PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
CAM CLARK FORD RICHMOND
Cam Clark Ford Richmond has been a longtime supporter of the PGA of British Columbia. This Gold-level Preferred Partner of the Association is conveniently located in the Richmond Auto Mall and offers many automotive products and services to its valued customers. 

From quality, new Ford vehicles to used cars, Cam Clark Ford Richmond knows anyone looking for a vehicle will likely find what they want at their dealership. Its services include trusted Ford car repair, original Ford auto parts, and auto financing to help customers purchase the car of their dreams.
 
PGA of BC members can receive exclusive pricing on the purchase of a new Ford vehicle. Contact Randy Kika at  rkika@camclarkmail.com  or (604) 273-7331 for more information. Click below to visit Cam Clark Ford Richmond online.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR PGA of BC BUYING SHOW
The 2019 PGA of BC Buying Show will return to the Richmond Olympic Oval on Oct. 16-17 and the registration window is now open for interested exhibitors .

The largest show of its kind in British Columbia, the PGA of BC Buying Show is annually one of the largest gatherings of Association members. More than 150 golf facilities from across BC were represented at last year's show, making it a can't-miss event for industry exhibitors and a one-stop shop for retailers and facility operators. Click here to view the list of facilities with representatives who attended in 2018. 

Registration is open until Sept. 13, but early registration rates will be available until June 28. Click below for full show information, or click here to access the registration form. 

Attendee registration will open later this summer. Please direct all inquiries regarding the PGA of BC Buying Show to Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director, at donald@pgabc.org . 
EDUCATION SERIES CONCLUDES WITH GREAT KOOTENAY-REGION EVENT
The final stop on the 2019 PGA of BC Education Series presented by  Foresight Sports Canada , held Monday at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, was yet another great event with valuable takeaways for all Golf Professionals in attendance. 

Twenty-three area members -- the largest-ever turnout for this event in the Kootenay region -- were on hand for the gathering, which featured revealing presentations from local Head Professionals Cindy Soukoroff (St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino) and Scott McClain (Copper Point Golf Club, pictured).

Video of both presentations were captured Monday and will be made available to all members on the Education Series Archive page when processed.

Thank you to host Head Professional Jeremy Johnson and the entire staff at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort for welcoming the event to its facilities once again, and to Foresight Sports Canada for its ongoing commitment to professional development.

Click below for an event recap.
EARLY REGISTRATION STILL AVAILABLE FOR FIRST TWO TOURNAMENTS
May's arrival means the PGA of BC's 2019 championship schedule will be underway later this month, and members are reminded that early registration rates are still in effect for the first two events.

The PGA of BC Tournament of Champions presented by Tee-On Golf Systems will be held May 27 on the Ridge Course at Northview Golf & Country Club. This unique event sees Club Professionals join forces with a club champion or designated amateur from their facility to compete as two-person best-ball teams over 18 holes. Professional defending champion Matthew Palsenbarg (The Tour LAB @ Northview) and 2017 winners Lindsay Bernakevitch and Craig Doell (Victoria Golf Club) are among those expected to compete.

The PGA of BC Assistants' & Seniors' Championships presented by Natera Sport will take place June 6-7 at Seymour Golf & Country Club. This marks the first time since 2015 that these 36-hole stroke-play championships will be conducted in the Lower Mainland. Oliver Tubb (University Golf Club) and Norm Jarvis (Sunshine Woods Golf Course) are the defending Assistants' & Seniors' champions, respectively.

Event registration for the Tournament of Champions will remain open until May 17, but members must sign up by May 7 to receive the early registration rate. Assistants' & Seniors' Championship registration closes May 27, with early rates available until May 16. Click below to access the PGA of BC Schedule of Events, with links to all tournament information pages and registration.
CONGRATULATIONS
A busy week of regional tour play saw circuits in the Interior and Kootenay regions hold their first events of the season counting toward the PGA of BC Order of Merit.

Cody Bell (Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club, pictured) tasted victory on the Interior PGA Tour, claiming Monday's event at Kamloops Golf & Country Club with a 4-under-par 68. His round was good for a one-stroke victory and a $500 payday. Ethan Danish (Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy) finished alone in second place with a 69, pocketing $350, while Finlay Young (The Harvest Golf Club) fired a 70 to claim third place and $300. Watch for full results to be posted at www.interiorpga.com/schedule .

In Kootenay Pro Tour action, Jeremy Johnson (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort) was the top Professional in Monday's event held on his facility's Riverside Course. Johnson carded a 3-under 68 and earned $464 for the result. Kyle Crawford (Radium Resort) posted a 74 to take next spot on the leaderboard and a $338 cheque, and Cindy Soukoroff (St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino) rounded out the top three Professionals with a 75 that was worth $251. Amateur competitor and PGA of BC Executive Director Donald Miyazaki made eight birdies Monday en route to a 5-under 66 and the overall triumph. Click here for full results .

The G&G Tour schedule resumed on Monday as well, with Philip Jonas (Philip Jonas Golf Academy) taking down the victory at Tsawwassen Springs, his second title on tour this season. Jonas had five birdies and a lone bogey on his card, recording a 4-under 66 to win $500. Christine Wong (Langara College) and Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) shot matching 67s to share runner-up honours and collect $425 apiece. Click here for full results .
CLASSIFEDS
For sale: Slightly used range balls

Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club is selling 1,104 dozen (13,248) slightly used Titleist NXT Tour range balls.

Original wholesale price is $14/dozen, or $1.17 per ball. This quantity would exceed $15,000 if new. Asking price is $2,500 plus applicable taxes.

Balls were used for six months (October 2018 - March 2019), are white in colour, have "PRACTICE" emblazoned on them and do not include a Shaughnessy logo.

Please direct inquiries to Ashley Zibrik at 604-264-5230 or azibrik@shaughnessy.org .
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Nigel Sinnot 's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Premier Royal Sports Golf Academy

Courtney Campbell-Leveck has left Squamish Valley Golf Club
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Golf Shop Sales & Service Supervisor - Northview Golf & Country Club
FACT OF THE WEEK
PGA of BC championship events are open to all eligible members in good standing, but registration priority may come into effect for some events.

Priority for tournament entries will be given to members working full-time within the golf industry. In the event that a tournament has reached its registration capacity, an alternates list will be created on a first-come, first-served basis.

Candidates for Membership or Association members must be in good standing with the PGA of Canada for a minimum of six months to have their entries accepted, but may be considered if an event has not yet reached capacity.

Click below to access the PGA of BC Tournament Manual and view all regulations related to tournament entries.
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