PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
TEAM SALES LTD.
Burnaby-based Team Sales Ltd. specializes in promotional products of outstanding quality and value, offering a wide range of customizable items and corporate programs.
 
Looking for a great, unique alternative for your tournament prizing or tee gifts this season and beyond? Team Sales Ltd. has countless premium wares and recognition pieces that can fit the bill. Its extensive inventory and experienced customer service team will ensure you receive exactly what you need to proudly represent your brand. Team Sales Ltd. supplies many of the items used in gifting for PGA of BC events and initiatives each year.
 
Please click below to visit Team Sales Ltd. online, or for more information on what TSL can offer your facility, contact President Glen Johnson at 604-233-2011.
GREAT DISCUSSIONS AT KELOWNA EDUCATION SERIES STOP
More than three-dozen Professionals were in attendance Tuesday at Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club for this year's Interior-region stop on the PGA of BC Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada .

The group was treated to outstanding presentations covering personal fitness, golf instruction and supporting junior golf. A big thank you to our featured speakers, pictured from left: Clay Stothers (The Okanagan Golf Club), Sian Flanagan and Myles Johnson (Hillview Golf Course).

Click below to read a complete recap of yesterday's event.

The PGA of BC would like to thank Foresight Sports Canada for its continued support of our education initiatives, as well as host Executive Professional Peter Hopley , Head Professional Lee Alarie and the entire Gallagher's Canyon team for once again serving as a tremendous venue for the event.

The final installment of this year's series will take place April 27 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. Click here for full event info and to register.
PGA of BC PARTNERS WITH PAR SIX GOLF MEDIA
Earlier this week, the PGA of BC was proud to announce a new Preferred Partnership with Par Six Golf Media (P6R Golf).

P6R Golf will be a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC through 2021 and support the Association’s marketing and promotional efforts over the duration of the deal.  

P6R Golf’s team are experts in the promotion of golf-industry brands, providing a full suite of digital content marketing and strategy services, including the creation and management of photo, video, social-media strategy and advertising. With an exclusive focus on the golf industry and a breadth of experience with our sport, P6R Golf has positioned itself as British Columbia’s premier agency for golf communication solutions.

Click below to learn more about the partnership, P6R Golf and to view some of the work the agency has completed for PGA of BC facilities.
PGA of BC RELEASES INFORMATION ON UPCOMING PLAYING ABILITY TESTS
The Association has released a partial schedule of the Playing Ability Tests (PATs) that will be sanctioned by the PGA of BC in 2020.

The first PAT that will be available to applicants to the PGA of Canada within BC will be held April 7 at Meadow Gardens Golf Club. The deadline to register for the test is March 30.

Click below to see the list of scheduled PATs.

Under the updated PAT process implemented for 2020, all PAT registrations are completed via the PGA of Canada website. The schedule below includes registration links to each of the confirmed PAT sites, as well as information on the target scores and tees being used by age and gender.

Please direct any inquiries to PGA of BC Membership & Events Manager Doug Titterington at doug@pgabc.org .
PGA of BC MOURNS PASSING OF MEMBER BRADY DALKE
The PGA of BC is saddened to share that Apprentice Professional Brady Dalke passed away suddenly last month at the age of 25.

Dalke became a PGA of Canada Professional in 2019 and had been serving on the Professional staff at The Dunes at Kamloops since that time.

Per a recent obituary , “Brady took great pleasure in making others laugh, bringing joy everyday through his infectious smile and his ability to bring playfulness into people's lives. Words cannot describe all the ways Brady was a gift to our lives.” He is survived by mother and father Debbie and Brad, sister Megan and many extended family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Dunes at Kamloops on Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m.

Donations can be made in Dalke’s memory to Kamloops KidSport at kidsportkamloops@gmail.com .

The PGA of BC offers its deepest condolences to Brady’s family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. 
REGISTER YOUR FACILITY TO PARTICIPATE IN GOLFATHON FOR ALS
The PGA of BC will proudly partner with the ALS Society of British Columbia in 2020 to once again support the Golfathon for ALS presented by Pacific Blue Cross.

Each June, PGA of BC members across the province play from sunrise to sunset with the goal of playing as many holes as possible in one day, lending their muscles in honour of those who have lost the use of theirs to the deadly disease. The initiative is heading into its 15th year, with the cumulative total of funds raised to support ALS patients and their families poised to eclipse $2 million this year.

Members interested in registering their facility to participate in this year's Golfathon are asked to contact ALS Society of BC Executive Director Wendy Toyer at w.toyer@alsbc.org . Click below to learn more about the Golfathon for ALS.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEEKS INTEREST IN VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE POSITIONS
The PGA of British Columbia Board of Directors is seeking members interested in volunteering to serve on one of the Association's various advisory committees.

These committees allow for greater engagement with the membership at large and provide the board with a wider array of input to consider on a number of fronts, including strategic and long-range planning, grow-the-game initiatives, the PGA of BC Awards Program, events, education, tournaments and more.

Those considering serving on a committee are asked to contact Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at   donald@pgabc.org  to indicate their interest.
CLASSIFIEDS
40 Riksha Rental Push Carts For Sale

All carts are in good working order with a few replacement straps required

$20 per unit

To inquire please contact Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club Head Professional Brian Coe at  bcoe@golfbc.com .

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Wanted: Used Sand-and Seed Bottles

Cultus Lake Golf Club is seeking gently-used sand-and-seed bottles with handles. Bottles may be dirty or slightly discoloured but must not have cracks or holes. The club is seeking approximately 30 to 50 bottles.

If your facility has extra inventory or has recently replaced its inventory, please contact Head Professional Brad Clapp at directorofgolf@shaw.ca .
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Mike McEvay has transferred from the Alberta Zone and joins Myrtle Point Golf Club as Head Professional

Joe Jeroski has resigned from the PGA of Canada

David Woytowich has left Long Beach Golf Club and joins Cranbrook Golf Club as an Apprentice Professional

Dan Warwaruk  has left Kokanee Springs Golf Club and transfers to the Alberta Zone

Paul Wilks has left Kokanee Springs Golf Club
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Professional - Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community

Assistant Professional - Kokanee Springs Golf Club
FACT OF THE WEEK
Members are reminded of the opportunity to apply for the PGA of BC Event Subsidy Grant, a new initiative launched earlier this year. Going forward, the Association will be awarding five (5) grants annually to members in the amount of $300 to help offset the cost of attending Association events and championships.
 
Funds may be used at the member's discretion to subsidize travel, accommodations, registration fees or other foreseeable expenses. The intent of the program is to encourage members who haven't had the opportunity to attend PGA of BC events in the past to participate. 
 
To apply, please complete the application form via the link below and indicate which event you plan to attend with the grant's assistance. Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel to determine recipients. All information collected by this form will remain strictly confidential. 
 
All PGA of BC members are eligible to apply, but considerations will be given to the following: 
  • If applicant is attending declared event for first time, or first time within past five years
  • Significance of travel required by Professional to attend declared event
  • Membership category, with preference given to Apprentice Professionals
 
Please note that each individual may make a grant application for one (1) event per calendar year. Successful grant recipients will be reimbursed following their participation in the declared event or their application being selected, whichever occurs later. 
 
Click below to access the Event Subsidy Grant application form and learn more.
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