PGA of BC

E-NEWS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

TRIBAL is much more than best-in-class women’s clothing. Its mission is to deliver on-trend collections that make you look and feel your best, for enjoying life’s adventures in comfort and style.

This spring marked 54 years as a Montreal-based women’s wear brand. What began as a women’s pants brand, TRIBAL has evolved into a fully merchandised lifestyle collection and fashionable golf and leisure line designed for on and off the course.

TRIBAL is stepping up its golf game with an expanded high-performance collection featuring a UPF50 fabric which is now available to order year round. This fashionable assortment offers sun protection, moisture-wicking and quick drying properties. Golf facilities looking to add TRIBAL’S Golf and Lifestyle collection to their shops are encouraged to contact Western Canada Regional Manager Jennifer Skala at jskala@tribal-inc.com for more details.

TRIBAL is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and the presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC Awards Celebration. Click here to visit TRIBAL online.

Fourteen participants in yesterday’s PGA of BC Playing Ability Test (PAT) held at Kings Links by the Sea were successful in meeting their respective target scores.

Yesterday’s PAT featured 37 men and women hoping to achieve a target score relative to the course rating based upon their age and gender, which is a prerequisite of becoming a PGA of Canada Professional.

Target scores based upon age and gender for the participants were as follows:

• Men aged 49 & younger: 79
• Men aged 50 & older: 81
• Women aged 49 & younger: 84
• Women aged 50 & older: 86

Congratulations to the following applicants who were successful in meeting their PAT target scores, listed alphabetically:

• Matt Cardinal (McCleery Golf Course)
• Thomas Estabrooks (Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club)
• Garrison Franklin (Nanaimo Golf Club)
• CiCi Lu (Elite Golf Club)
• Jordan Lu (Elite Golf Club)
• David Ma (JKWG Golf Inc.)
• Alex Martin (Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club)
• Yuki Matoba (Canadian Sports Business Academy)
• Bryan Peters (Ledgeview Golf & Country Club)
• Donald Qiu (Par-Tee Golf)
• Jaiden Severson (Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy)
• Chandler Shearer (Pheasant Glen Golf Resort)
• Aaron Stead (Lakepoint Golf & Country Club)
• Hanchen Wang (Premier Royal Sports)

By demonstrating their high standard of golf skills over 18 holes, each of the fourteen successful applicants took an important step toward achieving membership as an Apprentice Professional within the PGA of Canada.

Click here to view final results.

Current and prospective applicants may visit www.pgaofcanada.com/join for full details on how to become a member of the PGA of Canada.

Lesley Hawkins, Vice President Retail for adidas Canada, will deliver a virtual presentation as part of the Association’s Virtual Education Series presented by Foresight Sports Canada on Tuesday, September 17 at 10am PT via Zoom.

Members are encouraged to register for this presentation, where they will gain insights from a top expert in golf retail. The PGA of BC is excited to invite all PGA of Canada members to register for this presentation. To sign up today, please click here. Any members who previously registered for the Virtual Education Bundle can attend.

Join us for an insightful speaking event that delves into the latest golf consumer trends, explores the impact on leadership, and provides strategic insights for business planning for 2025. This event will feature an industry leader who will share their knowledge on how evolving consumer preferences are shaping the market, the impact on leadership of multi-generations in the workforce, and effective strategies for navigating the golf business landscape in the coming year. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and actionable advice to stay ahead in 2025!

Having worked in the retail industry for more than 30 years, Hawkins brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. Serving as Vice President Retail for adidas Canada since 2021, Hawkins has led the brand's Canadian retail strategy, creating and maintaining a high-performance culture for 1,000+ retail associates and driving $100+ million in sales with double-digit profitability. 

The PGA of BC thanks Foresight Sports Canada for their support of the Virtual Education Series. For more information, please reach out to Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

The PGA of BC is excited to announce that nominations for this year's PGA of BC Awards will open Saturday, September 14.

All PGA of BC members can nominate candidates in each award category. The nomination period will remain open for two weeks, closing on Saturday, September 28. Member-at-large voting for the provincial award winners will open on Tuesday, October 8 and close on Tuesday, October 15.

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the River Rock Casino Resort for the 2024 PGA of BC Awards Celebration presented by Tribal, taking place Tuesday, October 29. Ticketing information for the Awards Celebration will be released in the coming weeks.

For more information, please reach out to Executive Director Mark Strong at mark@pgabc.org.

PGA of BC members can receive exclusive discounts at INDOCHINO through the Association's partnership with the custom suiting brand.

This month's discount is active from September 9-19, with members able to save 30% off their purchase of any suit, blazer or outerwear. The code is available on our Member Benefits & Corporate Discounts page (log-in required). The code is valid online and in-person at any INDOCHINO showroom.

For more information, please contact INDOCHINO's Shayna Green at shayna.green@indochino.com.

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.

To place a classified listing in E-News and on the website, please contact Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org.

The Lower Mainland's G&G Tour hosted their latest tournament at GreenTee Country Club on September 9. Bryn Parry (Seymour Creek Golf Centre) and Zac Carson (Nicklaus North Golf Course) each shot 69 (-3) to tie for the victory. Don Seol (Burnaby Mountain Golf Course) shot 70 to earn a third-place finish, while Kevin Stinson (Cheam Mountain Golf Course) and Bradley Gagnon (Capilano Golf & Country Club) tied for fourth.

The Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour competed at Ardmore Golf Course in a Pro-Pro Scramble event on September 10. Mark Bicknell (Gorge Vale Golf Club) and Nate Ollis (Codova Bay Golf Course) took the four-stroke victory, shooting an 18-under 52 to win. Mark Valliere (Glacier Greens Golf Club) and Shayne Simpson (Glacier Greens Golf Club) finished as runners-up.

The Westland Insurance Interior PGA Tour held a tournament at Shuswap National on September 9. Matt Jones (Penticton Golf & Country Club) earned the victory, shooting a 70 to win by one stroke. Lionel Taylor (Monte's Golf Shop), Mark Kitts (Shadow Ridge Golf Club) and Rob Tadey (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) tied for second place.

The Kootenay Pro Tour took on Bootleg Gap Golf on August 26. Trevor Simkins (Bootleg Gap Golf), Doug Schneider (Shadow Mountain Golf Course) and Chase Bodoano (The Springs at Radium) tied after 18 holes with scores of 71. Simkins won the first playoff hole with a tap-in birdie. Gregg Woytowich (Purcell Golf), Jerome Thorne (Eagle Ranch Resort) and Jamie Curiston (Wildstone Golf Course) tied for fourth place at even par.

Make sure to read the Regional Tour Roundup every week to stay up-to-date with the achievements of our members and to never miss any information!

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

Michael Van Horne has left The Rise

David Bolton has left Pacific Golf Academy (Richmond)

Daryl Stubbs has left Pacific Golf Academy (Richmond)

Dong Ze (Jerry) Li has left Pacific Golf Academy (Richmond)

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

Head Golf Professional - Skeena Valley Golf & Country 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.

September 11-14

PGA Assistants' Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf

The Redwoods Golf Course, Langley Township, BC

Register Here

September 30-October 1

Srixon/Cleveland Golf Club Professional Championship presented by Nike Golf & Mobilicab

Nanaimo Golf Club, Nanaimo, BC

Register Here

October 29-30

PGA of BC Fall Trade Show

River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BC

Member Registration

December 9-12

PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf

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

Register Here

Cancellation deadlines for PGA of BC tournaments are 30 days prior to the event. Please ensure that you communicate your withdrawal to the PGA of BC Office Team before this date.

CONTACT THE PGA OF BC OFFICE TEAM