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PGA of BC
E-NEWS
JANUARY 17, 2024
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PGA OF BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
THUNDERBOLT SIGN
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Thunderbolt Sign is your full-service print and sign shop, offering a wide range of products such as Golf Course/Range Signs, Tournament/Event Signs, Banners, Window/Wall Graphics, Retail and Office Signs as well as Marketing and Promotional Prints!
A Bronze-level Preferred Partner and the exclusive signage provider of the Association, Thunderbolt Sign offers preferred pricing to PGA of BC members and facilities. Member Professionals may contact Carl Rivera at Thunderbolt Sign at 604-644-6375 or by email and mention this week's Partner Spotlight to receive $100 off your order.
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PGA OF BC NAMES 2023 CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOP 100 | |
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The PGA of BC is proud to recognize its 2023 Career & Professional Development Top 100, as determined by the Association’s Career & Professional Development Program (PDP) points race presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones.
The PDP points race acknowledges PGA of BC Professionals who make outstanding contributions to the Association, their communities, the province’s golf industry and, most importantly, themselves. The PDP provides an avenue to showcase and reward the diverse strengths of PGA of BC Professionals by crediting their participation in continuing education, the Association’s annual Buying Show and Awards Program, tournament competition and various forms of volunteerism.
The PGA of BC is proud to announce that Callum Ashby, Head Professional at Highland Pacific Golf, has topped the standings with a whopping 130 points to finish with a 19-point lead. This is Ashby’s first time topping the points race, an achievement he earned through his dedication to professional development, education, competition and service to the Association, his club and his community.
Please click here to view the final standings from the 2023 season and to learn more about the Professional Development Program.
Thanks to the patronage of Sunice & Bobby Jones, the top-10 finishers on the points race will once again split a bursary purse of nearly $5,000, meant to provide financial opportunity and incentive to pursue additional education and professional-development undertakings in the future. We thank Sunice & Bobby Jones for their generous, ongoing support of the program.
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PGA OF BC ANNOUNCES TAYLORMADE GOLF CANADA AS EDUCATION SEMINAR SPONSOR | |
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The PGA of BC is thrilled to announce TaylorMade Golf Canada as the official sponsor of the 2024 Education Seminar, taking place February 5 & 6 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC.
TaylorMade Golf Canada joins the Association as a committed partner and is excited to support the Association's marquee education event. The Seminar will include presentations from many incredible speakers, including Ralph Bauer, Director of Instruction at Hamilton Golf & Country Club and founder of the Tour Read Golf Green Reading System; Sarah Spain, ESPN reporter, columnist, and host; and Tara Llanes, Team Canada Paralympian and advocate for athletes of all abilities, among other impressive presenters.
TaylorMade Golf Canada will also serve as presenting sponsor of the Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year Award, to be granted at the Association's Awards Celebration in the fall.
"The PGA of BC is delighted to announce that TaylorMade Golf Canada has signed on as the official sponsor of our 2024 Education Seminar. TaylorMade Golf shares our vision of advancing the game of golf and supporting the professional development of our members," said Mark Strong, Executive Director of the PGA of BC.
"We are grateful for TaylorMade Golf's generous support and look forward to partnering with them to deliver high-quality education seminars that will benefit our members and the golf industry in British Columbia."
To register for the Education Seminar presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada and for more information, please click here.
For any questions, please contact Strong at mark@pgabc.org.
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VIRTUAL EDUCATION SERIES PRESENTED BY FORESIGHT SPORTS CANADA: ALLAN KEHLER - "FIND YOUR VOICE, FIND YOUR POWER" | |
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The 2024 Virtual Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada kicks off tomorrow, January 18 at 10:00am PT with a presentation from Allan Kehler. Members can register for the individual presentation, or sign up for the Virtual Education Bundle which grants access to the full slate of online presentations taking place this year. Those presentations include LPGA Tour legend Dottie Pepper and PGA of BC Professional and social media star Michael Caan, with additional presentations to be announced. To register for Allan's presentation or the Bundle, please click here.
