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PGA of BC
E-NEWS
JULY 6, 2023
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PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
G&G BRANDS
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After a record-breaking peak season, summer is in full swing at G&G Brands. Though spring is our busiest time of the year, things are only heating up for us. Our TravisMathew Experience has already been all over British Columbia and Alberta providing a unique, exciting shopping experience (and the occasional beer!) for fans of the brand, as well as introducing it to a whole new roster of players. If you see our 36’ trailer out on the road between now and September, give us a honk and a hello!
We are also looking forward to our upcoming annual sales meeting in mid-July, hosted in Kelowna. These events are a hit every year, and we expect no different in 2023. It is always a pleasure to get everyone together and share the exciting new products and partnerships our dedicated sales representatives can expect to see in upcoming seasons. We can’t wait to share with all of you what is coming in 2024. Keep an eye out for new partnerships, new product lines, and, as ever, a hard-working team ensuring everything is always awesome.
Another event of significance this calendar year is the inaugural G&G Brands Ireland Pro Am taking place October 1 - 7, 2023. Click here to register for the most spectacular event of the year in the golf nirvana of South West Ireland. Only three spaces remain.
Based in Langley, BC, G&G Brands is a leading Canadian wholesale supplier of lifestyle and sporting goods, specializing in both golf and corporate promotional industries. Since Gord German founded the business in 1991, it has continued to evolve and remains proudly family-owned, with daily operations carried out by Brad and Jessica German. G&G offers over twenty top-quality brands, two national sales forces and a best-in-class customer service team to support over 1000 active accounts across Canada. After 30 years in business, G&G continues to share its collaborative formula for success with its current and prospective customers, suppliers, and employees alike.
Feel free to submit your finished product and merchandising images to [email protected] or tag us @ggbrandsca if you would like to be featured on our social platforms this season.
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TADEY AND MCDONALD WIN THE 2023 G&G BRANDS & CALLAWAY GOLF PRO-ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP | |
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Fairview Mountain Golf Club’s Rob Tadey and Brian McDonald are your 2023 G&G Brands & Callaway Golf PGA of BC Pro-Assistant champions, winning their third title at the event after taking home the hardware in both 2017 and 2020. The duo was able to dominate at St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino over two days en route to a 13-under Scramble score of 59, to finish the tournament at 21-under-par.
Completing the tournament at 19-under-par, Point Grey Golf & Country Club’s Dave Zibrik and Josh Legge finished as runners-up. Zibrik and Legge posted a final-round score of 60, piling up 10 birdies and an eagle. Meadow Gardens Golf Club’s Craig Barr and Curtis Baldwin rounded out the podium, shooting 17-under-par, with 10 birdies in their final round.
For the full and final leaderboard, please click here.
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KAL TIRE ORDER OF MERIT STANDINGS UPDATE | |
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This year's Kal Tire Order of Merit standings race is shaping up, with Seymour Creek Golf Centre's Steven Lecuyer in first place after a strong start to the season, including a victory at the PGA of BC Assistants' Championship presented by Rolo Golf & Replay Golf Supplies.
Northview Golf & Country Club's John Shin is Lecuyer's closest challenger, while Cheam Mountain Golf Course's Kevin Stinson rounds out the top-three. Both pros have remained consistently competitive at PGA of BC championships and G&G Tour events to earn their place among the Order of Merit leaders.
This season, the Association has partnered with Kal Tire to deliver an improved and more competitive rally for the title with the introduction of a purse for top competitors.
We are proud to be paying out the top-10 finishers in the season-long race from a purse of $5,000. In addition, the Order of Merit champion will receive a $500 Kal Tire gift certificate, while the 2nd- through 5th-place finishers will be awarded $200 gift certificates.
For the full leaderboard, please click here.
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GOLFATHON FOR ALS WEEKLY RECAP | | |
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The 2023 Golfathon for ALS continued for its fifth week. The week saw a multitude of facilities and professionals participate in Golfathons across the entire province!
