PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
COBRA PUMA GOLF
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COBRA PUMA GOLF is a corporate division of PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories.
COBRA PUMA GOLF is an inclusive company, promoting game enjoyment for golfers of all abilities, attitudes and styles. The brands' full-range portfolio includes COBRA Golf’s high-performance drivers, fairways, hybrids, wedges and irons, as well as PUMA Golf’s sport lifestyle-inspired footwear, apparel and accessories. Fusing performance and style, COBRA PUMA GOLF brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace.
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FACILITY REGISTRATION FOR CANUCKS JUNIOR GOLF WEEK CLOSES MONDAY
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Now entering its sixth year, Canucks Junior Golf Week presented by
Odlum Brown Limited
will return July 2-9 and PGA of BC facilities interested in hosting the program this year have just a few days left to sign up.
This program has been one of the PGA of BC's most effective grow-the-game initiatives, introducing nearly 3,500 youth to our sport since its inception in 2014. Last year, Canucks Junior Golf Week once again realized record participation with more than 800 girls and boys participating in one of 44 camps held across the province.
PGA of BC administration staff handle the majority of program details, including registration, promotion and marketing, tee gifts, provision of equipment (if needed), payment for instructors and more. PGA of BC members can earn two (2) PDP points for each session in which they serve as an instructor.
New for 2019, facilities that have demonstrated high demand in past years will be permitted to host a third session during the week.
Facility registration will close on
Monday, April 1 at 12 p.m. PT.
Click below for full details on the program, benefits for participating members and facilities, and to register your location to host Canucks Junior Golf Week this summer (website login required).
Registration for youth participants will open in late April, but interested parents visit
www.pgabc.org/golfweek
to learn more about the program or pre-register to receive notification of when the sign-up window is open.
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PGA of BC ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH EMPOWERED LIFE
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The PGA of BC is pleased to announce a new partnership with
Empowered Life
, a Lower Mainland-based natural health and wellness company.
Empowered Life will be the presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC’s Davie Black Professional Development Award while supporting the Association as a Bronze-level Preferred Partner through the end of the 2020 season.
Founded by Brooke and Jared Scott in 2016, Empowered Life specializes in Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils, supplements, and natural products from dōTERRA, which are distilled from the natural aromatic compounds found in plants and aid personal wellness. Essential oils are known to effectively support the body with digestion, stress, fatigue, detoxification, energy, and more.
Click below to learn more about our newest partnership.
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PGA of CANADA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
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Members are advised that the PGA of Canada Annual General Meeting will be held next week in Toronto.
The AGM is scheduled for 7 a.m. PT on Thursday, April 4 at the Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport Hotel. All members are invited to attend, but only Class "A" members are permitted to vote on motions addressed during the meeting.
PGA of BC members who have questions or concerns in advance of the AGM are encouraged to contact Scott Kolb, national board director from British Columbia, at
scott@victoriagolf.com
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Click below for full AGM info, including a list of motions up for consideration, proxy voting form, audited financial statements and more.
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SPRING PLAYING ABILITY TEST REGISTRATION CLOSES TOMORROW
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Applicants are reminded of tomorrow's registration deadline for the Spring Playing Ability Test that will be administered by the PGA of BC next week.
The PAT is scheduled for April 3-4 at Kings Links by the Sea. Tee times for both rounds will begin at 8 a.m., with low scores from Round 1 going out first for Round 2.
Please note that a $150 registration fee applies to participate in this PAT, and participants must have completed the PGA of Canada application process and declared their intent to participate on their PGA of Canada profile.
Click below for PAT registration and full event details, including estimated target scores for male and female participants.
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REMINDER: FULL DUES REFUNDS AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL 1
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Members are reminded of the April 1 deadline to resign from the PGA of Canada and receive a refund of 2019 membership dues.
Dues will be refunded in full for resignations completed on or prior to April 1, with the exception of insurance and benevolent fund refund amounts being pro-rated by month. Refunds will be pro-rated for resignations completed on or after April 2 and on or before June 30.
Individuals resigning who hold a traditional 2019 membership card must return it to the National Office on or before the above dates in order to process the applicable refund. Refunds will not be issued for resignations completed after July 1.
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Chris Lee
joins Delta Golf Centre as a Candidate for Membership
Kyle German
joins Bald Eagle Golf Club as Head Professional, effective April 1
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Will you be travelling to one of our championships or PGA of BC Buying Show later this season? Don't forget that booking in advance can result in some big savings on your accommodations.
Room-block rates for our events are typically available until 30 days prior to your stay, so members are encouraged to plan ahead and book as early as possible to secure the best available price. The PGA of BC lists the official host hotel or accommodation partner on every event page where applicable to direct members to the preferred lodging options.
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