PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
OAKCREEK GOLF & TURF LP
Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP is Western Canada's full-service distributor of Yamaha Golf Cars, Toro Commercial Turf Care Equipment and Toro Golf Irrigation Equipment, plus all additional related products. It proudly offers the very best quality products and professional service and support to golf courses, municipal parks, independent landscapers and private clients.

The company has been in business since 1969 and currently employs approximately 100 people throughout the year at its six locations throughout Western Canada, which include Surrey, Kelowna and Duncan in British Columbia.
 
Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP is a Silver-level partner of the Association and is a Presenting Sponsor of the PGA of BC Club Professional Championship. Click below to visit Oakcreek Golf & Turf online.
REMINDER: NOV. 30 DEADLINE FOR PDP SUBMISSIONS
Members are reminded that Monday will be the final day to make submissions for points to count toward their 2020 total in the PGA of BC Professional Development Program (PDP) Order of Merit presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones.

Submissions must be received by 4 p.m. PT on Nov. 30 in order to be considered.

Furthermore, members are reminded that any point requisitions must be accompanied by supporting documentation to verify the undertakings for which points are requested. Supporting documents must be sent by email to [email protected], and received by the above deadline for consideration. Submissions are not reviewed until supporting documentation has been received.

Final tabulations for the PDP Order of Merit will take place after the deadline, with the results determining those earning the distinction of being among the province's Top 100 Golf Professionals for 2020. 

Click here to review our announcement of the Top 100 Professionals of 2019.

Members are encouraged to click below to view the current PDP Order of Merit standings, to make a requisition for points or review what activities are considered for PDP credit, and to review all other program information.
BERNAKEVITCH NAMED TO SASKATCHEWAN GOLF HALL OF FAME
Last week, Victoria Golf Club Head Professional Lindsay Bernakevitch was named to the 2020 induction class of the Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame.

Prior to joining the PGA of Canada in 2006, Bernakevitch was one of the most dominant amateur competitors in Saskatchewan history. He captured four consecutive Amateur Men's titles in the province between 2000 and 2003, and was a member of Team Canada from 2001 through 2004. He was also a two-time champion of the prestigious Glencoe Invitational, made six appearances in the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship and represented Canada internationally at several events.

An induction for Bernakevitch and other members of the 2020 class will be held at a date to be determined in the future. The PGA of BC extends its congratulations to Bernakevitch on this tremendous honour. Click below to read the induction class announcement.
APPRENTICE PROFESSIONALS: SUBMISSION OF 2020 HOURS DUE DEC. 1
Apprentice Professionals are reminded of the requirement to submit their 2020 employment hours to the PGA of Canada by the Dec. 1 deadline.

All Apprentice Professionals must log a minimum of 3,000 hours worked in the golf industry in order to obtain Class "A" status. Those who have not submitted their hours before the Dec. 1 deadline may have their membership status placed in the Inactive category.

Submission of your industry hours for the year can be completed via the PGA of Canada website. Click below to access the submission form.

Should you have any questions regarding submission of hours, please contact PGA of Canada Membership & Education Coordinator Karen Collins at [email protected].
CLASSIFIEDS
Wanted: Used rental pull carts, range mats, patio chairs and tables in good condition

Interested individuals or facilities are asked to contact Green Acres Golf Course Head Professional Griffin Gilmore at 250-474-2123 or [email protected].
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Sergio Barba Moreno has left GolfTEC South Surrey

Trevor West has transfered from the National Zone and becomes the Head Professional at Sandpiper Golf Course

Matthew Dunn has resigned from the PGA of Canada
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant Golf Professional - Rivershore Golf Links

Teaching Professional - GolfTEC Vancouver - Terminal Ave.

Teaching Professional - GolfTEC Richmond
FACT OF THE WEEK
Looking for some last-minute points to add to your total in the 2020 Professional Development Program Order of Merit presented by Sunice & Bobby Jones? Don't forget that the Education Series Archive offers point-earning opportunities at any time of year.

Videos from the series, including those from past years, can be viewed for a nominal fee and are worth one (1) point each when making a requisition.
 
Please note that members can claim a maximum of two (2) video views per day. Each member is eligible to earn a maximum of twenty (20) PDP points resulting from Education Series participation in 2020.
 
Nearly all presentations from the three Education Series events that were conducted in 2020 are available to view. Click below to access the Education Series Archive.
 
Please be reminded that all video viewings require a points submission to be made. Complete the requisition form by clicking here and send a copy of your purchase receipt to [email protected]. 
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