PGA of BC

E-NEWS

AUGUST 23, 2023

Replay Golf Supplies is a retailer of recycled golf balls at discount costs. Customers can take advantage of their competitive prices and diverse range of products, including range balls and recycled balls available in a variety of brands, grades and quantities. The company is also proud to provide diving services where their professional ball harvesters will turn errant shots into profits as they collect underwater balls. Replay even offers free lake repairs on liners, sump pumps and intake valves to courses where they harvest balls. Their aim is to provide you with quality products, competitive pricing and superior customer service.

Replay Golf Supplies is a co-presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC Assistants’ and Seniors’ Championships, and will continue their generous support of the PGA of BC Awards Show this fall as presenting sponsor of the Jock McKinnon Apprentice Professional of the Year Award. Make sure you chat with Replay Golf Supplies’ Owner/Operator Lee Burgham at this year’s Awards Show!

The PGA of BC has reached out to those facilities most directly impacted by the recent wildfires, but encourage any members and/or member facilities to contact the office should we be able to assist in any way. 

We are still in the process of receiving reports and collecting information, and will provide the membership with a further update on Friday, including information on how to support affected communities and golf courses.

For up-to-date, real-time information on the fires, please visit the Province of British Columbia Wildfire Service website.

To download the official BC Wildfire app, please visit the links below:

The App Store

Google Play

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STANDINGS PRESENTED BY SUNICE & BOBBY JONES: AUGUST 2023

CPKC WOMEN'S OPEN KICKS OFF TOMORROW

The LPGA Tour's CPKC Women's Open returns to British Columbia tomorrow, with the greatest female golfers in the world competing at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.

Several PGA of BC professionals competed in the Monday Qualifier at Point Grey Golf & Country Club to earn a spot in the tournament. While they didn't clinch a berth in the event, the Association is proud of Kat Kennedy, Stephanie Wong, Anica Yoo, Christine Wong and Taylor Kim for their efforts and for representing the PGA of BC.

The CPKC Women's Open will see the likes of Brooke Henderson, Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko compete for the championship title. Joining them are several golfers from British Columbia: Lauren Kim, 2023 Canadian Women's Amateur champion and Team Canada member; Angela Arora, Team Canada member; Luna Lu, Team Canada - Nextgen member; and Victoria Liu, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club member. The Association wishes all competitors good luck!

PGA of BC professionals can enjoy free admission to the CPKC Women's Open with proof of Membership Card. Membership Cards can be accessed when logged into the PGA of Canada website. Click the icon in the top right corner which displays your initials (Step 1). Then, click the "Membership Card" link (Step 2).

Guests must purchase their own admission to the event. For more information, such as parking and tickets, please click here.

The Kootenay Pro Tour held an event on August 21 at Bootleg Gap. Host professional Trevor Simkins took home the victory, outlasting his opponents with a score of 68. Jamie Curiston (Wildstone Golf Course) finished in second, while Chase Bodoano (The Springs at Radium) placed third. The Kootenay Pro Tour Championship takes place starting September 11.

The Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour held a tournament at Cordova Bay Golf Course on August 22. Nate Ollis (Cordova Bay Golf Course) won on his home track, shooting 2-under. Sean Hay (Uplands Golf Club), Tyson Girardet (Victoria Golf Club) and Lance McCullough (Cordova Bay Golf Course) tied as runners-up, shooting even par. The Tour Championship begins on October 2.

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. The August 21 event at Kamloops Golf & Country Club has been rescheduled to September 11 as a result of the wildfires.

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.

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 nominations for 2023 PGA of BC Awards will open in the coming weeks?

If you know someone who deserves to be honoured and acknowledged for their contributions to the sport, please stay tuned for information on how to nominate them.

For more information on each award, including its significance and history, please click here.

Mark Forrest's application for Life Professional designation has been approved

Ryan Kao's Application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at McCleery Golf Course

Sangvin Kang has joined Giant Goose Golf as an Apprentice Professional

Giant Goose Golf has become an approved PGA of BC facility

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