PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
SRIXON, CLEVELAND GOLF AND XXIO
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Based in Huntington Beach, Calif., Cleveland® Golf, Srixon®, and XXIO® are all part of the SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD. family and each brand enjoys a strong presence on competitive tours worldwide. Their professional staffs include players such as Hideki Matsuyama, Brooks Koepka, Shane Lowry, Inbee Park, Nasa Hataoka, Minjee Lee, as well as many others. Cleveland® Golf, founded in 1979, is a leading equipment manufacturer specializing in short game technologies and solutions that benefit all golfers.
Srixon®, with more than 80 years of golf ball manufacturing experience, is committed to producing the highest quality, technically innovative golf balls which offer maximum performance to golfers of all levels of ability. XXIO®, with its longstanding tradition of premium golf clubs in Japan, brings the No. 1 golf brand in Japan to North America. Cleveland® Golf, Srixon®, and XXIO® remain steadfastly committed to providing "Tour proven, premium golf equipment to passionate golfers seeking to improve their performance while enhancing their experience playing the game of golf.
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SPRING EDUCATION SEMINAR A FORMIDABLE EVENT |
The 2023 Spring Education Seminar was a rousing success, with upwards of 180 Professionals from around the province enjoying a lineup of memorable expert speakers.
Members networked and socialized with their peers, while taking in a diverse breadth of information and experiences.
Following the first day, attendees gathered to mingle at Pat Quinn's Restaurant for the inaugural G&G Brands Spring Social. The PGA of BC would like to extend our appreciation to G&G Brands for supporting this event.
The Association thanks all those who attended the Spring Education Seminar and helped make it an extraordinary event. We would also like to thank Sarah Draws a Crowd, whose incredible artistic representations of each speaker’s presentation helped create everlasting memories of the Seminar.
To read a recap of Day One and to learn more about each speaker's presentation, please click HERE.
To read a recap of Day Two and to learn more about each speaker's presentation, please click HERE.
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NEW MEMBER INTAKE FOR CAREER ADVISORY PROGRAM NOW OPEN |
After successfully establishing an incredibly strong and diverse mentorship pool, the PGA of BC Administration Team is excited to announce that the next phase of the 2023 Career Advisory Program initiative is now open. New members joining the association since 2020 can now sign-up to be matched to a mentor that can best help them achieve their career goals and ambitions.
To participate in the program, new members are kindly asked to complete the intake survey found HERE . The survey only takes a few minutes to finish. Once completed, further communication will be provided introducing mentors and mentees for the 2023 year. If you have any questions about the process or the program itself, please reach out to Programs Manager, Dan Czerwenka at dan@pgabc.org.
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PGA OF BC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CALL FOR APPLICATIONS |
The PGA of BC Board is seeking applicants for the open Executive Director position available.
The Board is searching for a strong communicator who has the skill set to work collaboratively with all stakeholders in running the day-to-day operations as well as future strategic planning for the PGA of BC. Qualified candidates are expected to be the face of the Association and bring their leadership skills to this multi-faceted business.
Please apply in confidence by sending your resume and cover letter to Fresh Golf Solutions' Lead Recruiter Scott Kolb at scott@vbgolf.ca.
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ASHLEY ZIBRIK SWORN IN AS 42nd PGA OF BC PRESIDENT |
The PGA of BC is extremely proud to announce Ashley Zibrik as the Association’s 42nd President and first woman to ever serve in the role.
Zibrik, Head Professional at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club, has served the PGA of BC and its Board for six years as a Director, Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Administration, roles in which she displayed selfless leadership and helped strengthen the culture of the Board.
Zibrik was sworn in as President Monday evening during the PGA of BC Annual General Meeting, following the first day of the 2023 Spring Education Seminar. Zibrik assumes the role from past President Adam Blair, Executive Professional at Vernon Golf & Country Club.
To read more, please click HERE.
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Jacqueline Phillips has left Hope Golf & Country Club and tranfers to the Alberta Zone
Ed Boni has resigned from the PGA of Canada
Kate Weir has joined Bighorn Golf & Country Club as a Class "A" Professional
Craig Titterington has left Lago Golf Academy and joins Capilano Golf & Country Club as an Apprentice Professional
For all Members on the Move information, please click HERE.
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PGA of BC - Executive Director
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort - Golf Shop Supervisor
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.
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Did you know that, according to world-renowned golf coach and social media expert Scott Cowx, posting content to social media at noon on a Monday will drive the highest volume of traffic to your page?
Cowx shared this knowledge at the 2023 Spring Education Seminar. His Instagram page, @scottcowxcertified, has over 25000 followers and is a key resource to attract and retain his clients. Cowx also suggests weekday evenings around 8 p.m. as a time in which platform users will flock to your posts.
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Flightscope Xi Tour Launch Monitor
Price $3500 obo (willing to pay shipping)
Flightscope Xi Tour Launch Monitor in great condition. Includes Carry bag, charger, and metallic dots. Compatible with PC and IOS (Ipad). No annual or transfer fee required. Collects 27 accurate data parameters with each shot.
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Range Servant RS 38K ($3,500 for year-old machine; $1500 for four-year-old machine)
Range Servant RS 38K - 1 year old - $3500. obo
Unit was purchased new and was used for one full season. All components are in very good shape and served us very well.
-8000 balls/ hour wash production
-Vibro-feed hopper
-Easy to maintain and clean
-1000 ball capacity load hopper
Range Servant RS 38K - 4 years old - $1500. obo
Unit was purchased new and was used for four full seasons. All components are in reasonably good shape and the unit was a very reliable part of our range services. The washing brush was recently replaced and is in good order.
-8000 balls/ hour wash production
-Vibro-feed hopper
-Easy to maintain and clean
-1000 ball capacity load hopper
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Contact the PGA of BC Administration Team: |
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Jared Siminoff
Interim Executive Director, PGA of BC
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Doug Titterington
Membership & Events Manager, PGA of BC
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Dan Czerwenka
Programs Manager, PGA of BC
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Graham Abraham
Communications & Marketing Manager
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