PGA of BC

E-NEWS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Fresh Golf Recruitment Solutions continues to find placements from coast to coast but in particular, we have helped many BC facilities in finding their leaders. We attempt to stay engaged with the golf industry professionals by sending out a weekly email which includes all available jobs in the Canadian Club and Golf Industry.  If you would like to be added to these emails, click here.  In addition, they assist candidates’ growth by offering to assist in resume review at no cost.

Fresh Golf is a search firm that specializes in finding leaders in the Golf & Club world. Since early 2022, Fresh Golf has found candidates for Head Professionals, General Managers, Superintendents, Marketing & Communication, Sales, Chefs, C.O.O.’s and Executive Directors. To separate itself from other search firms – besides pricing that all Clubs can afford – the advisory and search team is the most connected team in the industry because they are still active members of the golf world. If your facility needs help finding a leader in the future or you want to know what you need to be ready for your next job search, please go to www.freshgolf.ca or contact founder and lead recruiter Scott Kolb at scott@vbgolf.ca.

The PGA of BC office will be closed from December 21 to January 3.

For all inquiries or other important messages, please reach out to the office team by Friday, December 20. We hope that you all have a fantastic holiday season, and look forward to connecting upon our return in the new year. We will be back in office and available on Monday, January 6.

Happy Holidays!

By: Brendan Stasiewich, PGA of Canada

Sometimes, placing in second is heartbreaking. A tournament can come down to one single shot, or one single mental mistake.

Sometimes, though, like this week for example at the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf and supported by G&G Brands, nobody was left thinking that.

Sometimes, a player gets on such a heater, no other player can even think about 13 strokes they could have shaved off.

After rounds of 67 and 68 at Mission Inn Resort in Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida, Kevin Stinson closed with a final-round 66, the low round of the tournament, for a commanding victory.

“It was a great week,” said Stinson, who made five birdies and an eagle on Thursday. “It was my first time playing golf in Florida and it was cool to be out here playing on different grass than we’re used to. I got to play with some great guys and great players out here, too.”

With the victory, Stinson becomes the only player in history to win the PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada, the PGA Championship of Canada and the PGA Assistants’ Championship of Canada.

“This course is challenging, I just wanted to hang in there on the front nine because it’s demanding. I shot even on the front and, on the back, with the way the wind was going, it was a bit easier, and I had a hot finish.”

“The guys I was playing with had a bit of a tough start so that gave me a bit of breathing room and I played some good golf coming in,” said the Cheam Mountain Head Teaching Pro. 

In 2023, the PGA of Canada won the Four Nations Cup in South Africa – and now it is our turn to host in 2025, with venue TBD.

Stinson, who was a member of the winning team in 2023, will receive an invite to the 2025 event alongside the winner of the 2024 Assistants’ Championship and next year’s PGA Champion of Canada. They will be joined by the top player on the PGA of Canada Player Rankings presented by ECCO Golf.

Click here to read the full article.

The second event in the 2024 PGA of BC Simulator Series presented by Club Champion opened last Friday, December 13 with the playing window set to remain open until Friday, December 27. Members can still register for and compete in this event and are encouraged to do so. Professionals will compete virtually at 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. Click here for direct access to registration for Event #2.

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.

Matthew Palsenbarg (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) won the first event in the Series with an 8-under 64, taking home $550 for the victory. Click here to read the full recap of Event #1.

The third event in the Sim Series, originally set to take place at Pebble Beach, will now be contested at Quail Hollow Club, host of the 2025 PGA Championship.

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

The PGA of BC Board of Directors looks forward to inviting qualified members interested in serving on the Board of Directors to submit their names to run in next month's upcoming election for open positions. The call for nominations will officially open in early January.

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.

Click here for a detailed breakdown of potential candidates' requirements, expectations, qualifications and benefits.

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. 

Candidates' submissions will be made available online to voting members on the election ballot itself. Please note that each candidate's Professional Development Program point total and ranking in the PDP Points Race will be included with their personal info on the ballot.

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. Due to regional quota considerations, the Interior candidate receiving the most votes, regardless of overall position, will automatically earn a two-year term to fulfill the required quota. The remaining two-year term positions will be awarded accordingly to those candidates otherwise receiving the highest vote totals.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to the PGA of BC Office Team at info@pgabc.org.

The deadline for members to complete the PGA of Canada Safe Sport requirements has been extended until 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.

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.

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.

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 sultanofswing693@gmail.com 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 sultanofswing693@gmail.com with any information or leads.

Two Brand New Full Swing Kit Launch Monitors For Sale ($5,000 each)

Both units come under warranty and have never been used. This is a great launch monitor for those looking to improve their golf instruction and club fitting by adding some technology at a budget friendly price. It has indoor capabilities as well for simulator play. Can sell them individually or together. $5,000 per launch monitor.

Please reach out to Brady Stead at bstead@ledgeviewgolf.com for all inquiries.

New Cherry Wood Hangers ($1.00 per hanger)

Tops and Bottoms available. 



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

Kendall Keeley has successfully completed the National Training Academy and becomes a Class "A" Professional at Sandpiper Golf Club

Cody Bell goes from Head Professional to Executive Professional at Talking Rock Golf Course

Ryder Langthorne's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes and Apprentice Professional at Aberdeen Glen Golf Club



Colin McCulley has resigned from the PGA of Canada

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

Assistant/Associate Golf Professional - Penticton Golf & Country Club

Golf Instructor - GOLFTEC North Vancouver

Director of Golf - Radium Golf Group

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

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 Golf Club, Composite Course

January 17-31

PGA of BC Simulator Series, Event #3

Quail Hollow Club

CONTACT THE PGA OF BC OFFICE TEAM