The Ontario PGA announced its 2008 award winners at the Ontario PGA Merchandise Show in Toronto as the association’s Club Professional, Teacher, Teacher for Juniors, Merchandiser and Assistant Professional of the Year were named.
Bill Wogden
Club Professional of the Year Bill Wogden has been the head professional at the Barrie Country Club for the last 17 seasons. Prior to Barrie, Wogden served as the first head professional at Royal Woodbine and, before that, apprenticed under the late Ben Kern at The National Golf Club of Canada in Woodbridge for 10 years.
Club Professional of the Year nominees are judged on acriteria including Canadian PGA involvement, business operations, teaching and coaching, playing ability and playing accomplishments, merchandising and entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
“It’s a great honour and wonderful feeling to be chosen for this award by my peers,” said Wogden, who lists Kern as his main guiding influence in the golf industry. “I really learned a lot from Ben from my time at The National and I’ve tried to take those experiences and apply them to Barrie Country Club.”
Tim Moore
Tim Moore, the head professional at Thornhill Golf and Country Club, was named Ontario PGA Merchandiser of the Year. Part of Moore’s merchandising philosophy consists of providing each member and guest with an individualized and personal golfing experience and carrying a wide assortment of products to meet the individual needs of the club’s diverse membership.
Merchandiser of the Year nominees are judged on criteria such as merchandising philosophy, pro shop layout, display techniques, support staff and overall promotion. This is the first win for Moore, who was also nominated in 2007.
“To win this award after coming up short in 2007 feels fantastic,” said Moore. “I am very lucky to have great people working for me and I couldn’t have won without them.”
Dan Poort
Dan Poort of the Hamilton Golf and Country Club is the recipient of the Assistant of the Year Award.
Nominees are judged on criteria such as staff management, teaching, member interaction and playing ability. Poort has spent the last seven seasons at Hamilton and this season was his first as the No. 1 associate and that brought new and interesting challenges
“I am truly honoured to win this award,” said Poort. “I owe a lot to my family and close mentors who have guided me throughout my career.”
Sean Foley
Sean Foley of Piper's Heath is this year's recipient of the Ontario PGA Teacher of the Year. Foley made a name for himself in 2008, adding a number of high profile PGA Tour players to his growing roster of students.
Teacher of the Year nominees are judged on criteria such as innovative teaching techniques to instructional articles, videos or promotions.
This is the first nomination and first win for Foley, who has become a renowned teacher over the last several years. Foley currently works out of Piper’s Heath in Milton during the summer and runs the Core Junior Golf Academy in Orlando during the winter.
“It’s an honour to win this award,” said Foley. “I love doing what I’m doing and everyday I get to see people smile and play the game they love whether they shoot 68 or 110,”
Mike Kelly
Mike Kelly, director of player development for the Golf Association of Ontario, is this year’s recipient of the Teacher of the Year for Juniors. Kelly has been a Canadian PGA Class A Member since 2006 and worked in various capacities within the ClubLink Corporation before joining the GAO.
Nominees in the Teacher of the Year for Juniors category are judged on contributions to the development of junior golf to leadership, inspiration and promotion of the game.
Kelly is responsible for growing the game in Ontario and has spearheaded the Callaway Golf in Schools program that included 15,000 students this year. “We’ve worked extremely hard to bring golf to the children over the last few years,” said Kelly. “This award feels fantastic to win knowing that my peers in the industry nominated me.”
All Ontario PGA award winners will now be put forward as national nominees.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Canadian Tour Announces Three Year Partnership With Cleveland Golf
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Level 3 RCGA Rules of Golf - Lower Mainland
The BCGA is offering a Lower Mainland Level 3 Rules of Golf Workshop December 6th and 7th. This two day workshop is for persons who have completed Level 2 (or equivalent) of the RCGA Rules of Golf education program. For complete details, please see the note on the RCGA Rules Education Program. This workshop will include a PowerPoint presentation, questions and answers, scenarios and an opportunity to build on your knowledge and administration of the Rules of Golf. A portion of the progam will be conducted outside - so please ensure you bring proper clothing to suit weather conditions.
Click here for more details or to register.
Click here for more details or to register.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Vancouver's Bryn Parry Moves on to Stage 2 at PGA Tour Qualifying
Congratulations to PGA of BC Member Bryn Parry on advancing to stage 2 of PGA Tour Qualifying School. Bryn fired a final round of 1 under 71 to finish in a tie for 12th. The top 23 and ties advanced to the second round. His 72 hole total was 291 (+3).
Unfortunetly Hazelmere Teaching Professional and PGA of BC Member Phil Jonas did not fair as well shooting a final round of 73 to finish tied for 48th position at 300 (+12).
Good luck at stage 2 and be sure to check out golfvancouver.blogspot.com for qualifying round 2 results.
Unfortunetly Hazelmere Teaching Professional and PGA of BC Member Phil Jonas did not fair as well shooting a final round of 73 to finish tied for 48th position at 300 (+12).
Good luck at stage 2 and be sure to check out golfvancouver.blogspot.com for qualifying round 2 results.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Alberta PGA Honours Its Standouts
Steve Moe of the Sirocco Golf Club has been named Club Professional of the Year by the Alberta PGA.
Other winners include Brian Fast of the Cottonwood Golf Club, who was named Assistant Professional of the Year, and Grant Cook of the National Golf Academy at Shaganappi, who earned Teacher of the Year honours. Trent Matson of Evergreen Golf Club was named Junior Leader of the Year.
Mills Woods Golf Club was named public Merchandiser of the Year, while Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club took the same honour for private clubs.
Other winners include Brian Fast of the Cottonwood Golf Club, who was named Assistant Professional of the Year, and Grant Cook of the National Golf Academy at Shaganappi, who earned Teacher of the Year honours. Trent Matson of Evergreen Golf Club was named Junior Leader of the Year.
Mills Woods Golf Club was named public Merchandiser of the Year, while Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club took the same honour for private clubs.
Monday, October 20, 2008
67 Canadian Tour Players Head to PGA Tour Q-School
OAKVILLE, Ont. – With one goal in mind they come from all corners of the globe. That goal is a 2009 PGA TOUR card.
The first of two waves of First Stage Qualifying begins Tuesday at six locations across the United States with 67 current and former Canadian Tour members aiming for the big prize.
At Beaumont, Calif., Tommy Barber is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather Jerry and father Tommy on the PGA TOUR while Chris Baryla is looking to regain his form after struggling with injuries for much of 2008.
Also in the field is Asian Tour regular Bryan Saltus, Scott Gibson, Jay Choe, Andreas Huber, Bryn Parry, Philip Jonas, Warren Pineo (pictured), Mike Sica, 2008 Florida Q-School winner Ryan Yip and two-time Canadian Tour winner Daniel Im.
