Address:

Please note this event will no longer be held at Richmond Country Club and will take place exclusively online. 

Registration Fee:

PGA OF BC Members: $19.00 + GST
NON-Members: $49.00* + GST *Please note that all Guests must be sponsored by a Class "A" PGA of BC Member in order to attend.

Registration Deadline:

January 17, 2022

Available PDP Points:

4 Points 

Dress Code:

Golf Casual

Itinerary:
(all times PST & approximate)

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: "Improving Players by Process" 
Tim Wilson; Class "A" Professional, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.: Panel Discussion: "An Analytical Approach to Pro-Shop Merchandising"
Mark Thirtle; Head Professional, Capilano Golf & Country Club
Scott Kolb; Executive Professional, Victoria Golf Club
Trevor West; Head Professional, Sandpiper Golf Club

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: "Serving a Surge of New Golfers"
Derek Orr; Head Teaching Professional, Iron & Wood Golf Simulators

**Order of speakers subject to change

SPEAKER LINE-UP:

TIM WILSON, Class "A" Professional, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Topic: "Improving Players by Process"

Tim Wilson will share his process, 20-plus years in the making, for improving any student. Whether a new or recurring; assessing limitations, identifying learning styles, creating tiered goals, are a few of the things Wilson uses in his process. Once you have a blueprint of a student it becomes easier to continue understanding and retention. Wilson's goal has always been to present information in a way that a student gains ownership of that knowledge, and he plans to share some of the ways he approaches teaching the game and with purpose to improve your students.

About Tim Wilson:

Tim Wilson was selected by his peers as the recipient of the PGA of BC's Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year Award in 2021. Wilson joined the PGA of Canada in 2002 at Quilchena Golf & Country Club. He has worked at Carnoustie in Port Coquitlam, West Coast Golf Group, Morgan Creek Golf Course and currently at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club as the lead Teaching Professional. Wilson grew up across Canada; Born in Grande Prairie, Alberta - Lived in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Markham Ontario, and in 1999 moved to BC. He went to college in West Virginia at Concord College, an NCAA Division II school, and then finished his business degree and Professional Golf Management degree from Camosun College in Victoria BC. Wilson played on the Canadian Tour and mini tours in the United States and not long after turned his full attention to teaching. Along with a full slate of private and group lessons, he also has the privilege of working with the UBC men's and women's golf teams. 

MARK THIRTLE; Head Professional, Capilano Golf & Country Club
SCOTT KOLB; Executive Professional, Victoria Golf Club
TREVOR WEST; Head Professional, Sandpiper Golf Club

Panel Discussion: "An Analytical Approach to Pro-Shop Merchandising"

Many golf retail outlets miss out on an opportunity to maximize their bottom lines by failing to effectively factor their sales figures into their merchandising philosophy. This panel discussion will explore ways to combine sales data with retailer intuition to increase profitability. To help facilitate the conversation, attendees are asked to arrive with the following info from their respective shops, if available and applicable: 

• Which product category enjoys your highest profit margins?
• Which accessory line has been most successful in your shop?
• What new or different items have you added to your shop's offerings in recent seasons that have been successful?

Panelists include 2018 Lower Mainland Golf Professional of the Year Mark Thirtle, 2013 PGA of Canada Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year Scott Kolb, and Trevor West of Sandpiper Golf Club, which was named the Lower Mainland's Golf Shop of the Year Award recipient in 2021. 

DEREK ORR; Head Teaching Professional, Iron & Wood Golf Simulators

Topic: "Serving a Surge of New Golfers"

The golf industry has never been busier… now what? This session will cover golfer retention and creativity within the BC golf landscape, including emerging offerings to keep new golfers engaged in our game.

About Derek Orr

Derek is proud to have a 25-year background in golf with a special emphasis on professional service. A solid track record in colleague and operation management at the international level. Derek is also experienced in developing and implementing new business and service strategies for global clients. Professionally developed communication, leadership, and motivational skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, business prospects and staff.

