PGA of BC

E-NEWS

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Accent Inns is a family-owned, BC hotel chain with heart! There are Accent Inns located in Victoria, Burnaby, Kelowna, Kamloops and in Richmond at the Vancouver Airport. You will feel instantly at home at Accent Inns with their family-vibe plus they don’t take themselves too seriously, you will appreciate their humour sprinkled throughout your experience. Who couldn’t use a laugh right now?!

Stay at Accent Inns when traveling to PGA of BC championships and events, as well as for business and personal accommodations. Members are eligible for discounted stays for any purpose; visit the Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts page for full details (log-in required).

Accent Inns is a Silver-level Preferred Partner of the Association. Click here to learn more or reserve a room today!

The PGA of BC Simulator Series presented by Club Champion debuted in spectacular fashion as professionals embraced the challenge of virtual competition. The series' first event, which took place at St. Andrews Links, Old Course, concluded with a commanding performance by Matthew Palsenbarg (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) who claimed victory with an impressive 8-under-par 64.

Palsenbarg’s flawless play on the virtual course secured him a comfortable four-stroke margin over a trio of competitors tied at 4-under-par. Brett Burgeson (Breaking Par Golf Academy), Sergio Barba Moreno (Modern Golf Langley), and Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) shared second place, each firing a 68.

Cory Renfrew (Pacific Golf Academy) and James Presnail (Shadow Ridge Golf Club) rounded out the top five, carding scores of 69 to finish in a tie for fifth place. A total purse of more than $3,200 was distributed, with Palsenbarg taking home $550 for his victory.

Professionals will have another opportunity to showcase their skills when the series resumes on December 13. The playing window will remain open for that event until December 27. Competitors can register during the playing window, however we encourage members to sign up as soon as possible to ensure you receive the invitation link before the close of the window.

To view the full leaderboard from Event #1, please click here. To register for the next event, please click here.

To read the full recap, please click here.

The PGA of BC is pleased to announce that TaylorMade Golf Canada will continue as the official presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC Education Seminar for 2025. This partnership extension underscores a shared commitment to advancing professional growth within the golf industry.

The PGA of BC Education Seminar is a two-day event that gathers industry professionals for thought-provoking presentations on diverse topics related to the golf industry. The 2024 Education Seminar, held at the River Rock Casino Resort, drew over 200 attendees and featured a distinguished lineup of speakers, ranging from elite coaches to Paralympians to media personalities, who inspired attendees with their insights.

“TaylorMade Golf Canada is proud to continue our support of the PGA of BC Education Seminar and to be a year-long partner of the association,” said Matt Cizmar, Associate Vice President and General Manager of TaylorMade Golf Canada.

“Our partnership aims to foster professional growth and innovation, helping all Professionals succeed in their careers and craft. The event last year received incredible feedback, and we appreciate the opportunity to support this impactful initiative.”

The PGA of BC and TaylorMade Golf Canada share a dedication to professional development, creativity, and innovation. The Association is grateful for TaylorMade’s ongoing support in making the Education Seminar a flagship event for PGA Professionals across British Columbia.

To read the full announcement, please click here.

The PGA of Canada requires all members to complete the Safe Sport Requirements by December 31, 2024, with a company called ISB Global Services (One Badge). You must either complete your police record check online with them or upload a recent police record check (within the past 3 years). 

In addition, you will have to complete Safe Sport Training with the Coaching Association of Canada (1 hour online at no cost to you), the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders Program (1 hour and a half online for $30 plus tax paid directly to RIS Group), and upload proof of completion into your account with ISB Global. 

For more information on how to meet the requirements, click here.

The final deadline to pay your 2025 annual PGA of Canada dues is January 1, 2025. If payment is not received by January 1, 2025, your membership will be suspended and a reinstatement fee of $450 will apply.

Membership dues are the responsibility of the individual PGA of Canada Member or Apprentice Professional. If your club is remitting payment on your behalf, please ensure that it is received at the PGA of Canada National Office prior to the application due date. Otherwise, the "LATE PENALTY" will be imposed and you will be required to remit all outstanding monies.

For more information, please click here.

Did you know that research services are available to golf facilities through the BC Golf House Society and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame? If your club is nearing a significant anniversary or milestone, these institutions are excellent resources to learn what historical info, photos or documents may be available within the archives specific to your facility.

Hall of Fame officials recommend starting the process of planning for anniversary celebrations years in advance, to form a committee to spearhead these efforts and to rely on club members as a key source of materials.

Contact Mike Riste at the BC Golf Museum at office@bcgolfhouse.com for information or ideas on how to acknowledge your club's history, or visit the BC Golf House Society website for more info on how the museum has preserved the histories of golf courses throughout the province.

If you would like to place an advertisement in the Classifieds section, please contact Marketing & Communications Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org to place a listing.

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE

Mark Bicknell has left Gorge Vale Golf Club

Braeden Cooper has resigned from the PGA of Canada

Jaiden Severson's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy 

Zac Carson has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional 

Jonnie Motomochi has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional 

Mark Thirtle has left Capilano Golf & Country Club and transfers to the National Zone

For all Members on the Move information, please click HERE.

Head Golf Professional - Osoyoos Golf Club

Assistant Golf Professional - The Vancouver Golf Club

Head Golf Professional - Capilano Golf & Country Club

Assistant Golf Professional - The Harvest Golf Club

Golf Coach - Ultimate Golf Lounge

Seasonal Master Fitter - PXG

Associate/Assistant Golf Professional - Black Mountain Golf Club

For any job postings that have been approved and published on the PGA of BC website, the Association will share relevant social media posts to assist your facility in the search for a candidate. We will share one post/story per job posting. Please ensure that you tag the PGA of BC's social media account in any post or story relevant to the posting. To ensure that we share the post/story in a timely matter, please also reach out to Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org to notify us of the post.

For all job opportunities listed on the PGA of BC website, please click HERE (Log-in required).

For all job opportunities listed on the PGA of Canada website, please click HERE.

PGA of BC Simulator Series

Various Locations; via Trackman TPS Platform

Registration and More Info

December 13-27

PGA of BC Simulator Series, Event #2

Royal Melbourne, Composite Course

January 17-31

PGA of BC Simulator Series, Event #3

Pebble Beach Golf Links

December 9-12

PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf

Mission Resort & Club, Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida

Register Here

CONTACT THE PGA OF BC OFFICE TEAM