PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
TEE-ON GOLF SYSTEMS INC.
London, Ontario-based Tee-On Golf Systems Inc. provides a complete suite of premier golf-management software that allows facility operators to take greater control over their business, significantly increase their club’s efficiency and dramatically improve customer service.

When you choose Tee-On as your golf technology partner, you're choosing to partner with a leader in the industry who understands that you want complete control over your business. Tee-On offers a full suite of integrated software solutions for golf facilities and their patrons, including online booking for golfers, tee-sheet management and point-of-sale systems for use in pro shops, food and beverage software with an iPad option, integrated online food ordering, an online store and more.

Tee-On technology is employed by golf courses in all 10 provinces, including nearly 25 PGA of BC facilities. Its customizable tee-sheet system provides seamless and efficient bookings for facilities and golfers alike, allowing 24/7, real-time online reservation capability. More than 50 million rounds of golf have been booked through Tee-On since 2001.

Tee-On Golf Systems Inc. is a Silver-level Preferred Partner of the Association and a Presenting Sponsor of the PGA of BC Tournament of Champions. Please click below to learn more.
PGA of BC NAMES RECIPIENTS OF FIVE 2020 AWARDS, RELEASES AWARDS CELEBRATION DETAILS
Yesterday, the PGA of BC was proud to name the recipients for five of the Association's 2020 Awards.

Pictured from left, congratulations to the following award recipients:
  • Jay Janower - Arv Olson Media Personnel of the Year Award
  • Brian Schaal - Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award presented by DGL Sports Enterprises Ltd.
  • Callaway Golf Canada - Jim Gibson Patron of the Year Award
  • Jennifer Greggain - Jim Gibson Scholarship
  • Kyla Inaba - PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary

Click below for more information each award and recipient.

The Association looks forward to acknowledging these honourees, as well as the Regional and Provincial Recipients of all other 2020 awards, during the PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Replay Golf Supplies & Tribal, which will be livestreamed at 12 p.m. PT on Oct. 14.

All are welcome to join in viewing this year's Awards Celebration broadcast, which is expected to run for approximately 45 minutes. For those unable to join during the live stream, the program will be made available for later viewing.

Access to the broadcast will be available from the front page of the PGA of BC website on Oct. 14.
PGA of BC BUYING SHOW: ATTENDEE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
The PGA of British Columbia is pleased to announce that attendee registration is now open for the Association's 2020 Buying Show, which will be conducted virtually on Oct. 14-15 with more than 50 exhibitors participating. 
 
Registration information for PGA of BC members and non-member buyers from affiliated facilities, as well as crucial event details, has been delivered by email to all members. If you are a PGA of BC member who did not receive the relevant information, please contact the administration team.

Click below to gain access to the Buying Show event page, where a list of our participating exhibitors can be found under the "Buying Show Exhibitors" tab.

Non-members who represent member facilities of the NGCOA Canada-BC Chapter, other retailers or PGA of Canada members who are not part of the British Columbia zone can register to attend by clicking here.

The Association is making every effort to have the virtual Buying Show mimic the experience of an in-person event as much as possible. This includes offering a number of sessions on the Foresight Sports Canada Buying Show Education Stage, which will be integrated into the virtual show platform.

The Foresight Sports Canada Buying Show Education Stage schedule will be as follows:

Wednesday, Oct. 14
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Nick Starchuk, PGA of Canada; Teaching Professional, Nick Starchuk Golf Academy
Topic: "Finding Patterns Using Data: Identifying Player Trends"

1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lindsay Benard; Senior Corporate Trainer, Dale Carnegie Training of British Columbia
Topic: "A Leader's Intro to Generations"

Thursday, Oct. 15
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Lindsay Benard; Senior Corporate Trainer, Dale Carnegie Training of British Columbia
Topic: "Coaching for Performance Improvement"

1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Gareth Raflewski, PGA of Canada; Class "A" Professional, Raflewski Golf & RiverBend Golf Community
Topic: "Putting -- Key Skills for Beginners to Tour Players"

After completing their general event registration, members can pre-register for any education sessions via the Buying Show event page below, under the "Foresight Education Stage" tab.
OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE
Please be advised that the PGA of BC administration office will close next week in observance of Thanksgiving.

The office will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12. Regular office hours will resume at 8 a.m. PT on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

As well, please note that there will not be a PGA of BC newsletter issued next week. The next edition of E-News will be delivered on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The PGA of BC wishes all members, industry friends and their families a safe and happy holiday weekend.
CONGRATULATIONS
Ethan Danish (Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club, pictured) put together an impressive victory Monday at Tower Ranch Golf Club in the Interior PGA Tour Championship.

Danish's 6-under-par 66 was the only sub-70 round of the day as he cruised to a five-stroke win and a $700 payday. Jamie Stevens (Kelowna Golf & Country Club) earned runner-up honours with a 71, collecting $460. A four-way tie for third place at 1-over included Cody Bell (Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club), Keith Martin (Tower Ranch Golf Club), Myles Johnson (Hillview Golf Course) and Alec Hubert (Kamloops Golf & Country Club), each of whom took home $280. The tour thanks Aaron Piva of Real Property Management for sponsoring Monday's Championship

Despite the win, Danish came up just short of taking the tour's season-long Order of Merit title, which belonged to Lionel Taylor (Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club). Taylor finished the campaign with 293 points to Danish's 291. Bell ended the year in third place with 267 points, followed by Martin (262 points) and Russ Latimer (Black Mountain Golf Club, 205 points).
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Rich Ingle has transferred to the Alberta Zone

Mike Heenan has left The Vancouver Golf Club

Maurice Rajotte has transfered from the Manitoba Zone

Arjan Singh has reinstated with the PGA of Canada and joins GolfTEC South Surrey as an Apprentice Professional

Daryl Boswell Sui's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Richmond Driving Range

Songhao (Lucas) Wu's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Zone Golf Academy 
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
No new opportunities
FACT OF THE WEEK
Thinking of hiring a PGA of BC Professional for the 2020 season? Statistics have proven that autumn is the most desirable time to post open positions at your facility.
 
Knowing this, the PGA of BC will once again feature a Careers Board at the upcoming Buying Show. Although this year's show will be held in a virtual format, the Association will continue to post open positions within the PGA of BC's booth.
 
Many great success stories have started with positions advertised and interviews being conducted at the Buying Show. Should you wish to ensure your opening is featured, please send your posting to Membership & Events Manager Doug Titterington by Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. PT.
 
Please ensure any submissions adhere to our Career Posting Guidelines
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