PARTNER SPOTLIGHT - CLEVELAND GOLF/SRIXON CANADA ClevelandSrixonLogo
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.
PGA OF BC LAUNCHES CAREER ADVISORY PROGRAM
The PGA of BC is proud to introduce the development of the Career Advisory Program - an initiative intended to assist new members of the Association with mentorship, and helping to shape their career as Golf Professionals.

Upon completion of the Playing Ability Test and application process, an Advisor will contact each new CFM to connect and provide ongoing support. The Advisor will guide them with expectations of being a PGA of Canada member, along with an introduction to the Association's Code of Conduct.

For more information, and a complete list of PGA of BC Career Advisors, please click here.
PGA OF BC TO HOST QUALIFIERS FOR 2016 PACIFIC LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP
The PGA of British Columbia, in collaboration with PGA TOUR Champions and SportBox Group, is proud to announce qualifying information for the 2016 Pacific Links Championship taking place at Bear Mountain Golf Resort in Victoria, BC, September 19-25th.

An open Pre-Qualifier for all competitors age 50 and over will take place Thursday, September 15th at Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford, BC. A maximum of five (5) scorers will advance into the Event Qualifier, taking place Tuesday, September 20th at Bear Mountain Golf Resort's Valley Course. The Event Qualifier will then have a maximum of seven (7) scorers that will qualify directly into the 2016 Pacific Links Championship.

For full information, Qualifier Package and entry form,  please click here.
PGA OF BC CHAMPIONSHIP NOW ON WAIT LIST
The field for the Taylormade & adidas Golf PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance Managers Inc., is now full. Players that wish to reserve a sport on the wait list should contact Membership & Events Manager Russell MacKay at russell@pgabc.org or (604) 303-6766.

The event is set to take place at Royal Colwood Golf Club, August 22-23, 2016. Practice rounds are available on Sunday, August 21 from 1:30 - 4:30 PM.  Please contact  Jason Giesbrecht or the Royal Colwood golf shop at (250) 478-9591 to reserve your time. Practice rounds are restricted to competitors only

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2 WEEKS LEFT TO SUBMIT 2016 PGA OF BC AWARDS NOMINATIONS
Each year, the PGA of BC honours top achievers for excellence in the golf profession by  awarding the PGA of BC Awards. We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2016 PGA of BC Awards  program.  

As a reminder, one finalist from each region (Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Interior, Kootenays/North) will be nominated for each awards category, for a total of four finalists per category. Those wanting to nominate an individual or facility are strongly encouraged to do so.

Click here to submit a nomination. 
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES BY AUGUST 31
With the application deadline fast approaching, members interested in applying for the Jim Gibson Scholarship and/or the Forestar Golf Community Leadership Bursary are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

The $1,000 Jim Gibson Scholarship is named in honour of the late Jim Gibson and is a tribute to the commitment and dedication of this long-time ambassador of the Association. The award is intended to assist a dedicated member in furthering their professional development - whether they desire to enrol in a course, or require assistance covering travel costs to attend an educational conference.

In partnership with Forestar Golf Sales Ltd., the PGA of BC is proud to announce the development of the $1,000 Forestar Golf Community Leadership Bursary. This bursary is awarded to a member seeking financial assistance to implement or improve programming that benefits their community. 

Please note that non-members of the Association are eligible to win these awards, but they must be nominated by a member in good standing of the PGA of BC.  
 
For more information, as well as the application forms, please click here.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Kevin Maxwell (Olympic View Golf Club) who shot 2-under 70 to claim the Champion title. Finishing just one shot back of first place was Ben Griffin (Uplands Golf Club), and rounding out the top three at even-par was Doug Brown (Cedar Hill Golf Course) and Cory Betz (Eaglecrest Golf Club).
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE 
PRESENTED BY BC MOVERS 
No new member moves this week.
NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES  
No new job 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 
This year's PGA of BC Women's Championship will be held in conjunction with the PGA of BC Championship, hosted August 22-23, 2016 at Royal Colwood Golf Club. The trophy will be awarded to the low female of the tournament.