At Dayton, Nev., 2008 Desjardins Open winner Graham DeLaet tees it up alongside Ryan Camp, Wil Collins, John Colyar, Zach Doran, Tyler Erickson, Andres Gonzales, Christo Greyling, Erick Justesen, Tom Kalinowski, Liam Kendregan, Marc Lawless, Clayton Ogden, Cody Slover, Winn Smith, Luke Swilor, Taylor Wood, Kwangsoo Yoon, Mike Roters and Clayton Rask.
Across the country in Florence, S.C., 2008 Jane Rogers Championship winner Alex Coe begins his quest in the same field with Chris Cureton, 2008 Nationwide Tour member Lee Curry, D.J. Fiese, Jim Lemon, Derek Oakey, Dan Payton, Eugene Smith, Brian Unk and Brennan Webb.
At Key Biscayne, Fla., Canadian Tour 2004 Order of Merit winner Erik Compton returns to competitive play after receiving his second heart transplant earlier this year. Also in the field are Will Dodson, Sam Kemp, Hoyt McGarity, Jerome Blais and Mark Walker.
Down the road in St. Augustine, 2006 Order of Merit winner Stephen Gangluff is hoping to return to the PGA TOUR as are Brent Schwarzrock, Scott Hend and Mario Tiziani. Hend has won several tournaments in his native Australia as well as capturing the Asian Tour’s 2008 Indonesia President Invitational.
Joining that group are Rob Johnson, Danny King, Rob Oppenheim and Colton Turnquist.
At Kingwood, Texas, 2008 San Luis Potosi Open winner Russell Surber is in the field along with Brad Heaven, Matt Johnston, Dean Kennedy, 2007 Free Press Manitoba Classic winner Mike Mezei, Jason Moon, Michael Sims, Zoran Zorkic, Andy Walker and the Canadian Tour’s Fall Q-School winner Robert Gates.
Last fall, 46 Canadian Tour members advanced to second stage.
In the Clubhouse
The second wave of First Stage begins October 29 and runs until November 1.
Brent Schwarzrock played the PGA TOUR from 2000 to 2003 and the Nationwide Tour from 2004 to 2006 before being slowed by back injuries.
Scott Hend played the PGA TOUR in 2004 and 2005 but suffered a hand injury. He played the Asian Tour in 2007 and 2008.
Mario Tiziani played the PGA TOUR in 2005 while Stephen Gangluff played the big tour in 2002.
The first of two waves of First Stage Qualifying begins Tuesday at six locations across the United States with 67 current and former Canadian Tour members aiming for the big prize.
At Beaumont, Calif., Tommy Barber is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather Jerry and father Tommy on the PGA TOUR while Chris Baryla is looking to regain his form after struggling with injuries for much of 2008.
Also in the field is Asian Tour regular Bryan Saltus, Scott Gibson, Jay Choe, Andreas Huber, Bryn Parry, Philip Jonas, Warren Pineo (pictured), Mike Sica, 2008 Florida Q-School winner Ryan Yip and two-time Canadian Tour winner Daniel Im.
At Dayton, Nev., 2008 Desjardins Open winner Graham DeLaet tees it up alongside Ryan Camp, Wil Collins, John Colyar, Zach Doran, Tyler Erickson, Andres Gonzales, Christo Greyling, Erick Justesen, Tom Kalinowski, Liam Kendregan, Marc Lawless, Clayton Ogden, Cody Slover, Winn Smith, Luke Swilor, Taylor Wood, Kwangsoo Yoon, Mike Roters and Clayton Rask.
Across the country in Florence, S.C., 2008 Jane Rogers Championship winner Alex Coe begins his quest in the same field with Chris Cureton, 2008 Nationwide Tour member Lee Curry, D.J. Fiese, Jim Lemon, Derek Oakey, Dan Payton, Eugene Smith, Brian Unk and Brennan Webb.
At Key Biscayne, Fla., Canadian Tour 2004 Order of Merit winner Erik Compton returns to competitive play after receiving his second heart transplant earlier this year. Also in the field are Will Dodson, Sam Kemp, Hoyt McGarity, Jerome Blais and Mark Walker.
Down the road in St. Augustine, 2006 Order of Merit winner Stephen Gangluff is hoping to return to the PGA TOUR as are Brent Schwarzrock, Scott Hend and Mario Tiziani. Hend has won several tournaments in his native Australia as well as capturing the Asian Tour’s 2008 Indonesia President Invitational.
Joining that group are Rob Johnson, Danny King, Rob Oppenheim and Colton Turnquist.
At Kingwood, Texas, 2008 San Luis Potosi Open winner Russell Surber is in the field along with Brad Heaven, Matt Johnston, Dean Kennedy, 2007 Free Press Manitoba Classic winner Mike Mezei, Jason Moon, Michael Sims, Zoran Zorkic, Andy Walker and the Canadian Tour’s Fall Q-School winner Robert Gates.
Last fall, 46 Canadian Tour members advanced to second stage.
In the Clubhouse
The second wave of First Stage begins October 29 and runs until November 1.
Brent Schwarzrock played the PGA TOUR from 2000 to 2003 and the Nationwide Tour from 2004 to 2006 before being slowed by back injuries.
Scott Hend played the PGA TOUR in 2004 and 2005 but suffered a hand injury. He played the Asian Tour in 2007 and 2008.
Mario Tiziani played the PGA TOUR in 2005 while Stephen Gangluff played the big tour in 2002.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Scotland Wins World Amateur Team Championship Convincingly
Adelaide, Australia (19 October) – In blustery conditions, Scotland claimed its first Eisenhower Trophy with a nine-stroke victory in the 2008 World Amateur Team Championship.
"We set out to try to win but to go out and do it is unbelievable,” said Scotsman Callum Macaulay, who shot 1-under-par 72 on the Royal Adelaide Golf Club.
Combining Macaulay’s score with a 2-over-par 75 from Gavin Dear, Scotland finished with a 20-under-par total of 560 for 72 holes, the second-best score since three-player teams were instituted in 2002.
Click here for final Team results - Click here for final Individual results
Beginning the final round with a four-stroke lead over the USA, the Scots started strongly with Macaulay leading the way by birdieing five holes in his first nine. That early pace moved the Scots further ahead of the contending Americans and Swedes, who finished second and third at 569 and 574, respectively. Scotland’s final round 1-over-par 147 was five strokes better than the USA and six better than Sweden.
"We got off to slow start and made some bogeys earlier and then we were really in a hole,” USA captain Walter Driver said. “There were very testing conditions with the wind blowing hard. Obviously, the Scots loved it. They played well.”
Dear agreed that the wind, which increased as the day progressed, was in the Scots’ favor.
"It helps because we feel we are all good wind players,” Dear said. “It was good to have it blowing a mere gale and we know that par is a good score.”
Even with a large lead, Scottish captain George Crawford did not feel secure with victory until the 17th hole. "I somewhat felt we were in a strong position after 14,” Crawford said. “But, ultimately it wasn’t sure until we played the 17th, where Gavin chipped in for an eagle and Callum made birdie.”
