PGA of BC

E-NEWS

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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As the 2024 Replay Golf Supplies Community Engagement Program points race nears the end of its inaugural year, a familiar face remains atop the leaderboard. 

Ryan Tofani has been the pace-setter all season, holding onto the lead since the first standings update with a commanding 43 points to date. His remarkable consistency and dedication to community engagement have made him the professional to beat as the race enters its final stretch. Tofani’s efforts exemplify the core values of the program, inspiring his peers to follow suit and give back to their Association and communities.

Chasing him is Dylan Nickel (Chilliwack Golf Club), whose 33 points reflect a strong commitment to making an impact. Close behind in third is Derek Orr (Iron & Wood Golf Simulators) with 32 points.

Rounding out the top five are Cindy Soukoroff (St. Eugene Golf Resort) and Jeff Palmer (Highland Pacific Golf), with 28 and 25 points, respectively. Both have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their communities.

With less than a month to go, the Replay Golf Supplies Community Engagement Program is entering its most crucial stage. With the December 31 points submission deadline fast approaching, PGA of BC Professionals are reminded to fill out the Points Requisition Form to ensure their efforts are counted and celebrated in this year’s standings.



For more information on the program, including the updated full leaderboard, please click here. For additional inquiries, please reach out to Communications & Marketing Manager Graham Abraham at graham@pgabc.org.

The next event in the 2024 PGA of BC Simulator Series presented by Club Champion starts this Friday, December 13 and will run until Friday, December 27, with players competing virtually at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Composite Course. 

Click here for more information on the Simulator Series, including registration, detailed instructions, a list of facilities, and the series’ Notice To Competitors.

Those members who have registered will be sent a link to compete in the event. Competitors can register during the playing window, however we encourage members to sign up as soon as possible.

For more information, please reach out to the PGA of BC Office Team at info@pgabc.org

The PGA of BC is thrilled to announce its partnership with Honma Golf has been extended for another year. The premium Japanese golf brand is proud to support the Association as Co-Presenting Sponsor of the PGA of BC Seniors' & Women's Championships.

Honma Golf, known for its craftsmanship and innovation, continues to play a key role in elevating these prestigious events. The Association is grateful for Honma Golf’s ongoing commitment to supporting the professional golf community in British Columbia and looks forward to another successful year of collaboration.

The Seniors' & Womens' Championships presented by Honma Golf & Levelwear are set to take place at Victoria's Cordova Bay Golf Course on June 23-24, 2025.

Additional information on the Association's 2025 Tournament Schedule will be published in the coming weeks. For more information, please reach out to the PGA of BC Office Team at info@pgabc.org.

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.

The PGA of BC Industry Guide is a key tool utilized by our members for contacting representatives for hundreds of brands each year. The Industry Guide is housed on the PGA of BC’s website (log-in required) and promoted throughout the year to members in our weekly E-News communications, as well as at key events such as the Education Seminar and Fall Trade Show.

To ensure an accurate and up-to-date Industry Guide for 2025, we encourage vendors and industry partners to update their information at the link below:

LINK: PGA of BC – INDUSTRY GUIDE INFORMATION UPDATE FORM

If you have any questions, or if you would like reference to your current information contained in the 2024 PGA of BC Industry Guide, please reach out to Dan Czerwenka, Business Development Manager, at dan@pgabc.org. We also encourage all vendors to email their most up-to-date brand logos to PGA of BC Communications & Marketing Manager, Graham Abraham, at graham@pgabc.org.

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Please reach out to Lee Ranger at lranger@golfbc.com for all inquiries.

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

Doug Andrews has reinstated with the PGA of Canada

Michael Van Horne has resigned from the PGA of Canada

Jennifer Woods has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Sunnydale Golf & Country Club

Jong Chan (Jon) Lee has left Northview Golf & Country Club

GoGo Golf Indoor Golf Centre has changed to Clubhouse Indoor Golf

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

Head Golf Professional/Assistant GM - Cottonwood Golf Course

Outside Services Manager - Morgan Creek Golf Course

General Manager - The Vancouver Golf Club

Assistant Golf Professional - Meadow Gardens Golf Club

Full Time Coach - Canada Golf Academy

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

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

CONTACT THE PGA OF BC OFFICE TEAM