PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
FORESIGHT SPORTS CANADA
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Foresight Sports develops the most advanced -- and most trusted -- performance-analysis solutions in the golf industry. The company's GC Series Smart Camera System is the best-selling professional-grade launch monitor ever created, with more than 10,000 units in use in retail stores, driving ranges, courses, and commercial and residential golf simulators worldwide. Foresight Sports Canada provides complete golf solutions for both residential and commercial applications.
In 2019, the TaylorMade Kingdom, known as one of the world's premier club-fitting facilities, integrated Foresight’s GCQuad technology with their fitting experience. For a tour of The Kingdom and GCQuad technology click
here
, or visit
www.foresightsports.com/kingdom
. In addition to the technology adoption at TaylorMade, Callaway Canada’s Performance Centre in Markham, Ont., will be using GCHawk, Foresight's overhead launch monitor, starting in June 2019.
Foresight Sports Canada is a Silver-level Preferred Partner of the Association, title sponsor of the PGA of BC Buying Show Education Stage and presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC's Education Series. Click below to learn more about Foresight Sports Canada.
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TOUR LAB @ NORTHVIEW EARNS REPEAT TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS WIN
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The team representing The Tour LAB @ Northview put on a record-breaking performance for the second year in a row Monday to defend its title in the PGA of BC Tournament of Champions presented by
Tee-On Golf Systems Inc.
Head Teaching Professional
Matthew Palsenbarg
and amateur partner
Jackson Jacob
outlasted the Victoria Golf Club team of
Lindsay Bernakevitch
and
Craig Doell
with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff, after both squads turned in 11-under-par best-ball rounds of 61 on the Ridge Course at Northview Golf & Country Club.
Not only did The Tour LAB become the first PGA of BC facility to win the Tournament of Champions in back-to-back years, the winning score also marked a new record for the event, both in total strokes and score relative to par. Third place belonged to the Capilano Golf & Country Club team of Head Professional
Mark Thirtle
and amateur
Greg Trammell
, who combined for an 8-under 64. Two teams tied for fourth, as Point Grey Golf & Country Club’s entry, (
Dave Zibrik & Kenner Astles
) and Quilchena Golf & Country Club’s team (
Victor Vianzon & Donald Miyazaki
) matched one another at 65.
The PGA of BC would like to thank host Head Professional
Chris Hoy
, Professional
Daryl Allercott
and the entire staff at Northview Golf & Country Club for providing an outstanding venue and hospitality to make this a great event. The Association also extends its appreciation to
Tee-On Golf Systems Inc.
for its generous support of our Tournament of Champions.
Click below to read the full tournament recap, including access to final results and a post-round video interview with Palsenbarg & Jacob. A selection of photo highlights from the event can also be
viewed on our Facebook page
.
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GOLFATHON FOR ALS GETS UNDERWAY NEXT WEEK
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The 14th annual PGA of BC Golfathon for ALS officially kicks off next week with the first group of Professionals set to participate in the initiative on Monday.
The Golfathon for ALS has raised nearly $1.7 million in support of the ALS Society of BC since its inception, including more than $200,000 last year.
Quilchena Golf & Country Club Professionals
Victor Vianzon
,
John Vu
and
Jie Zhang
are the first group scheduled to complete their Golfathon for 2019, as they'll try to play as many holes as possible on June 3 in support of the cause. Dozens more will be joining them throughout the rest of June.
To look ahead to this year's event, Golfathon Ambassador
Jay Janower
featured Seymour Golf & Country Club Head Professional
Dale Schienbein
and ALS Society of BC Executive Director
Wendy Toyer
on Global News Morning on Saturday to discuss the initiative.
Click here to watch the interview.
Click below to visit the Golfathon for ALS website, which includes a list of participating PGA of BC facilities for 2019 and information on how to donate.
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PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE DURING PGA of BC EVENTS
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The PGA of BC administration team is seeking hard-working individuals with knowledge of golf tournament operations to assist with the execution of championships and other events on a short-term basis throughout 2019.
The position of Event Assistant will be a paid work opportunity, with individuals contracted on an as-needed, event-by-event basis. Those working as an Event Assistant will be expected to help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
- Event setup and tear-down
- Live and post-round scoring for applicable tournaments
- Various on-course duties
- Other tasks as assigned by PGA of BC administration team
Please note that some heavy lifting will be required as part of the role. Experience with Impact Tournament Systems scoring software would be considered an asset for stroke-play events. Use of personal mobile devices may be required; all such expenses will be reimbursed by the Association.
Those interested in working as an Event Assistant are asked to contact PGA of BC Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at
donald@pgabc.org
for more information.
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REMINDER: JUNE 1 DEADLINE FOR PGA of CANADA APPLICANTS
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Individuals interested in applying to be a member of the PGA of Canada are reminded that the deadline to register is June 1.
Registrations submitted in 2019 will be considered valid until June 1, 2020, or until the prospective applicant has made the maximum five Playing Ability Test attempts, whichever occurs first. Please note that you must register with the PGA of Canada prior to participating in a Playing Ability Test.
Click below to learn more about the requirements and steps involved in registering to become a PGA of Canada applicant.
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The PGA of BC extends its best wishes to Membership & Events Manager Branden Stewart, who served his final day in the role on Tuesday.
Since joining the administration team in 2018 following several years on the Professional staff at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club, Branden played an important role in member services, preparations for 2019 PGA of BC championship events and much more.
"The Association wishes all the best to Branden as he pursues a new opportunity within the golf industry," said PGA of BC Executive Director Donald Miyazaki. "We would like to thank him for his time working in the PGA of BC office. It's been a pleasure having Branden as part of our administration team."
Branden will retain his membership as a PGA of Canada Class "A" Professional.
The primary contact for all matters related to membership and events going forward will be Executive Director Donald Miyazaki. Please direct any inquiries on those matters to
donald@pgabc.org
.
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Best of luck to the PGA of BC's Nate Ollis (Cordova Bay Golf Course), who will compete at Uplands Golf Club this week for the Bayview Place Cardtronics Open presented by Times Colonist, the second event of the 2019 Mackenzie Tour season.
Ollis will begin his tournament Thursday at 9:30 a.m. off the first tee, and play his second round at 2:30 p.m. Friday with a 10th-hole start. Ollis is part of the only all-Canadian group on course for the first two days, playing alongside James Allenby and Blair Hamilton.
PGA of BC members are reminded that they are eligible for complimentary access for themselves and a guest at all Mackenzie Tour events during the season. Show your PGA of Canada membership card at the front gate to receive two entry tickets.
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Jeremy Johnson (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort) topped the leaderboard once again this week in the latest stop on the Kootenay Pro Tour.
Johnson (pictured) claimed the victory in Monday's event at Eagle Ranch Golf Course by carding an even-par 72, earning a three-stroke victory and a $460 payday.
Trevor Simkins
(Bootleg Gap Golf Course) finished alone in second place after a 75, pocketing $356, while
Kenneth Maki
(Fernie Golf & Country Club) secured third spot and $252 with a 76.
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Branden Stewart
has left the PGA of British Columbia administration office
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During the PGA of BC's championship events, the administration team makes every effort to capture action photos of all players in the field.
Photos from the Tournament of Champions presented by Tee-On Golf Systems Inc. have now been processed, and more images will be captured during the Assistants' & Seniors' Championships presented by Natera Sport next week. Members are welcome to contact Communications & Marketing Manager Eric MacKenzie at
eric@pgabc.org
to obtain copies of those photos for personal or professional use.
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