The weight of the accomplishment was not lost on Crawford either. "It’s history in the making for a small nation as the home of golf,” Crawford said. “The way golf has developed on the continent means it’s much more difficult to compete at this level. It’s a historic occasion. It’s tremendous.”
Rickie Fowler of the USA was the low individual and helped his team to a silver medal.
The Scots were playing for just the fourth time under their own flag with a best finish of tied for sixth in 2006. Four times – 1964, 1976, 1988 and 1998 – individual Scots have been part of gold medal winning Great Britain and Ireland teams. From 1958 to 2000, the Scots were part of that team. In 2002, when the championship moved from four-player to three-player teams, they made their debut.
With the victory, Scotland closed an historic circle. In the first championship in 1958 at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, the Australians won. Fifty-years later, the Scots have the trophy in Australia.
The USA was vying for its 14th Eisenhower Trophy and had won the championship three of the last four times. "It’s a little bit disappointing,” Driver said. “Silver is not bad when we had a chance to win.”
Finishing the top 10 were France and Italy tied for fourth; Australia in sixth, defending champion Netherlands and Spain tied for seventh and Argentina and Canada tied for ninth.
In the World Amateur, the team’s two best individual scores count.
The winning team receives custody of the Eisenhower Trophy for the ensuing two years and the players receive gold medals.
Although there is no individual recognition, Rickie Fowler of the USA was the low scorer at 10-under-par 280.
In the final round, the top half of the field played at Royal Adelaide Golf Club and the bottom scoring half played at The Grange Golf Club’s West course.
The International Golf Federation was founded in 1958 to encourage the international development of the game and to employ golf as a vehicle to foster friendship and sportsmanship. The IGF is the recognized international federation for golf for the International Olympic Committee and comprises the national governing bodies of golf of more than 110 countries.
Story written by Pete Kowalski, IGF Media Officer. E-mail him with questions and comments at pkowalski@usga.org
"We set out to try to win but to go out and do it is unbelievable,” said Scotsman Callum Macaulay, who shot 1-under-par 72 on the Royal Adelaide Golf Club.
Combining Macaulay’s score with a 2-over-par 75 from Gavin Dear, Scotland finished with a 20-under-par total of 560 for 72 holes, the second-best score since three-player teams were instituted in 2002.
Click here for final Team results - Click here for final Individual results
Beginning the final round with a four-stroke lead over the USA, the Scots started strongly with Macaulay leading the way by birdieing five holes in his first nine. That early pace moved the Scots further ahead of the contending Americans and Swedes, who finished second and third at 569 and 574, respectively. Scotland’s final round 1-over-par 147 was five strokes better than the USA and six better than Sweden.
"We got off to slow start and made some bogeys earlier and then we were really in a hole,” USA captain Walter Driver said. “There were very testing conditions with the wind blowing hard. Obviously, the Scots loved it. They played well.”
Dear agreed that the wind, which increased as the day progressed, was in the Scots’ favor.
"It helps because we feel we are all good wind players,” Dear said. “It was good to have it blowing a mere gale and we know that par is a good score.”
Even with a large lead, Scottish captain George Crawford did not feel secure with victory until the 17th hole. "I somewhat felt we were in a strong position after 14,” Crawford said. “But, ultimately it wasn’t sure until we played the 17th, where Gavin chipped in for an eagle and Callum made birdie.”
The weight of the accomplishment was not lost on Crawford either. "It’s history in the making for a small nation as the home of golf,” Crawford said. “The way golf has developed on the continent means it’s much more difficult to compete at this level. It’s a historic occasion. It’s tremendous.”
Rickie Fowler of the USA was the low individual and helped his team to a silver medal.
The Scots were playing for just the fourth time under their own flag with a best finish of tied for sixth in 2006. Four times – 1964, 1976, 1988 and 1998 – individual Scots have been part of gold medal winning Great Britain and Ireland teams. From 1958 to 2000, the Scots were part of that team. In 2002, when the championship moved from four-player to three-player teams, they made their debut.
With the victory, Scotland closed an historic circle. In the first championship in 1958 at the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, the Australians won. Fifty-years later, the Scots have the trophy in Australia.
The USA was vying for its 14th Eisenhower Trophy and had won the championship three of the last four times. "It’s a little bit disappointing,” Driver said. “Silver is not bad when we had a chance to win.”
Finishing the top 10 were France and Italy tied for fourth; Australia in sixth, defending champion Netherlands and Spain tied for seventh and Argentina and Canada tied for ninth.
In the World Amateur, the team’s two best individual scores count.
The winning team receives custody of the Eisenhower Trophy for the ensuing two years and the players receive gold medals.
Although there is no individual recognition, Rickie Fowler of the USA was the low scorer at 10-under-par 280.
In the final round, the top half of the field played at Royal Adelaide Golf Club and the bottom scoring half played at The Grange Golf Club’s West course.
The International Golf Federation was founded in 1958 to encourage the international development of the game and to employ golf as a vehicle to foster friendship and sportsmanship. The IGF is the recognized international federation for golf for the International Olympic Committee and comprises the national governing bodies of golf of more than 110 countries.
Story written by Pete Kowalski, IGF Media Officer. E-mail him with questions and comments at pkowalski@usga.org
Friday, October 17, 2008
Field Announced for 2008 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Pro Championship
ACTON, ON (October 15, 2008) — The 2008 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Club Professional Championship is gearing up to once again be an extremely competitive event in a battle for the National championship title as well as an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open.
The tournament will be held November 17th to 19th, 2008 for the fifth consecutive year at The PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This venue is a favourite stop amongst Canada’s top Club Professionals who are looking to excel at this year’s championship.
This year’s Canadian PGA Seniors’ Champion and 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994 Club Professional Champion Yvan Beauchemin (Grand-Mere Club De Golf, QC), 2007 defending champion Eric Landreville (Belle Vue Club De Golf, QC), 2005 and 2006 winner Danny King (The Academy Tee at Magna GC, ON), 2001 champion Ken Tarling (Ken Tarling's Golf Academy, ON), 2003 winner Brett Burgeson (Country Hills GC, AB), 1999 winner Dale Pedersen (The Landings GC, ON) and 1997, 1992, 1990 and 1987 winner Gar Hamilton (Mississauga G&CC, ON) will all be competing to once again have their name etched on the Canadian PGA’s Club Professional Championship trophy.
Last year, Eric Landreville, Head Professional at Belle Vue Club de Golf in Ville De Lery, Quebec, won by three shots over JeanLouis LaMarre, from St-Jean Richelieu, Quebec to take home his first Canadian PGA National title, shooting rounds of 66-68-73 for a 207 tournament total earning him the $12,000 first prize from the $85,000 purse.This year, 107 club professionals will compete for the National Championship. Competitors qualify for this event through a variety of means.
