PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
TRIBAL
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TRIBAL is much more than best-in-class women’s clothing. Its mission is to deliver on-trend collections that make you look and feel your best, for enjoying life’s adventures in comfort and style.
This spring marks 50 years as a Montreal-based women’s wear brand. What began as a women’s pants brand, TRIBAL has evolved into a fully merchandised lifestyle collection and fashionable golf and leisure line designed for on and off the course.
TRIBAL is stepping up its golf game with an expanded high-performance collection featuring a UPF50 fabric. Available in 2022, this fashionable assortment offers sun protection, moisture-wicking and quick drying properties. Golf facilities looking to add TRIBAL’S Golf and Lifestyle collection to their shops are encouraged to contact Western Canada Account Executive Jennifer Skala at jskala@tribal-inc.com for more details.
TRIBAL is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and a co-presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC Awards Celebration, which will be held Oct. 13. Click below to visit TRIBAL online.
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CLUB PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SET FOR ROYAL COLWOOD GC |
A field of 46 Club Professionals (Head, Executive and Head Teaching Professionals) will take on Royal Colwood Golf Club on Monday and Tuesday in the 16th edition of the Nike Golf PGA of BC Club Professional Championship presented by Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP.
Royal Colwood will be hosting the 36-hole event for the first time, with a purse of nearly $15,000 up for grabs amongst the competing Professionals. Defending champion Brad Clapp (Ledgeview Golf Club) is one of several past winners in the field, including two-time titlist Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club), Mark Kitts (Shadow Ridge Golf Club), Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club), plus past PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada winners Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) and Kyle German (Bald Eagle Golf Club).
Tee times for Monday's opening round will begin at 10 a.m., with the draw to be released later this week. Click below to read our comprehensive tournament preview, including pre-event comments from Clapp and host Executive Professional Winston Michell.
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STINSON SECOND AT PGA ASSISTANTS' CHAMPIONSHIP OF CANADA |
Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) earned his second runner-up finish in a national championship this year by finishing second Wednesday in the PGA Assistants' Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf.
Stinson, who was also the second-place finisher at the PGA Championship of Canada, closed with a 4-under 68 at The Winston Golf Club in Calgary to reach 9-under for the 54-hole event, finishing two shots back of winner Branson Ferrier of Ontario. Stinson earned $5,000 for the runner-up result.
Meanwhile, Brett Webster (Cedar Ridge Golf Course & Driving Range) gave the PGA of BC another representative in the top three, as his 7-under total for the event left him in a tie for third, a result worth nearly $2,400. John Shin (Northview Golf & Country Club) shot a final-round 69 to finish T7 at 6-under and make a cheque for $1,350.
Other impressive finishes came courtesy of Zach Olson (Chilliwack Golf Club) and Ethan Danish (Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club), who earned a share of 21st place at 1-under, and Nate Ollis (Cordova Bay Golf Course), who placed T24 at even-par. Sixteen of the 23 PGA of BC Professionals in the field survived the 36-hole cut and finished in the money.
In the InterZone Team competition that concluded after the first two rounds, the PGA of BC squad comprised of Shin, Olson, Ollis and Keith Martin (Tower Ranch Golf Club) finished third behind the winners from the PGA of Alberta and runners-up from the PGA of Ontario. The team split an $800 bonus for the third-place finish.
Click below to view complete scores.
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR PGA of BC WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP |
The PGA of BC Women's Championship presented by Dexim Golfwear is fast approaching and all eligible Professionals are encouraged to register to compete before Friday's deadline.
The Women's Championship is a 36-hole, individual stableford-scoring event that will be held at Northview Golf & Country Club's Ridge Course on Sept. 28-29.
The field of registered competitors already features three past winners, including defending and national champion Christine Wong (University Golf Club), two-time titlist Ashley Zibrik (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club) and four-time winner Leila Harman (Morgan Creek Golf Course).
Registration remains open until Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. PT. Click below to access all event details via the tournament page, including a list of confirmed competitors and a link to registration.
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EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FOR BUYING SHOW CLOSES SEPT. 30 |
Prospective exhibitors are encouraged to register now to join us at the 2021 PGA of BC Buying Show, which will be conducted in a virtual format on Oct. 13-14.
As British Columbia’s premier golf-merchandise buying show, this event will once again provide a forum for golf-industry suppliers and service providers to establish meaningful connections with PGA of BC Professionals, facilities and other retailers in a one-stop shop setting.
Although much consideration has been given to the format of this year's event, after assessing all possibilities, the Association has determined that a virtual show is the best option to ensure a safe and successful event that meets the needs of both exhibitors and attendees alike. Following positive feedback regarding the 2020 Buying Show and with enhancements coming to the event platform, the PGA of BC is looking forward to another successful virtual gathering in 2021.
The registration rate for an exhibitor booth is $350 plus GST. Exhibitor registrations will be accepted until Sept. 30. Click below for more information, a video describing the functions of virtual exhibitor booths and a link to registration.
Please note that exhibitors who have already registered for the event will begin receiving access to the administration of their virtual booths later this week. We look forward to releasing more information specific to attendees in the near future.
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All four regional tours were in action this week, with a couple wrapping up their 2021 seasons by conducting their Tour Championships.
