Junior Golf

“Instilling life skills, role models and integrity in the golfers of tomorrow” Looking for opportunities to introduce your child to the game of golf? You don't have to look much further than the PGA of BC, an organization that has been committed to the development of golf at the grass roots level since 1934.

The Professional Golfers’ Association of BC has made junior golf a key Association priority and intends to continue to be the leader in junior golf development in British Columbia. Whether your child is trying to break 90 or going for a college scholarship, the PGA of BC and its Member Professionals can help get them there.

CLUBS FOR KIDS

The PGA of BC's very successful Clubs For Kids program, which through the help of the Accusport Canada has now donated more than 10,000 complimentary golf clubs to juniors, is a must attend event for beginner golfers. Clubs for Kids takes place annually at the Vancouver Golf & Travel Show which takes place each February at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.

Over 1000 young boys and girls annually attend Clubs for Kids and receive a complimentary golf club. Junior golfers arrive on-site, are given a complimentary, appropriately sized golf club and then receive golf instruction by a PGA of BC professional.

The goal of this program is to provide a golf club to thousands of children, allowing them the opportunity to further participate in the game of golf. If they enjoy it, PGA of BC members will be able to further introduce these children to the game through other junior golf programs.

JACK MCLAUGHLIN MEMORIAL PRO-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of BC Pro-Junior Championship, presented by Callaway Golf, is the most popular tournament the PGA of BC conducts. A full field of 32 teams competes annually at the Championship. The 4-person teams are made up of one Golf Professional and three junior golfers from his or her golf facility. Teams from all across the Province participate annually.

Talk to your local CPGA Professional to see how you can be a part of the Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of BC Pro-Junior Championship!

PAST CHAMPIONS OF THE PRO-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

1992 Fraserview Golf Club
1993 Gorge Vale Golf Club
1994 University Golf Club
1995 Kelowna Springs Golf Club
1996 Riverway Golf Club
1997 Fairwinds Golf & Country Club
1998 Aquadel Golf Club
1999 Kelowna Golf & Country Club
2000 Pitt Meadows Golf Club
2001 Seymour Golf & Country Club
2002 Mayfair Lakes Golf Course
2003 Victoria Golf Club
2004 Westwood Plateau Golf Academy
2005 Swan-e-Set Bay Resort & Country Club
2006 Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
2007 Westwood Plateau Golf Academy
2008 Nicklaus North Golf Club
2009 Shuswap Lake Estates Golf & Country Club

MJT - PGA of BC JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The MJT PGA of BC Junior Championship will take place July 27-29, 2009 at the Northview Golf & CC, in Surrey, BC, on both the Canal and Ridge Courses. The tournament format is a 54-hole medal play competition, with age categories and boys and girls divisions.

For more information on the 2009 MJT PGA of BC Junior Golf Championship, please visit www.maplejt.com

CJGA - PGA of BRITISH COLUMBIA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The CJGA - PGA of British Columbia Junior Championship will take place May 30-31, 2009 at Ledgeview Golf & CC in Abbotsford, BC. The 36-hole championship will play host to over 40 of the best junior golfers from the regional area.

The PGA of BC is proud to partner with the Canadian Junior Golf Association, who have worked tirelessly to create 1st class opportunities for junior golfers in order to improve their games and become more well-rounded individuals.

For more information on the 2009 CJGA PGA of British Columbia Junior Championship, please visit www.cjga.com

PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION FOR JUNIORS

The PGA of BC has more than 700 member golf professionals who are experienced and educated in providing golf instruction. Your local CPGA facility should have junior golf programs available, as well as personalized instruction for aspiring young golfers.

For a list of CPGA facilities in your area, please email us at info@pgabc.org or visit the “BC Golf Courses” or “Find a Pro” section of the PGA of BC website. Remember, in order to get the best possible instruction always ensure that the instructor you choose has CPGA accreditation.

FUTURE LINKS

CN Future Links is a national junior golf program spearheaded by the Royal Canadian Golf Association, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association and Canada's provincial golf associations. The program is designed to forge a "link" between Canada's youth and golf to ensure the "future" of the game in Canada. Since its inception in 1996, more than 83,000 kids have taken part in Future Links programs.

For more information, please visit
www.future-links.org