PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
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Dale Carnegie’s corporate specialists also work with organizations to design solutions that unleash your employees’ potential, enabling your team to reach its next level of performance. PGA of BC members and facilities are eligible for preferred rates on in-house, customizable training for their staffs. Full details are available on our Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts page (login required).

All are invited to participate in a live, online session free of charge through Dale Carnegie on July 14 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.: a 90-minute free preview of the three-week Dale Carnegie Sales Training: Winning with Relationship Selling course. Click here to register. Programming administered by Dale Carnegie Training® is eligible for Professional Development Program credit.

Dale Carnegie Training® of British Columbia is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and Presenting Sponsor of the Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year Award. Click below to contact Dale Carnegie Training and learn more.
PRESNAIL & KITTS WIN ANOTHER PRO-ASSISTANT CHAMPIONSHIP
The Shadow Ridge Golf Club team of James Presnail and Mark Kitts shot a final-round 59 in scramble play on Tuesday at Talking Rock Golf Course to capture their second title in the G&G Golf Company & Callaway Golf PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship.

Combined with a 3-under-par 69 during Monday’s opening round of best-ball play, Presnail and Kitts finished at 16-under and hung on for a one-stroke margin of victory over Luke McKenzie and Kyle McMurphy (Eaglequest Golf Centre at Coquitlam).

Presnail and Kitts, who also won the Pro-Assistant title in 2018, made a late run to the top of the leaderboard by playing the final seven holes in 8-under-par, including eagles at the par-4 12th and par-5 16th holes. By topping the record-sized field of 49 teams, the Shadow Ridge duo split the top prize of $2,600.

Perennial contenders Rob Anderson and Jamie Stevens (Kelowna Golf & Country Club) posted a final-round 63 to finish alone in third place at 14-under-par. First-round leaders Russ Latimer and Greg Forbes (Black Mountain Golf Club) had a frustrating day on the greens and fell back to a fourth-place tie with Lindsay Bernakevitch and Mark Bicknell (Victoria Golf Club) at 13-under.

Click below to read a complete recap of the event, including access to complete results, a tournament photo gallery and a video interview with the winners.

Talking Rock Golf Course and the Quaaout Lodge have quickly become a favourite destination for the Pro-Assistant Championship, hosting the event three times since 2012. This year’s tournament once again showed why it’s a popular spot with PGA of BC Professionals, who raved about the resort’s facilities from start to finish. The PGA of BC thanks host Executive Professional Adam Blair, Head Professional Nathan Grieve and the entire team of staff and volunteers at Talking Rock for their outstanding hospitality.

Further appreciation goes to the tournament’s longtime title sponsors, G&G Golf Company and Callaway Golf, for their tremendous support and on-site presence at the event.
NOMINATION PERIOD NOW OPEN FOR 2021 PGA of BC AWARDS PROGRAM
The PGA of BC is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the Association's 2021 Awards Program.

Nominations may be submitted by members of the PGA of BC and the general public in recognition of excellence on the part of a member Golf Professional, Facility or Sales Representative.

Nominations are accepted for awards in the following categories:
  • Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year
  • Fred Wood Class "A" Professional of the Year
  • Jock McKinnon Apprentice Professional of the Year
  • Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year
  • Golf Facility of the Year
  • Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year
  • Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year
  • Jack McLaughlin Junior Golf Leader of the Year
  • Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year
  • Jack Westover Coach of the Year
  • Davie Black Professional Development Award
  • Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award


More detailed information and criteria for each award are available on the PGA of BC Awards Program page. 

Nominations for all awards will close Friday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m. PT. Click below for full details on the PGA of BC Awards Program and selection process.
McDONALD RETAINS LEAD FOLLOWING UPDATE TO PDP STANDINGS
Despite some jockeying for position among the top 10, Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) retained his lead atop the Professional Development Program (PDP) Order of Merit presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones in this month's update to the standings.

Nine members in the top 10 participated in this week's G&G Golf Company & Callaway Golf Pro-Assistant Championship to increase their point totals, including McDonald, who now holds 54 points on the year.

