PGA of BC

E-NEWS

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The vision of 2UNDR was simple. Inspired by the kangaroo pouch, 2UNDR set out to create a high-performance men’s athletic underwear with the versatility of everyday use. Using the most advanced construction techniques and materials, 2UNDR separates your equipment from your body to reduce unwanted skin-on-skin contact. With more support than a standard brief and improved airflow to keep you cool, 2UNDR products provide the best fit, comfort and style a man could ever need.

2UNDR was designed in Vancouver but is worn everywhere. Brand ambassadors include PGA Tour stars Rickie Fowler and Matt Every, plus many other major and action-sport athletes throughout North America.

Part of the Rampion Enterprises Ltd. brand family, 2UNDR is a Bronze-level Preferred Partner of the Association and presenting sponsor of the PGA of BC’s Golf Shop of the Year Award. Rampion Enterprises Ltd. served as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Sponsor-Media Appreciation Invitational.

Eric Wang holed his putt on the 18th hole at Nanaimo Golf Club to close the two-round competition at 6-under par, unsure of the status of the tournament leaderboard. He wondered aloud: “Did I do enough?” As he headed to the scoring table, greeted by high-fives and congratulations, the reality of his victory sank in. Winning by an emphatic six shots, Wang secured the 2024 Srixon/Cleveland Golf Club Professional Championship presented by Nike Golf & Mobilicab title.

The Victoria Academy of Golf Head Teaching Professional dominated in Round One, making seven birdies and an eagle en route to a first round 65 (-7). Holding a three-stroke lead into the final round, Wang maintained his composure and poise. Lacking the spectacular highs of his first round, Wang instead fended off his competitors by avoiding mistakes in the difficult, rainy conditions. Shooting 73 (+1) on the second day, his steady play was more than enough to lift the Dick Munn Memorial Trophy at the pristine but challenging Nanaimo Golf Club. The win is Wang’s first career victory at a PGA of BC provincial championship, having tied as runner-up at last year’s Club Professional Championship.

To read the full recap, please click here.

To view a selection of photos from the event, please click here.

University Golf Club Professional, two-time PGA of BC Women's Champion and 2021 National Women's Champion Christine Wong is teeing it up this week at the Women's PGA Cup at Sunriver Resort in Sunriver, Oregon. Wong is one of five PGA Professionals representing Team Canada in the competition.

The Women's PGA Cup is a biennial international team competition for top women PGA Professionals. Wong will be joined on Team Canada by Caroline Ciot, Casey Ward, Emma de Groot and Katy Rutherford.

The three-round tournament runs October 3-October 5. The PGA of BC wishes Wong and Team Canada the best of luck!

To view the leaderboard, please click here.

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 7-17, 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.

Are you looking to contact a BC sales representative for a specific manufacturer or product line? Don't forget that you can always access this information on the PGA of BC website using our Industry Guide. 

No website log-in is required to view the publication, so feel free to share the guide with other non-member industry contacts. The PGA of BC office team updates the online guide throughout the year; suppliers may contact graham@pgabc.org to request changes to their listing at any time.

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 Talking Rock Golf Course on September 23. Rob Tadey (Fairview Mountain Golf Club) won the event, shooting 74 (+2) to outlast his competitors. Keith Martin (Tower Ranch Golf & Country Club), Kyle McMurphy (Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy) and Lionel Taylor (Monte's Golf Shop) tied in second place, one shot back of Tadey.

The Kootenay Pro Tour held its Tour Championship September 16 at St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino and September 17 at Wildstone Golf Course. Trevor Simkins (Bootleg Gap Golf) won the 2024 Kootenay Pro Tour Championship, tapping in a birdie putt on the first playoff hole to claim the victory. Simkins outlasted Peter Kenneford (Creston Golf Club) and Chase Bodoano (The Springs at Radium) in the sudden-death playoff after the three competitors tied following 36 holes. In addition to winning the Tour Championship, Simkins topped the KPT Order of Merit standings and was named Player of the Year. Life Professional Harold Simkins won Most Improved Player, and Jerome Thorne (Eagle Ranch Golf Resort) took Rookie of the Year honours.

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

Joshua McCann's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Mount Brenton Golf Club

Jaya Rampuri's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and she becomes an Apprentice Professional at Riverway Golf Club

Lunghei Ku has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at GoGo Golf Indoor Golf Centre

Sydney Van Rensburg has left Merritt Golf Club and transfers to the Atlantic Region

Theo Tanski has left Northview Golf & Country Club

Yuki Matoba's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Canada Sports Business Academy 

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

General Manager - Chilliwack Golf Club

Assistant Golf Professional/Teaching Professional - Bowen Island Golf Club

Head Golf Professional - Sandpiper Golf Resort

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.

October 29-30

PGA of BC Fall Trade Show

River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BC

Member Registration

Dates TBA

PGA of BC Simulator Series

Various Locations

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