PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
COBRA PUMA GOLF
COBRA PUMA GOLF is a corporate division of PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories.

COBRA PUMA GOLF is an inclusive company, promoting game enjoyment for golfers of all abilities, attitudes and styles. The brands' full-range portfolio includes COBRA Golf’s high-performance drivers, fairways, hybrids, wedges and irons, as well as PUMA Golf’s sport lifestyle-inspired footwear, apparel and accessories. Fusing performance and style, COBRA PUMA GOLF brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace.

The PGA of BC is proud to announce that COBRA PUMA GOLF has extended its commitment a Gold-level Preferred Partner of the Association through the 2021 season and will remain as presenting sponsor of the Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of BC Pro-Junior Championship through the agreement's duration.

For more information on COBRA PUMA GOLF, please visit  cobragolf.ca  and  cobragolf.ca/pumagolf .
THREE TOP-FIVE FINISHES FROM PGA of BC MEMBERS AT HPC
Three PGA of BC members finished among the top five and 10 placed inside the top 30 when the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf wrapped up last week at Arizona's Wigwam Resort.

Leading the way was Philip Jonas (Philip Jonas Golf Academy), who earned runner-up honours after finishing at 14-under-par over the event's 54 holes. Jonas finished seven shots back of winner Gordon Burns from Ontario and took home $5,500.

Matthew Palsenbarg (The Tour LAB @ Northview) turned in a third-place finish at 10-under, which was worth a $4,000 payday, while Mark Kitts (Shadow Ridge Golf Club) placed fifth overall at 8-under. Kitts also captured the tournament's Club Pro division by two strokes, with the $500 bonus for taking that title bringing his individual earnings at the event to $2,710.

Kyle German (Bald Eagle Golf Club) and Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) both finished T7, while Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club) carded the low final round of the tournament, a 6-under 66 that helped him to a T11 result. Brad Clapp (Cultus Lake Golf Club) and defending champ Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) also finished inside the top 20.

Click below to view final scoring.
PGA of BC PARTNERS WITH DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
The PGA of BC is pleased to introduce Dale Carnegie Training of British Columbia as the Association's newest Preferred Partner.

This Bronze-level partnership will extend through the 2021 season and includes presenting sponsorship of the PGA of BC’s Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year Award.

For more than a century, Dale Carnegie has been a world leader in workforce training with measurable results. The company offers courses educating on best practices in sales, customer service, leadership and much more. With training available on a wide range of topics, offered both in-person, live online and customized for in-house workplace delivery, every Golf Professional can find a Dale Carnegie course that will suit their schedule and enhance their occupational skills. 

PGA of BC Professionals are eligible for preferred rates on the cost of in-house, customizable training for staff at their facilities. Full details are available on the  Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts page  (website login required). Members are reminded that Dale Carnegie Training programs are eligible for credit in the PGA of BC Professional Development Program.

Click below to learn more about this exciting partnership.
VOLUNTEER PRESENTERS NEEDED FOR VANCOUVER GOLFEXPO
The  2020 Vancouver GolfExpo  will return to the PNE Forum Feb. 8-9 and the PGA of BC administration team is once again seeking Professionals to conduct volunteer lesson demonstrations for Expo attendees on behalf of the Association. 

We will be hosting multiple, 20-minute instructional talks on the PGA of BC Presentation Stage on both days of the Expo. In addition to being credited with four (4) PDP points for volunteering their time, these lesson demos are a great opportunity for exposure to potential new clients. 

Please contact Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at  donald@pgabc.org  for more information or to indicate your interest in presenting at the Expo. 
NATIONAL AWARD RECIPIENTS TO BE NAMED THURSDAY
Members are reminded that the PGA of Canada will be revealing the recipients of this year's National Awards in a live broadcast on Thursday.

The following 2019 PGA of BC Awards Recipients are eligible to be selected for the following national awards:

Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club)
Murray Tucker Club Professional of the Year Award

Brian Schaal (Copper Point Golf Club)
Dick Munn Executive Professional of the Year Award

Mark Bicknell (Victoria Golf Club)
George Knudson Teacher of the Year Award

Conner Kozak (The Okanagan Golf Club)
Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year Award

Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club)
Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year Award

Kate Weir (Burnaby Mountain Golf Course)
Moe Norman Apprentice Professional of the Year Award

Jared Siminoff (Point Grey Golf & Country Club)
Stan Leonard Class "A" Professional of the Year Award

Adam Blair (Talking Rock Golf Course)
Tex Noble Professional Development Award

Additionally, the PGA of BC is proud to have three members nominated for the 2019 Mike Weir Player of the Year Award: PGA of BC Player of the Year Bryn Parry (Seymour Creek Golf Centre), Oliver Tubb (University Golf Club) and Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course).

The PGA of Canada will announce each award's recipients in a Facebook Live broadcast taking place at 9 a.m. PT. Click below to access the PGA of Canada Facebook page.
NEW PARTNER OFFERS
Dale Carnegie Training of British Columbia
PGA of BC members are eligible for preferred pricing on in-house training programs conducted at their facilities

Click below to view details of this offer and others generously provided to PGA of BC members by our Preferred Partners (website login required).
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Michael Midyette has successfully completed the National training program and becomes Head Professional at Windermere Valley Golf Course

Brent MacDuff has transferred to the Alberta Zone

Arthur Brown has left Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and he becomes a Class "A" Professional at Storey Creek Golf Club

Finlay Young has left The Harvest Golf Club and he becomes a Teaching Professional at GolfTEC Kelowna
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
No new opportunities
FACT OF THE WEEK
In addition to maintaining an archive of member photos, the PGA of BC also keeps a library of images from our member facilities. These are used by the administration team for a variety of purposes, including event promotion, Association marketing initiatives and assets, and more.

If your course or facility has a selection of high-resolution images that you wish to share with the PGA of BC for future use, please send them to Communications & Marketing Manager Eric MacKenzie at eric@pgabc.org . Please note that sharing photos with the administration team indicates your consent to use the images for the purposes noted above and in other usages at the discretion of the PGA of BC.
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