PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
COBRA PUMA Golf
COBRA PUMA Golf's full-range portfolio includes COBRA’s high-performance drivers, fairways, hybrids, wedges, irons, and putters, as well as PUMA Golf’s sport lifestyle-inspired footwear, apparel and accessories. Fusing performance and style, COBRA PUMA Golf brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace.

New this past spring, COBRA Golf introduced its fourth generation of KING Forged TEC Irons, which feature three significant improvements including a 5-step forged body and face, a sleeker topline with reduced offset, and a lighter and softer foam for improved sound and feel. The irons carry over a hollow body design with tungsten weighting and PWRSHELL technology that together provides enhanced distance with improved stability in a more compact shape. The Forged TEC Irons are available in a variable or ONE Length setup, which are both fully forged. The latest edition debuted a third model to the family with the Forged TEC X, which offers more forgiveness in a players’ game-improvement shape. All three models can be custom fitted for golfers to enhance performance.

COBRA PUMA Golf is a Gold-level Preferred Partner of the Association and is the presenting sponsor of the Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of BC Pro-Junior Championship. For more information on COBRA PUMA Golf, please visit cobragolf.ca and pumagolf.cobragolf.ca
PGA OF BC RELEASES 2023 CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
The PGA of BC is proud to announce its 2023 tournament schedule. After returning to a full schedule slate for the 2022 season, all eight of the Association’s traditional championship events will be held again this year.

Registration for all events will open on Monday April 3 at 9 a.m. PT. Please be advised that spaces in each field are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for those meeting all eligibility criteria. Those who do not meet all eligibility criteria are welcome to register but may be moved to a priority-order waiting list should the field reach capacity with fully eligible players. Member eligibility may be determined at the discretion and interpretation of the PGA of BC Captain’s Committee. 

Click here to access the PGA of BC Tournament Manual.

Please visit the link below to view the full schedule and to find more information.
SCOTT COWX ADDED TO 2023 SPRING EDUCATION SEMINAR LINEUP
The PGA of BC is pleased to announce Scott Cowx, Head Teaching Professional at The Pulpit Club, 2019 PGA of Canada George Knudson Teacher of the Year, and leading expert in swing biomechanics, as a speaker at the Association’s 2023 Spring Education Seminar.

Cowx will share his exceptional knowledge on swing mechanics and business development with the Association’s Professionals at the upcoming Spring Education Seminar, taking place February 6-7 at Tsawwassen Springs Golf. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Cowx will be replacing previously scheduled speaker Stephen Sweeney.

Click here to register online.

Please visit the link below to read more and to view the full Seminar lineup and schedule.
CALL FOR PGA OF BC CAREER ADVISORY PROGRAM MENTORS
The PGA of BC Career Advisory Program offers the opportunity for Class “A” members to gain valuable Professional Development Points mentoring new Association members.
 
Interested parties are kindly asked to complete a short survey, helping the Association’s Administration Team to build a pool of qualified expertise to help bolster the mentorship initiative. As a mentor, members will be able to earn 2 PDP points per mentee (up to a maximum of 4 points).

The survey can be found HERE . We thank all members who complete the survey and note that 1 PDP point will be awarded for a fulsome submission. Due to the anticipated high level of participation in the program, and the likelihood that more qualified mentors will exist than mentees, the PGA of BC appreciates all applicants' understanding that they may not be assigned a mentee during the course of 2023.

If you have any questions about the program, please reach out to Dan Czerwenka, PGA of BC Programs Manager, at dan@pgabc.org.
REGISTRATION FOR VIRTUAL EDUCATION EVENT CLOSES TOMORROW
The 2023 Virtual Education Series kicks off January 30 at 10 a.m. PT, and is hosted by PGA of America Professional and founder of RGX, Will Robins. The Virtual Education Series, along with the Association's Spring Education Series, is proudly presented by Foresight Sports Canada.

Will Robins is a founder of RGX, a company that helps golf professionals worldwide transition their business into results-based group coaching. Robins and his RGX Team help golf professionals double their hourly income, improve their work-life balance and deliver lower scores for their players.

Registration for this event closes tomorrow, January 26 at 4 p.m. PT.

The PGA of BC is also pleased to offer a Virtual Education Series bundle for members interested in attending each event. The bundle gives access to four different virtual presentations this Spring. Click here to purchase the bundle.

Please visit the link below to register for the first virtual event.
REGISTRATION FOR 2023 SPRING EDUCATION SEMINAR CLOSES THIS FRIDAY
The 2023 PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar returns to Tsawwassen Springs Golf on February 6th and 7th with a lineup of expert speakers.

The Spring Education Seminar will once again represent a crucial opportunity for PGA of BC members to obtain points toward the Professional Development Program Order of Merit presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones. Members will receive eight (8) PDP points for each day they attend and sign-in at registration.

Registration is open now and is priced at $139 (plus GST) for PGA of BC members. Non-members are welcome to register for $239 (plus GST) and with the reference of a Class “A” member.

Click here to access the event page and learn more about each speaker and the content of their presentations.

Registration closes this Friday, January 27 at 4 p.m. PT. Please visit the link below to register.
WESTERN GOLFEXPO RETURNS TO ABBOTSFORD FEBRUARY 24th-25th
The Western GOLFEXPO returns in person to Tradex in Abbotsford this February. The GOLFEXPO will include a large demo range, seminar stage, multi-vendor retail area, fashion show, putting and long drive contests, family friendly activities and much more. New for 2023 will be a golf industry careers section.

The GOLFEXPO takes place February 24 and 25. Juniors aged 16 and under are free with a paid adult.

The event has multiple slots open on both Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 to present to attendees. If you are interested in being a part of the event as a speaker or volunteer, please email PGA of BC Interim Executive Director Jared Siminoff at jared@pgabc.org.

Individual adult tickets as well as ticket bundles that include a 2023 BC Golfer’s Red Book are available at the link below.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Brad Kennell becomes Executive Professional at Salmon Arm Golf Club

Cody Bell has left Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club and joins Salmon Arm Golf Club as Head Professional

Michael Thompson has left Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club and transfers to the Alberta Zone

Robert Fulton has left St. Andrews by the Lake

Shawn Keough becomes Head Professional at Big Sky Golf Club

Corry Butler goes from Head Professional to Class "A" Professional at Big Sky Golf Club

Chad McAdie's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and joins Cheam Mountain Golf Course as an Apprentice Professional

Chase Forgeron has left Summerland Golf & Country Club and joins Victoria Golf Club as a Class "A" Professional
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community - Head Golf Professional

Capilano Golf & Country Club - Associate Golf Professional

Seymour Creek Golf Centre - Apprentice Golf Professional
FACT OF THE WEEK
When joining the PGA of BC, each member is provided a specific username and password to access the Member’s Only Section at www.pgabc.org. Did you know that by logging-in and utilizing tools such as tournament, education, or other event registration, all orders are saved to your assigned profile? Simply click “My Account” and then “Orders”. This becomes simple and useful when searching for information such as past order receipts.

For information regarding your PGA of BC account, please contact Membership & Events Manager, Doug Titterington at doug@pgabc.org or 604.303.6766.
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