PGA of BC

E-NEWS

JULY 12, 2023

Jancor Agencies was created with the vision of helping golfers enjoy the game more, by providing premium golf brands. Jancor Agencies is the Canadian Distributor for leading golf brands, such as Prestwick Golf Furnishings, Sister Bay, TurfHound, SkyCaddie, SkyTrak, Orange Whip, TERVIS, and others. Jancor’s team promises to provide the best experience possible to both our customers and our brand-partners. At Jancor we believe in building brands, and not just selling products.

If your club is looking at TurfHound Tee Surfaces, Prestwick Golf Furnishings & Sister Bay for next season, we recommend getting your quotes this year and placing your order before the new year, to avoid any delays in the spring. For all quotes and product recommendations, please email Ashley Davies and she will be happy to help you out with your project. See something that is not in the catalog, we can bring your vision to life by creating custom pieces that suit your needs.

To celebrate the summer being in full swing, Jancor would like to offer exclusively to all PGA of BC members 10% off Orange Whip for the month of July and free shipping on orders of 6+ whips and a 3% discount on all new TurfHound orders and Prestwick orders.

Click here to view the 2023 Jancor Agencies Catalog.

To take advantage of the promotion or for quotes, please email Ashley at [email protected]. 

CONGRATULATIONS TO JAXX KEELER AND RYAN SCOVILLE, 2023 PAT FLETCHER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

The 2023 Pat Fletcher Scholarship recipients were recently announced, and two BC golfers were awarded this prestigious scholarship to help further their education.

Abbotsford's Jaxx Keeler will put the scholarship towards the Professional Golf Management Program at Humber College. Through this program, Keeler has had the opportunity to work at Cabot Cliffs Golf Course in Nova Scotia. He was a member of the Bateman Golf Academy at Robert Bateman High School, a junior member at Ledgeview Golf Club and Chilliwack Golf Club, and worked at Ledgeview for five years.

Victoria's Ryan Scoville will be attending the University of the Southwest in New Mexico, where he will join the Mustangs golf team in August following a phenomenal junior golf career.

Keeler and Scoville, representing Ledgeview Golf Club and Olympic View Golf Club, competed against each other in the 2019 PGA of BC Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro-Junior Championship presented by COBRA PUMA Golf. The 2023 Pro-Junior Championship Series kicks off today at Copper Point Golf Club. Click here for an event preview.

Keeler at Cabot Cliffs Golf Course.

Scoville signing for the University of the Southwest Mustangs.

PGA OF CANADA TRADE-IN NETWORK: ENJOY A 15% BONUS ON ALL TRADE-INS IN JULY

For the month of July, the PGA of Canada Trade-In Network is offering a limited time promotion: a 15% bonus on all trade-ins. The bonus will be applied directly on the invoice when processed online.

Starting from July 1 until July 31, every trade-in made will be rewarded with an extra 15% bonus.

PGA of Canada Trade-In Network and Golf Avenue reps, Dylan Welsh and Nick Drozdoski, are ready to support you in promoting this exciting opportunity to your members. They will be available to answer any questions you may have and provide guidance on effectively communicating the promotion.

For more information, please contact Welsh at [email protected] or Drozdoski at [email protected].

The Kootenay Pro Tour held an event on July 10 at Eagle Ranch Resort & Golf Course. Nicklaus Kennedy (Granite Pointe Golf Club) took home the win with a two-stroke victory. Davis Poscente (Eagle Ranch Resort & Golf Course), Scott Merriam (Cranbrook Golf Club) and Trevor Simkins (Bootleg Gap) all tied as runners-up. The next Kootenay Pro Tour event will take place July 24 at Trickle Creek Golf Resort.

The Lower Mainland G&G Tour headed to Whistler Golf Club on July 10. The champion was Carson Kallis (Pacific Golf Academy), who was able to hold on for a one-stroke victory over Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course). Stephanie Wong (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) finished in third place. Competitors will head up to Whistler Golf Club July 10 for the next tournament.

The Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour held a tournament at Bear Mountain Golf Club on June 13. Mark Bicknell (Gorge Vale Golf Club) was champion by two strokes. The tour returns to Gorge Vale Golf Club for their next event July 18.

The Westland Insurance Interior PGA Tour took on Shadow Ridge Golf Club on June 5. Mark Kitts secured a one-stroke victory at his home course shooting a 3-under 68. Their next stroke play event will occur July 17 at Shuswap National Golf Course.

Make sure to read the Regional Tour Roundup every week to stay up-to-date with the achievements of our members and to never miss any information!

Did you know that Richmond Country Club's Doug Morgan is just one title away from sweeping every PGA of BC tournament he's eligible for?

Morgan has emerged victorious at the PGA of BC Championship (twice), the Assistants' Championship, the Tournament of Champions, the Pro-Assistant Championship, the Seniors' Championship (twice), and the Club Professional Championship. The only tournament yet to evade Morgan is the Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro-Junior Championship.

Morgan is one of the most accomplished golfers in the Association, having won the 1999 Stan Leonard Player of the Year Award. Morgan also competed in the PGA Tour's 1996 Greater Vancouver Open at Northview Golf & Country Club.

Noah Dube's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Pitt Meadows Golf Club.

For all Members on the Move information, please click HERE.

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.

SNAGgolf products

PGA of BC professionals Tyler Roope and Matt Palsenbarg have launched Discover Golf Canada to supply the junior golf programs across Canada. The collection of games was introduced in Canada by Roope through Langley Golf Academy's LABsters junior program. The LABsters program is heading into its 13th season and sees upwards of 140 junior golfers a month, with over 250 kids registered for their summer camps. Roope and Palsenbarg are looking for used SNAGgolf products for their Discover Golf Canada summer camps.

If you or your facility have used SNAGgolf products available, please contact Palsenbarg at [email protected].

July 7-17

Canucks Junior Golf Week

July 12

Pro-Junior Championship Series

at Copper Point Golf Club

July 13

Pro-Junior Championship Series

at Kamloops Golf & Country Club

July 14

Pro-Junior Championship Series

at Tsawwassen Springs Golf

July 20

Pro-Junior Championship Series

at Highland Pacific Golf