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JANUARY 8, 2024

PGA OF BC PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

AXIS INSURANCE

Axis Insurance is an award-winning brokerage serving local, national, and international clients with risk management and insurance services. Axis professionals analyze business and personal risk to provide advice and solutions that mitigate, reduce, or transfer those risks. With roots dating back to 1928, Axis has grown into a leading national brokerage with over 350 employees, making it one of the fastest-growing insurance brokerages in the country.

 

Axis is a full-service brokerage firm specializing in commercial insurance, life, employee benefits, and wealth advisory services, supported by the expertise of 16 specialized practice groups and propelled by strategic acquisitions and strong organic growth.

 

Axis Insurance is a Gold-level Preferred Partner of the Association and the title sponsor of the PGA of BC Championship. Click HERE to access Axis Insurance’s website or contact Account Executive Lee Fulsher at lee.fulsher@axisinsurance.ca.

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CALL FOR ELECTION CANDIDATES

The PGA of BC Board of Directors invites qualified members interested in serving on the Board of Directors to submit their names to run in this month's upcoming election for open positions. 


In the coming vote, there will be four (4) vacant positions on the Board. Each member elected will serve a two-year term. Due to the Board's current composition, at least one of the directors elected must be a representative of the Interior region.


All candidates must be Class "A" Professionals who are members in good standing with the PGA of Canada to be eligible to run in the election. 


Candidates will be asked to submit a brief biography and write-up detailing why they feel they are most qualified for a position on the PGA of BC Board of Directors. Submissions may not exceed 200 words and may not include any supplementary documents or files -- these are firm requirements that will be strictly enforced. 


To submit your name for consideration, please send an email with your written submission no later than Monday, January 13 at 4:00pm PT to Executive Director Mark Strong at mark@pgabc.org. Confirmation will be sent to candidates upon receipt of application. 


Once a list of candidates has been compiled, the membership will have an opportunity to vote in the online election. The voting period will run from January 19-25, 2025.


To read the full Call for Board Candidates, including requirements, expectations, and benefits of the role, please click here.

BRADLEY GAGNON CAPTURES SIMULATOR SERIES EVENT #2 WITH STELLAR PERFORMANCE

The PGA of BC Simulator Series presented by Club Champion continued to showcase virtual golfing excellence, as professionals from across the province competed in Event #2 from December 13 to 27. Participants navigated the challenging virtual rendition of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, Composite Course, renowned for its strategic design and demanding layout.


Emerging atop the leaderboard was Bradley Gagnon (Capilano Golf & Country Club), who delivered a masterful performance by carding a 6-under-par 66. Gagnon's round was highlighted by precise ball striking and a composed demeanor, allowing him to maintain consistency throughout the course.


Tied in second place, Matthew Palsenbarg (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) and Jonnie Motomochi (Morgan Creek Golf Course) fired rounds of 70 (-2). Rounding out the top-five and tied for fourth place at one-under par were Sergio Barba Moreno (Modern Golf (Langley)) and Bryn Parry (Seymour Creek Golf Centre).


To read the full recap, please click here.


The next event in the Simulator Series will take place January 17-31 at Quail Hollow Club, host of the 2025 PGA Championship. Please note that Quail Hollow is available on all Trackman Golf simulators, but is not updated to Virtual Golf 3.


To register for Event #3, please click here.

REGISTER: 2025 PGA OF BC EDUCATION SEMINAR PRESENTED BY TAYLORMADE GOLF CANADA

Making its return to Tsawwassen Springs Golf, the 2025 PGA of BC Education Seminar presented by Taylormade Golf Canada will take place February 3 & 4.


The Association is pleased to welcome members back to the immaculate facilities at Tsawassen Springs Golf, where an impressive variety of speakers will deliver diverse insights on a range of topics related to golf, business and leadership.

 

Registration for the 2025 PGA of BC Education Seminar presented by Taylormade Golf Canada is now open. PGA of BC members can register for $169 plus GST, while non-members sponsored by an attending Class "A" Professional can register for $269 plus GST.

