes to challenge both the professional and the amateur.

The event commences with an 8am shotgun start, followed by lunch and awards. 
PGA OF BC AWARDS NOMINATIONS OPENING SOON
The PGA of BC Awards Reception is all set for Wednesday, October 15th at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC but in order to determine this year's recipients, awards nominations must take place.

Derek Thornley and the Awards Committee have been working hard on making this year's event the best ever and that means participation from PGA of BC members.

Now's the time to start thinking about who you would like to nominate for these awards: Golf Professional of the Year; Apprentice Professional of the Year; Junior Golf Leader of the Year; Sales Representative of the Year; Golf Shop of the Year; Teacher of the Year; Golf Facility of the Year; Coach of the Year; and the Professional Development Award. There will be four regional nominees per award, with the provincial recipient being announced at the October 15th Awards Reception.

Other awards to be given out that night include Player of the Year; Member of the Year; Patron of the Year; the $1,000 Jim Gibson Scholarship; and the $1,000 Forestar Golf Community Leadership Bursary.

Amendments to the Awards nomination and voting process is set to change for 2014, with details to be announced in the near future.

PGA OF BC CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION
The 2014 Titleist/FootJoy PGA of BC Championship Presented by Axis Insurance Managers is already Titleist FootJoy logolooking to be a very popular event to be held August 25-26 at Point Grey Golf & Country Club.

With afternoon tee times on both days, starting at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, August 25 and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, there will be a limited field so please register now to ensure your spot in the marquee event on the PGA of BC event calendar.

As a reminder, this event is also the only qualifier used to determine the British Columbia representatives for the 2014 PGA Club Professional Championship of Canada in Arizona, November 16-19.

The early registration fee is $250 + tax and will once again include raffle tickets to offset tournament expenses.  For more information on the PGA of BC Championship, please click here 
2014 SANI MARC CANADA CUP INFO
The Sani Marc Canada Cup is scheduled for the week of July 28 to August 3 and is one of the most popular events for PGA of BC members to attend.
 
With a $175,000 purse, of which $30,000 goes to the winner, the Sani Marc Canada Cup fills up fast. The number of spots awarded to each zone is limited, with the PGA of BC receiving 18 spots.

As a reminder, the PGA of BC's allocations will be based on the following qualifications by priority:
  1. Players who made the cut at 2013 Canada Cup
  2. Players in the Top 20 on the 2013 PGA of BC Order of Merit (in order by placing) 
  3. First Come, First Served Registration 
For more information, including the event's Registration form, please click here. 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO BUILD JUNIOR CLUBS - JUNE 9 & 10
In preparation for Canucks Junior Golf Week July 2-9, the PGA of BC is looking for volunteers to assist in building junior clubs on Monday, June 9 and Tuesday June 10 in the Vancouver area.

Volunteers will be honoured with PDP points (one point per hour). Details on the session are still being finalized and all interested members are asked to contact Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at 604-303-6766 or via email donald@pgabc.org

ALVIE THOMPSON RECEIVES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The PGA of British Columbia is proud to announce long-time PGA of BC Life Member Alvie Thompson will be honoured with the 2014 PGA of British Columbia Lifetime Achievement Award.


The Award, nominated by a special committee and approved by the PGA of BC Board of Directors honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the PGA of BC over an extended period of time through their actions on and off the golf course. This highest level of honour is not one that is awarded every year and has only been awarded seven previous times in the history of PGA of BC.

After an accomplished Amateur career, Alvie became a member of the PGA of Canada in 1957 while working at Marine Drive Golf Club. His impressive Professional playing accolades include winning three Manitoba Open Championships, winning a PGA of Canada Championship, competing in the Bing Crosby Tournament at Pebble Beach, but most notably in 1962, being invited to play in The Masters where he shot a final round 71 to finish in a tie for 28th place.

 

After his playing career, Alvie went on to become a successful Club Professional for thirty years, most notably as Head Professional at McCleery Golf Course from 1976-1994. He currently resides on the Sunshine Coast with wife Donna and in 2012, was honoured with a Lifetime membership at the Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club.  

 

An evening to honour Alvie's accomplishments will take place on Tuesday September 30th at Seymour Golf & Country Club in North Vancouver, BC. The event will be held in conjunction with the 2014 Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada PGA of BC Club Professional Championship presented by Club Car.

 

All patrons are invited to join us for this evening of celebration. To purchase tickets to this event, please click here

PGA OF CANADA TRADE IN NETWORK
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Dean Kuntz of The Vancouver Golf Club is the account manager for the PGA of Canada Trade In Network in British Columbia and is trying to expand the program.

 

"Accepting equipment trade-ins is a great way to encourage members to purchase their new equipment from your pro shop," said Kuntz, who has sent out information packages on the program already.  

 

Professionals who would  like more information on the program are asked to email Kuntz and he will be more than happy to answer your questions. In addition, people who sign up can begin accepting trades immediately. 


"I am always an email away, so feel free to ask any questions," said Kuntz. "I'm a golf professional myself and have been using this program with great success. I have already walked through the process of sending product away and getting paid and it is a seamless process."   
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to GolfTEC Vancouver Head Teaching Professional Norman Baufeld, who with wife Stephanie welcomed son Norman Edwin Baufeld III (Edwin) (right) on Sunday May 11. The baby boy weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and according to Dad, Mom and baby are healthy and strong.

Congratulations to Bootleg Gap Golf Course Head Professional Trevor Simkins, who shot a -2 round of 70 at Wildstone Golf Course on May 12 to win the $599 first prize cheque in the Kootenays Pro Tour event. Simkins beat out Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Professional Alec Hubert by one stroke, with those two being the only players to break par on the challenging course. Hubert takes home $415 for his efforts while Copper Point Golf Club CFM Tyler Hawthorne placed third and cashed a $215 cheque.  

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

Perrie Scarlett is now a Class "A" Professional at Eaglequest Golf Centre At Coyote Creek.

 

Dave Maddock transfers from the Ontario Zone and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club.


Mark Ludeman's application for Life membership has been accepted by the PGA of Canada.     

 

Norm Jarvis has taken a Leave of Absence (Medical) from the PGA of Canada.

 

Andrew Smeeth has returned from a Leave of Absence (Parental) from the PGA of Canada.  

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
No new Career Opportunities this week
 
Click here to view the full list of career opportunities in the Members Only section on the PGA of BC website. 
 
Click here to view careers listed on the PGA of Canada website

FACT OF THE WEEK
DID YOU KNOW? 

 

As announced for the 2013 event, two Club Professionals (HP, HTP or EP) may formulate a team to compete in the G&G Golf/Callaway PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship (teams subject to approval of the Captain's Committee). This year's event will take place July 7-8 at Black Mountain Golf Club in Kelowna, BC. For more information, please contact Donald Miyazaki at donald@pgabc.org.

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