PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
2UNDR
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The vision of 2UNDR was simple. Inspired by the kangaroo pouch, 2UNDR set out to create a high-performance men’s athletic underwear with the versatility of everyday use. Using the most advanced construction techniques and materials, 2UNDR separates your equipment from your body to reduce unwanted skin-on-skin contact. With more support than a standard brief and improved airflow to keep you cool, 2UNDR products provide the best fit, comfort and style a man could ever need.
2UNDR was designed in Vancouver but is worn everywhere. Brand ambassadors include PGA Tour stars Rickie Fowler and Matt Every, plus many other major- and action-sport athletes throughout North America.
Part of the Rampion Enterprises Ltd. brand family, 2UNDR is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC’s Jack McLaughlin Junior Golf Leader of the Year Award. Click below to learn more.
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CLUB PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS MONDAY AT NICKLAUS NORTH |
The 36-hole individual stroke-play championship -- open to all Head, Executive and Head Teaching Professionals -- will feature a number of past winners vying for the Dick Munn Memorial Trophy, including defending champ Mark Kitts (Shadow Ridge Golf Club), 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).
Click below to read our tournament preview, including comments from Kitts and host Head Professional Andrew Smart. Click here to access the tournament page, which includes full event details and a list of confirmed competitors. Watch the PGA of BC website and social-media channels for live-scoring links during next week's event.
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BUYING SHOW EXHIBITOR LIST GROWING, REGISTRATION STILL AVAILABLE |
Close to 40 exhibitors are already registered for next month's PGA of BC Buying Show, taking place in a virtual format on Oct. 14-15, and there's still time to register for a booth at the event.
Early registrants are now being provided with access to the administration of their virtual exhibitor booths, so early registration is encouraged to ensure ample time to set up your space at the show for attendees.
Registration will be available until Sept. 30. The registration fee to establish a virtual booth is $250 (plus GST), which represents a savings of more than 80 per cent off the cost of a 10'x10' booth at a traditional, in-person Buying Show.
Click below for registration details and more Buying Show information, including a list of amenities and features for exhibitors at the virtual show, and a video tour of the platform that will be used during the event.
More information on attendee registration will be released in the near future.
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FINAL CALL FOR WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION |
Female Professionals are advised of Friday's registration deadline for the 2020 PGA of BC Women's Championship presented by Dexim Golfwear, which will take place Sept. 29-30 at Richmond Country Club.
Several past champions are already registered to be among the 36-hole, stableford-scoring event's field, including Ashley Zibrik (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club), Jennifer Greggain (Chilliwack Golf Club) and Leila Harman (Morgan Creek Golf Course). Round 1 tee times will begin at 10:30 a.m., while the final round will be underway at 9 a.m.
Registration will close at 4 p.m. PT on Friday, Sept. 18. The early registration rate will remain in effect until the deadline. Click below to access the tournament page, which includes full event details, a list of confirmed competitors and access to the registration link. Watch for an event preview to be posted next week.
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PGA of CANADA CANCELS REMAINING 2020 CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS |
Earlier today, the PGA of Canada announced the cancellation of its final two national events of the season: the PGA Assistants’ Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Golf Company.
The decision was made in consultation with playing members and partners and comes as a result of ongoing domestic and international restrictions on travel, as well as safety concerns caused by the pandemic.
The PGA Assistants’ Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf is typically held within Canada in the fall, while the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Golf Company is historically held south of the border toward the end of November.
“We surveyed our playing members to gauge their interest on a combined national championship within Canada later this season,” said Teejay Alderdice, the association’s president. “Some players expressed their willingness to travel but a significant portion shared their unease in light of the current climate. We feel it is in the best interest of everyone involved to come back bigger and stronger in 2021.”
Click below to read the full announcement.
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PGA of CANADA ANNOUNCES NCCP WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS |
PGA of Canada has made the difficult decision to cancel all in-person National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) workshops for the remainder of 2020.
This cancellation notice encompasses Instructor of Beginner Golfers, Instructor of Intermediate Golfers, Instructor of Advanced Golfers, Coach of New Competitors, Coach of Developing Competitors and Community Golf Coach programming. This notice includes the Coach of Developing Competitors workshop typically conducted in January following the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.
The PGA of Canada will continue to monitor COVID-19 developments across the country and advise of plans for reinstating NCCP workshops when travel restrictions lessen and it becomes safe and responsible to conduct face-to-face sessions again.
First-year Apprentice Professionals' membership status will not be affected as a result of being unable to complete Instructor of Beginner Golfers in 2020, but are still required to complete their first-year core courses. Those who needed to complete Instructor of Beginner Golfers in 2020 are required to pre-register for a 2021 workshop before Dec. 1 to remain active.
Click below for full details and a link to Instructor of Beginner Golfers pre-registration.
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Fresh off a fine performance at last week's Canada Life Series event at TPC Toronto, Ethan Danish (Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club, pictured) returned home to collect a win in Interior PGA Tour play on Monday at his home facility.
Danish carded a 6-under-par 66 on the Canyon Course to pick up a three-stroke victory over the field of 39 players, as well as the top prize of $500, following his top-50 result in Ontario the week prior. Keith Martin (Tower Ranch Golf Club) and Dave Munn (Shuswap National) posted 69s to share runner-up honours, securing $300 apiece.
The three regional tours operating in 2020 are now looking ahead to their respective Tour Championships in the weeks ahead, with the Kootenay Pro Tour being the first to wrap its season with a 36-hole event on Monday and Tuesday.
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Matthew Hillhouse has left the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club and transfers to the Ontario Zone
Seung Yeon (Noah) Lee has left Savage Creek Golf Club and joins Golf Mecca Junior Academy as an Apprentice Professional
Kris Kowalski's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and be becomes an Apprentice Professional at Cultus Lake Golf Club
Andy Lin's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Swan-E-Set Bay Country Club
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Through the annual Buying Show and the Association's Industry Guide, the PGA of BC works throughout the year to be a conduit between its members and golf-industry suppliers and manufacturers. The administration team is always looking for ways to enhance this service for Golf Professionals.
Is there is a specific company or organization that has not appeared at our Buying Show or in our Industry Guide in the past that you wish to connect with going forward? Members are encouraged to advise the administration team of any absences or omissions they've noticed from these resources. Please send any relevant feedback to Executive Director Donald Miyazaki at [email protected].
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