PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
SUNICE & BOBBY JONES
Driven by passion and enthusiasm for cutting-edge technology and design, Sunice continues to advance the latest in performance outerwear, layering systems and sportswear for wherever your favorite sport or activity takes you. And like its customers, Sunince is always looking forward to next season. Sunice is recognized as the No. 1 Canadian Golf outerwear brand, and was also named the No. 1 outerwear brand on the PGA TOUR in a Darrell Survey.  
 
Like its namesake, Bobby Jones products are the definition of class, using only premium-quality materials to create classic, timeless designs that exude confidence on and off the course. The Bobby Jones brand has been a mainstay in the golf industry since the 1990s and is sold in the finest private clubs, resorts and golf courses worldwide. 
 
Sunice and Bobby Jones are Silver-level Preferred Partners of the Association and proud presenting sponsors of the PGA of BC's  Professional Development Program , for which you'll find the first update to the 2019 Order of Merit below . For more product information, visit the  Sunice  &  Bobby Jones  websites.
GREGGAIN LEADS PDP ORDER OF MERIT AT FIRST UPDATE OF 2019
Jennifer Greggain (Chilliwack Golf Club) leads the PGA of BC Professional Development Program Order of Merit presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones in the first publishing of the 2019 standings.

Greggain has collected 46 points thus far, earning points for attending events such as the PGA of BC Spring Education Seminar presented by PXG, the PGA of Canada's Coach of Developing Competitors workshop, and serving as a presenter at last week's Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada event in Victoria.

Currently in second place is Greggain's co-presenter at the Victoria event, Colin Lavers (Seymour Golf & Country Club), who also attended the CDC workshop and has obtained 44 points. Gordon Mink (Hi-Knoll Golf Centre) has amassed 42 points, which include credit for attending two Education Series events and volunteering to appear on the Presentation Stage at last month's Vancouver GolfExpo. Greg Pool (Capilano Golf & Country Club, 40 points) and Kathy Stecyk (Northview Golf & Country Club, 32 points) round out the top five.

Click below to access the Professional Development Program page, which includes the updated standings and points requisition form.
PGA of BC PARTNERS WITH SUPERSPEED GOLF
The PGA of BC is delighted to announce it has entered into a partnership agreement with  SuperSpeed Golf , effective through the end of the 2020 season.

A Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association, SuperSpeed Golf will also be the presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC’s Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year Award for the duration of the agreement.

SuperSpeed Golf and its unique training system are trusted by more than 600 of the world’s top touring players to increase the speed and overall efficiency of their golf swings. On average, players see a five-per-cent gain in swing speed after the first session of training. Three 10-minute training sessions per week for six weeks will make this five-per-cent gain permanent.

As part of our new relationship with SuperSpeed Golf, PGA of BC members are eligible for special-offer pricing and wholesale-purchasing accounts on SuperSpeed products and coaching bundles.  Visit our Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts page  for more information (login required).

Click below to learn more about this exciting new partnership.
EXCELLENT TURNOUT FOR EDUCATION SERIES STOP IN KELOWNA
Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club was once again a fantastic setting for the PGA of BC Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada , with dozens of Association members attending Tuesday's Interior-region gathering.

Click below for a complete recap of the event.

Thank you to each of our presenters at the latest stop on the series: Norman Baufeld (GolfTEC Vancouver), Sean Richardson (The Harvest Golf Club) and Okanagan College School of Business Professor David Cram .

We would also like to acknowledge host Executive Professional Peter Hopley , Head Professional Lee Alarie and the entire staff at Gallagher's Canyon for their hospitality. Further thanks go to presenting sponsor Foresight Sports Canada and representative Jason Giesbrecht for attending the event, as well as Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks for a post-event tasting.

Videos will be posted to our Education Series Archive page at www.pgabc.org/video as they are completed. All videos from January's Lower Mainland event are now available to view.
PGA of BC PLAYING ABILITY TEST SCHEDULE RELEASED
The PGA of BC is pleased to announce that the 2019 Playing Ability Test schedule has been released.

Click below to view the full schedule of PAT-eligible events. If you have individuals at your facility considering applying to join the PGA of Canada, please ensure they are aware of the PAT opportunities available on this list.

The PGA of BC will once again administer two PATs during the season in the Lower Mainland: one held April 3-4 at Kings Links by the Sea, the other on Aug. 8-9 at Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club. Please note the March 28 registration deadline for next month's PAT.

For full information on applying to join the PGA of Canada, visit www.pgaofcanada.com/join.

Please direct any inquiries regarding PATs to PGA of BC Membership & Events Manager Branden Stewart at [email protected] .
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Conor Carnall has left St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino and transfers to the Atlantic Zone

Andrew Hamilton  has completed the PACE Program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Eaglequest Golf Centre at Coquitlam

Sean Burke  has completed the PACE Program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Predator Ridge Golf Resort

Miles Bruce  has reinstated with the PGA of Canada and joins Riverway Golf Course as a Candidate for Membership

Ryan Brown transfers from Ontario Zone and joins Myrtle Point Golf Club as a Candidate for Membership

Jason Giesbrecht has left Royal Colwood Golf Club

Winston Michell 's application has been approved and he becomes Executive Professional at Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club

Dan Martin has left Black Mountain Golf Club and becomes Head Professional at Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club

Scott Ainscough has transfered to the National Zone
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CLASSIFIEDS
Items For Sale
Used Beverage Cart -- 2008 Club Car Café Express (pictured)
  • Red
  • 1,995 hours
  • $6,800

Power Carts -- 2014 Precedent i2 Electric Golf Car
  • Four (4) carts available for sale
  • New 2018 batteries
  • $3,995 each

Range Balls -- 2018 Strata Super Range black stripe
  • 10,000 balls available @ 20 cents each
  • FOB Cordova Bay

To inquire about any of the above items for sale, please contact Cordova Bay Golf Course Head Professional Jim Goddard at [email protected] .
FACT OF THE WEEK
Were you credited for all of the Professional Development Program points for which you are eligible in this month's update? If not, don't forget to make a submission to the PGA of BC administration team to ensure your totals are accurate. 

Although your attendance at and participation in PGA of BC events and championships and PGA of Canada championships are counted automatically, you must declare any additional undertakings using our requisition form and provide supporting documentation to be credited with points appropriately. Visit  www.pgabc.org/pdp  to view the points schedule and access the requisition form. 
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