PGA of BC

E-NEWS

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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COBRA PUMA Golf is a Gold-level Preferred Partner of the Association and is the presenting sponsor of the Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of BC Pro-Junior Championship. For more information on COBRA PUMA Golf, please visit cobragolf.ca and ca.pumagolf.com.

BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 2023 PGA OF BC AWARDS CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY TRIBAL

The PGA of BC reminds members to purchase their tickets for the 2023 PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Tribal, taking place October 25 at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.

Members wishing to attend the event can purchase their tickets by clicking the link sent to all members via email yesterday. If you did not receive an email containing a link to purchase tickets, please reach out to Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org. Multiple tickets can be bought by utilizing the quantity drop down on the left side of the transaction page.

The PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Tribal is an annual tradition and opportunity to recognize the individuals and golf facilities that are leaders in our Association. This year’s event will include beverages and hors d'oeuvres, as well as an enhanced awards presentation. Starting shortly after the conclusion of the first day of the PGA of BC Buying Show, we look forward to welcoming members of the Association, sponsors, and media personalities to the event to celebrate the achievements of professionals and facilities from across British Columbia.

Voting for the PGA of BC Awards will open to all members on Friday, October 6.

For more information, please contact PGA of BC Programs Manager Dan Czerwenka at dan@pgabc.org.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2023 PGA OF BC BUYING SHOW

The Association is seeking volunteers for the upcoming PGA of BC Buying Show, held October 25-26 at the River Rock Casino Resort.

Volunteers will assist in several ways: Registration; helping exhibitors move in an out of the theatre; acting as an usher to guide attendees to the show floor; and offering assistance and support to exhibitors throughout the Show.

PGA of BC members who volunteer at the 2023 Buying Show will be awarded one Professional Development Program (PDP) point per hour. We thank all volunteers in advance for their dedication to and support of the Association and its initiatives.

For more information and to sign-up as a volunteer, please contact PGA of BC Events Membership & Events Manager Doug Titterington at doug@pgabc.org.

The Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour held its Tour Championship on October 2 & 3, with Round One taking place at Royal Colwood Golf Club and Round Two at Gorge Vale Golf Club. Dylan Bell (Golf Town Victoria) earned the title of Tour Champion in a come-from-behind, one-stroke victory. Bell shot rounds of 71-70 to finish at one-under par. Tying in second place, Mark Valliere (Glacier Greens Golf Club) and Eric Wang (Victoria Academy of Golf) were phenomenal, playing to even-par on the challenging tracks. Ben Griffin (Uplands Golf Club) finished a stroke behind the runners-up, ultimately placing fourth.

The Westland Insurance Interior PGA Tour took on Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club for the Tour Championship on October 2. The battle for the title was a hard-fought event, with Lionel Taylor (Talking Rock Golf Course), Austin Bosquet (Shuswap National) and Lucas Rachkowski (Harvest Golf Club) sharing the Championship title after all three put forth spectacular rounds to tie at even-par. One stroke back of the leaders, Keith Martin (Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club), Rob Anderson (Kelowna Golf & Country Club), Todd Tweedy (Nk"Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course) and Jesse Crowe (Overlander Golf & Events Centre) tied as runners-up.

The Kootenay Pro Tour held their Tour Championship on September 11 & 12 at The Springs at Radium and Copper Point Golf Club. Trevor Simkins (Bootleg Gap) made up a five-stroke deficit in Round Two to force a playoff with Nicklaus Kennedy (Granite Pointe Golf Club), which Simkins won to clinch the Championship. Dennis Bradley (Copper Point Golf Club) and Jeremy Johnson were one stroke back of the leaders, tying for third.

The Lower Mainland G&G Tour travelled to Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford on September 11. Overcoming some challenging hole locations, Zach Olson (Chilliwack Golf Club) emerged triumphant, outlasting his opponents to win by a stroke. John Shin (Northview Golf & Country Club) was runner-up, shooting 67. The Tour Championship is set for October 16 & 17.

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

Did you know the PGA of BC offers a wide range of Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts (log-in required) to those in the Association?

Members are encouraged to make use of these deals as a way of supporting our Preferred Partners, who similarly support Association events and activities throughout the year. 

For more information, please contact Programs Manager Dan Czerwenka at dan@pgabc.org.

Trevor Thon's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Fernie Golf & Country Club

Yamato Chiyasu's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Squamish Valley Golf Club

For all Members on the Move information, please click HERE.

The Falls Golf Club - General Manager

Highland Pacific Golf - Head Golf Professional

Haus of Golf - Customer Service Leader

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.

October 25 & 26

PGA of BC Buying Show

at the River Rock Casino Resort

October 25

PGA of BC Awards Show presented by Tribal

at the River Rock Casino Resort

CONTACT THE PGA OF BC OFFICE TEAM