 

MEMBER REGISTRATION

 

NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION

 

The deadline to register for the Education Seminar is January 27, 2025 at 4pm PT


The Association extends our gratitude to Taylormade Golf Canada for their continued support of the Education Seminar and of professional development in the golf industry.


For more information, including a list of confirmed speakers and their biographies, please visit the 2025 Education Seminar landing page on our website HERE.

2025 PGA OF BC CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE

The PGA of BC is excited to announce its Championships Schedule for the 2025 season. We are thrilled to welcome members to the tournaments set to take place across the province next year.


To view the full 2025 Championships Schedule, please click here.


For any questions and more information on the PGA of BC Championships schedule, please reach out to the PGA of BC Office Team at info@pgabc.org.

PGA OF CANADA SAFE SPORT REQUIREMENTS DEADLINE JANUARY 31

The deadline for members to complete the PGA of Canada Safe Sport requirements is 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.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that the PGA of BC's Pro-Pro Championship is making its return this year?


The Pro-Pro Championship was held in 2011, when Brad Clapp and Jared Rempel took the inaugural title, and in 2012, when Lindsay Bernakevitch (left, in white) and Dave Zibrik (right, in white) won the event.


The 2025 Pro-Pro Championship presented by Sundog Eyewear & Blue Tees Golf will take place on September 8-9 at Kelowna's Tower Ranch Golf Club, the site of Zibrik and Bernakevitch's victory. Will they extend their 13-year run as reigning champions?

CLASSIFIEDS

Looking For: Pull Carts (New or Used in Great Condition)


Kings Links by the Sea is looking for new or used in great condition pull carts to add to or replace their existing fleet.


Please reach out to Mike White at headpro@kingslinks.ca with any information or leads.

Looking For: 2 Power Carts (In any running condition)


Kings Links by the Sea is looking for 2 used power carts.


Please reach out to Mike White at headpro@kingslinks.ca with any information or leads.

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

Luke Fedora has transferred from the Ontario Zone and joins Chilliwack Golf Club as an Apprentice Professional


Carter Bradley has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Tobiano Golf Course


CiCi Lu's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and she becomes an Apprentice Professional at Elite Golf Club


Joel Harrison has left Big Sky Golf Club 


Corry Butler has become Head Professional at Big Sky Golf Club


Ryan Tofani has joined Sandpiper Golf Resort as Head Professional


Tom Monaghan has left Fraserview Golf Club and joins McCleery Golf Course as Head Professional


Mason Lafrance has left Langara Golf Course and joins Fraserview Golf Club as Head Professional


Aaron Grice has left Cottonwood Golf Course and joins Gorge Vale Golf Club as Head Professional 


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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Assistant Golf Professional - The Harvest Golf Club


Associate Golf Professional - Richmond Country Club


Head Golf Professional - Sagebrush Golf Club


Teaching Professional - Tour Development Academy


Assistant Golf Professional/Back Shop Manager - Campbell River Golf Club


Assistant Golf Professional - Cranbrook Golf Club


Head Professional/Pro Shop Manager - Princeton Golf Club


Assistant/Associate Golf Professional - Penticton Golf & Country Club


Golf Instructor - GOLFTEC North Vancouver


Director of Golf - Radium Golf Group


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.

SAVE THE DATE

UPCOMING EVENTS

PGA of BC Simulator Series

Various Locations; via Trackman TPS Platform

Registration and More Info


January 17-31

PGA of BC Simulator Series, Event #3

Quail Hollow Club




February 3-4, 2025

PGA of BC Education Seminar presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada

Tsawwassen Springs Golf, Tsawwassen, BC

Member Registration

CONTACT THE PGA OF BC OFFICE TEAM

Mark Strong

Executive Director

mark@pgabc.org

Doug Titterington

Membership & Events Manager

doug@pgabc.org

Dan Czerwenka

Business Development Manager

dan@pgabc.org

Graham Abraham

Communications & Marketing Manager

graham@pgabc.org

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