PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
SUNDOG DISTRIBUTING
Sundog Distributing has been in business for over 36 years, with 20 of those years delivering genuine performance eyewear made by golfers for golfers. Its focus is delivering great technology, design and innovation for a reasonable price. The brand has been associated with PGA players including legendary golfers Mike Weir and Paula Creamer. Sundog is most proud of its association with amateur golf and the Canadian PGA professionals’ network.

Sundog continues to introduce new innovations with a focus on performance while maximizing comfort. Its de-centered lenses and optimal lens tints provide optical clarity that enhances the golfer’s ability to play and read greens. Sundog's latest innovation is its TrueBlue lenses that absorb blue light (not blocking or reflecting) which helps eliminate motion blur, delivering a calming effect to the golfer.

Sundogs make golfers look great on and off the course. Sundog is the market leader in Canada. After 20 years, it is still the largest supplier of mid-priced eyewear to the Canadian golf industry and can be found in more than 600 pro shops. Retailers can take advantage of Sundog's booking special, which includes free freight and 50 free custom ball markers with the purchase of select prepacks of Sundog Eyewear, Black Clover and CMC Design. See full details here .

Sundog Distributing is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC's Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award. Click below to learn more.
THREE MEMBERS AMONG TOP FIVE AT HEAD PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Thirteen PGA of BC Professionals survived the 36-hole cut at the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf, and several are poised for strong finishes when the event wraps up Thursday at The Wigwam Resort in Arizona.

That includes Philip Jonas (Philip Jonas Golf Academy, pictured) who posted back-to-back 67s to sit alone in second place at 10-under-par. Jonas will need another solid round Thursday to take the title, as he is seven shots back of leader Gordon Burns of Ontario. Matthew Palsenbarg (The Tour LAB @ Northview) is tied for third at 7-under, while reigning PGA of BC Club Professional Champion Mark Kitts (Shadow Ridge Golf Club) is also in the top five at 6-under.

Kitts, meanwhile, holds a one-stroke lead over three players in the tournament's Club Professional division. A $500 bonus will be awarded to the tournament's low-scoring Head or Executive Professional.

Kyle German (Bald Eagle Golf Club) holds a share of 11th at 3-under, while defending champion Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) is in a group tied for 16th at 1-under that also includes Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) and Jeremy Johnson (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort).

The tournament's Inter-Zone competition concluded Wednesday, with the BC team of Jonas, Kitts, Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club) and Padraic O'Rourke (The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club) placing second at 15-under, trailing the winners from Ontario by 11 shots. Each team member collects a $250 bonus for the result.

Click below for full event details and live scoring.
REMINDER: REPORT CHANGES AND UPDATE PERSONAL INFO
With the winter season often being a time of many changes in career paths and personnel, the administration team is reminding members to keep us updated on any changes to your employment or to the Professional staff at your facility.

If you have assumed a new role within the industry or hired a PGA of BC member to join your team, please advise the administration team at your earliest convenience. All changes must be provided in writing; please email Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at [email protected] to communicate these changes so our information can be updated accordingly.

As well, members are asked to verify that their contact information is up to date with the zone and national offices. Please ensure that all information on your PGA of Canada profile reflects your current preferred mailing address, phone number and email. These are the methods of contact used for all communications related to your membership and keeping these up to date ensures prompt delivery of important details from the PGA, tournament prize cheques and more.

Click below to log in to your PGA of Canada profile and review or amend your information on file.

If you wish to have future issues of PGA of BC E-News delivered to a different address, please contact Communications & Marketing Manager Eric MacKenzie at [email protected] to request this change.
CONGRATULATIONS
The Association is proud to share the news that Victoria Golf Club Professional Derek Orr and wife Gillian recently celebrated the birth of their first child.

Maxine Benita Rae Orr arrived at 9:27 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Victoria General Hospital, weighing in at 6 lbs., 15 oz. and measuring 20.5 inches.

The PGA of BC extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Orr family on their newest addition!
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Colin Snair has left Osoyoos Golf Club

Kate Weir has successfully completed the National training program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course

Arthur Brown has successfully completed the National training program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club

Jessey Church has successfully completed the National training program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Aberdeen Glen Golf Club

Salimah Mussani has successfully completed the National training program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Riverway Golf Course

Matt Sutherland has successfully completed the National training program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Marine Drive Golf Club
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Head Professional - Osoyoos Golf Club

Head Professional - Rivershore Golf Links
FACT OF THE WEEK
Although the submission window has now closed for the 2019 Professional Development Program, members are reminded that those participating in Tee Talks Live, the Head Professional Championship of Canada, and any national award recipients will have their points automatically added to their totals accordingly. They will be applied in the final tabulation of the 2019 PDP Order of Merit presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones.

We look forward to revealing the final standings, as well as our list of the Top 100 Golf Professionals of 2019, in early January.
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