2009 PGA of BC Golf Awards
The PGA of BC Golf Awards honor top achievers for excellence in the golf profession. Each year the Association honors individuals and companies for outstanding achievements, promotion of the game of golf and professionalism.
The 2009 PGA of BC Golf Awards took place on Wednesday, October 14th at the newly completed South Okanagan Events Centre. More than 200 people attended the Golf Awards Reception in conjunction with the PGA of BC Trade Show in Penticton.
Congratulations to all winners, as well as those selected as Regional Finalists.
2009 Award Winners
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2009 Head Professional of the Year
presented by Clarity Success Coaching
Norm Jackson, Cowichan Golf & Country Club
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2009 Assistant Professional of the Year
presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada
Aaron Grice, Bear Mountain Resort
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2009 Player of the Year
Bryn Parry, Seymour Creek Golf Centre
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2009 Golf Shop of the Year
presented by Fletcher Leisure Group
Seymour Golf & Country Club
Dale Schienbein, Head Professional
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2009 Junior Promoter of the Year
presented by Rampion Enterprises Ltd.
Lindsay Jackson, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy
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2009 Teacher of the Year
presented by Maui Jim Sunglasses
Robert Ratcliffe, Crown Isle Resort
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2009 Sales Representative of the Year
Brent Mullin, Tournament Sports
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2009 Golf Facility of the Year
presented by Simmlands Insurance Brokers
Fairview Mountain Golf Club
Brian McDonald, Head Professional
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2009 Patron of the Year
Fitcorps Fitness - Dave Longmore & Chris Baxter
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PGA of BC Awards Past Winners
PGA of BC Head Professional of the Year |
| 2009 | Norm Jackson |
| 2008 | Keith Gibson |
| 2007 | Rob Anderson |
| 2006 |
Ward Stouffer |
| 2005 |
Peter Smith |
| 2004 |
Brian McDonald |
| 2003 |
Moe Hays |
| 2002 |
Doug Robb |
| 2001 |
Rick Crowson |
| 2000 |
John Jacoby |
| 1999 |
Scott Keenlyside |
| 1998 |
Dale Schienbein |
| 1997 |
Craig Rencher |
| 1996 |
Al Mackenzie |
| 1995 |
Tim Tait |
| 1994 |
Gilles Dufort |
| 1993 |
Norm Jackson |
| 1992 |
Mel White |
PGA of BC Assistant Professional of the Year |
| 2009 | Aaron Grice |
| 2008 | Mark Strong |
| 2007 | Scott Rodgers |
| 2006 |
Gavin Eckford |
| 2005 |
Lance McCullough |
| 2004 |
Winston Michell |
| 2003 |
Dean Kuntz |
| 2002 |
Neil Roberts |
| 2001 |
Gordi Melissa |
| 2000 |
Hal Eremko |
| 1999 |
Brian McDonald |
| 1998 |
Cory Draper |
| 1997 |
Hal Eremko |
| 1996 |
Neil Schmidt |
| 1995 |
Troy Dunning |
| 1994 |
James Cronk |
| 1993 |
Paul Dashkewytch |
| 1992 |
Dean Claggett |
PGA of BC Junior Promoter of the Year |
| 2009 | Lindsay Jackson |
| 2008 | Muncie Booth |
| 2007 | Jamie Heffernan |
| 2006 |
Brian Rands |
| 2005 |
Don Mark & Hal Eremko |
2004 |
Sean Richardson |
| 2003 |
Randy Panton |
| 2002 |
Todd Mahovlich |
| 2001 |
Dale Schienbein |
| 2000 |