Mental health advocate, international keynote speaker, and best-selling author of four books, Allan will speak on prioritizing mental health, balance, and resilience through his inspiring presentation, “Find your Voice. Find your Power.”
For nearly a decade, Allan instructed various mental health related courses at the college level while also working as an addiction’s counselor and clinical case manager. As a keynote speaker, Allan uses humour and compassion to create a safe space where people feel seen, heard and supported.
Rooted in tradition, golf is a sport where many individuals remain silent when struggling with their mental health. This, in turn, causes individuals to sacrifice their health, safety, and future success. However, silence has never been the answer, and understanding the power of your voice is the first step in finding true freedom.
Having experienced challenges with mental illness, addictions, and suicide first-hand, Allan shares his captivating story of resilience and hope. Through his story, you will learn how to share your own story, embrace vulnerability, and connect to yourself and others in a more authentic way. By finding your own voice, you will be able to inspire others to find theirs.
Allan has shared workshop material for attendees to utilize throughout his presentation. To access this material, please click here.
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EXPANDED SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE PROGRAM COULD BE HUGE BENEFIT TO GOLF IN THE PROVINCE... AND YOU CAN HELP! | |
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Information via British Columbia Golf
BC has had specialty licenses in support of veterans and provincial parks since 2017 and government now wants to gauge interest to add other organizations.
British Columbia Golf, in conjunction with our province’s Allied Golf Association would like to see golf take advantage of this opportunity where proceeds from specialty license plate purchases would go to the sponsoring organization.
In golf’s case, this would be used to encourage kids to get more physically active through golf and to promote B.C. as a destination for tourist golfers.
You can help golf get selected as one of these organizations by voicing your support by taking two minutes to fill out an online questionnaire.
“British Columbia Golf, in conjunction with our partners in the Allied Golf Association have long advocated for a golf themed license plate program in BC. We believe BC golfers would welcome an opportunity to display their passion for the sport and pride in the quality of golf within the province by displaying a golf themed plate on their vehicle. We urge all golfers to complete the survey and show support for a golf themed license plate.” - Kris Jonasson, CEO of British Columbia Golf
The survey is now open and you can find out more plus voice your support HERE.
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G&G WINTER SERIES AT HAUS OF GOLF | |
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The next G&G Winter Series event at Haus of Golf has started! Now through January 29, take on St. George’s Golf & Country Club. The format is 18-holes of stroke play, and your Haus of Golf bay reservation is included in your entry.
Click here to register.
Now that winter is officially here, the Series is adding another event to its schedule. From February 12-22, competitors will be taking on PGA West, host of this week’s The American Express on the PGA Tour. The Winter Tour Championship will follow in early March.
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Did you know the PGA of BC offers a wide range of Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts (log-in required) to those in the Association?
Members are encouraged to make use of these deals as a way of supporting our Preferred Partners, who similarly support Association events and activities throughout the year. Keep an eye out as additional new benefits and discounts are anticipated in the coming months.
For more information, please contact Programs Manager Dan Czerwenka at dan@pgabc.org.
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If you would like to place an advertisement in the Classifieds section, please contact Marketing & Communications Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org to place a listing. | |
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SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
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January 18, 10:00am
Virtual Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada:
Allan Kehler - "Find Your Voice, Find Your Power: Prioritizing mental health, balance and resilience"
Register Here
February 5 & 6
River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BC
Education Seminar
Register Here
February 6, 4:15pm (Following the Education Seminar)
Ace Performance Centre, Richmond, BC
Interactive Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada:
Ralph Bauer - "Reading Greens with Tour Read Golf"
Register Here
February 7, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, Richmond, BC
National Golf Course Owners' Association (NGCOA) Spring Conference
Register Here
February 21
Virtual Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada:
Dottie Pepper - "My experiences as a Tour Player, On-Course Analyst, and Golf Legend"
Register Here
February 26
Elite Golf, Richmond, BC
Interactive Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada:
Mike Aizawa - "How muscle activation and other exercises can influence the golf swing"
March 12
Virtual Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada:
Michael Caan - "Growing your Social Media Presence from the Ground Up"
Register Here
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