PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
INDOCHINO
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INDOCHINO was founded on the belief that you don't need to spend a fortune on a custom wardrobe. By taking the premium made-to-measure experience direct to the consumer, INDOCHINO created a superior alternative to off-the-rack clothing, at ready-to-wear prices. This approach has enabled INDOCHINO to become a world leader in made-to measure suits.
Customers step into the shoes of a designer to create custom suits, shirts, chinos, blazers and overcoats. They select from hundreds of fabrics and endless personalization options, including lapels, pockets, buttons, linings and monograms. These garments are then made to their precise measurements and shipped directly to their door within three weeks for a great fit, hassle free.
With now more than 50 showrooms across North America, INDOCHINO’s immersive multi-channel experience enables customers to order their custom garments with ease online or in-person. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, with offices in Dalian, China, and employs over 600 people globally.
PGA of BC members are eligible for special pricing on INDOCHINO suits, shirts and more. Learn more about this offer on the PGA of BC’s Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts page (website login required).
INDOCHINO is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and the presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC’s Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year Award. Click below to learn more.
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PGA of BC NAMES RECIPIENTS OF 2019 PROVINCIAL AWARDS
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The Association was proud to name the provincial recipients of its 2019 awards last Wednesday at the PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Replay Golf Supplies & Tribal, held at the River Rock Casino Resort.
In addition to the six award recipients named prior to the event, the following individuals and facilities were presented with provincial awards during the evening's festivities:
- Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Coutnry Club, pictured) - Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year presented by The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
- Brian Schaal (Copper Point Golf Club) - Cec Ferguson Executive Professional of the Year presented by E-Z-GO
- Jared Siminoff (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) - Fred Wood Class "A" Professional of the Year presented by Nespresso Professional
- Kate Weir (Burnaby Mountain Golf Course) - Jock McKinnon Candidate for Membership of the Year presented by Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO
- Robert Ratcliffe (Bear Mountain Resort Community) - Jack Westover Coach of the Year presented by Cam Clark Ford Richmond
- Mark Bicknell (Victoria Golf Club) - Alvie Thompson Teacher of the year presented by SuperSpeed Golf
- Victoria Golf Club - Ben Colk Golf Shop of the Year presented by Indochino
- Copper Point Golf Club - Golf Facility of the Year presented by EFAS Safety
- Conner Kozak (The Okanagan Golf Club) - Jack McLaughlin Junior Golf Leader of the Year presented by Sundog Distributing Inc.
- Adam Blair (Talking Rock Golf Course) - Davie Black Professional Development Award presented by Empowered Life
- Andy Dexter (Callaway Golf) - Herb Paterson Sales Representative of the Year presented by Trainwest Management & Consulting
These honourees will be put forward as the PGA of BC's nominees for corresponding national awards, where applicable.
Further special presentations were made to
Jeff Palmer
(Highland Pacific Golf), who received the Fore Season Golf Professional Award from the NGCOA Canada's BC Chapter, and to PGA of BC Executive Director
Donald Miyazaki
in recognition of his 10 years of service to the Association.
Click below to view our Awards Celebration photo gallery.
Thank you to all who attended this year's sold-out event. The Association also extends its appreciation to
Replay Golf Supplies
and
Tribal
for their support of the Awards Celebration, and to Jon Dobie for once again providing entertainment for guests to open the evening's program.
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PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON BUYING SHOW & AWARDS CELEBRATION
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Thank you to all members and other guests who participated in last week's PGA of BC Buying Show at Richmond Olympic Oval.
Thanks also to those members who volunteered their time to help make the Buying Show and Awards Celebration great events: Brian Wise, Vaughn Marshall, Gordon Mink, Kate Weir, Patty Jonas, Philip Jonas, Colin Lavers, Michael Thompson, Arlen Wocknitz, Graham Ogden and Doug Morgan.
Additionally, we'd like to thank our members who participated in morning panel sessions held on the Foresight Sports Canada Education Stage: Jason Giesbrecht, Rob Anderson, Lindsay Bernakevitch, Norman Baufeld, Chris MacDonald, Matthew Steinbach, Jonnie Motomochi and Colin Lavers.
