PGA of BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
MINUTEMAN PRESS RICHMOND
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When it comes to business communications services, Minuteman Press can do it all, helping you get your message out to patrons and employees. Using the latest printing and document-management technology, Minuteman's energetic and experienced staff is dedicated to delivering what you need, when you need it.
 
Minuteman Press Richmond is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the PGA of BC. Click below to learn more.
CLAPP CLAIMS CLUB PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN PLAYOFF
Brad Clapp outlasted Dave Zibrik in a playoff Tuesday at Nicklaus North Golf Course to win the 2020 Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO PGA of BC Club Professional Championship presented by Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP.

After both players were tied at 5-under-par through two rounds of play, Clapp (Cultus Lake Golf Club) made par on the third extra hole – the 18th at Nicklaus North – to claim the title and winner's share of $2,700 over Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club), who collected $2,000 for second place.

Clapp followed his first-round 66 with an even-par 71 on Tuesday to finish at 5-under, while Zibrik made a clutch birdie putt on the final green to back up Monday’s 68 with a final-round 69 and force the playoff. Starting on Nicklaus North’s 16th hole, both players parred the first two extra holes, but Zibrik’s tee shot on the third found the penalty area down the left side to give Clapp the advantage.

Defending champion Mark Kitts (Shadow Ridge Golf Club) and Brian McDonald (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) each shot back-to-back rounds of 69 to finish at 4-under-par, sharing third place and taking home $1,275 apiece. Kyle German (Bald Eagle Golf Club) shot a final-round 68 to finish fifth at 3-under, earning $900.

Click below to read our complete event recap, view a post-round video interview with Clapp and access final results.

The PGA of BC would like to thank host Head Professional Andrew Smart and the entire Nicklaus North team for their hospitality at the event. The Association also extends its appreciation to our sponsors at Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO and Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP for their support and on-site presence at this week's tournament.
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP BEGINS TUESDAY AT RICHMOND COUNTRY CLUB
The 2020 PGA of BC Women’s Championship presented by Dexim Golfwear is set to feature a talented mix of past winners and talented contenders next week at Richmond Country Club.

Taking place Sept. 29-30, the Women’s Championship is a 36-hole, stableford-scoring tournament that will have a field which includes four Professionals with multiple victories in the event – and several more capable of taking the title for a first time.

Among the past champions are four-time winner Leila Harman (Morgan Creek Golf Course), three-time champ Jennifer Greggain (Chilliwack Golf Club), two-time victor Ashley Zibrik (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club) and defending champion Salimah Mussani (Riverway Golf Course), also a winner in 2014.

Click below to read our tournament preview, including comments from Mussani and host Head Professional Mike Cyndroski. Click here to view the tournament page, including all event details and a list of confirmed competitors.

General registration for the event has now closed, but spaces in the field may yet be available for eligible members. Please contact Membership & Events Manager Doug Titterington at doug@pgabc.org to inquire.
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.
CONGRATULATIONS
Jeff Wiggins (The Springs at Radium) came out on top at the two-day Kootenay Pro Tour Championship this week, which also helped him to a first-place finish on the tour's season-long Order of Merit.

Wiggins (pictured) opened with a 69 in Monday's first round at The Springs at Radium and followed it with a 71 Tuesday at Copper Point Golf Club to finish at 3-under and claim a one-stroke victory over Trevor Simkins (Bootleg Gap Golf Course). Wiggins earned $1,200 for the win while Simkins pocketed $950. Jeremy Johnson (Fairmont Hot Springs Resort) finished seven strokes off the pace to place third and take home $750.

The top three in the Tour Championship mirrored the standings in the tour's Order of Merit for the year, with Wiggins, Simkins and Johnson occupying each of the top three positions. Copper Point Golf Club Professionals Dennis Bradley and Scott McClain -- who aced the 15th hole in Tuesday's final round -- finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in the season standings.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Dylan Johnstone's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Golf Town Kelowna

Sienna LeWarne's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and she becomes an Apprentice Professional at Kelowna Golf & Country Club

Lindsay Manion's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and she becomes an Apprentice Professional at Northview Golf & Country Club

Ty Li has left Par-Tee Golf and joins Richmond Driving Range as an Apprentice Professional
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
No new opportunities
FACT OF THE WEEK
Do you have items that are still in good working condition at your facility that you are planning to replace for the season ahead? Or are you looking for gently-used items that can be re-purposed at your club? Don't forget that the PGA of BC offers classified listings as a complimentary service to members wishing to post want-ads and items for sale.
 
Members are welcome to place classified advertisements in our weekly newsletter for up to two consecutive weeks, but listings can remain on the Association's dedicated classifieds web page for longer periods. This page is restricted to members only, so website login will be required. As well, we will once again be offering this service to members for the PGA of BC Buying Show, with a Classifieds section included in the Association's booth for this year's virtual-format event.
 
To place a classified listing in E-News, on the website and at the Buying Show, please contact Communications & Marketing Manager Eric MacKenzie at eric@pgabc.org.
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