PGA of BC

E-NEWS

AUGUST 16, 2023

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ZACH OLSON WINS THE 2023 PGA OF BC CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY AXIS INSURANCE

Zach Olson (Chilliwack Golf Club) captured the 2023 PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance yesterday, posting scores of 68 and 66 over two rounds at Revelstoke Golf Club. Olson started the final round tied with Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club) in third, two strokes back of Mark Kitts (Shadow Ridge Golf Club) and one stroke behind Max Cohen (Langley Golf Academy). Olson’s stellar play yesterday helped vault him past his competitors and secure his first PGA of BC Championship title.

Olson got off to an electric start, making an eagle on the first hole. Despite bogey hiccups on Holes 2 and 7, he stayed composed and was always able to bounce back with greater determination. Another eagle followed on the ninth, his fourth of the tournament, and a bogey-free back-nine which saw him add three birdies meant his foot was firmly on the pedal until the finish.

Earning second place in the 2023 PGA of BC Championship was two-time champion Doug Morgan (Richmond Country Club). Morgan posted scores of 69 and 67 to finish the tournament at 8-under-par. He made two eagles during the second round to solidify his position among the leaders. Morgan’s incredible resume includes wins at the 1995 Assistants’ Championship, 2003 Tournament of Champions, 2004 Pro-Assistant Championship, and 2017 and 2022 Seniors’ Championships.

Steven Lecuyer (Seymour Creek Golf Centre) and Max Cohen (Langley Golf Academy) tied for third place, each shooting a cumulative 6-under.

To read the full recap, please click here.

ALAN MCLEAN WINS THE 2023 PGA SENIORS' CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA

Ontario's Alan McLean was victorious in last week's PGA Seniors' Championship of Canada, hosted at Abbotsford's Ledgeview Golf Club. McLean, who tied for 42nd at the US Senior Open earlier this summer, defeated Dennis Hendershott in a playoff.

The PGA of BC was well-represented at the event. Bryn Parry (Seymour Creek Golf Centre) finished in fourth place, while Luke McKenzie (Ledgeview Golf Club) tied for ninth.

To read a recap via the PGA of Canada, please click here.

FREE ENTRY TO THE 2023 CPKC WOMEN'S OPEN FOR PGA OF BC MEMBERS

PGA of BC members will be granted free entry to the upcoming CPKC Women's Open, taking place August 22-27 at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club. Members can enjoy complimentary day access.

To claim your free admission, please show your PGA of BC member card at the gate. All guests will be required to have their own ticket.

For more information on the CPKC Women's Open, please click here.

The Lower Mainland G&G Tour travelled to Nicklaus North Golf Course in Whistler on July 31. Luke Bogdan (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) was triumphant, outlasting his opponents to win by a stroke. The final tournament before the Tour Championship runs September 11 at Ledgeview Golf Club.

The Kootenay Pro Tour held an event on July 24 at Trickle Creek Golf Resort. Chase Bodoano (The Springs at Radium) took home the victory shooting a 69. The KPT's last tournament before the Tour Championship takes place August 21 at Bootleg Gap.

The Westland Insurance Interior PGA Tour took on Shuswap National Golf Course on July 17. With a two-stroke victory, Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) continued his run of strong play this season. Competitors will head to Kamloops Golf & Country Club on August 21 for the next event.

The Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour held a tournament at Gorge Vale Golf Club on July 18. Gordy Scutt (Victoria Golf Club) was the event champion. The Tour returns August 22 to Cordova Bay Golf Course for its next tournament.

Make sure to read the Regional Tour Roundup every week to stay up-to-date with the achievements of our members and to never miss any information!

Did you know that research services are available to golf facilities through the BC Golf House Society and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame? If your club is nearing a significant anniversary or milestone, these institutions are excellent resources to learn what historical info, photos or documents may be available within the archives specific to your facility.

Hall of Fame officials recommend starting the process of planning for anniversary celebrations years in advance, to form a committee to spearhead these efforts and to rely on club members as a key source of materials.

Contact Mike Riste at the BC Golf Museum at office@bcgolfhouse.com for information or ideas on how to acknowledge your club's history, or visit the BC Golf House Society website for more info on how the museum has preserved the histories of golf courses throughout the province.

Jay (Jeong Ku) Park's application for Leave of Absence has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Terry Hall's Application for Life Professional designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Taekkun Gil's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Elite Golf Club

Jason Smith has left University Golf Club

For all Members on the Move information, please click HERE.

For all job opportunities listed on the PGA of BC website, please click HERE (Log-in required).

For all job opportunities listed on the PGA of Canada website, please click HERE.

September 18 & 19

Srixon/Cleveland Golf Club Professional Championship presented by Nike Golf

at Point Grey & Country Club

September 25 & 26

Women's Championship

at Victoria Golf Club

October 25 & 26

PGA of BC Buying Show

at the River Rock Casino Resort