Players become eligible for this championship through qualifying at their respective Zone championships, as a past champion of the event, through an exemption letter, or by finishing in the Top-15 in the 2007 CPC (not otherwise exempt), thus ensuring an elite field of professional competitors from across the country. Activities will begin Saturday, November 15th with registration and practice rounds. On Monday, November 17th the three day 54-hole stroke play championship will begin with the field cut to 70 plus ties after the first 36 holes. There will be 36-hole InterZone competition compiled of four players on each team representing the nine Canadian PGA zones. The team score is calculated from the best three out of four scores accumulated over the first two rounds.
The purse for the InterZone competition is $5000. The CPC purse is $85,000 and the Champion will also receive an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open to be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON.
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest.
For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com Please click here to view 2008 CPC field About Acushnet: The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quality and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit www.titleist.com and www.footjoy.com.
About CPGA: Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,500 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country. For more information, visit www.cpga.com
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The tournament will be held November 17th to 19th, 2008 for the fifth consecutive year at The PGA Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This venue is a favourite stop amongst Canada’s top Club Professionals who are looking to excel at this year’s championship.
This year’s Canadian PGA Seniors’ Champion and 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994 Club Professional Champion Yvan Beauchemin (Grand-Mere Club De Golf, QC), 2007 defending champion Eric Landreville (Belle Vue Club De Golf, QC), 2005 and 2006 winner Danny King (The Academy Tee at Magna GC, ON), 2001 champion Ken Tarling (Ken Tarling's Golf Academy, ON), 2003 winner Brett Burgeson (Country Hills GC, AB), 1999 winner Dale Pedersen (The Landings GC, ON) and 1997, 1992, 1990 and 1987 winner Gar Hamilton (Mississauga G&CC, ON) will all be competing to once again have their name etched on the Canadian PGA’s Club Professional Championship trophy.
Last year, Eric Landreville, Head Professional at Belle Vue Club de Golf in Ville De Lery, Quebec, won by three shots over JeanLouis LaMarre, from St-Jean Richelieu, Quebec to take home his first Canadian PGA National title, shooting rounds of 66-68-73 for a 207 tournament total earning him the $12,000 first prize from the $85,000 purse.This year, 107 club professionals will compete for the National Championship. Competitors qualify for this event through a variety of means.
Players become eligible for this championship through qualifying at their respective Zone championships, as a past champion of the event, through an exemption letter, or by finishing in the Top-15 in the 2007 CPC (not otherwise exempt), thus ensuring an elite field of professional competitors from across the country. Activities will begin Saturday, November 15th with registration and practice rounds. On Monday, November 17th the three day 54-hole stroke play championship will begin with the field cut to 70 plus ties after the first 36 holes. There will be 36-hole InterZone competition compiled of four players on each team representing the nine Canadian PGA zones. The team score is calculated from the best three out of four scores accumulated over the first two rounds.
The purse for the InterZone competition is $5000. The CPC purse is $85,000 and the Champion will also receive an exemption into the 2009 RBC Canadian Open to be held at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, ON.
Owned and operated by the PGA of America, The PGA Golf Club is a public facility designed by Tom Fazio with rolling hills, majestic pine trees and challenging water hazards. The course has been selected for numerous awards including the 2004 “Best Places To Play” by Golf Digest.
For more information, visit www.pgavillage.com Please click here to view 2008 CPC field About Acushnet: The Titleist, FootJoy and Cobra brands have a tradition of excellence that have always been predicated on providing golfers with quality and performance superior golf equipment. The Canadian PGA Golf Professional has a tradition of excellence devoting their careers to helping golfers improve and enjoy the game. Together, Acushnet and the Canadian PGA Golf Professional share a successful relationship of providing the golfer with best in class products and services. For more information, visit www.titleist.com and www.footjoy.com.
About CPGA: Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,500 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country. For more information, visit www.cpga.com
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
PGA of BC Award Winners 2008
October 15, 2008
South Okanagan Events Centre
Each year the PGA of BC Golf Awards recognizes the leader's in British Columbia's golf industry. At the 14th annual Awards Dinner PGA Golf Professionals, industry sales representatives, corporate supporters of golf in BC and the Golf Facility of the Year were honoured.
American Express, Vincor International, Pacific Golf Magazine and Simmlands Insurance sponsored the gala evening and ensured another first-class event.
PGA of BC members nominated their fellow professionals and four regional committees then selected finalists for each award. A five-member Awards Selection Committee made up of past PGA of BC Golf Award winners then voted in each category to determine the overall victors.
HEAD PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR KEITH GIBSON, Long Beach Golf Course, Tofino/Ucluelet, BC Years in Current Position: Nine
Previous Positions:- Assistant Professional, Cowichan Golf & CC (3 years)- Swan-e-set Bay Resort & CC (1 year)- PGM Distance Education Instructor, Camosun College (2 years)
Since moving to Long Beach nine years ago, Keith Gibson has become an important contributor to the fabric of life in his community while improving the golf course and operation by leaps and bounds.
Donating the golf course and lesson time to a wide variety of charitable local causes, he works with local school programs to reward deserving students, and to introduce the less-fortunate to the game through free golf experiences.
Keith has served on the board of directors of the PGA of BC for the last six years and is currently Finance Chairman and Vice-President.
ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR presented by Cleveland Golf MARK STRONG, Richmond Country Club, Richmond, BC
Years in Current Position: Four
Previous Positions:- SFU Varsity Golf Coach (1 season)- Golf Centre Assistant, Richmond Country Club (2 years)- Golf Shop Assistant, Revelstoke Golf Club (4 years) - Back Shop Services, Revelstoke Golf Club (1 year)
As a top assistant at a busy high-profile golf club, Mark Strong's days are long. When you add on the additional responsibility this year of being the commissioner of the Srixon Lower Mainland Tour, take "long" and stretch it out to "longer".
Besides shop time, teaching and clubfitting at Richmond Country Club, Mark has worked closely with sponsors to ensure that the club's men's nights have a steady base of financial support.
And being responsible for an entire schedule of tournaments, with all the details involved, adds up to a monster workload. But Mark has been able to maintain strong play and has demonstrated himself to be a well-rounded professional.
FACILITY OF THE YEAR presented by Simmlands Insurance
MORGAN CREEK GOLF COURSE, Surrey, BC
Head Professional: Wayne Vollmer
Opening Year: 1995
Since opening in 1995 to rave reviews, Morgan Creek Golf Course has hosted a long list of PGA of BC tournaments as well as high-profile events including the Canadian Women's Open, Air Canada Championship qualifying, and many other events.
Under the direction of Head Professional Wayne Vollmer, Morgan Creek has achieved a top reputation for service quality and for the excellence of the golf experience. The pro shop is well stocked and managed, and the food and beverage experience is superior.
Two and a half million dollars' worth of improvements have been made in recent years in the form of drainage, a fully enclosed range and clubhouse enhancements. In giving back to the community, their Ladies Pro-Am has raised a quarter of a million dollars for the local hospital over the past 8 years.
