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PGA of BC CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS MONDAY AT WHISTLER GOLF CLUB
A talented field is set to descend upon Whistler Golf Club next week, where Professionals will vie for the 2019 TaylorMade & adidas Golf PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance Group .

Nearly 100 men and women will compete over 36 holes Monday and Tuesday on the Arnold Palmer-designed layout near the heart of Whistler Village to determine whose name will be etched on the William Thompson Trophy this year. With nine past winners and nearly all current PGA of BC titleholders set to tee it up in the event, next week's tournament is sure to produce a worthy champion.

Click below to read our comprehensive preview of the event, including comments from defending champion Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) and host Executive Professional Alan Kristmanson . Visit the tournament page to view all event details, including a list of confirmed competitors.
PGA of BC AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY
Please be reminded that the nomination period for the 2019 PGA of BC Awards Program closes later this week.
 
Nominations can be submitted by members of the PGA of BC and the general public in recognition of excellence on the part of a member Golf Professional, Facility or Sales Representative.
 
Nominations are accepted for awards in the following categories:
  • Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year
  • Fred Wood Class "A" Professional of the Year
  • Jock McKinnon Candidate for Membership (CFM) of the Year
  • Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year
  • Golf Facility of the Year
  • Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year
  • Golf Shop of the Year
  • Jack McLaughlin Junior Golf Leader of the Year
  • Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year
  • Jack Westover Coach of the Year
  • Davie Black Professional Development Award
 
 
More detailed information and criteria are available on the  PGA of BC Awards Program page .
THREE APPLICANTS PASS PGA of BC SUMMER PLAYING ABILITY TEST
Congratulations to the three applicants to the PGA of Canada who successfully met target scores during last week's PGA of BC Summer Playing Ability Test (PAT) held at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club.

Pictured from left, Tim Gu (Golf Town - Richmond), Fritz Lo (Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club) and Benjamin Richards (Morgan Creek Golf Course) all posted 36-hole scores over play Thursday and Friday that allow them to move on to the next stage of their career paths as Golf Professionals.

Male participants in the PAT needed to score 160 or better for their Entry Score (Candidate for Membership standard), and 155 or better for their Exit Score (Class "A" standard). Richards achieved his Exit Score and has now completed the PGA of Canada's playing ability requirements in full.

Participating Applicants and Candidates for Membership who were unsuccessful at Hazelmere last week will have future opportunities to demonstrate their playing ability. There is one event left on the PGA of BC's schedule of PAT-eligible events for 2019.

Click below for a full report on last week's PAT, including final scoring.
PHILIP JONAS FIFTH AT PGA SENIORS' CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA
Three solid rounds of play at Ontario's Carleton Golf & Yacht Club last week saw Philip Jonas notch an impressive fifth-place finish at the PGA Seniors' Championship of Canada.

The Head Teaching Professional at the Philip Jonas Golf Academy completed the 54-hole event with rounds of 66, 70 and 72 to finish at 5-under-par and take home $1,800. Jonas, the reigning PGA of BC Seniors' Champion, finished seven strokes back of Jim Rutledge, who claimed his sixth title in the event.

Every PGA of BC member competing in the tournament finished in the money when the championship wrapped up Friday. Jeff Buder (McCleery Golf Course) placed T32 and earned $192.50. Rob Houlding (Rob Houlding Golf Academy) wound up in 36th place and pocketed $180, while Dean Kuntz (The Vancouver Golf Club) ranked T42 and collected $145. Houlding also placed 17th in the Super Senior division for players aged 60-plus.

Click below to access full scoring for the event.
CONGRATULATIONS
Regional tour events counting toward the PGA of BC Order of Merit this week featured some tight finishes across the province.

On the Interior PGA Tour, it was Russ Latimer (Black Mountain Golf Club) who emerged with a one-stroke victory at Talking Rock Golf Course on Monday. Latimer (pictured) carded a 4-under 68 to top the field and make a cheque for $500. Rob Anderson (Kelowna Golf & Country Club) and Brett Burgeson (Kamloops Golf & Country Club) shared runner-up honours, as both shot 69 and took home $300.

Kevin Maxwell (Olympic View Golf Club) also edged the field by one at the Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour event held Tuesday at Nanaimo Golf Club. Maxwell's 1-under 71 held up for the victory and a $460 payday. Justin Fram (Victoria Golf Club) placed second with a 72, earning $375 for the result, while Brad Liptrot (Olympic View Golf Club) secured third place with a 73 and banked $255.

The Kootenay Pro Tour was also in action Monday at Wildstone Golf Course, with Jeremy Johnson (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort) coming out on top by a single stroke as well. Johnson's 1-under 71 was worth $489 and saw him squeeze past Jamie Curiston (Wildstone Golf Course), whose 72 garnered a payout of $289. Josh Horsthuis (Cranbrook Golf Club) and Matt Gillett (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort) notched third-place finishes, as both posted a 75 and claimed $207 apiece.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
C. Hall Thomlinson has left Talking Rock Golf Course and joins Shuswap Lake Estates Golf & Country Club as a Teaching Professional
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Food & Beverage Manager - Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community
FACT OF THE WEEK
Since the PGA of BC Championship switched to a 36-hole format in 2013, three of the six tournaments staged since have needed a playoff to determine the winner.

The most recent champion crowned via a playoff was John Shin (The Tour LAB @ Northview), who bested Brady Stead on the second extra hole at Capilano Golf & Country Club in 2017.

Get more facts and stats in advance of next week's tournament by reading our preview of the TaylorMade & adidas Golf PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance Group linked above.
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