PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
SYNLAWN CANADA
The SYNLawn-branded product line includes several varieties of artificial grass styles for commercial and residential applications, including golf, landscaping, pet areas, play areas, and uncommon locations such as rooftops and patio decks. 

SYNlawn's premium Tee Line artificial grass products are a must-have for any golf facility, with realistic feel, low maintenance and high durability. Its SYNsod Platinum 300 turf is dense enough to support a standard golf tee, providing the most natural, true-to-life feel. 

Many PGA of BC facilities are already realizing the benefits of installing Tee Line artificial turf for use in their practice areas, including The Harvest Golf Club, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy, Kelowna Golf & Country Club, Revelstoke Golf Club and Golden Golf CLub. Click here  to learn more about SYNLawn's Tee Line products. SYNLawn is also a leader in artificial putting greens, teaming up with short-game guru Dave Pelz to create greens that rival natural grass putting surfaces in every way.

SYNLawn Canada is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association. Click below to visit the company online.
HOURIGAN VAULTS TO TOP OF PDP ORDER OF MERIT
Cailean Hourigan has overtaken the lead in the PGA of BC Professional Development Program (PDP) Order of Merit presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones as of this month's update to the standings.

Hourigan (Bear Mountain Resort Community) padded his point total by participating in the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS, conducting multiple camps at his facility as part of Canucks Junior Golf Week presented by Odlum Brown Limited, and competing in last month's Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro-Junior Championship presented by COBRA PUMA Golf. The 2018 recipient of the Jock MacKinnon Candidate for Membership of the Year Award has accumulated 63 points for the season.

Jennifer Greggain (Chilliwack Golf Club) and Colin Lavers (Seymour Golf & Country Club) similarly improved their totals by participating in Canucks Junior Golf Week and the Pro-Junior Championship and sit second and third, respectively, with 59 and 58 points. Gordon Mink (Hi-Knoll Golf Centre, 54 points) and Graham Ogden (Richmond Country Club, 52 points) round out the top five.

Click below to access the PDP page and view updated standings, make a points submission or view full details about the program.
PGA of BC AWARD NOMINATIONS CLOSE NEXT WEEK
The PGA of BC will be accepting nominations for the 2019 Awards Program through the end of next 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 .
PLAYING ABILITY TEST UNDERWAY AT HAZELMERE GOLF & TENNIS CLUB
Earlier today, 16 applicants and current Candidates for Membership seeking their Class "A" exit scores teed off in the PGA of BC Summer Playing Ability Test at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club.

These aspiring Golf Professionals will look to take a significant step in their careers by demonstrating their capacity to play the game at a high level and continue their journey to becoming full-fledged members of the Association. The second and final round of this PAT concludes Friday. Best of luck to all participants.

Please note that functions of the PGA of BC office will be limited while the administration team conducts this PAT today and Friday.
PHILIP JONAS IN THE MIX AT PGA SENIORS' CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA
Philip Jonas (Philip Jonas Golf Academy) has left himself with a chance to take home the PGA Seniors' Championship of Canada title when the 54-hole event's final round takes place Friday at Ontario's Carleton Golf & Yacht Club.

Jonas sits in fourth place at 6-under-par after carding rounds of 66 and 70 over the first two days of the championship. He trails leader Jim Rutledge by five strokes with 18 holes to play.

Jeff Buder (McCleery Golf Course) is currently T31, while Rob Houlding (Rob Houlding Golf Academy) is ranked T42 and Dean Kuntz (The Vancouver Golf Club) sits T44. Houlding's performance also placed him 17th in the Super Senior division for competitors aged 60 and older, which concluded after Thursday's second round.

Click below to access full scoring for the event.
CONGRATULATIONS
The PGA of BC is pleased to share the news that Myles Johnson (Hillview Golf Club) and wife Katrina welcomed their second child last month.

Caleb Glenn Johnson arrived on July 25, weighing in at 6 lbs., 13 oz. He is a younger brother to Carter, Myles and Katrina's first-born son.

"We finally have our foursome," said Johnson, adding that both mother and baby are doing well.

The PGA of BC extends its congratulations to the Johnson family!
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Devin Cutforth 's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Mission Golf & Country Club
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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FACT OF THE WEEK
Earlier this week, the PGA of Canada announced that the Candidate for Membership category will undergo a name change in the near future. New members to the Association will instead be considered Apprentice Professionals.

As per the announcement from the national office, "the name Apprentice Professional was better suited for those hard-working professionals breaking into the industry. The new name is also akin to other industries, which feature young, up-and-coming professionals making his or her way into a profession."

The category name change will become official when ratified at the PGA of Canada Annual General Meeting in May next year.
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