PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
PAR SIX GOLF MEDIA (P6R GOLF)
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Par Six Golf Media (P6R Golf) is a Vancouver-based digital agency aimed at providing content marketing solutions to golf brands. P6R Golf’s team understands there’s been a shift in how we communicate and seek attention. With that in mind, P6R Golf creates and manages original social content that brings awareness to your brand, encourages engagement, and elevates your business.
P6R Golf’s team members are experts in the promotion of golf-industry brands, providing a full suite of digital content marketing and strategy services, including the creation and management of photo, video, social-media strategy and advertising. With an exclusive focus on the golf industry and a breadth of experience with our sport, P6R Golf has positioned itself as British Columbia’s premier agency for golf communication solutions.
Multiple PGA of BC facilities have already entrusted P6R Golf with video and photo content creation. Member Professionals may see P6R Golf staff on site at PGA of BC events and championships going forward as the agency works to develop unique content to promote the Association as a whole.
P6R Golf is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC. Click below to learn more.
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TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS SET TO RETURN AT MAYFAIR LAKES G&CC |
Thirty-two teams will be in the field Monday when the PGA of BC Tournament of Champions presented by Tee-on Golf Systems Inc. & PING Canada returns for the first time in more than two years at Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club.
The Tournament of Champions is a unique team event in which a Club Professional (Head, Executive or Head Teaching Professional) and a club champion or other designated amateur from their facility join forces to compete against other two-player teams from across the province over 18 holes of best-ball play. The tournament was not conducted in 2020 and shifted from its usual place on the calendar in May this year due to public-health concerns, but is shaping up to once again be a tremendous event.
With no defending champions in the field and few past winners signed up to compete, the Tournament of Champions title is wide open for the taking next week. Click below to read our comprehensive event preview, including comments from host Head Professional Brian Coe, Tournament of Champions facts and a few notable teams to watch at Mayfair Lakes.
Click here to access the tournament page for full event details, including a list of registered teams.
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BRADLEY OVERTAKES LEAD IN PDP ORDER OF MERIT |
There's a new leader atop the standings in the PGA of BC Professional Development Program (PDP) Order of Merit presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones.
Dennis Bradley (Copper Point Golf Club) has assumed the No. 1 spot, how holding 71 points on the year. Bradley made a significant jump by adding several points for his volunteer work in the community since last month's update.
Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) now holds down second place with 61 points for the season. Greg Pool (Northview Golf & Country Club, 57 points) continues to occupy the No. 3 position, while Jeff Liddle (Talking Rock Golf Course, 54 points) has made a move up to fourth. A two-way tie between Scott Kolb (Victoria Golf Club) and Cindy Soukoroff (St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino), with 52 points apiece, rounds out the top five.
Please note that today's update to the Order of Merit includes participation in all regional tour events and PGA of BC championships conducted to date. As well, points have been awarded for Golfathon for ALS participation based upon what post-event information has been reported to the ALS Society of BC.
Click below to view the updated standings, to learn more about the PDP or make a points submission. Members are reminded that all submissions must include supporting documentation sent to pdp@pgabc.org.
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NOMINATION PERIOD FOR PGA of BC AWARDS TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK |
The PGA of BC Awards Program relies upon nominations being submitted by Association members and the general public to help identify the top Golf Professionals, facilities and more. Please be advised that the nomination period for 2021 awards will close next week.
Dozens of nominations have so far been submitted to recognize excellence within our Association, but the administration team welcomes further candidates to be put forward before the Friday, Aug. 13 deadline.
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 Apprentice Professional of the Year
- Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year
- Golf Facility of the Year
- Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year
- Ben Colk 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
- Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award
Click below to access the nomination form, or click here to visit the Awards Program page for more information on each of the Association's annual honours. We look forward to announcing Regional Recipients for each award in September and naming Provincial Recipients during the PGA of BC Awards Celebration on Oct. 13.
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STINSON AMONG LEADERS AT PGA CHAMPIONSHIP of CANADA |
Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course, pictured) has opened the BetRegal PGA Championship of Canada presented by TaylorMade Golf & adidas Golf with two-bogey free rounds to be among the leaders with 36 holes left to play at Golf Club du Vieux Village in Bromont, Que.
Stinson backed up Wednesday's 7-under 65 with a second-round 67 to reach 12-under-par for the tournament. He ranked T4 as of publication time, sitting four shots back of leader Sang Hwa Lee of Ontario.
Also positioned nicely among PGA of BC Professionals is Zach Olson (Chilliwack Golf Club), who opened with a 68 and was 4-under on his second round through 14 holes Thursday to sit T11 at 8-under.
Ethan Danish (Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club) rankedjust outside the top 25 at publication time with a 5-under-par total, while John Shin (Northview Golf & Country Club) was 2-under through 36 holes. Sergej Dronov (Pacific Golf Academy) reached 1-under for the tournament on Thursday and Finlay Young (GolfTEC Kelowna) was even-par.
The PGA Seniors' Championship of Canada is being contested concurrently at Golf Club du Vieux Village, a 54-hole event set to wrap up Friday. Jeff Buder (University Golf Club) leads the PGA of BC contingent in that field, sitting T24 at 4-over after two rounds of 74. Cory Draper (Capilano Golf & Country Club) opened with back-to-back 75s to sit T32 at 6-over, while Paul Dashkewytch (The Springs at Radium) was also 6-over for the event at publication time, still finishing the back nine of his second round. Dean Kuntz (The Vancouver Golf Club) was also still on course late Thursday, ranking 47th.
Click below to access the up-to-date leaderboards for both tournaments.
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Kat Kennedy has successfully completed the National Training Program and becomes a Class "A" Professional Point Grey Golf & Country Club
Kinley Helland has transferred from the Alberta Zone and joins Eagle Ranch Golf Resort as an Apprentice Professional
Bruno Vieira's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes and Apprentice Professional at Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course
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PGA of BC PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT -- AUSTIN BOSQUET |
Apprentice Professional, Hillview Golf Club
PGA of Canada member since: 2018
Why did you become a PGA of Canada Professional?
My dad, Dan Bosquet, was a PGA of Canada Professional for a number of years. He really helped me with golf growing up and then when I became old enough to see what went into being a PGA of Canada Professional, I knew I wanted to make a career out of it.
Who has influenced your career the most, and how?
My dad and family of course have had the biggest impact in my career, always being behind me and supporting every decision I’ve made. Lee Ranger as well; he helped me get into the industry as I worked for him for eight years at The Okanagan Golf Club, starting in the back shop and working my way up.
Which significant accomplishments are you most proud of?
Being selected as the Interior Region's 2020 Apprentice Professional of the Year.
What is a common misconception that golfers make about what your job entails?
Generally it’s just explaining to them that we are not the guys on TV, but what the everyday life of a Golf Professional is: growing the game, making sure our pro shops are stocked up and our courses are running smoothly to ensure the best experience possible.
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In addition to nominations toward the PGA of BC Awards Program, don't forget that the administration team is also accepting applications for the Jim Gibson Scholarship and PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary.
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 2020 recipient was Jennifer Greggain (Golf Canada).
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 2020 recipient was Kyla Inaba (Predator Ridge Resort).
Both awards are in the amount of $1,000. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 10. Click below to learn more about the two awards and access their respective application forms.
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