PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - CLEVELAND GOLF/SRIXON CANADA
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Cleveland Golf , founded in 1979, is a leading equipment manufacturer specializing in short game technologies and solutions that benefit all golfers.  Srixon, with more than 80 years of golf ball manufacturing experience, is committed to producing the highest quality, technically innovative golf balls which offer maximum performance to golfers of all levels of ability. 
 
Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada is the title sponsor of the PGA of BC Club Professional Championship, the presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC CFM of the Year Award, and a contributing partner of Canucks Junior Golf Week. For more information, please click here.
JACK WESTOVER RECEIVES PGA OF BRITISH COLUMBIA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Revered for his contributions to the game of golf in British Columbia as both a coach and teacher, Jack Westover received the PGA of BC Lifetime Achievement Award during a ceremonial dinner on Monday night at Quilchena Golf & Country Club. 

Jack's son, Keith, acted as master of ceremonies - guiding the room of friends, family, and golf industry peers through a celebration of Jack's career and life. Attendees shared their memories and experiences of Jack and his impact of their lives, including touching words from former student Doug Roxburgh.

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DAVE ZIBRIK CLAIMS 2016 PGA OF BC CLUB PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHI P
On a day where wind gusts reached almost 40 kilometres per hour at Quilchena Golf & Country Club in Richmond, Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) maintained his first round lead to claim the 2016 Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada PGA of BC Club Professional Championship presented by Club Car.

"Yesterday it seemed as though I relied a bit on my putter but today I drove the ball better than I probably have all year. It never really felt like I was out of position and I closed with a bit of a dream finish - making eagle on the last hole."

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VOTING CLOSES AT NOON TOMORROW FOR PGA OF BC AWARDS
The PGA of British Columbia is excited to announce the regional recipients and provincial finalists in each of the ten categories for the 2016 PGA of BC Awards. Each category features one nominee from each region, including: Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, Interior, and Kootenays/Northern BC. For a complete list of recipients, please click here.
 
All members have already received a link to vote for their preferred candidate in each category. Voting will remain open for one (1) week, closing Thursday, September 29 at 12:00 p.m. The voting results will then be forwarded to the final selection committee, which consists of past PGA of BC Award Recipients. Please note that voting will NOT directly determine the recipient of each award, but will be used as supplemental information for the committee in their final decision making
 
Recipients will be awarded at the 2016 PGA of BC Awards Celebration taking place on Wednesday, October 12, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond.

Members and PGA of BC sponsors can purchase tickets by clicking here.
All other guests can purchase tickets by clicking here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
With the 2016 PGA of BC Professional Development Program coming to a close, members can receive up to 16  valuable points towards their position in the Order of Merit or Top 100 Golf Professionals list through volunteer opportunities with the PGA of BC.

In particular, the Association is seeking scheduled member-assistance at the upcoming Buying Show and Awards Celebration. All interested members are asked to contact donald@pgabc.org for available opportunities.
BUYING SHOW ATTENDEE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration for the 2016 PGA of BC Buying Show is now open. The event is set to take place October 12 & 13 at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The Buying Show brings together golf industry vendors and stakeholders for the province's largest  gathering of professionals. All facility attendees  are asked to register their attendance for the event online.

Back by popular demand, the Buying Show will also feature Educational Events. More information regarding topics and speakers will be released leading up to the Show however, members can expect these sessions to take place on Tuesday afternoon during Exhibitor Move-In, as well as at 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 - 12:45 p.m on Wednesday and Thursday during the Show.

Click here for registration for PGA of BC member facilities.
Click here for registration for NGCOA, CSCM, & BCGSA Members.
Click here for registration for all other golf retailers.

Please register by Wednesday, October 5 at 4 p.m.
CONGRATULATIONS 
Congratulations to Jennifer Greggain (Chilliwack Golf Club) on receiving the LPGA Western Section Teacher of the Year Award. The LPGA's  Teaching and Club Professional (T&CP) membership picks regional winners from the Central, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Western, and International areas.
Greggain is being recognized in the Western zone, which includes BC, Washington State, Oregon, California and Idaho.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 
PRESENTED BY BC MOVERS 
Harold Simkins' application for Life Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Neil Murray's application for Life Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Earl Davies' application for Life Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Bruce Rands' application for Life Designation has been approved by the PGA of Canada

Amy Sargent's application for Leave of Absence has been approved by the PGA of Canada
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  
General Manager - Fernie Golf & Country Club

Head Golf Professional/Independent Contractor - Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course

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 
It's not too late to contribute to your Professional Development Point total! Be sure to submit any  extracurricular education, volunteerism, and other eligible activities using by 4:00 PM on November 30, 2016. For more information on the program, including points submission and payout schedules, please click here.