On Wednesday, June 28, Fairview Mountain Golf Club's Rob Tadey, Caelan Booth and Justin Brandt golfed throughout the day to raise money for ALS. They played seven rounds, piling up 82 birdies and 2 eagles!
On Thursday, June 29, Mount Paul Golf Course's Dan Latin, Brian Wornstaff, Greg Lind, Brett Emsland, Randy Nelson and Bill Heung were all out golfing to support!
On Friday, June 30, Highland Pacific Golf's Jeff Palmer, Callum Ashby and Simon Hassel took on their course, playing a combined 180 holes!
Finally, on Friday, June 30, Seymour Golf & Country Club's Dale Schienbein, Lenny Cyr, Lindy Miyashiro, Connor Rosenlund, Sam Schienbein, Daniel Goodwin, Ryan Stack, Grace McKusker, Rob Evans and Case Hauptman were all participants in the initiative. Collectively, they played 285 holes. The team at Seymour Golf & Country Club has raised a whopping $57,000 this year for ALS!
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The Golfathon, which sees professionals play as many consecutive rounds as possible from dawn until dusk, attracts donations in support of competing professionals. All donations go towards the ALS Society of BC and their mission to cure ALS through funding research, while advocating for and supporting those living with ALS.
To date, the initiative has raised $2,547,720 over 17 years! This funding goes towards several supports. The Equipment Loan program provides mobility equipment, lift equipment, beds & accessories, communication devices, and bathroom aids if needed. All equipment loaned is available at no charge to registered ALS patient members. Money raised also goes towards: support groups; psychological treatment services; Camp Alohi Lani, a youth summer camp for those with relatives living with ALS; and PROJECT HOPE, which raises money to fund an ALS research centre at UBC.
To donate, please click here. To see the list of participating facilities, please click here.
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The Kootenay Pro Tour held an event on June 26 at St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino. Jamie Curiston (Wildstone Golf Course) won his second tournament in a row with an impressive 65. The tour travels to Eagle Ranch Resort & Golf Course on July 10 for their next event.
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. A Pro/Superintendent event will take place July 10 at Shannon Lake Golf Course in West Kelowna.
The Lower Mainland G&G Tour headed out to Meadow Gardens Golf Club on June 5. The day's champion was John Shin (Northview Golf & Country Club), who excelled en route to a 4-under 68 for the one-stroke win. Competitors will head up to Whistler Golf Club July 10 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!
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British Columbia Junior Golf Association Player Development Trust Fund
The Player Development Trust Fund (PDTF) was formed in 2002 to help ensure that all
deserving young amateur golfers have the opportunity to develop their skills to the best
of their ability regardless of financial circumstance. Since it's beginnings the Fund has issued over $200,000 to worthy recipients in the form of financial assistance and
scholarships.
Financial Assistance Application
This Fund provides a contribution towards helping with entry fees, travel,
accommodation and other associated expenses for junior golfers in need of financial
support to attend sanctioned events. The PDTF is presided over by a volunteer Board of
Directors. They manage the Fund and determine how its assets are to be distributed.
Gerry Walker Memorial Scholarships
The Player Development Trust Fund will award ten (10) $2,000 scholarships to
promising young “scholastic golfers” to assist them with tuition and other educational
expenses in pursuing a post-secondary education. The Player Development Trust Fund
invites applications from young men and women who reside in British Columbia and are
Canadian citizens who have demonstrated both scholastic and golf excellence.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORMS:
see Facebook/BC Junior Golf Association
or
Contact: Jack Croucher 250-318-3527
[email protected]
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Brandon Smith's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club
Maximilian Vaclav's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Storey Creek Golf Club
For all Members on the Move information, please click HERE.
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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.
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34 BagBoy Push carts
$340 (Must pick-up)
All in good, used working condition. 34-cart bundle for $340, must pick-up from Summerland Golf & Country Club.
Please contact Josh Horsthuis at [email protected].
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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].
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