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PGA of BC
E-NEWS
JANUARY 29, 2025
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PGA OF BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
PING CANADA
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PING is a family-owned golf manufacturer, founded in 1959 in the garage of the late Karsten Solheim, a mechanical engineer with an extensive background in the aerospace and computer industries.
Solheim and his company are credited with numerous innovations that became industry standards, including perimeter weighting, custom fitting and the use of investment casting in golf clubs. As a brand, PING is synonymous with innovation, quality and service in the world of golf and supports over 100 tour players worldwide including Viktor Hovland, Sahith Theegala, Tony Finau, Linn Grant, Jennifer Kupcho, and Canadians Stuart Macdonald, Mackenzie Hughes, and Corey Conners.
PING Canada is proud to offer online courses through PING Academy as well as other online resources and Fitting Tools like PING Co-Pilot, WebFit, and WebFit Wedge. Professionals who participate in PING Academy courses can earn Professional Development Points. PING Academy is an online training portal providing instruction and certification in Product Knowledge, Fitting Science, Fitting Tools and Brand & Heritage Knowledge. Through PING Academy, professionals can gain greater knowledge of PING products and improve their skills as a custom club-fitter. PING Academy is complimentary for all PING accounts. Please visit PING Education or reach out to your local sales representative to learn more about PING Academy and other training opportunities.
PING Canada is located in Oakville, Ontario and is responsible for sales, marketing, distribution and the service of all PING products in Canada.
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2025 PGA OF BC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS | |
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The PGA of BC is pleased to present the results of the Association’s 2025 Board of Directors election.
Listed alphabetically, the following candidates were the four members receiving the most votes. Voting took place January 19-26.
The following members were elected to two-year, non-renewable terms:
- Alec Hubert, General Manager, Kamloops Golf & Country Club
- Jared Siminoff, General Manager, Haus of Golf
- Mark Bicknell, Class "A" Professional, Victoria Golf Club
- Steve Liddicoat, Head Professional, Northview Golf & Country Club (Incumbent)
Congratulations to each of the Directors-Elect for being named to the Board by their peers. Membership of the 2025 Board of Directors will become official and the Directors-Elect will be sworn in during the PGA of BC Annual General Meeting taking place on Monday, February 3 at 9:00am PT at Tsawwassen Springs Golf.
The PGA of BC would like to thank outgoing directors Adam Blair (Vernon Golf & Country Club), Brian Schaal (Copper Point Golf Club) and Mark Lindsay (Nielsen Agencies) for their service and dedication to the PGA throughout the duration of their terms on the Board.
Blair, Schaal and Lindsay will serve out the remainder of their terms on the Board of Directors until next week's AGM.
Thank you to all members who put their names forward as candidates in this election and to all Professionals who cast ballots to help determine their Association's elected leaders. Congratulations once more to the successful candidates.
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PGA OF BC EDUCATION SEMINAR PRESENTED BY TAYLORMADE GOLF CANADA | |
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We are excited to welcome members to the 2025 PGA of BC Education Seminar presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada next Monday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 4.
Lineup & Itinerary:
To view the lineup and itinerary, please click here.
Weather:
The weather forecast is currently projecting snow flurries beginning Sunday, February 2 and continuing through Tuesday, February 4. We encourage attendees to plan accordingly and exercise caution.
Tsawwassen, BC - 7-Day Forecast - Environment Canada
Annual General Meeting:
Please note that the PGA of BC Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday, February 3 at 9:00am PT. All PGA of BC members are encouraged to attend. Non-member attendees are not permitted to attend the AGM. The Tsawwassen Springs Ballroom doors will be closed promptly at 9:00am and will remain closed until the conclusion of the AGM.
Food & Beverage:
The PGA of BC and Tsawwassen Springs Golf are pleased to offer gourmet breakfast, lunch and refreshment options. To view the full breakfast and lunch menus, please click here. Breakfast will be served starting at 8:15am before the AGM Monday. Please reach out to the Office Team at info@pgabc.org for any specific allergy requests.
Dress Code:
Attendees are expected to adhere to the Business Casual dress code during the Education Seminar. To learn more about the Association's Dress Code, please click here.
Host Hotel: Members are encouraged to book their accommodations with our preferred hotel partner, the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond. Members can call the hotel directly and mention the PGA of BC when booking, or visit the Benefits & Corporate Discounts page on our website (log-in required) to access the online discount code.
NGCOA Canada Spring Warm Up:
The National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Canada is hosting their Spring Warm Up on Wednesday, February 5 beginning at 9:00am PT. The NGCOA Spring Warm Up will also take place at Tsawwassen Springs Golf. For more information and to register today, please click here or reach out to NGCOA Canada Regional Director Joan Probert at jprobert@ngcoa.ca.
For any additional information, please reach out to the PGA of BC Office Team at info@pgabc.org.
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PGA OF BC SIMULATOR SERIES PRESENTED BY CLUB CHAMPION EVENT #3 | |
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The final event in the first season of the Simulator Series presented by Club Champion is underway, with the playing window remaining open until this Friday, January 31 at 12:00am. Professionals are competing virtually at Quail Hollow Club, host of the 2025 PGA Championship.
REGISTER HERE
Those members who have registered will be sent a link to compete in the event. We encourage members to sign up as soon as possible to ensure they meet the playing deadline.
Matthew Palsenbarg (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) won Event #1, while Bradley Gagnon (Capilano Golf & Country Club) took the victory in the second event.
Event #1 Recap
Event #2 Recap
Palsenbarg leads the overall Simulator Series Order of Merit standings, with Sergio Barba Moreno (Modern Golf (Langley)) in second, and Gagnon and Jonnie Motomochi (Morgan Creek Golf Course) tied for third. To learn more about the Simulator Series presented by Club Champion and to view the current standings, please click here.
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LAST CHANCE: PGA OF CANADA SAFE SPORT REQUIREMENTS DEADLINE JANUARY 31 | |
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The deadline for members to complete the PGA of Canada Safe Sport requirements is this Friday, January 31, 2025.
The PGA of Canada requires all members to complete the Safe Sport Requirements 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.
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Did you know that Davie Black, the inaugural President of the PGA of British Columbia, was a dominant force in Canadian golf during the early 20th century?
Born in Scotland in 1883, Black began his career as an apprentice club-maker before immigrating to Canada. He served as head professional at Shaughnessy Heights Golf Course, now Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club, from 1920 to 1945.
Black's playing career was equally impressive. He was the runner-up in the 1911 Canadian Open, missing the title by just one stroke. He won the Canadian PGA Championship four times, in 1913, 1919, 1920, and 1921. In 1920, during the CPGA Championship at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club, he broke the course record twice in one day, shooting a 68 in the morning and a 67 in the afternoon.
Beyond his individual achievements, Black played a pivotal role in shaping professional golf in British Columbia. He was instrumental in establishing the PGA of BC in 1931 and served as its first President from 1931 to 1933. His legacy is further honored by his induction into the PGA of Canada Hall of Fame, Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and the BC Sports Hall of Fame. The PGA of BC's Professional Development Award is named in his honour.
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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. | |
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SAVE THE DATE
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Until January 31
PGA of BC Simulator Series, Event #3
Quail Hollow Club
Registration and More Info
February 3-4, 2025
PGA of BC Education Seminar presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada
Tsawwassen Springs Golf, Tsawwassen, BC
Member Registration
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