Gerry Jeffs |
| 1999 |
Ian Henson |
| 1998 |
Scott Fraser |
| 1997 |
Lyle Crawford |
| 1996 |
Paul Dashkewytch |
| 1995 |
Mike O'Donnell |
| 1994 |
Bryan Hart |
| 1993 |
Dale Schienbein |
| 1992 |
Patrick Little |
PGA of BC Patron of the Year |
| 2009 | Fitcorps Fitness Inc. |
| 2008 | Callaway Golf |
| 2007 | Acushnet Canada |
| 2006 |
Toyota BC Dealers |
| 2005 |
TaylorMade - adidas Golf |
| 2004 |
Golf Supply House |
| 2003 |
Wilson Staff |
| 2002 |
Club Car |
| 2001 |
Rampion Enterprises |
| 2000 |
Air BC |
| 1999 |
American Express |
| 1998 |
Spalding Canada |
| 1997 |
Cobra Golf Canada |
| 1996 |
Spalding Canada |
| 1995 |
Peter Legge |
| 1994 |
Jim Gibson |
| 1993 |
Mitsushiba |
| 1992 |
Canadian Airlines |
PGA of BC Sales Representative of the Year |
| 2009 | Brent Mullin, Tournament Sports |
| 2008 | John Beddis, Acushnet Canada |
| 2007 | Mark Nielsen, Nielsen Agencies |
| 2006 |
John Beddis, Acushnet Canada |
| 2005 |
Terry Graham, Ping Golf Canada |
| 2004 |
John Beddis, Acushnet Canada |
| 2003 |
Greg Murtland, TaylorMade adidas |
| 2002 |
Grant Oben, Spalding Canada |
| 2001 |
Glenn Dennis, TaylorMade Adidas |
| 2000 |
Dave Lamont, Tournament Sports |
| 1999 |
Tim Sheedy, Isle Golf Cars |
| 1998 |
Kim Hubbs, Almec Leisure Group |
| 1997 |
Joe Bonin, Infiniti Golf |
| 1996 |
Craig McGlenan, Taylor Made |
| 1995 |
Craig Forsyth, Spalding Canada |
| 1994 |
Bob Jude, Acushnet Canada |
| 1993 |
Gary McCloy, Wilson Sports |
| 1992 |
Rick Soutar, Cobra Golf Canada |
PGA of BC Golf Shop of the Year |
| 2009 | Seymour Golf & Country Club |
| 2008 | Cowichan Golf & Country Club |
| 2007 | Vintage Hills Golf Course |
| 2006 |
The Harvest Golf Club |
| 2005 |
Seymour Golf & Country Club |
| 2004 |
Fairwinds Golf Club |
| 2003 |
Brian McDonald |
| 2002 |
Peter Hopley |
| 2001 |
Dave Hodgson |
| 2000 |
Marc McAndrews |
| 1999 |
Jim Cook |
| 1998 |
Michael Mather |
| 1997 |
Norm Jackson |
| 1996 |
Lanny Sawchuk |
| 1995 |
Dean Atkinson |
PGA of BC Teacher of the Year |
| 2009 | Robert Ratcliffe |
| 2008 | Rob Anderson |
| 2007 | Doug Hastie
John Randle |
| 2006 |
Lori Randle |
| 2005 |
Tim Tait |
| 2004 |
John Aasen |
| 2003 |
Rob Anderson |
| 2002 |
John Randle |
| 2001 |
Jack Westover |
| 2000 |
Mike Vanderwolf |
| 1999 |
Scott Minni |
| 1998 |
Brent Morisson |
| 1997 |
Mark Ludeman |
| 1996 |
Sandy Kurceba |
PGA of BC Facility of the Year |
| 2009 | Fairview Mountain Golf Club |
| 2008 | Morgan Creek Golf Club |
| 2007 | Victoria Golf Club |
| 2006 |
Predator Ridge Golf Resort |
| 2005 |
The Dunes at Kamloops |
| 2004 |
Fairview Mountain G.C. |
| 2003 |
Kelowna Golf & C.C. |
| 2002 |
Victoria Golf Club |
| 2001 |
Salmon Arm Golf Club |
| 2000 |
Predator Ridge Golf Resort |
| 1999 |
Fairwinds Golf Country Club |
| 1998 |
Big Sky Golf & Country Club |
| 1997 |
Nicklaus North Golf Course |
| 1996 |
The Harvest Golf Club |
PGA of BC Player of the Year |
| 2009 | Bryn Parry |
| 2008 | Bryn Parry |
| 2007 | Phil Jonas |
| 2006 |
Bryn Parry |
| 2005 |
Bryn Parry |
| 2004 |
Phil Jonas |
| 2003 |
Phil Jonas |
| 2002 |
Dean Claggett |
| 2001 |
David Bolton |
| 2000 |
Bryn Parry |
| 1999 |
Doug Morgan |
| 1998 |
Mark Ciupka |
PGA of BC Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2007 | Jack McLaughlin |
| 2006 |
Gerry Chatelain |
| 2006 |
Stan Leonard |
| 2001 |
Herb Paterson |
