PGA of BC
E-NEWS
March 15, 2023
PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
DEXIM GOLFWEAR
Dexim Golfwear is a Canadian-owned and operated manufacturer of high-quality women’s golf apparel that is proudly 100-per-cent made in Canada.
 
Dexim’s colourful and diverse designs in golf dresses, polos and skorts, featuring reliable and comfortable materials, have made them an industry leader.
 
Dexim was founded in 1989, creating and tailoring garments achieving a mix of performance and style. Its lines are recognizable by their sporty cut, casual and chic, and for keeping ahead of the curve in golf fashion.
 
Over the years, the Dexim Golfwear collection has proudly distinguished itself from its competitors through the use of high-quality fabrics that are both durable and reliable. Today, Dexim’s offerings are distributed through more than 400 stores, golf shops and other renowned boutiques specializing in sports across Canada.
 
Dexim Golfwear is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and the proud presenting sponsor of last year's successful Women’s Golf Week. Please click here to learn more and check out Dexim's collection.
FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER FOR UPCOMING
INTERIOR EDUCATION SERIES
Registration for the upcoming Interior Education Series, taking place March 21 at Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club, closes tomorrow at 4 p.m. PT. The Association is excited to host Jeff Overholt, Dr. Shaunna Taylor and TD Bank Group and we look forward to seeing you there!

Overholt, Teaching Professional at Harvest Golf Club, will be presenting on how to improve your player's game without changing their swing. Dr. Taylor, past chair of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association and current member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, will speak to how you can use sport and performance psychology techniques to maximize golfer learning, motivation, error management, and overall performance. TD Bank Group will offer their expert insight on the changing economic climate and its outlook.

To learn more about the lineup and to sign-up for the event, please visit the event and registration pages. The PGA of BC extends our appreciation to Foresight Sports Canada for their generous support of the Education Series.
REGISTRATION FOR CANUCKS JUNIOR GOLF WEEK HOST FACILITIES NOW OPEN
Registration to host camps for Canucks Junior Golf Week presented by TD Bank Group is now open. Interested host facilities can register as participants at the sign-up form here.

Canucks Junior Golf Week runs from July 10-17, and camps can be hosted any days during the week. Host facilities will be reimbursed $18/participant, and campers will be given a free Canucks gift. Last year, we had over 600 kids participate at more than 30 golf facilities throughout the province as we returned from COVID. This year, our goal is two grow the program to over 1,000 junior golfers, and we encourage facilities to participate in this rewarding and valuable program.

The Association would like to thank presenting sponsor TD Bank Group and the Vancouver Canucks for their ongoing support of this important initiative. 

For more information, please contact Programs Manager Dan Czerwenka at [email protected].
KYMAN CHAN, PARTNER AT GRANT THONRTON LLP, TO DELIVER VIRTUAL PRESENTATION MARCH 20
Association members will be treated to a virtual presentation on accounting and small business strategies courtesy of Kyman Chan, Partner at leading global accounting firm Grant Thornton LLP.

The presentation, rescheduled from the Victoria Education Series due to extreme weather, will take place Monday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. PT. Attendance can be secured by signing up for the Virtual Education Series bundle, which grants members access to the Virtual Education Series archive and to all upcoming presentations. To register for the Virtual Education Series bundle, please visit the bundle page. The PGA of BC thanks Foresight Sports Canada for their generous support of the Education Series.

For more information, please contact Interim Executive Director Jared Siminoff at [email protected].
PGA OF BC ANNOUNCES RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH THUNDERBOLT SIGN, INCLUDING ENHANCED MEMBER BENEFITS
The Association is pleased to announce our continued partnership with Richmond's Thunderbolt Sign, who remains the PGA of BC's preferred signage partner. Thunderbolt Sign has been a trusted source for all our signage needs, and is proud to offer PGA of BC members discounted golf tournament signage packages.

To learn more about the benefits Thunderbolt Sign offers our members and to inquire about available products, please contact Thunderbolt Sign Sales & Marketing Manager Carl Rivera at [email protected].
2023 PLAYING ABILITY TEST SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED BY PGA OF BC
The 2023 season brings several chances to join the PGA of Canada as a member. With a diverse lineup of Playing Ability Tests and supplemental exemption events, golfers from around the province will have multiple opportunities to join the ranks of the Association.

The PGA of BC recently announced the schedule for this year’s Playing Ability Tests, including two set to occur in British Columbia. Kamloops’ Rivershore Golf Links will host a Playing Ability Test on June 7, 2023. Please make sure to register by the May 29 deadline. Langley’s GreenTee Country Club will host the following Playing Ability Test on August 30. Please register by the August 23 deadline.

The PGA of Canada also recognizes an array of events which can earn prospective professionals a Playing Ability Test exemption. More information on Playing Ability Test exemptions can be found here.
FACT OF THE WEEK
When joining the PGA of BC, each member is provided a specific username and password to access the Members Only Section at pgabc.org. Did you know that by logging-in and utilizing tools such as tournament, education, or other event registration, all orders are saved to your assigned profile? Simply click “My Account” and then “Orders”. This becomes simple and useful when searching for information such as past order receipts.

For information regarding your PGA of BC account, please contact Membership & Events Manager Doug Titterington at [email protected] or 604-303-6766.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Jeff Wiggins has transferred to the Saskatchewan Zone

Cory Renfrew has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Modern Golf Vancouver

Brad Elliott has reinstated with the PGA of Canada and joins Summerland Golf & Country Club as an Apprentice Professional

Curtis Pannell has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy

Koki Maeda has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Teaching Professional at Nicklaus North Golf Course

Jeff Wills has reinstated with the PGA of Canada and joins Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club as a Class "A" Professional

For all Members on the Move information, please click HERE.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
haywoodgolf - Golf Club QA Specialist

Eaglequest Golf Centre at Coquitlam - General Manager

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.
SAVE THE DATE
April 3 - 2023 PGA of BC tournament registration opens
May 29 - 2023 Championship season opens at Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club
May 30 - Women's Golf Week begins
Contact the PGA of BC Administration Team:
Jared Siminoff
Interim Executive Director, PGA of BC
Doug Titterington
Membership & Events Manager, PGA of BC
Dan Czerwenka
Programs Manager, PGA of BC
Graham Abraham
Communications & Marketing Manager
PGA of British Columbia | [email protected] | (604) 303-6766 | pgabc.org
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