PGA of BC

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AUGUST 9, 2023

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PGA SENIORS' CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA KICKS OFF TODAY AT ABBOTSFORD'S LEDGEVIEW GOLF CLUB

The 2023 PGA Seniors' Championship of Canada starts today, with 52 PGA of Canada professionals aged 50 or older competing over 54 holes for the title at Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford. Victoria's Jim Rutledge is seeking his eighth trophy in the competition, a feat that would equal Canadian golf icon Moe Norman's record.

Rutledge won his first tournament in 2010, kicking off a run of dominance which has seen him claim seven titles over 12 years. Rutledge's mastery is reminiscent of Norman's run in the '70s and '80s, winning eight trophies in nine years.

The field is packed with some of the most accomplished and well-known professionals in the country. Golfers teeing it up in Abbotsford include BC Golf Hall of Famer Phil Jonas, nine-time PGA of BC Stan Leonard Player of the Year Bryn Parry, 2023 PGA of BC Seniors' Champion Rob Anderson, 2021 PGA Seniors' Champion of Canada Dennis Hendershott, and 2023 US Senior Open competitor Alan McLean. The tournament, presented by GOLFTEC, is a stroke-play event running August 9-11. This will be the 82nd PGA Seniors' Championship of Canada, with Arthur Keeling having won the inaugural event in 1938.

For more information including the draw, please click here.

SURREY'S LAUREN KIM WINS THE 2023 CANADIAN WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

Article via Lauren Christie, Golf Canada. Photo via Philip Clark, Golf Canada.

Lauren Kim shot a final round 2-under 71 on Friday to win the 109th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO at Ashburn Golf Club (New) in Halifax N.S.

Team Canada’s Lauren Kim of Surrey, B.C. held second place during the first three rounds of the championship and entered Friday’s final round two-strokes behind Brooke Rivers of Brampton, Ont. Kim recorded five birdies on Friday to finish with rounds of 67, 69, 73, 71 to edge out Rivers by one-stroke to win the national championship.

“I just needed to take down one stroke at a time, its hard to stay focused sometimes with the wind out there but I’m glad I came in strong for the last hole,” said Kim. “It’s crazy because I haven’t won in a few years and to do it on homeland, and one of the biggest championships in Canada, it’s unreal.”

With the win comes an exemption into the 2023 CPKC Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, B.C., from August 22-27 and the 2023 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship at Bel-Air Country Club, Calif., from August 7-17.

Rivers played an impressive tournament and finished second after shooting 1-over during the final round on Friday. Rivers started off the tournament by firing an opening-round course-record 65 and continued to hold top spot after a second-round 69 on Wednesday.

During the third round, Rivers got off to a fiery start by carding two back-to-back birdies on the par-5 second hole and the par-4 third hole. She encountered a challenging end to the front nine, carding three bogeys in a row but was able to push through till the end to maintain her lead.

In the final round Rivers shot a final round of 74 to finish in second place. Sadie Englemann from Austin, Texas, shot an even par, 72 and finished the tournament in third at 5-under.

AUGUST 15 REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR PGA HEAD PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA PRESENTED BY CALLAWAY GOLF IN CANCUN, MEXICO

Via the PGA of Canada:

The PGA of Canada's 2023 Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by Golf Away Tours and G&G Brands will be held at Iberostar Playa Paraíso Golf Club, located at Iberostar Selection Paraíso Maya, an all-inclusive resort outside of Cancun, Mexico from November 14-19. A practice round will precede the 54-hole no-cut event, on November 15.

Because all resort bookings must be made through Golf Away Tours, the entry deadline for the championship is earlier than usual, August 15. Event registration can be found here.

Once registered, players will be required to book their stay through Golf Away Tours. Rooms will be reserved on a first come first served basis. Please contact Golf Away Tours for resort reservation.

This can’t miss experience will include receptions following the practice round and the final round, while all food and drink throughout the week will be complimentary throughout the resort. Transportation from Cancun airport to Iberostar Paraíso Maya and back will be provided by the resort as well.

Full week itinerary can be found 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 only three PGA of BC pros have ever won consecutive PGA of BC Championships?

Although the tournament has seen nine different golfers win multiple titles, just three competitors have emerged victorious in back-to-back years. Bob Cox was the first, winning the event in 1979 and 1980. Scott Minni followed Cox, piling up three titles in a row from 1992-1994. Most recently, Doug Morgan topped the leaderboard in 2009 and 2010. Last year's champion Nate Ollis will compete in hopes of joining this esteemed list next week at Revelstoke Golf Club.

For more information on the Association's Championship history, please click here.

Four-time PGA of BC Champion Scott Minni (left) with past President Scott Keenlyside.

Chen Kun Hu's application for Leave of Absence has been approved by the PGA of Canada

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CLASSIFIEDS

Don't forget that the PGA of BC offers classified listings as a complimentary service to members wishing to post want-ads and items for sale.

Members are welcome to place classified advertisements in our weekly newsletter for up to two consecutive weeks, while listings can remain on the Association's dedicated classifieds web page for longer periods. This page is restricted to members only, so website login will be required.

To place a classified listing in E-News and on the website, please contact Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org. Please include a product description, asking price and photo(s).

August 14 & 15

PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance

at Revelstoke Golf Club

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