PGA of BC
E-NEWS
May 17, 2023
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PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
COBRA PUMA GOLF
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COBRA PUMA Golf is a Gold-level preferred partner and the presenting sponsor of the Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro-Junior Championship Series. New this year, the Pro-Junior Championship Series will be held across four regions throughout the province, facilitating ease of travel and cost and maximizing participation. The Championship Series will take place at Copper Point July 12, Kamloops Golf & Country Club July 13, Tsawwassen Springs July 14, and Highland Pacific July 20. Please visit the PGA of BC Event Schedule for more information and to register today.
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STANDINGS UPDATE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PRESENTED BY SUNICE & BOBBY JONES |
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Heading into the PGA of BC's championship season, the Professional Development Points standings race is shaping up to be a close competition. The Association thanks Sunice & Bobby Jones for their generous support of the Professional Development Program.
Chris Ward (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club) remains atop the leaderboard for the second month in a row with 56 points. Ward is closely followed by Steve Liddicoat (University Golf Club) who has amassed an 52 impressive points. Rounding out the top-three is Ryan Tofani (Chilliwack Golf Club).
Ward also leads the Assistants' race, with Joel Aitken (Kelowna Golf & Country Club) pacing the rookies. Bradley Gagnon (Capilano Golf & Country Club) sits as rookie runner-up, while Shania Remandaban (Vancouver Golf Club) had a strong month to move up to third.
For more information on the PGA of BC Professional Development Program, please click here.
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REGISTER AS A WOMEN'S GOLF WEEK HOST FACILITY BY MAY 24 AND BE ENTERED INTO A DRAW TO WIN $700 FOR WOMEN'S GOLF |
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Facilities and professionals are reminded to enter the draw for a chance to win $700 to support your women's golf events, tournaments or celebrations during or around Women's Golf Week. We also encourage professionals and facilities to register for International Women's Golf Day.
Women’s Golf Week is an annual initiative running May 30 to June 6, 2023 to engage, empower and support women and girls in golf, leading to a culmination with International Women's Golf Day on June 6.
New this year, Dexim Golfwear and the Association will be awarding bursaries to support Women’s Golf Week celebrations in BC. Four bursaries of $700 will be awarded to recipients, one from each region of the province: the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, the Interior, and the Kootenays & Northern BC. Bursaries will be awarded to facilities and professionals that host women’s golf events, tournaments or celebrations during Women’s Golf Week 2023. Winners will be drawn live on Instagram at 12 p.m. on May 24.
For more information, please contact Programs Manager Dan Czerwenka at dan@pgabc.org.
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TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY |
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Professionals are reminded that Friday is the final day to register as a participant for the PGA of BC Tournament of Champions presented by PING Canada. The 2023 Tournament of Champions takes place at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf Club in Kelowna on Monday, May 29. Please click here to register today.
The Tournament of Champions is open to two-person teams consisting of a Club Professional and a current club champion or other designated amateur from their facility. The professional must be a Head, Executive or Head Teaching Professional, while the amateur must be a member of the same facility at the time the Tournament of Champions is conducted. If a Professional of the designated category is unable to attend, a Class "A" Professional from the same facility may take their place. Facilities employing only Apprentice Professionals may enter a team consisting of an amateur and an Apprentice Professional.
Discounted rates on accommodation are available through our preferred hotel partner, Accent Inns. Please visit their website and enter promo code PGABC when booking to redeem your discount. For more information, please contact Membership & Events Manager Doug Titterington at doug@pgabc.org.
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The PGA of BC administration team will be out of office the afternoon of Friday, May 19 and Monday, May 22, returning Tuesday morning.
Thank you for your patience, we hope you enjoy the long weekend!
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NOMINATION FORM OPEN FOR HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS |
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The PGA of Canada Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary contribution and accomplishments of our Members to the game of golf in Canada and around the world. Deserving members will be inducted on a regular basis.
A Committee of Past Presidents, Honorary Directors, Members, and representatives of the golf industry is responsible for reviewing nominations and selecting individuals for induction.
Once elected, the nominee is officially inducted at a special ceremony. Virtually housed, the Honoured Member’s portrait and biography are then enshrined in the PGA of Canada Hall of Fame.
Nominations must be received no later than July 1 to be eligible for selection the following year.
All nominations must be submitted electronically using this online form together with all supporting documentation. If you require additional information with the online form, please contact Darcy Kral at darcy@pgaofcanada.com or 1.800.782.5764 ext.224.
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The Westland Insurance Interior PGA Tour took on Tower Ranch Golf Club on May 15. Finlay Young (GOLFTEC Kelowna) and Keith Martin (Tower Ranch Golf Club) tied for the victory, shooting 5-under 67s. With scores of 69, Kyle McMurphy (Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy) and Bryce Barker (Vernon Golf & Country Club) were level as runners-up. The tour returns to Shadow Ridge Golf Club on June 5.
The Lower Mainland G&G Tour headed out to Pitt Meadows Golf Club on May 15. Steven Lecuyer (Seymour Creek Golf Centre) pushed through the sweltering heat to secure the win, shooting a 6-under 66. Luke Bogdan (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) and Brady Stead (Ledgeview Golf Club) rounded out the podium. The G&G Tour plays its next tournament at Meadow Gardens Golf Club on June 5.
The Kootenay Pro Tour held their second tournament of the season May 8 at the Cranbrook Golf Club. Kootenay pros tee off June 5 in the next event at the Creston Golf Club.
The Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour held a Pro-Pro 6-6-6 tournament at Olympic View Golf Club May 9. Bear Mountain Golf Club will host the next tournament on June 13.
Make sure to read the Regional Tour Roundup every week to stay up-to-date with the achievements of our members and to never miss any information!
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BC is a province populated by a wealth of unique and spectacular wildlife, and its golf courses are no exception. Bears, bighorn sheep and great horned owls can all be spotted on BC’s various tracks.
Do you have photos or videos of the animals and plants that add character to your club? We would be thrilled if you would share those photos and videos for us to post as a new BC Golf Wildlife Showcase on Instagram.
Please send your wildlife content to Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org and keep an eye out for your photos on our Instagram.
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Trevor West has left Sandpiper Golf Course
For all Members on the Move information, please click HERE.
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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.
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SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
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May 29
TOC at Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club
May 30 - June 6
June 19 - 20
at Chilliwack Golf Club
July 3-4
at St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
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CONTACT THE PGA OF BC ADMINISTRATION TEAM |
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Jared Siminoff
Interim Executive Director
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Doug Titterington
Membership & Events Manager
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Dan Czerwenka
Programs Manager
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Graham Abraham
Communications & Marketing Manager
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