Joe Roberts, the ‘Skid Row CEO’ who overcame homelessness and addiction to go on to lead a successful Vancouver multimedia company, will be among the keynote speakers of the event.

Other featured speakers include PGA Tour Putting Consultant & Odyssey Master Putting Instructor Stephen Sweeney. Sweeney has worked with PGA Tour stars like Shane Lowry, Collin Morikawa and Joaquin Niemann and will be giving a lesson on the intricacies of the short game. In addition, Olympians Jennifer Jones and Brent Laing will share stories from their curling careers and will speak to what it takes to be truly world class in any endeavour.

Vancouver's Marine Drive Golf Club will be the host facility for the first leg of the 2023 PGA of BC Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada.

In the coming vote, there will be four (4) vacant positions on the Board. Each member elected will serve a two-year term. Due to the Board's current composition, at least one of the directors elected must be a representative of the Vancouver Island region.

To submit your name for consideration, please send an email with your written submission no later than Friday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. PT to Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director at [email protected]. Confirmation will be sent to candidates upon receipt of application. 

Full details including requirements and expectations for candidates can be found by clicking the below link.

Abraham is a graduate of the University of Victoria and Langara College, and brings previous experience as a reporter for Northwest Sports Desk and Postmedia. Originally from Kamloops, BC, he spent time working within the golf operation at Mount Paul Golf Course where he gained a love for the sport and its camaraderie. Driven by his passion for athletics and his experience in media, Abraham leapt at the opportunity to join the PGA of BC and is excited to be back in the golf industry.

In his role, Abraham will be responsible for all Association communications matters, including keeping the industry up to date through the PGA of BC’s website, social media platforms and weekly E-News service while documenting tournaments and events.

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Zibrik was eligible as a finalist for this award as a result of Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club's recognition as the 2022 PGA of BC Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year Award. She was amongst eleven other individuals recognized by the National Office through online streams in the month of December announcing National Award winners. All recipients of awards will be honoured later this month at Canada Night, held in conjunction with the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida.

For full information on the 2022 PGA of Canada National Awards, please click the below.

Jeremy Johnson has resigned from the PGA of Canada

Mark Bicknell has left Victoria Golf Club and joins Gorge Vale Golf Club as Head Professional

Mike Heenan's Executive Professional application has been approved and he becomes Executive Professional at Gorge Vale Golf Club

Matthew Steinbach has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Simon Fraser University

Lindsay Manion has left Northview Golf & Country Club

Gordon Butt has resigned from the PGA of Canada

Ryner Wilson has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Fairwinds Golf Club

Conner Kozak has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at The Okanagan Golf Club

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