Scott Kolb (Victoria Golf Club) continues to occupy second place, having collected 52 points to date. Greg Pool (Northview Golf & Country Club, 50 points) and Dennis Bradley (Copper Point Golf Club, 47 points) both moved up a spot to sit third and fourth, respectively. Lee J.H. Lee (Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club) rounds out the top five, accumulating 46 points for the season.

Click below to view the updated standings, to learn more about the PDP or to make a points submission. Members are reminded that all submissions require supporting documentation to be provided by email to pdp@pgabc.org.
GOLFATHON FOR ALS EXTENDS INTO JULY, DONATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED
Although ALS Awareness Month has now passed, the PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS has extended into July at some facilities.

Playing in temperatures that got as high as 44 C, Fairview Mountain Golf Club Professionals Brian McDonald, Rob Tadey and Thomas Huth were joined by Brad Elliott, Matt Miller and Justin Brandt to collectively finish 144 holes in the extreme heat while raising funds for the ALS Society of BC.

At Cowichan Golf Club, Head Professional Norm Jackson and GP Denomme, President of the ALS Society's North Central Island Chapter, spent their Canada Day playing 80 holes each, collecting more than $5,000 worth of donations.

Still to come is a special Golfathon for ALS event at Iron & Wood Golf Simulators on July 13-14, which is expected to have more than a dozen PGA of BC Professionals participating over a 24-hour period.

Though most 2021 Golfathons have now concluded, donations are still being accepted, so you can pledge your support to recognize the efforts of your local facility's Professionals if you haven't already done so. Click below to make a donation or learn more about the initiative.
PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE DURING PGA of BC CHAMPIONSHIPS
The PGA of BC administration team is seeking hard-working individuals with knowledge of golf-tournament operations to assist with the execution of championships on a short-term basis throughout 2021. 
 
The position of Event Assistant will be a paid work opportunity, with individuals contracted on an as-needed, event-by-event basis. Those working as an Event Assistant will be expected to help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: 
 
  • Event setup and tear-down
  • Live and post-round scoring for applicable tournaments
  • Various on-course duties
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Other tasks as assigned by PGA of BC Administration Team
 
Please note that some heavy lifting will be required as part of the role. Experience with Golf Genius scoring software would be considered an asset for stroke-play events. Use of personal mobile devices may be required; all such expenses will be reimbursed by the Association. 
 
Those interested in working as an Event Assistant are asked to contact PGA of BC Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at donald@pgabc.org for more information. 
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Derek Orr becomes Head Teaching Professional at Iron & Wood Golf Simulators

Winnie Yun's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and she becomes an Apprentice Professional at Lago Golf Academy

Nicholas Miu's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Zone Golf Academy

Ian Henson has left Kamloops Golf & Country Club 
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Pro Shop Manager - Kamloops Golf & Country Club
PGA of BC PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT -- MARK LINDSAY
Class "A" Professional, Nielsen Agencies

PGA of Canada member since: 1996

Who has influenced your career the most, and how? 
There have been many influences along the way, but I would have to say Dan Bosquet as he gave me the advice to be a well-rounded Professional. That is why I worked at many different types of facilities (Semi-private, Resort, Driving Range etc.)

Which significant accomplishments are you most proud of? 
Teaching multiple Provincial and National players as well as my PGA of BC award nominations over the years.

If you had to share one piece of advice with a new member of our Association, what would it be? 
Find a specific focus (teaching, management, retail, etc.) and pursue it with passion.

What is your favourite golf course in British Columbia, and why? 
Royal Colwood Golf Club. I just love the feel with the massive trees!
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FACT OF THE WEEK
Members are reminded that any players who wish to withdraw from a PGA of BC championship event must declare their intention not to play in an event before a tournament's sign-up deadline in order to receive a refund of their registration fees. Registration closes for each championship 10 days prior to the event's first day of competition.

Withdrawals must be made in writing to the PGA of BC administration team. Please contact Membership & Events Manager Doug Titterington at doug@pgabc.org for more information.
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