CONFIRMED ATTENDEES

1. Tim Wilson, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
2. Mark Thirtle, Capilano Golf & Country Club
3. Scott Kolb, Victoria Golf Club
4. Trevor West, Sandpiper Golf Club
5. Derek Orr, Iron & Wood Golf Simulators
6. Kyle German, Bald Eagle Golf Club
7. Derek Whipple, Acushnet Canada.
8. Tyler McKay, British Columbia Golf 
9. Callum Ashby, Highland Pacific Golf
10. Daniel Yoon, Richmond Country Club
11. Mike Cyndroski, Richmond Country Club
12. Graham Ogden, Richmond Country Club 
13. Greg Pool, Northview Golf & Country Club
14. Sean Thompson, The Vancouver Golf Club
15. Michael Grabowski, The Vancouver Golf Club
16. Ryan Tofani, Chilliwack Golf Club
17. Simon Hassel, Highland Pacific Golf
18. Brad Clapp, Ledgeview Golf Club 
19. Andrew McDonald, Ledgeview Golf Club
20. Colin Bykowski, Rob Houlding Golf Academy 
21. Wes Driessen, Sandpiper Golf Club 
22. Michael Thompson, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
23. Lindsay Manion, Northview Golf & Country Club
24. John Vu, Quilchena Golf & Country Club
25. Jordan Rourke, The Vancouver Golf Club
26. Kevin Bennett, Spur Valley Golf Resort
27. Cailean Hourigan, Victoria Golf Club
28. Samantha Kirk, Newlands Golf & Country Club
29. Mason Lafrance, Langara Golf Course
30. Warren Reeved, Highland Pacific Golf
31. Kattereya Kennedy, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
32. Lee JH Lee, Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club
33. Padraic O'Rourke, Chateau Whistler Golf Club
34. Luke McKenzie, Eaglequest Golf Centre Coquitlam
35. Steve Liddicoat, University Golf Club
36. Theodore Tanski, Richmond Country Club
37. Josh Legge, Richmond Country Club
38. Matthew Palsenbarg, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
39. Cory Renfrew, Modern Golf Vancouver
40. Carson Kallis, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
41. Matthew Steinbach, Simon Fraser University
42. Gordon Butt, Northview Golf & Country Club
43. Doug Hastie, British Columbia Golf
44. Axle Riley, Ardmore Golf Course
45. Patrick Lago, Lago Golf Academy
46. Drew Scollon, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
47. Vaughn Marshall, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
48. Arlen Wocknitz, Victoria Golf Club
49. Dean Jackson, Revelstoke Golf Club
50. Matt Gillett, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
51. Nathan Grieve, Talking Rock Golf Course
52. Mike Haraguchi, Capilano Golf & Country Club
53. Wes Doka, Pitt Meadows Golf Club
54. Phil Kitsch, Pitt Meadows Golf Club
55. Dave Crosby, Pitt Meadows Golf Club
56. Victor Vianzon, Quilchena Golf & Country Club
57. Stephanie Wong, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
58. Connor Rosenlund, Seymour Golf & Country Club
59. Bryan Lichimo, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
60. Ann Holmes, Prince George Golf & Curling Club
61. Curtis Baldwin, Meadow Gardens Golf Club
62. William Mounsteven, Campbell River Golf & Country Club
63. Pat Biln, Castlegar Golf Club
64. Ian Stone, Uplands Golf Club
65. Brad Elliot, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
66. Evan Dyki, Bear Mountain Golf Resort
67. Griffin Gilmore, Green Acres Golf Course
68. Brian McDonald, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
69. Cynthia Soukoroff, St. Eugene Golf Resort
70. Jason McKinlay, The Harvest Golf Club
71. Bruce Vermee, The Harvest Golf Club
72. Kate Weir, Rivershore Golf Links
73. Chris Hood, The Falls Golf Course
74. Rob Tadey, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
75. Cory Draper, Capilano Golf & Country Club
76. Scott Cameron, The Redowoods Golf Course
77. Doug Morgan, Richmond Country Club
78. Alex Gao, GoGo Golf Indoor
79. Miao Li, GoGo Golf Indoor
80. Gina Hosie, Victoria Golf Club
81. Jake Scarrow, Gorge Vale Golf Club
82. Jonathan Kadin, Nielsen Agencies Ltd.
83. Mark Lindsay, Nielsen Agencies Ltd.
84. Brodie Carle, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy
85. Bradlee Jones, Vernon Golf & Country Club
86. Brooks Jones, Vernon Golf & Country Club
87. Kyla Inaba, Predator Ridge Golf Resort
88. Jaegon Patron, The Vancouver Golf Club
89. Steven Hayes, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
90. Clay O'Dell, Northview Golf & Country Club
91. Paul Whittingham, Cranbrook Golf Club
92. Shawn Keough, Big Sky Golf Club
93. Dale Schienbein, Seymour Golf & Country Club
94. Robbie Woods, Richmond Country Club
95. Caine Lacusta, Riverway Golf Course
96. Gord Mink, Hi-Knoll Golf Centre
97. Michelle Waters, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
98. Josh Horsthuis, The Harvest Golf Club
99. Clark MacPherson, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
100. Ryan Hunt, University Golf Club
101. Craig Barr, Meadow Gardens Golf Club
102. Jesse Crowe, Overlander Golf & Event's Centre
103. Ashley Zibrik, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
104. Tyson Girardet, Victoria Golf Club
105. Dylan Cheyne, Victoria Golf Club
106. Cody Bell, Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club
107. Adam Blair, Talking Rock Golf Course
108. Lenny Cyr, Seymour Golf & Country Club
109. Jamie Stirling, GolfTEC Coquitlam
110. John Shin, Northview Golf & Country Club
111. Zach Belitsky, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
112. Jeff Wiggins, Unaffiliated
113. Kris Paul-Clark, Penticton Golf Club
114. Jared Rempel, Cheam Mountain Golf Course
115. Lindy Miyashiro, Seymour Golf & Country Club
116. Dean Kuntz, Vancouver Golf Club
117. Ben McKendrick, Capilano Golf & Country Club
118. Dave Zibrik, Point Grey Golf & Country Club