GOLF SHOP OF THE YEAR
COWICHAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Duncan, BC
Head Professional: Norm Jackson
Norm Jackson and his staff at Cowichan utilize a multi- faceted approach to build sales in the pro shop.
A big part of it is the personal knowledge and experience of the staff, who know their customers and have established relationships of trust and friendship with many.
As an award-winning clubfitting facility, Cowichan does an excellent business in selling sets of clubs based on the expertise of certified club-fitting specialists on the staff.
Norm Jackson is personally very well known in his community and does a lot to support worthwhile causes. That level of awareness pays off in sales in the shop over time.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
ROB ANDERSON, Director of Instruction, Rob Anderson's Golf Academy @ The Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna, BC
Years in Current Position: One
Previous Positions:- Head Professional, The Harvest Golf Club (2003 - present)- The Harvest Golf Club (numerous roles 1994 - 2002) - Exempt Member of the Canadian Tour (1994 - 1997) - Gallagher's Canyon (1987 -1989) 2008 saw the creation of Rob Anderson's Golf Academy at
The Harvest Golf Club, offering a full suite of instructional programs for beginners and more accomplished golfers in Kelowna and surrounding area.
Rob has a strong history of working with high-calibre players and continued that this year in coaching a variety of top performers at various championships.
As a Level 2 NCCP Coach and selected as one of the National Post's top 50 instructors in Canada, Rob's credentials are growing steadily. Said one of his nominators: "Rob is gaining a great reputation as a teacher who can get long term improvement out of their students."
JUNIOR PROMOTER OF THE YEAR MUNCIE BOOTHDirector of Golf (Head Professional), Langara Golf Course & McCleery Golf Course, Vancouver, BC
Current Years in Position: Nine
Previous Positions:- Head Professional, Langara Golf Course (1992 - 1998)- Director of Golf, Chilliwack Golf & CC (1985 - 1992)- Head Professional, Mission Golf & CC (1978 - 1985)
An experienced head professional who has worked at Mission, Chilliwack, Langara and McCleery, Muncie Booth's biggest contribution to the promotion of junior golf takes the form of the Inner City Youth Golf Program. Started in 1999, the program offers a window on the golf world to disadvantaged children from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighborhoods.
Upwards of 100 children a year go through the program at McCleery Golf Course thanks to fund- raising efforts undertaken by Muncie and by the men's and women's clubs at McCleery along with corporate sponsors.
The goal is to provide disadvantaged children with the opportunity to learn to play this wonderful game of golf, and at the same time give them a chance to have a very positive life experience. The aim is to make a difference in a kid's life, even if it is for only one week each year.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR
JOHN BEDDIS, Acushnet Canada, Inc (FootJoy)
Years in the Golf Industry: 15
John Beddis of Acushnet Canada has been nominated for Sales Representative of the Year no fewer than 10 times in the 17-year history of the category. He won the award in 2004 and in 2006.
John makes it his business to visit his accounts frequently to make sure product is adequately stocked in pro shops and to assist in restocking where needed.
Period promotions, loyalty programs, referral letters, these and other ideas generate business for the shop.
John's attitude is that he doesn't have 120 "accounts", he has 120 business partners. Helping maximize the sell-through of product is good for the partner and good for the sales rep. It seems simple, but there's no doubt it works given the many complimentary remarks John received from a large number of nominators.
PATRON OF THE YEARCALLAWAY GOLF CANADA
Each year, the PGA of BC Board of Directors designates a Patron of the Year to acknowledge the contributions of a company or person that has added real value to the activities of our association.
Callaway is the PGA of BC's largest single sponsor, and has supported the Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro- Junior Championship for as long as it has been held, which is more than 15 years. Three years ago, Callaway came to us and asked if there was more they could do with us. So we designed a new event - the Club Professional Championship - and Callaway became the title sponsor.
Now we're three years into this event and it has quickly become one of the most popular on our entire schedule. We held this year's event last week at Marine Drive Golf Club and had an excellent field, with some very good golf played.
Callaway Golf is obviously a very big player in the world of golf in Canada, in North America and around the world. Considering it is just over 25 years old, its growth has been remarkable, as has its sense of innovation and pushing the envelope in club design and performance.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
BRYN PARRY, Apprentice Professional, Seymour Creek Golf Centre, North Vancouver, BC
Bryn has now won this award for a record fourth time, which is a real testament to his golfing prowess considering the very high calibre of playing talent that resides within our zone association here in B.C.
Bryn had another dominating season on the B.C. golf scene. He won the PGA of BC Championship at Quilchena in record fashion, putting together three consecutive rounds of five-under-par 67 to win by 12 strokes.
He won the PGA of BC Assistants Championship in the rain at Westwood Plateau, again virtually lapping the field by going seven under par over two days and winning by four.
He leads the Club Car PGA of BC Order of Merit by more than $5,000 over his nearest pursuer. He led the Vancouver Golf Tour money list and placed second on the Srixon Lower Mainland Tour's money list. He is a factor in every tournament he enters and his name is a seemingly constant presence on the leaderboard.
He is the first member of our association to be named Player of the Year four times, having achieved that honor previously in 2000, 2005 and 2006.
An accomplished teacher, and a devoted husband and father, Bryn has established a very strong record of excellence in golf in B.C., one that our aspiring young professionals can only try to emulate.
South Okanagan Events Centre
Each year the PGA of BC Golf Awards recognizes the leader's in British Columbia's golf industry. At the 14th annual Awards Dinner PGA Golf Professionals, industry sales representatives, corporate supporters of golf in BC and the Golf Facility of the Year were honoured.
American Express, Vincor International, Pacific Golf Magazine and Simmlands Insurance sponsored the gala evening and ensured another first-class event.
PGA of BC members nominated their fellow professionals and four regional committees then selected finalists for each award. A five-member Awards Selection Committee made up of past PGA of BC Golf Award winners then voted in each category to determine the overall victors.
HEAD PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR KEITH GIBSON, Long Beach Golf Course, Tofino/Ucluelet, BC Years in Current Position: Nine
Previous Positions:- Assistant Professional, Cowichan Golf & CC (3 years)- Swan-e-set Bay Resort & CC (1 year)- PGM Distance Education Instructor, Camosun College (2 years)
Since moving to Long Beach nine years ago, Keith Gibson has become an important contributor to the fabric of life in his community while improving the golf course and operation by leaps and bounds.
Donating the golf course and lesson time to a wide variety of charitable local causes, he works with local school programs to reward deserving students, and to introduce the less-fortunate to the game through free golf experiences.
Keith has served on the board of directors of the PGA of BC for the last six years and is currently Finance Chairman and Vice-President.
ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR presented by Cleveland Golf MARK STRONG, Richmond Country Club, Richmond, BC
Years in Current Position: Four
Previous Positions:- SFU Varsity Golf Coach (1 season)- Golf Centre Assistant, Richmond Country Club (2 years)- Golf Shop Assistant, Revelstoke Golf Club (4 years) - Back Shop Services, Revelstoke Golf Club (1 year)
As a top assistant at a busy high-profile golf club, Mark Strong's days are long. When you add on the additional responsibility this year of being the commissioner of the Srixon Lower Mainland Tour, take "long" and stretch it out to "longer".
Besides shop time, teaching and clubfitting at Richmond Country Club, Mark has worked closely with sponsors to ensure that the club's men's nights have a steady base of financial support.
And being responsible for an entire schedule of tournaments, with all the details involved, adds up to a monster workload. But Mark has been able to maintain strong play and has demonstrated himself to be a well-rounded professional.
FACILITY OF THE YEAR presented by Simmlands Insurance
MORGAN CREEK GOLF COURSE, Surrey, BC
Head Professional: Wayne Vollmer
Opening Year: 1995
Since opening in 1995 to rave reviews, Morgan Creek Golf Course has hosted a long list of PGA of BC tournaments as well as high-profile events including the Canadian Women's Open, Air Canada Championship qualifying, and many other events.
Under the direction of Head Professional Wayne Vollmer, Morgan Creek has achieved a top reputation for service quality and for the excellence of the golf experience. The pro shop is well stocked and managed, and the food and beverage experience is superior.
Two and a half million dollars' worth of improvements have been made in recent years in the form of drainage, a fully enclosed range and clubhouse enhancements. In giving back to the community, their Ladies Pro-Am has raised a quarter of a million dollars for the local hospital over the past 8 years.
GOLF SHOP OF THE YEAR
COWICHAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Duncan, BC
Head Professional: Norm Jackson
Norm Jackson and his staff at Cowichan utilize a multi- faceted approach to build sales in the pro shop.
A big part of it is the personal knowledge and experience of the staff, who know their customers and have established relationships of trust and friendship with many.
As an award-winning clubfitting facility, Cowichan does an excellent business in selling sets of clubs based on the expertise of certified club-fitting specialists on the staff.
Norm Jackson is personally very well known in his community and does a lot to support worthwhile causes. That level of awareness pays off in sales in the shop over time.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
ROB ANDERSON, Director of Instruction, Rob Anderson's Golf Academy @ The Harvest Golf Club, Kelowna, BC
Years in Current Position: One
Previous Positions:- Head Professional, The Harvest Golf Club (2003 - present)- The Harvest Golf Club (numerous roles 1994 - 2002) - Exempt Member of the Canadian Tour (1994 - 1997) - Gallagher's Canyon (1987 -1989) 2008 saw the creation of Rob Anderson's Golf Academy at
The Harvest Golf Club, offering a full suite of instructional programs for beginners and more accomplished golfers in Kelowna and surrounding area.
Rob has a strong history of working with high-calibre players and continued that this year in coaching a variety of top performers at various championships.
As a Level 2 NCCP Coach and selected as one of the National Post's top 50 instructors in Canada, Rob's credentials are growing steadily. Said one of his nominators: "Rob is gaining a great reputation as a teacher who can get long term improvement out of their students."
JUNIOR PROMOTER OF THE YEAR MUNCIE BOOTHDirector of Golf (Head Professional), Langara Golf Course & McCleery Golf Course, Vancouver, BC
Current Years in Position: Nine
Previous Positions:- Head Professional, Langara Golf Course (1992 - 1998)- Director of Golf, Chilliwack Golf & CC (1985 - 1992)- Head Professional, Mission Golf & CC (1978 - 1985)
An experienced head professional who has worked at Mission, Chilliwack, Langara and McCleery, Muncie Booth's biggest contribution to the promotion of junior golf takes the form of the Inner City Youth Golf Program. Started in 1999, the program offers a window on the golf world to disadvantaged children from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighborhoods.
Upwards of 100 children a year go through the program at McCleery Golf Course thanks to fund- raising efforts undertaken by Muncie and by the men's and women's clubs at McCleery along with corporate sponsors.
The goal is to provide disadvantaged children with the opportunity to learn to play this wonderful game of golf, and at the same time give them a chance to have a very positive life experience. The aim is to make a difference in a kid's life, even if it is for only one week each year.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR
JOHN BEDDIS, Acushnet Canada, Inc (FootJoy)
Years in the Golf Industry: 15
John Beddis of Acushnet Canada has been nominated for Sales Representative of the Year no fewer than 10 times in the 17-year history of the category. He won the award in 2004 and in 2006.
John makes it his business to visit his accounts frequently to make sure product is adequately stocked in pro shops and to assist in restocking where needed.
Period promotions, loyalty programs, referral letters, these and other ideas generate business for the shop.
John's attitude is that he doesn't have 120 "accounts", he has 120 business partners. Helping maximize the sell-through of product is good for the partner and good for the sales rep. It seems simple, but there's no doubt it works given the many complimentary remarks John received from a large number of nominators.
PATRON OF THE YEARCALLAWAY GOLF CANADA
Each year, the PGA of BC Board of Directors designates a Patron of the Year to acknowledge the contributions of a company or person that has added real value to the activities of our association.
Callaway is the PGA of BC's largest single sponsor, and has supported the Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro- Junior Championship for as long as it has been held, which is more than 15 years. Three years ago, Callaway came to us and asked if there was more they could do with us. So we designed a new event - the Club Professional Championship - and Callaway became the title sponsor.
Now we're three years into this event and it has quickly become one of the most popular on our entire schedule. We held this year's event last week at Marine Drive Golf Club and had an excellent field, with some very good golf played.
Callaway Golf is obviously a very big player in the world of golf in Canada, in North America and around the world. Considering it is just over 25 years old, its growth has been remarkable, as has its sense of innovation and pushing the envelope in club design and performance.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
BRYN PARRY, Apprentice Professional, Seymour Creek Golf Centre, North Vancouver, BC
Bryn has now won this award for a record fourth time, which is a real testament to his golfing prowess considering the very high calibre of playing talent that resides within our zone association here in B.C.
Bryn had another dominating season on the B.C. golf scene. He won the PGA of BC Championship at Quilchena in record fashion, putting together three consecutive rounds of five-under-par 67 to win by 12 strokes.
He won the PGA of BC Assistants Championship in the rain at Westwood Plateau, again virtually lapping the field by going seven under par over two days and winning by four.
He leads the Club Car PGA of BC Order of Merit by more than $5,000 over his nearest pursuer. He led the Vancouver Golf Tour money list and placed second on the Srixon Lower Mainland Tour's money list. He is a factor in every tournament he enters and his name is a seemingly constant presence on the leaderboard.
He is the first member of our association to be named Player of the Year four times, having achieved that honor previously in 2000, 2005 and 2006.
An accomplished teacher, and a devoted husband and father, Bryn has established a very strong record of excellence in golf in B.C., one that our aspiring young professionals can only try to emulate.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Golf Industry Trade Show Season Kicks Off Wednesday
The PGA of B.C. and Manitoba PGA kick off the annual Zone trade show season beginning Wednesday.