With more than 75 exhibitors and another strong turnout of attendees -- more than 150 golf facilities and retailers were represented -- the Buying Show continued its trend of year-to-year growth.
However, the Association is always looking to improve upon the event each year, and your feedback is crucial to enhancing the Buying Show and Awards Celebration experience. To help with this, all members are asked to complete a short survey to share their thoughts on the events.
Click below to access our member survey on the Buying Show and Awards Celebration. Please note that your feedback is helpful even if you did not attend either event. Each survey respondent will receive a set of questions applicable to their attendance or non-attendance at the Buying Show and Awards Celebration. The administration team thanks you for sharing your insights on these gatherings.
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GOLFATHON FOR ALS RAISES NEARLY $200K IN 2019
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ALS Society of BC Executive Director Wendy Toyer revealed that the 2019 Golfathon for ALS was another big success during last week's PGA of BC Awards Celebration.
Toyer announced that $194,290 was raised through the initiative this year, bringing the 14-year cumulative total of funds raised to support ALS patients and their families to almost $1.9 million.
PGA of BC Professionals will look to push that total beyond $2 million when the Golfathon for ALS returns for a 15th consecutive year in 2020. Members interested in hosting a Golfathon for ALS at their facility next season can contact Toyer at
w.toyer@alsbc.ca
for more information on how to get involved. Click below to learn more about this great cause.
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PGA of CANADA DUES PAYMENT DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1st
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Members are reminded that PGA of Canada 2020 dues must be paid by Nov. 1 in order to avoid late fees, and that those making on-time payments can be entered into a draw for a Masters Prize Package.
A late fee of $125 per month will apply to any payments made after Nov. 1 but before the end of the calendar year. Those who have not paid their dues by Jan. 1, 2020, will have their membership suspended and be subject to a $450 reinstatement fee, plus tax.
Members who pay by Nov. 1 by cash, cheque or online banking will receive a $17.50 discount on their dues and be entered into the draw for the Masters Prize Package, which includes two one-day tickets to the 2020 Masters Tournament and a $1,000 prepaid card for travel. Dues can also be paid by credit card at
pgaofcanada.com
, but members using that method will not be eligible for the discount or receive a contest entry.
As per Association bylaws, members are permitted to obtain a full refund of dues if resigning their membership by April 1, 2020. For that reason, members who remain uncertain regarding their status in the industry for the coming year are encouraged to pay their dues on time while determining their 2020 employment.
Please direct any questions you may have about dues payments to Darcy Kral, PGA of Canada Managing Director of Membership & Support Services, at
darcy@pgaofcanada.com
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The Association wishes the best of luck to PGA of BC Professional Christine Wong (Langara College) and the rest of the five-member team representing Canada this week at the inaugural Women's PGA Cup.
The 54-hole event, being played Thursday through Saturday on the Fazio Foothills Course at OMNI Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Tex., features other teams representing the PGAs of America, Sweden, Australia and Great Britain & Ireland. Each nation's team will count its best three scores from each round, with the low aggregate team total at the end of Saturday's play earning the title. Wong earned her place on the team thanks to a second-place finish in the Club Professional division of this year's DCM PGA Women's Championship of Canada.
Click below to follow live scoring during the event.
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Wanted: Used range mats in good condition (Vancouver or Vancouver Island)
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Seyoung Hyun
has successfully completed the National training program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Eaglequest Golf Centre at Coquitlam
John Randle
has left Premier Royal Sports
Carson Kallis
's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes a Candidate for Membership at Kelowna Golf & Country Club
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If you missed the chance to pick up a copy of our 2019-20 Industry Guide during the PGA of BC Buying Show last week, don't forget that you can always access this directory online.
Click here
to access the electronic version of the Industry Guide, or navigate to it manually at pgabc.org under the "Resources" tab.
No website login is required to view the publication, so feel free to share the guide with other non-member industry contacts. The PGA of BC administration team updates the online guide throughout the year -- suppliers may contact
eric@pgabc.org
to request changes to their listing at any time.
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