The Vancouver Island Club Pro Series drew to a close on Saturday with the Cowichan District Hospital Foundation Stormin' Norm Pro-Am at Cowichan Golf Club. Ben Griffin (Uplands Golf Club) was in a class all by himself with a 6-under-par 64 to take home the top prize of $785. Griffin is pictured here receiving congratulations from host Professional Norm Jackson. Finishing second with an even-par 70 was Aaron Grice (Gorge Vale Golf Club), collecting $610, while Brian Johnson (Beban Park Golf Centre) shot 71 to place third and earn $480.
Nate Ollis (Cordova Bay Golf Course) captured the tour's season-long Order of Merit. Brad Liptrot (Olympic View Golf Club) took runner-up honours for the year, just edging past Griffin for second place.
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The Kootenay Pro Tour also drew to a close with its 36-hole Championship this week, held Monday at St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino and Tuesday at Shadow Mountain Golf Course, with a two-shot swing on the final hole deciding the title.
Trevor Simkins (Bootleg Gap Golf Course, pictured) made birdie on the 18th Tuesday while Scott McClain (Copper Point Golf Club) made bogey for Simkins to emerge with a one-shot victory. Simkins shot 70-78 over the two days to finish at 4-over and take the winner's cheque of $1,100, while McClain's runner-up showing after shooting 71-78 was worth $800. Jamie Curiston (Wildstone Golf Course) and Jeremy Johnson (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort) tied for third at 7-over and collected $450 each.
The Tour Championship win helped Simkins lock up the season-long circuit title, with Johnson ranking second for the year and Curiston placing third overall.
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Meanwhile, Monday's Interior PGA Tour event at Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club was the last on the schedule before its Tour Championship at the end of the month.
Nathan Grieve (Talking Rock Golf Course, pictured) emerged with a two-stroke victory and $500 thanks to a 4-under-par 68. Myles Johnson (Hillview Golf Course) secured second place and $340 by shooting 70, while third place was shared by Jason Jurimae (Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club) and Jamie Stevens (Kelowna Golf & Country Club), as each carded 71s and banked $260 apiece.
The IPGA Tour Championship will go Sept. 27 at Fairview Mountain Golf Club.
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Finally, the G&G Tour hit Squamish Valley Golf Club on Monday, with Lenny Cyr (Seymour Golf & Country Club, pictured) taking down the victory. Powered by a pair of eagles, Cyr turned in a 4-under-par 68 for a two-stroke triumph and a $460 payday.
Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) finished alone in second place after recording a 70, netting $400. Oliver Tubb (Lobb + Partners) and Kyle German (Bald Eagle Golf Club) both shot 71 and tied for third place, with each collecting a cheque for $340.
The G&G Tour season concludes with its 36-hole Championship on Sept. 27-28 at Big Sky Golf Club and The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club.
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The PGA of BC is pleased to share that Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club Professional Lee J.H. Lee and wife Sei recently celebrated the arrival of a baby boy.
Jeiah Cabello Lee was born at 10:21 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7 at BC Women's Hospital, measuring in at 7 lbs., 8 oz. and 52 cm.
Lee said that both mother and baby are doing well and that their daughter, 3-year-old Jennabella -- pictured here holding Jeiah -- is already eager to take on sisterly duties.
The PGA of BC extends its congratulations to the Lee family!
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Connor Beeston has left Royal Colwood Golf Club
Andy Girling's application for Life Professional Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada
Don Mark's application for Life Professional Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada
Dylan Bell's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Golf Town (Victoria)
Andrew Bentley has transferred from the Alberta Zone and joins Kamloops Golf & Country Club as an Apprentice Professional
Jonathan MacKenzie has successfully completed the National Training Program and becomes a Class "A" Professional at GolfTEC South Surrey
Richard Masters' application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Canada Proshop
Jacob Schuster's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Meadow Gardens Golf Club
Casey Svejkovsky's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
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PGA of BC PROFESSIONAL SPOTLIGHT -- MICHAEL THOMPSON |
Class "A" Professional, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
PGA of Canada member since: 2012
What career path led you to where you are today?
Fairly early on in my career as a PGA Professional, I had started to focus myself on becoming very well-rounded in golf and the business of golf as I look to become a Head Professional in the future. I invest in personal and professional development yearly and have not been afraid to do things outside of my comfort zone.
Who has influenced your career the most, and how?
Wade Nybakken, GM/Executive Professional at Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg. Wade is one of my mentors and best friends. Wade was instrumental in helping me construct a platform to develop in my career, as well as help me move out to Vancouver to join the team at Shaughnessy.
Which significant accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am extremely proud to have become a Class "A" Professional and more recently I was very honoured to receive the PGA of BC's Fred Wood Class "A" Professional of the Year Award.
What is your most cherished golf memory?
Golfing at PGA Village before heading to the Orlando buying show. Between playing some great golf courses, learning at the PGA show and so many laughs it will always resonate with me.
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In addition to the 11 award categories for which regional recipients were announced last week, the Association presents several other annual accolades that will be announced in advance of the PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Replay Golf Supplies & Tribal on Oct. 13.
These honours include the Dunc Sutherland Distinguished Service Award, the Jim Gibson Patron of the Year Award, the Arv Olson Media Personnel of the Year Award, and the Stan Leonard Player of the Year Award, which returns this year after not being presented during the 2020 season.
We look forward to announcing the recipients of these awards, as well as the Jim Gibson Scholarship and the PGA of BC Community Leadership Bursary, in early October. Click below to learn more about each of these accolades.
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