The PGA of B.C. holds its annual show and awards dinner in Penticton. For full details click here.
The Manitoba PGA holds its annual show and awards presentation in Winnipeg. For full details click here.
The PGA of B.C. holds its annual show and awards dinner in Penticton. For full details click here.
The Manitoba PGA holds its annual show and awards presentation in Winnipeg. For full details click here.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Canada Finishes Fourth at Women’s World Amateur Team Championship
Adelaide, Australia (RCGA) – Team Canada, consisting of Maude-Aimée LeBlanc of Windsor, Que., Kira Meixner of Richmond, B.C. and Stephanie Sherlock of Barrie, Ont. finished the 2008 Women’s World Amateur Team Golf Championship on Saturday in fourth place with a combined team score of 583. The team finished strong, combining for a fourth round 3-under par 141 and posting a four-day total of 147-148-147-141--583 (+3) to jump from seventh to fourth.
LeBlanc was the top Canuck Saturday, shooting a 3-under par 69 in the final round to aid Canada’s cause. She finished with a four-day total of 73-75-71-69--288 (-2) good enough for a fourth place finish in the individual standings.Sherlock finished with a four-day total of 299 (+9), while Meixner, who is making her second appearance at the World Amateur’s finished with a total of 301 (+11). In its 23 appearances at the Women’s World Amateur Championship, Canada has finished 15th or better 18 times. Its best results came in 1966, 1978 and in 2004 when Canada finished in second place.
While Canada made their move on the last day, Sweden held the lead from start to finish, capturing the Espirito Santo Trophy by 12-strokes over Spain. The Swedes finished at 19-under-par 561, just three strokes off the lowest score in championship history set by the USA in 1998 (558). Spain followed in second this year at 7-under 573, two strokes ahead of the USA at 575 (-5). Canada finished fourth at 583, followed by Japan in fifth at 584, Germany in sixth at 585, England in seventh at 586, Netherlands and Denmark tied for eighth at 587 and defending champion South Africa in 10th at 588. Although there is no official individual recognition, Caroline Hedwall of Sweden was the low scorer at 10-under par 280.In the biennial Women’s World Amateur, each team, which has two or three players, plays 18 holes of stroke play for four days. In each round, the total of the two lowest scores constitutes the team score for the round. The four-day 72-hole total is the team’s score for the championship.
The winning team receives custody of the Espirito Santo Trophy for the ensuing two years. Members of the winning team receive gold medals, with silver and bronze medals go to the teams who finish second and third respectively.The 2010 championships will be played in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Next week the Men’s World Amateur Team Championship will take place in Adelaide, Australia. Canada will be represented by Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., Jordan Irwin of Calgary and David Markle of Shelburne, Ont. The International Golf Federation was founded in 1958 to encourage the international development of the game and to employ golf as a vehicle to foster friendship and sportsmanship. The IGF is recognized as the international federation for golf for the International Olympic Committee and comprise the national governing bodies of golf of more than 110 countries.More information, including full scores, about the World Amateur Team Golf Championship is available online at http://www.internationalgolffederation.org/.
Non-playing captain of the Women’s team, eight time World Amateur Team veteran and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member Mary Ann Lapointe of Georgetown, Ont. also kept a blog from Australia on the RCGA website: (http://www.rcga.org/).
FINAL RESULTS Women’s World Amateur Team Golf Championship Adelaide, AustraliaThe Grange Golf Club’s East and West Courses East: 6,260 yards/ 5,724 meters and par 37-36--73 West: 6,149 yards/ 5,622 meters and par 36-36--72
Team Results (Top 10 of 48)
1 Sweden 137-138-147-139--561 (-19)
2 Spain 145-138-150-140--573 (-7)
3 United States of America 152-144-142-137--575 (-5)
4 Canada 147-148-147-141--583 (+3)
5 Japan 146-147-143-148--584 (+4)
6 Germany 148-150-145-142--585 (+5)
7 England 149-147-150-140--586 (+6)
T8 Denmark 149-149-145-144--587 (+7)
T8 Netherlands 150-142-148-147--587 (+7)
10 South Africa 147-143-150-148--588 (+8)
Individual Results (Top 10 of 144)
1 Caroline Hedwall (Sweden) 67-70-73-70 –280 (-10)
2 Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) 70-68 -74-69—281 (-9)
3 Azahara Munoz (Spain) 71-72-74-70—287 (-3)
4 Maude-Aimée LeBlanc (Canada) 73-75-71-69—288 (-2)
5 Christel Boeljon (Netherlands) 77-68-70-74—289 (+2)
T6 Krystle Caithness (Scotland) 71-73-71-75—290 (+3)
T6 Jodi Ewart (England) 73-72-75-70--290 (E)
T6 Caroline Masson (Germany) 75-74-71-70—290 (E)
T6 Maria Jose (Colombia) 73-73-72-72—290 (E)
T6 Alison Walshe (United States of America) 78-73-69-70—290 (E)
Other Canadians
T27 Stephanie Sherlock (Canada) 75-73-79-72—299 (+9)
T36 Kira Meixner (Canada) 74-78-76-73—301 (+11)
LeBlanc was the top Canuck Saturday, shooting a 3-under par 69 in the final round to aid Canada’s cause. She finished with a four-day total of 73-75-71-69--288 (-2) good enough for a fourth place finish in the individual standings.Sherlock finished with a four-day total of 299 (+9), while Meixner, who is making her second appearance at the World Amateur’s finished with a total of 301 (+11). In its 23 appearances at the Women’s World Amateur Championship, Canada has finished 15th or better 18 times. Its best results came in 1966, 1978 and in 2004 when Canada finished in second place.
While Canada made their move on the last day, Sweden held the lead from start to finish, capturing the Espirito Santo Trophy by 12-strokes over Spain. The Swedes finished at 19-under-par 561, just three strokes off the lowest score in championship history set by the USA in 1998 (558). Spain followed in second this year at 7-under 573, two strokes ahead of the USA at 575 (-5). Canada finished fourth at 583, followed by Japan in fifth at 584, Germany in sixth at 585, England in seventh at 586, Netherlands and Denmark tied for eighth at 587 and defending champion South Africa in 10th at 588. Although there is no official individual recognition, Caroline Hedwall of Sweden was the low scorer at 10-under par 280.In the biennial Women’s World Amateur, each team, which has two or three players, plays 18 holes of stroke play for four days. In each round, the total of the two lowest scores constitutes the team score for the round. The four-day 72-hole total is the team’s score for the championship.
