PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - SUNICE
Sunice is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of outerwear, apparel and accessories for golf and snow activities. Through advanced technologies, lightweight and quiet fabrics, and advanced manufacturing methods, Sunice delivers 'Freedom of Movement' into every product and has become the brand of choice by uncompromising professional golfers and ski enthusiasts around the world.
 
Most recently, Sunice Inc. has entered into a partnership with lifestyle brand Bobby Jones Golf Apparel. The brands are this year's presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC Professional Development Program.
MATT DUNN LEADS 2016 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The 2016 PGA of BC Professional Development Program (PDP) presented by Sunice and Bobby Jones Golf Apparel is off to another terrific start, with Matt Dunn (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club) once again finding his way atop the standings. 
 
Through the month of April, Matt Dunn once again showcases his involvement and heads a very competitive field. The 2015 PDP runner-up's notable attendance at PGA of BC Education events, volunteerism at the Vancouver Golf & Travel Show, and involvement with the PGA of Canada Coach of Developing Competitors (CDC) throughout the winter and spring has him leading at 47 points. In a two-way tie for second place sits Jason Giesbrecht (Royal Colwood Golf Club) and Bill Kelly (Glacier Greens Golf Course), just seven points behind.
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6 DAYS LEFT FOR EARLY REGISTRATION FOR ASSISTANTS' AND SENIORS' CHAMPIONSHIPS
Taking place June 6 - 7, 2016, at Kamloops Golf & Country Club, those interested in playing in the PGA of BC Assistants' or Seniors' Championships are encouraged to register before May 16 to receive early registration savings.

Practice rounds can be booked by calling the Golf Shop at (250) 376-3231. Local players are encouraged to play their practice round in advance of June 5. For out of town players, tee times have been blocked off beginning at 11:30am on Sunday, June 5th, 2016. 

Click here for more information, and to register.
BOOK ACCOMMODATIONS EARLY FOR 2016 BUYING SHOW
Due to limited space available at host hotels, those planning on attending the 2016 Buying Show in October are encouraged to book accommodations in advance.

PGA of BC Preferred Partner Accent Inn - Vancouver Airport has rooms starting at $104/night when you use the promo code PGABC to book, please click here for more information. The River Rock Casino Resort, venue for the 2016 PGA of BC Awards Celebration on October 12, has rooms beginning at $139/night. Click here and enter group code 1610PGAOFB.

For more information on the 2016 PGA of BC Buying Show, please click here.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Gordy Scutt (Olympic View Golf Course) for once again claiming first place at this week's VIPT Tour event, hosted at Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Club. Scutt and Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club) each shot 66, forcing a playoff where Scutt then birdied the first playoff hole to take home the winner's cheque. Matt Cella (Olympic View Golf Club) finished one stroke behind the duo in solo third, with a final score of 67.

Congrats to Phil Jonas (Hazelmere Country Club) and Clark MacPherson (McCleery Golf Course) for each taking home a winner's cheque of $450 for finishing in shared first with scores of 69 at this week's Srixon event, hosted at Royalwood Golf Club. Luke Bogdan (Ledgeview Golf & Country Club) took home the third place cheque of $300 for his third place finish with 71.
CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN MUNROE AND ALAN PALMER
Congratulations to Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club's Head Professional, Alan Palmer, and wife Megan Munroe, on the birth of their baby girl, Nola Palmer. Nola was born on May 7, 2016 at 12:34 AM weighing 7 lbs. 
 
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 
PRESENTED BY BC MOVERS 
Northview Golf Academy  has been approved as a Recognized PGA of BC Facility

Chris Lutes has left Northview Golf & Country Club and becomes a Teaching Professional at Northview Golf Academy

Kathy Stecyk has left Northview Golf & Country Club and becomes a Teaching Professional at Northview Golf Academy

John Shin has left Northview Golf & Country Club and becomes a Candidate for Membership at Northview Golf Academy

Matt Palsenbarg  has left Northview Golf & Country Club and becomes Head Teaching Professional at Northview Golf Academy

Ryan Skinner  has resigned from the PGA of Canada (May 15)

Cari Chow 's application to the PGA of Canada has been accepted and she becomes a Candidate for Membership at Ardmore Golf Course
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  
No new career opportunities this week.

Click here to view all career opportunities listed on the PGA of BC website (Members Only)

Click here to view career opportunities listed on the PGA of Canada website
FACT OF THE WEEK 
Thanks to a partnership between PGA of Canada and the Mackenzie Tour, PGA of Canada members receive free entry into 2016 Mackenzie Tour - PGA Tour Canada events just by showing their membership card at the gates. Juniors 17 years of age and under also gain free entry.

Don't miss the following BC events: Freedom 55 Financial Open (May 26-29, Point Grey Golf & Country Club), Bayview Place Island Savings Open presented by Times Colonist (June 2-5, Uplands Golf Club), and the GolfBC Championship (June 9-12, Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club). Click here for the full schedule.