The Chilliwack Golf Club was recently named the PGA of BC's 2013 Facility of the Year.
Led by general manager Bryan Ewart, golf operations manager Jared Rempel and LPGA Teaching Professional Jennifer Greggain, the facility is also home to 2012 PGA of BC Player of the Year Brad Clapp.
The facility is notable not only for its impeccable course conditions, but for hosting a variety of major local tournaments and the recent opening of their new Teaching Academy facility, called The Garage.
Notable events Chilliwack hosted this year include: The PGA of BC Assistants Championship, Senior Championship and Women’s Championship (June 2, 3 & 4,
2013); BC Senior Women’s Championship (June 16, 17, 18, 19 & 20, 2013); Fraser Valley High School Championship (May 7, 2013); Chilliwack Men’s Open (July 6, 7, & 8, 2013); and the PGA of BC Srixon Tour Event (August 26, 2013).
Also new in 2013 is Chlliwack's Teaching Academy, known as “The Garage.”
It uses the most advanced teaching and club fitting technology currently available, including a Flight Scope launch monitor, V1 video analysis, an “Explanar” swing place aide and Sam Putt Lab. The Academy will soon be introducing the K-Vest, a 3D swing analysis.
The facility also has a unique partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley, providing $40,000 worth of state-of-the-art teaching equipment. UFV is utilizing the facility for education normally performed in a classroom environment.
The club has also helped develop the Sardis High School Golf Academy, which features a research-based, internationally recognized curriculum which includes practical, theoretical, and golf specific fitness training.
The Chilliwack Golf Club employs four (4) PGA of BC members
o Kathy Stecyk - PGA of BC Class A Professional
o Richard Whitlam – 25 Year PGA of BC Class A Professional
o Brad Clapp – PGA of BC Candidate for Membership and 2012 PGA of BC Player of the Year
o Colin McIntosh – PGA of BC Candidate for Membership
Congratulations to the Chilliwack Golf Club for being named 2013 PGA of BC Facility of the Year.