The winning team receives custody of the Espirito Santo Trophy for the ensuing two years. Members of the winning team receive gold medals, with silver and bronze medals go to the teams who finish second and third respectively.The 2010 championships will be played in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Next week the Men’s World Amateur Team Championship will take place in Adelaide, Australia. Canada will be represented by Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., Jordan Irwin of Calgary and David Markle of Shelburne, Ont. The International Golf Federation was founded in 1958 to encourage the international development of the game and to employ golf as a vehicle to foster friendship and sportsmanship. The IGF is recognized as the international federation for golf for the International Olympic Committee and comprise the national governing bodies of golf of more than 110 countries.More information, including full scores, about the World Amateur Team Golf Championship is available online at http://www.internationalgolffederation.org/.
Non-playing captain of the Women’s team, eight time World Amateur Team veteran and Canadian Golf Hall of Fame member Mary Ann Lapointe of Georgetown, Ont. also kept a blog from Australia on the RCGA website: (http://www.rcga.org/).
FINAL RESULTS Women’s World Amateur Team Golf Championship Adelaide, AustraliaThe Grange Golf Club’s East and West Courses East: 6,260 yards/ 5,724 meters and par 37-36--73 West: 6,149 yards/ 5,622 meters and par 36-36--72
Team Results (Top 10 of 48)
1 Sweden 137-138-147-139--561 (-19)
2 Spain 145-138-150-140--573 (-7)
3 United States of America 152-144-142-137--575 (-5)
4 Canada 147-148-147-141--583 (+3)
5 Japan 146-147-143-148--584 (+4)
6 Germany 148-150-145-142--585 (+5)
7 England 149-147-150-140--586 (+6)
T8 Denmark 149-149-145-144--587 (+7)
T8 Netherlands 150-142-148-147--587 (+7)
10 South Africa 147-143-150-148--588 (+8)
Individual Results (Top 10 of 144)
1 Caroline Hedwall (Sweden) 67-70-73-70 –280 (-10)
2 Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) 70-68 -74-69—281 (-9)
3 Azahara Munoz (Spain) 71-72-74-70—287 (-3)
4 Maude-Aimée LeBlanc (Canada) 73-75-71-69—288 (-2)
5 Christel Boeljon (Netherlands) 77-68-70-74—289 (+2)
T6 Krystle Caithness (Scotland) 71-73-71-75—290 (+3)
T6 Jodi Ewart (England) 73-72-75-70--290 (E)
T6 Caroline Masson (Germany) 75-74-71-70—290 (E)
T6 Maria Jose (Colombia) 73-73-72-72—290 (E)
T6 Alison Walshe (United States of America) 78-73-69-70—290 (E)
Other Canadians
T27 Stephanie Sherlock (Canada) 75-73-79-72—299 (+9)
T36 Kira Meixner (Canada) 74-78-76-73—301 (+11)
Saturday, October 11, 2008
British Columbia Colleges' Athletic Conference Varsity Championship
The University of the Fraser Valley captured its first-ever provincial golf title during the British Columbia Colleges' Athletic Conference Varsity Championship, held Saturday and Sunday at the Chilliwack Golf and Country Club.
Patrick shot a fantastic 67 (-4) to lead the Cascades golf team to a 10-shot victory over Thompson Rivers University from Kamloops in the 36-hole event.
Patrick's 67 was the low round on Sunday to give him a two-round total of 137 and tied him with Adam Gruber of Thompson Rivers University for the tournament championship.
Patrick shot a fantastic 67 (-4) to lead the Cascades golf team to a 10-shot victory over Thompson Rivers University from Kamloops in the 36-hole event.
Patrick's 67 was the low round on Sunday to give him a two-round total of 137 and tied him with Adam Gruber of Thompson Rivers University for the tournament championship.
Friday, October 10, 2008
PGA of BC Callaway Golf Club Professional Championship
On a cool, partly sunny and windy day at the Marine Drive Golf Club Dean Claggett of Two Eagles Golf Course in Kelowna defeated veteran Professional Cec Ferguson of the Vernon Golf and Country Club in a playoff to claim the PGA of BC Callaway Professional Championship.
Claggett carded a final round of 71 while Ferguson fired a 73 to finish tied at even Par 142. David Bolton fired a final round of 71 to finish third at 1 over par 143.
Click here for final results and earnings!
Claggett carded a final round of 71 while Ferguson fired a 73 to finish tied at even Par 142. David Bolton fired a final round of 71 to finish third at 1 over par 143.
Click here for final results and earnings!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
2008 Pacific Northwest Golf Association Senior Women's Amateur
Jackie Little of Port Alberni, BC carded a final round even par 73 to capture the 23rd PNGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. Little, the 2008 Canadian Senior Women’s Amateur Champion, outlasted a field and finished at 2-over par 148, four strokes better than the rest of the field. Little is also the BCGA Senior Women’s Amateur Champion, making her one of the leading candidates for the PNGA Senior Women’s Player of the Year.
Four-time Canadian Senior Women’s Amateur Champion, Alison Murdoch of Victoria BC finished third. To be eligible for the Pacific Northwest Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, contestants must have reached their 50th birthday by the first day of the championship and also carry a handicap index/factor of 27.1 or less. The championship consisted of 36-holes of stroke play for the Championship and participants must be a Member of a PNGA Club.
Four-time Canadian Senior Women’s Amateur Champion, Alison Murdoch of Victoria BC finished third. To be eligible for the Pacific Northwest Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, contestants must have reached their 50th birthday by the first day of the championship and also carry a handicap index/factor of 27.1 or less. The championship consisted of 36-holes of stroke play for the Championship and participants must be a Member of a PNGA Club.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Vancouver Golf Tour
With the conclusion of the 2008 Augusta Resource Corp VGT Tour Championship, it appears the dream of a developmental tour in the Lower Mainland has been realized in just three short years. From one Championship in 2006, in which winner Jay Balloch won an entry to PGA Tour qualifying school, Fraser Mulholland has seen his vision realized and grow.
"The Commish" as he is referred to saw the Vancouver Golf Tour directly and indirectly support 16 events in 2008. The Vancouver Golf Tour was created to provide a place to play with regular, high level competition for Vancouver's local Professionals and Low Handicap Amateurs. By all accounts it has been a huge success with a long list of supporting sponsors and growth of close to double in Membership from 2007.
On the Professional side, both 2007 Order of Merit winner Phil Jonas and 2008 winner Bryn Perry will be heading to PGA Tour qualifying school this fall, with paid enteries by the VGT, a testament to the success of the Tour and "The Commish".
"The Commish" as he is referred to saw the Vancouver Golf Tour directly and indirectly support 16 events in 2008. The Vancouver Golf Tour was created to provide a place to play with regular, high level competition for Vancouver's local Professionals and Low Handicap Amateurs. By all accounts it has been a huge success with a long list of supporting sponsors and growth of close to double in Membership from 2007.
On the Professional side, both 2007 Order of Merit winner Phil Jonas and 2008 winner Bryn Perry will be heading to PGA Tour qualifying school this fall, with paid enteries by the VGT, a testament to the success of the Tour and "The Commish".
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Golf Jobs Vancouver and British Columbia
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