PGA of BC

E-NEWS

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Impact Canopy Canada understands its customers' need for superior and innovative solutions to effectively promote their brand. That's why they make it their business to provide customers with a range of solutions to showcase their corporate message and attract prospects in seconds. The PGA of BC is thrilled to continue our relationship with Impact Canopy Canada after recently extending this fruitful partnership.

Impact Canopy Canada has a long history of manufacturing and distributing all qualities and styles of Instant Canopies, Instant Canopy Accessories and Baseline Marquees.

Impact customers can expect available inventory, an available rental fleet and expert sales and service advice. The Association proudly uses tents, flags, field boards, table coverings and other PGA of BC-branded accessories produced by Impact Canopy at all events, giving each of our tournaments and gatherings a sharp and professional look.



Impact Canopy Canada is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC. See our Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts page (website login required) to view exclusive pricing available to PGA of BC members on many items.

The PGA of BC reminds members that nominations for election to the Board of Directors will open in January.

Members are encouraged to nominate those professionals who demonstrate strong leadership, and who they believe can make a positive impact on the Association. Nominees will be instructed to submit a short, 200-word paragraph as part of the nomination process. Voting will take place during the final week in January. The available seats will include at least one representative from the Vancouver Island region, as well as one from the Interior/Kootenays/North region.

For more information, please contact Executive Director Mark Strong at [email protected].

The PGA of BC office will be closed from December 16 to January 1.

For any inquiries or other important messages, please reach out to the office team by Friday, December 15. We hope that you all have a fantastic holiday season, and look forward to connecting upon our return in the new year. We will be back in office and available on Tuesday, January 2.

Happy Holidays!

Members are encouraged to register for an upcoming PGA of Canada webinar with Gregg Paterson on December 19 at 12 PM PST.

Paterson's presentation is titled "Staying BUZZED through turbulent times". There is likely a lot going on at your golf operation, no matter your role, and one of the most important things that you can control is your mentality and demeanour. 

At this webinar, Paterson will deliver pertinent information that will help you advance your career and thrive at work.

For more information and to register, click here.

Do you have items that are still in good working condition at your facility that you are planning to replace for the season ahead? Or are you looking for gently-used items that can be re-purposed at your club? 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, but 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 [email protected].

BC university and college golf teams have entered their winter breaks, and will take a hiatus before returning to competition in early 2024. We look forward to continuing our updates upon the return of competitive play.

For more information on BC's collegiate golf programs, including their 2023-24 results and schedule, please visit the links below:

UBC Men's | UBC Women's

SFU Men's | SFU Women's

UVic Men's | Uvic Women's

UBCO Men's | UBCO Women's

UFV Men's | UFV Women's

Mint Condition FlightScope X3

$10,000

Kelowna Golf & Country Club member Patrick Rosen is offering his mint condition FlightScope X3 for sale at an attractive $10,000.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-golf/kelowna/flightscope-x3-launch-monitor/1676149598

Interested parties can contact Patrick through the Kijiji website, at p[email protected] or 250-215-9148.

If you would like to place an advertisement in the Classifieds section, please contact Marketing & Communications Manager Graham Abraham at [email protected] to place a listing.

Shania Remandaban has resigned from the PGA of Canada

Michael Caan has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class “A” Professional at Riverway Golf Course

Andy Garcia has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class “A” Professional at Tsawwassen Springs Golf



Brayden Eriksen has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class “A” Professional at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort

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

Academy Instructor - Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club

Golf Operations Manager - Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club

Head Golf Professional - Royal Colwood Golf Club

For any job postings that have been approved and published on the PGA of BC website, the Association will share relevant social media posts to assist your facility in the search for a candidate. We will share one post/story per job posting. Please ensure that you tag the PGA of BC's social media account in any post or story relevant to the posting. To ensure that we share the post/story in a timely matter, please also reach out to Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at [email protected] to notify us of the post.

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.

February 5 & 6, 2024

Spring Education Seminar

February 7, 2024

National Golf Course Owners' Association (NGCOA) Spring Conference

CONTACT THE PGA OF BC OFFICE TEAM