PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
DEXIM GOLFWEAR
Dexim Golfwear is a Canadian-owned and operated manufacturer of high-quality women’s golf apparel. Dexim’s colourful and diverse designs in golf dresses, polos and skorts, featuring reliable and comfortable materials, have made them an industry leader.

Dexim was founded in 1989, creating and tailoring garments achieving a mix of performance and style. Its lines are recognizable by their sporty cut, casual and chic, and for keeping ahead of the curve in golf fashion.

Over the years, the Dexim Golfwear collection has proudly distinguished itself from its competitors through the use of high-quality fabrics that are both durable and reliable. Today, Dexim’s offerings are distributed through more than 400 stores, golf shops and other renowned boutiques specializing in sports across Canada.

Dexim Golfwear is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and the presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC Women's Championship , which returns to Point Grey Golf & Country Club on Oct. 1-2. Please click below to learn more and check out Dexim's 2019 collection.
PHILIP JONAS MAINTAINS SLIM LEAD ATOP PGA of BC ORDER OF MERIT
Philip Jonas (Philip Jonas Golf Academy, pictured) continues to top the PGA of BC Order of Merit, but his lead is significantly slimmer following results of last week's TaylorMade & adidas Golf PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance Group.

The top four positions remain unchanged, with Jonas's top-five finish at Whistler Golf Club helping him maintain first place with 111.50 points. But Bryn Parry (Seymour Creek Golf Centre) has closed the gap thanks to his Championship victory, now holding 109.33 points for the season. Jonas led Parry by more than 25 points at the most recent Order of Merit update.

Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) still holds down third spot with 91.33 points, while Luke Bogdan (Ledgeview Golf Club) sits fourth with 69.33 points. Finlay Young (The Harvest Golf Club), who shared low round of the Championship with Parry with a final-round 66, made a big move up to fifth place with 61.83 points.

The Order of Merit is now current, with results from all counting events to date included. Click below to access the updated standings.
EARLY REGISTRATION FOR SRIXON/CLEVELAND GOLF/XXIO CLUB PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ENDS MONDAY
Members are reminded that early registration is still available for next month's Srixon / Cleveland Golf / XXIO Club Professional Championship presented by Oakcreek Golf & Turf .

The Club Professional Championship is open to all Head, Executive and Head Teaching Professionals to compete over 36 holes of stroke play. This year's championship will take place Sept. 23-24 at Kelowna Golf & Country Club.

Confirmed competitors thus far include each of the event's past two champions -- 2017 winner Philip Jonas (Philip Jonas Golf Academy) and defending champion Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club) -- plus reigning PGA Head Professional Champion of Canada Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club).

The early registration rate is available until 4 p.m. PT on Monday, Sept. 2 . Registration will close on Friday, Sept. 13. Click below to access the tournament page, including full event details, a list of confirmed competitors and the registration link.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FOR PGA of BC BUYING SHOW ENDS IN TWO WEEKS
The PGA of BC Buying Show will return to the Richmond Olympic Oval on Oct. 16-17, and prospective exhibitors are reminded of next month's registration deadline.

The show is the biggest of its kind in British Columbia and represents the largest annual gathering of PGA of BC Professionals. More than 150 golf facilities were represented at last year's show, making it both a can't-miss event for industry exhibitors and a one-stop-shop for retailers and facility operators. Click here to view the list of facilities represented at the 2018 Buying Show.

Registration will close at 4 p.m. PT on Friday, Sept. 13. Click below for full Buying Show information, or click here to access the exhibitor registration form.

Watch for attendee registration to open next week. Please direct all Buying Show inquiries to Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at [email protected] .
APPLY NOW FOR PGA of BC BURSARY, JIM GIBSON SCHOLARSHIP
Members are reminded of the opportunity to apply for financial awards administered annually by the Association: The PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary and the Jim Gibson Scholarship.

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 2018 bursary was awarded to Revelstoke Golf Club (Professionals Chance Beardsworth and Dean Jackson pictured at left) for its work developing a free junior membership program that has significantly increased youth participation at the club.

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. David Stashuk (Capilano Golf & Country Club, pictured at right) was the 2018 recipient. The funds assisted him in attending the renowned Coach Camp in Savannah, Ga., last winter while continuing his studies in business management via Athabasca University.

Both awards are in the amount of $1,000.

The 2019 application periods for the scholarship and bursary close on Friday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. PT . Click below to access the PGA of BC Scholarship Program page, where application forms and more information about both awards can be found.
OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE
Please be advised that the PGA of BC administration office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labour Day.

Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. PT. The next edition of E-News will be issued Thursday, Sept. 5.

The PGA of BC wishes all members and friends a safe and happy holiday weekend.
CONGRATULATIONS
The PGA of BC is proud to share that Tobiano Golf Course Head Professional Shannon McGeady will be part of this year's Regina Sports Hall of Fame induction class.

McGeady's selection to the Hall of Fame is based upon her impressive competition results as an amateur. She won four straight Regina women's championships between 2004 and 2007, captured the 2007 Saskatchewan Amateur Women's Championship, and was a three-time city high school champion representing LeBoldus High School. She also participated in six Canadian Women's Amateur Championships and one Canadian Junior Girls Championship.

McGeady will officially join the Hall of Fame during an Oct. 12 ceremony in Regina. Please join us in congratulating Shannon on this tremendous honour!
RECENT RESULTS
PGA of BC regional tour play saw Johnsons on top at events on either side of the province this week.

Jeremy Johnson 's strong play on the Kootenay Pro Tour continued this week as he picked up another win during Monday's stop at Kimberley Golf Club. The Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Head Professional (pictured) carded a 1-over 72 to take the title and $428. Dennis Bradley (Copper Point Golf Club) earned runner-up honours and $289 with a 74. Three players were six strokes off the pace to tie for third place -- Brian O'Keefe (Creston Golf Club), Jamie Curiston (Wildstone Golf Course) and Trevor Simkins (Bootleg Gap Golf Course) -- and collected $180 apiece. Click here for full results .

In Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour play, it was Andy Johnson (Cowichan Golf Club) who notched the top finish by a PGA of BC member in the Hugh Carbery Pro-Am on Monday at Uplands Golf Club. Johnson achieved 39 stableford par points, which was worth a $750 payday. Axle Riley (Ardmore Golf Course) ranked second among Association members after notching 38 points, while Justin Fram (Royal Colwood Golf Club) and Ben Griffin (Uplands Golf Club) finished with 37 points and made $450 each.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Chad Scott 's Executive Professional application has been approved and he becomes Executive Professional at The Rise Golf Course

Michael Van Horne becomes Head Professional at The Rise Golf Course

Randy Rook has transferred from the Alberta Zone and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Cranbrook Golf Club
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
General Manager, Golf & Operations - Glacier Greens Golf Course
FACT OF THE WEEK
Looking to add to your total of Professional Development Program (PDP) points ahead of next week's monthly update? Don't forget that members can receive credit for watching Education Series presentations through the PGA of BC Video Archive.

For a nominal fee, members can view past presentations from the series using the link below. Five talks from this year's series have been made available, with more yet to come from this past spring's Victoria and Fairmont Hot Springs events. Each video viewed is worth one (1) PDP point, and members can earn a maximum of eight (8) points in any one year when making the appropriate requisitions.
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