PGA of BC

E-NEWS

JULY 26, 2023

One of our key sponsors is celebrating 70 years in business! Proudly Canadian and family-owned since 1953, the first Kal Tire store was opened in the friendly town of Vernon, BC. Now with over 260 locations from coast-to-coast, Canadians across the country can count on Kal Tire for quality service and expertise for all things tires, wheels and mechanical services.

Kal Tire is the proud title sponsor of the Association's Order of Merit race and presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC Stan Leonard Player of the Year Award.

JULY STANDINGS UPDATE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PRESENTED BY SUNICE & BOBBY JONES

The Professional Development Program standings presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones have seen a shake-up on the leaderboard, with Callum Ashby (Highland Pacific Golf) surging past his competitors to assume top position.

Following a month of consistent participation in PGA of BC events and initiatives, including Canucks Junior Golf Week and the Golfathon for ALS, Ashby has vaulted himself from seventh to first place since our last standings update. Rounding out the top three is Ryan Tofani (Chilliwack Golf Club) who has been a front-runner all season, and Brian Schaal (Copper Point Golf Club) who has shown a strong commitment to professional development.

Among Assistants, Ashby is in the driver's seat, while Chris Ward (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club) is hoping to catch him. Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) and Dennis Bradley (Copper Point Golf Club) are even in third place for the Assistants'.

Shania Remandaban (Vancouver Golf Club) continues her impressive season and has tied Bradley Gagnon (Capilano Golf & Country Club) for the top spot in the Rookies' standings. In third, Joel Aitken (Kelowna Golf & Country Club) will look to make a late-season push.

For more information on the Professional Development Program, please click here. To view the full standings, please click here. We are grateful to Sunice & Bobby Jones for their support!

GOLFSTAR CANADA INC. SOLD TO CURTIS VAN DORP

The Philp Family is pleased to announce the sale of GolfStar Canada Inc. to Curtis Van Dorp of Chilliwack, BC. 

GolfStar has been in business for 34 years as a leading provider of wholesale equipment to the golf industry. Curtis is looking forward to continuing the tradition of excellent service & care that customers have come to expect from GolfStar. 

Brent & Kim will be assisting Curtis while he transitions the business to Chilliwack, and are looking forward to introducing him to their loyal customers. 

MAPLE LEAF JUNIOR GOLF TOUR SEEKING MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is seeking the services of a qualified individual to fill the position of Marketing & Communications Manager. The Marketing & Communications Manager will have to connect with its three customers - the Junior Golfers (and their families), External (sponsors, media, public) and the close knit team of professionals that operate the tour.

Do you love golf and have a passion for marketing? If you are someone that has the ability to connect golfers to the sport via social media platforms, with website experience and overall marketing planning skills? If so, then this might be the opportunity for you to combine your hobby and your career while helping our young generations of golfers develop on the golf course and in life.

To view the full job posting including compensation and benefits, please click here.

To apply and for any questions related to the job posting, feel free to reach out to Lead Recruiter Scott Kolb of Fresh Golf Solutions at [email protected] or 250-686-8100.

The Kootenay Pro Tour held an event on July 24 at Trickle Creek Golf Resort. Chase Bodoano (The Springs at Radium) took home the victory shooting a 69 to best Trevor Simkins (Bootleg Gap) and Jamie Curiston (Wildstone Golf Course) who tied as runners-up, shooting 70. The KPT's last tournament before the Tour Championship takes place August 21 at Bootleg Gap.

The Westland Insurance Interior PGA Tour took on Shuswap National Golf Course on July 17. With a two-stroke victory, Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) continued his run of strong play this season. Competitors will head to Kamloops Golf & Country Club on August 21 for the next event.

The Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour held a tournament at Gorge Vale Golf Club on July 18. Gordy Scutt (Victoria Golf Club) was the event champion. The Tour returns August 22 to Cordova Bay Golf Course for its next tournament.

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. Competitors will travel to Nicklaus North Golf Course July 31 for the next tournament.

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 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. 

For more information, please contact Programs Manager Dan Czerwenka at [email protected].

Hal Eremko goes from Class "A" Professional at Riverway Golf Course to Executive Professional at The City of Burnaby

Matt Palsenbarg goes from Teaching Professional to Head Teaching Professional at Point Grey Golf & Country Club

Ryan Friesen has reinstated with the PGA of Canada, and he joins Sandpiper Golf Club as a Class "A" Professional

Randy Smith goes from Head Professional to Executive Professional at Sagebrush Golf Club

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

Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour - Communications & Marketing Manager

Pacific Golf Academy - Teaching Professional

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.

August 14 & 15

PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance

at Revelstoke Golf Club

September 18 & 19

Srixon/Cleveland Golf Club Professional Championship presented by Nike Golf

at Point Grey & Country Club

September 25 & 26

Women's Championship

at Victoria Golf Club