Callaway Golf was founded in 1982 by the late Ely Callaway, a visionary entrepreneur who operated under a simple but profound business promise: deliver demonstrably superior, pleasingly different products and services. That philosophy turned what was originally a boutique manufacturer of high-quality wedges and putters into the world's largest maker of premium, performance golf products.

The Callaway mission and vision has remained the same; the manufacturer continues passionately pursue advanced, innovative technologies that help golfers of all abilities better enjoy the game. Under the Callaway and Odyssey brands, Callaway manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories in more than 110 countries.

That vision continues to result in high-quality products earning industry accolades year after year. Just this week, Callaway announced the launch of the Big Bertha B-21 family of drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons. This game-improvement series of equipment is engineered with premium technologies and the legendary Big Bertha design players know and love, providing a new formula for distance and forgiveness.

Callaway Golf is a Silver-level Preferred Partner of the Association and a co-title sponsor of the PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship. Click below to learn more.

The TaylorMade & adidas Golf PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance Group will begin Monday at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community with a full field of 99 players vying to have their name etched on the William Thompson Trophy.

Although defending champion Bryn Parry (Seymour Creek Golf Centre) won't be participating this year, the event is sure to be tightly contested with a number of past winners and talented newcomers taking on the 36-hole stroke-play championship that ends Tuesday.

Click below to read our full tournament preview, including comments from host Executive Professional Bill Kelly, 2018 champion Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) and Brad Clapp (Cultus Lake Golf Club), who claimed the title when the PGA of BC Championship was last held at Crown Isle in 2012.

Please note that this tournament will be conducted with a number of special COVID-19 protocols in place. Among them, we will unfortunately be unable to welcome spectators on course. We thank all for their understanding and adherence to these protocols.

Click here to access the tournament page, including full event information and a list of confirmed competitors.

The Women in Coaching Program, introduced earlier this week, will be co-led by Women's National Team Head Coach and PGA of Canada member Tristan Mullally. This mentoring program for female Professionals will consist of four main components: a series of lectures and workshops, hands-on training with elite-level amateur players, project work, and a self-assessment and individualized learning plan.

Interested female members can apply to join the program. Successful applicants will receive a $2,500 bursary from Golf Canada to assist with expenses related to program completion.

Click below to learn more about the program and to submit an application before the Sept. 7 deadline.

The Jim Gibson Scholarship is given annually to an individual within the PGA of BC community that best exemplifies volunteerism and demonstrates dedication to furthering their education to benefit others in a community. The 2019 recipient was Jared Siminoff (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) to pursue extracurricular education on the topic of advanced statistics in golf.

The PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary is awarded to an individual or member facility within the Association demonstrating an extraordinary desire and passion to make a significant difference in the lives of those around them, and in doing so, sets an example of “giving back” that all PGA of BC members can be proud of. The 2019 recipient was Myles Johnson (Hillview Golf Course) to support his club's junior-golf programming and initiatives.

Griffin carded an astounding 9-under-par 62 to earn an eight-stroke victory and the winner's share of $500. John Randle (The Golf Performance Project) was the only other player under par on the day, securing second place and $380 with a 70. Justin Fram (Royal Colwood Golf Club) finished third and took home $360 after shooting 71.

The Kootenay Pro Tour was also in action Monday and saw a first-time winner. Austin Morrison (Greywolf Golf Course) picked up his first victory as a Professional in just his second start, firing a 4-under 68 at Bootleg Gap Golf Course to win by three strokes and pocket $550. Jeremy Johnson (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort) and host Head Professional Trevor Simkins shared second place after both posted 71s, which was good for $350 apiece.

Marc McAndrews' application for Life Member designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Megan Ratcliffe's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and she becomes an Apprentice Professional at Bear Mountain Resort Community

Dahman Boudraa has left Pitt Meadows Golf Club  

As the first PGA of BC Championship was conducted in 1970, next week will mark the tournament's 51st edition. Over the past 50 years, the event has produced 35 unique champions, with nine of them winning the title multiple times. There will be seven past champions teeing off at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community when the tournament begins Monday.

Visit our PGA of BC Championship History hub to look back on past results and facts from all of the Association's active championship tournaments.