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PGA Of BC Regional News & Notes
From those who on the move to the apprentices who have passed their grueling playing ability test, here is the latest news from the PGA Professionals across the Lower Mainland...
MEMBERS ATTAINING THEIR PAT IN 2022
All applicants must pass the Playing Ability Test (PAT) in order attain Apprentice Professional status within the PGA of Canada. The following members located in the Lower Mainland have attained this in 2022.
JUNE 8, 2022 at Rivershore
Target scores for Rivershore (which can change based on the location):
• Males aged 49 & younger: 80
• Males aged 50 & older: 82
• Females aged 49 & younger: 84
• Females aged 50 & older: 86
Successful Candidates
Carson Spooner (Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club)
Hyun Koo Han (Valley Golf Centre)
Luke Andrew Fedora (The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club)
Nathan Hickey (Marine Drive Golf Club)
Sungsan Oh (Vancouver Golf Academy)
Those interested in the steps and requirements to join the PGA of Canada can find more information by visiting www.pgaofcanada.com/join.
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE & NEW APPOINTMENTS
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Sergej Dronov becomes Head Teaching Professional at Pacific Golf Academy (Richmond) |
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David Bolton goes from Head Teaching Professional to Teaching Professional at Pacific Golf Academy (Richmond) |
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Ruel Perez has joined The Vancouver Golf Club as an Apprentice Professional |
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Rhona Law has successfully completed the National Training Program and she becomes a Teaching Professional at Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club |
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SungSan Oh's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Vancouver Golf Academy |
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Nathan Hickey's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Marine Drive Golf Club |
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Carson Spooner's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club |
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Jordan Grebe has left Musquem Golf & Learning Academy and joins Elite Golf Club as an Apprentice Professional |
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Hyun koo (Wayne) Han's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Valley Golf Centre |
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Luke Fedora's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at The Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club |
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Jacob Vanderpas's application to the PGA of Canada has been approved and he becomes an Apprentice Professional at Point Grey Golf & Country Club |
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Ruel Perez has left Eaglequest Golf Centre at Coquitam |
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Matt Cella has left Rob Houlding Golf Academy and joins Elite Golf Club as a Class "A" Professional |
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Killian Cullen has transferred from the PGA of Great Britain & Ireland and joins Point Grey Golf & Country Club as a Class "A" Professional |
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Jordan Fletcher's Executive Professional application has been approved and he becomes Executive Professional at The Redwoods Golf Course |
NEWS & NOTES
The Chilliwack Golf Club team shown above of Ryan Tofani (R) and Zach Olson (L) shot a final-round 61 in scramble play to capture the facility’s first G&G Brands & Callaway Golf PGA of BC Pro-Assistant Championship at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community. Tofani and Olson claimed the $3,200 first place cheque. Click HERE for full results.
Upcoming PGA Tournaments In The Lower Mainland: The PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance goes August 22-23 at Pitt Meadows Golf Club. Purse is $33,480 based on a full field.
The PGA of BC is excited to welcome Dan Czerwenka as the Association's Programs Manager. For full details, please visit http://pgabc.org/news/dan-czerw
