PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
NESPRESSO PROFESSIONAL
The Nespresso Professional and PGA of BC partnership was founded over a joint commitment to building exceptional experiences for clients. For more than 30 years, Nespresso has allowed anyone to create barista-quality espresso coffee at the touch of a button. Today, we work with leading golf facilities, hotels and offices to allow their staff and their guests to prepare delicious beverages that elevate the experience.

If your establishment is looking for an easy-to-use-and-maintain coffee solution to elevate your guest experience and contribute to your bottom line, let’s connect. Contact us for more information, a complimentary tasting or a trial. Nespresso Professional offers exclusive packages for PGA of BC Professionals and affiliated facilities.
 
Nespresso Professional is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and the presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC’s Fred Wood Class “A” Professional of the Year Award. Click below for more information.
REGIONAL RECIPIENTS NAMED FOR 2020 PGA of BC AWARDS
Earlier today, the PGA of BC proudly announced the Regional Recipients in 11 categories of the Association's 2020 Awards Program.

Those acknowledged today were determined through an open nomination process and by regional committees comprised of Class "A" Professionals over the past several weeks. Each of the individuals and facilities recognized regionally are now finalists for their respective Provincial Awards.

Click below to view the full list of Regional Award Recipients.

Later this month, PGA of BC members will have an opportunity to vote on their preferred candidates in each category. Voting results will not directly determine the recipient of Provincial Awards, but will help to inform the Final Selection Committee -- comprised of past PGA of BC Award Recipients -- in arriving at its decisions.

Congratulations to all of this year's finalists. We look forward to honouring all Regional Recipients and presenting this year's Provincial Awards during the PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Replay Golf Supplies & Tribal, taking place Oct. 14 via online broadcast. Watch for more details on this event in the weeks ahead.
ELEVEN APPLICANTS SUCCESSFUL AT FINAL PAT OF 2020
Eleven of 30 participants were successful in meeting 18-hole target scores during last week's PGA of BC Playing Ability Test held at Meadow Gardens Golf Club.

Congratulations to the following individuals who met their target scores during Thursday's PAT, listed alphabetically:

  • Connor Borrowdale (Morgan Creek Golf Course) 
  • Daryl Boswell Sui (Richmond Driving Range)
  • Dylan Johnstone (Golf Town - Kelowna, pictured centre)
  • JongHyeok Kim (Swan-E-Set Bay Resort & Country Club)
  • Jack Lee (Delta Golf Centre)
  • Sienna LeWarne (Kelowna Golf & Country Club, pictured at right)
  • Bryan Lichimo (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club, pictured at left)
  • Andy Lin (Swan-E-Set Bay Resort & Country Club)
  • Lindsay Manion (Northview Golf & Country Club)
  • Joe Schuster (Meadow Gardens Golf Club)
  • Songhao Wu (Par-Tee Golf)

By demonstrating their playing ability, each of the successful applicants took an important step towards obtaining membership within the PGA of Canada.

This was the final PAT to be hosted by the PGA of BC in 2020. The Association is hopeful that public-health circumstances will allow for a full schedule of PAT opportunities across the province in 2021.

Click below to access final results.
CLUB PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY
Eligible members are reminded of tomorrow's registration deadline for the Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO PGA of BC Club Professional Championship presented by Oakcreek Golf & Turf, which will take place at Nicklaus North Golf Course on Sept. 21-22.

Few spaces in the field remain for the 36-hole, individual stroke-play championship, which is open to all Head, Executive and Head Teaching Professionals. A number of past winners of the event are signed up to compete, including defending champion Mark Kitts (Shadow Ridge Golf Club), two-time champ Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club), Philip Jonas (Philip Jonas Golf Academy), Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) and Rob Anderson (Kelowna Golf & Country Club).

Registration officially closes at 4 p.m. PT on Friday, Sept. 11. Click below to access the tournament page, which includes a link to registration and a list of confirmed competitors. Watch for our tournament preview to come next week.
FINAL CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY APPLICATIONS
Members are advised that the application period for the 2020 Jim Gibson Scholarship and PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary closes tomorrow.
 
The Jim Gibson Scholarship is given annually to an individual within the PGA of BC community that best exemplifies volunteerism and demonstrates dedication to furthering their education to benefit others in a community. The 2019 recipient was Jared Siminoff (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) to pursue extracurricular education on the topic of advanced statistics in golf.
 
The PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary is awarded to an individual or member facility within the Association demonstrating an extraordinary desire and passion to make a significant difference in the lives of those around them, and in doing so, sets an example of “giving back” that all PGA of BC members can be proud of. The 2019 recipient was Myles Johnson (Hillview Golf Course) to support his club's junior-golf programming and initiatives.
 
Both awards are in the amount of $1,000. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. PT on Friday, Sept. 11.
 
Click below to learn more about the two awards and access their respective application forms.
PGA of CANADA ANNOUNCES CHAMPIONSHIP CANCELLATION
The PGA Championship of Canada presented by TaylorMade & adidas Golf will not be contested in 2020, the PGA of Canada announced last week, due to continued health concerns and travel restrictions related to COVID-19.

The championship was originally slated for early July at Edmonton's Royal Mayfair Golf Club but initially postponed due to the above circumstances.

"This decision has been made with the health and safety of players, volunteers and staff in mind," PGA of Canada President Teejay Alderdice said in a release announcing the cancellation. "We were cautiously optimistic in the spring that conditions might improve to a point where we could conduct the championship safely and at a level players expect. Ultimately, ongoing travel restrictions and risks associated with bringing a national field together during COVID-19 influenced the cancellation of the event."

Zone Championship winners from both 2019 and 2020 will earn exemptions into the 2021 PGA Championship of Canada as a result of the cancellation.

Click below for more details on the cancellation. A further announcement regarding the status of the PGA Assistants' and Head Professional Championships are anticipated in the near future.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Steve Phillips' application for Life Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Joe Schuster's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Meadow Gardens Golf Course

Rick Crowson's application for Life Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

JongHyeok Kim's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Swan-E-Set Bay Country Club 

Jeff Overholt has transferred from the Ontario Zone as a Teaching Professional

Jeff Wiggins has joined The Springs at Radium as a Class "A" Professional
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 Thursday, Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. PT.

Please ensure any submissions adhere to our Career Posting Guidelines.
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