PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
EMPOWERED LIFE
Based in Vernon, Empowered Life specializes in Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, supplements, and natural products from dōTERRA, which are distilled from the natural aromatic compounds found in plants and aid personal wellness. Essential oils are known to effectively support the body with pain and inflammation, digestion, stress, fatigue, detoxification, energy, and more. Husband-and-wife co-owners Jared and Brooke Scott take pride in empowering people to take charge in all facets of their wellness journey, and believe each person owes it to themselves to support their health in a cleaner, more natural way.

PGA of BC members and industry friends are invited to try FREE samples of essential oils from Empowered Life by participating in a week-long health study taking place next month. Samples are available for individuals seeking relief in three areas of concern: digestion, sleep, and pain/discomfort. The study will take place March 9-16. CLICK HERE for full details, or reserve your spot and learn more by emailing [email protected] and including your name, phone number, address (for shipping) and area of concern.

Empowered Life is as Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and the Presenting Sponsor of the PGA of BC’s Davie Black Professional Development Award. Click below to learn more.
PGA of BC PARTNERS WITH PGS GOLF
Earlier this week, the PGA of BC was proud to announce a new Preferred Partnership with  PGS GOLF  through the end of the 2020 season.

In addition to supporting the Association as a Bronze-level Preferred Partner, PGS GOLF will be this year’s presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC’s Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year Award.

With a wide range of products available, PGS GOLF carries a number of pro-shop staples and items meant to bolster any brand. The company has also launched the PGS GOLF line of accessories, which includes towels, drinkware, socks, rangefinders, sunglasses, umbrellas and more.

Another unique product line PGS GOLF distributes is the Fat Tire Golf Scooter and Trike, a single-rider alternative to the traditional golf cart. Single-rider carts are growing in popularity, as they allow for faster pace of play compared to two-seaters and reduce wear on turf, since they weigh approximately one-quarter as much as a regular cart.

Click below to learn more about our newest Preferred Partner.
REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON FOR MARCH EDUCATION SERIES EVENTS
Members are reminded that registration will soon be closing for the March events of the PGA of BC Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada .

Upcoming events will take place March 3 at Victoria Golf Club and March 10 at Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club, as well as April 27 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.

The presentations scheduled for each event are as follows:

“Pathways to Long-Term Progress in Competitive Golfers”
Robert Ratcliffe ; Director of Instruction, Bear Mountain Resort Community
 
“The Top 10 Traits Every Golf Professional Should Have”
Greg Pool ; Head Professional, Northview Golf & Country Club
 
“Today's Competitive Advantage: Attitudes that Drive the Customer Experience”
Lindsay Benard ; Senior Corporate Trainer, Dale Carnegie Training of British Columbia

Registration deadline: Thursday, Feb. 27
 
 
“Building a Junior Culture at your Club”
Myles Johnson ; Head Professional, Hillview Golf Club
 
“Overcoming Obstacles to Instruction”
Clay Stothers ; Class "A" Professional, The Okanagan Golf Club
 
“Mental Fitness: Be the Boss of your Brain”
Sian Flanagan ; Founder, The Business of You

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 5
 
 
“Effective Tourism: Leveraging & Maximizing Available Grants”
Trevor Simkins ; Head Professional, Bootleg Gap Golf Course, &
Simon Jones ; Head Professional, Kimberley Golf Club
 
“Taking Advantage of Technology”
Jason Giesbrecht ; Head Teaching Professional, The Golf Performance Project

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 23


Registration for the Victoria event ends on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. PT, while the final day to sign up for the Kelowna series stop will be March 5.

Click each event's heading for more detailed information and access to registration, or click below to view the PGA of BC Schedule of Events with direct registration links.
APPLY TO RUN FOR PGA of CANADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
British Columbia is among the PGA of Canada zones that will head to the polls in April to elect a representative to the National Board of Directors, and members interested in putting their names forward as a candidate are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will serve a three-year term on the board. Assuming more than one individual applies to run for the position, voting will take place by electronic ballot and regular mail April 6-10. Current BC representative Scott Kolb (Victoria Golf Club) is nearing the end of a two-year term on the board and is eligible for re-election.

Interested candidates must complete their application form by 2 p.m. PT on March 16. Click below to access the application form, information sheet for prospective candidates and find full details about the election process.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Vince Trama has left Mountain View Golf Club and joins Eaglepoint Golf Resort as an Apprentice Professional

Harris Stoneman has left Talking Rock Golf Course and transfers to the Alberta Zone

Jesse Moussa has left Delta Golf Course and joins Glacier Greens Golf Course as the Head Professional

Jennifer Greggain  has successfully completed the National Training Program and becomes a Teaching Professional at Chilliwack Golf Club

Kyle Crawford has left Radium Resort and transfers to the Alberta Zone

Cory Renfrew has left GolfTEC Richmond and joins Modern Golf Vancouver as an Apprentice Professional

Peter Kenneford has left Eagle Point Golf & Country Club and transfers to the Alberta Zone
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Director of Golf Operations - Eagle Ranch Resort

Assistant Professional - Talking Rock Golf Course

Assistant Professional/Teaching Professional - Cheam Mountain Golf Course

Retail Manager - Radium Golf Group
FACT OF THE WEEK
Members are reminded of the opportunity to provide feedback on last week's PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar presented by ESI Industries by completing our short survey regarding the event.

Member feedback is crucial to determining the Association's future education programming and we value all input, as it helps ensure professional-development events are best serving our Professionals.

The survey also contains questions regarding to the timing of the event in future years, so your insights are appreciated even if you were unable to attend this year's seminar. The questionnaire takes approximately five minutes to complete and may be submitted anonymously.

Please click below to access the survey.
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