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2008 Cleveland Golf PGA of BC Assistants' Championship

Westwood Plateau Golf & CC
Jun 04-05, 2008
Coquitlam, BC
(604) 552-0777

Registration Deadline: May 23, 2008
Purse: $18,000 guaranteed minimum
Defending Champion: Matt Palsenbarg

*NEW CLINIC FOR 2008

LEARN HOW TO BE A STRONG TOURNAMENT PLAYER
June 4th
9 AM - 11 AM
Westwood Plateau Golf & CC Clubhouse

The PGA of BC understands that not all of our Associates/Assistants play competitive golf on a regular basis. This is why for the first time we will be holding a Champions Clinic prior to this year's Assistants' Championship.

This clinic will focus on how to become a stronger tournament player and will be run by Doug Morgan and Mike Vanderwolf. This clinic will take place on June 4th from 9 AM - 11 AM in the Westwood Plateau Golf & CC Clubhouse.

NOTE: All Apprentices attending the clinic will receive 2 seminar hour credits.

Doug Morgan is a past PGA of BC Assistants' Champion (1995) and has won the Vancouver Island Assistants' Championship seven times (1991-1993 and 1995-1998). Doug also received an exemption to the PGA TOUR's inaugural Greater Vancouver Open in 1996 and earned Medalist honours at the 1992 US Open Local Qualifier in Tacoma, WA. Doug is currently the Head Professional at the Redwoods Golf Course.

Mike Vanderwolf is recognized as a leader among teachers in Canadian Golf. In 2000 Mike was named PGA of BC Teacher of the Year and is a Facilitor of the Canadian PGA's Teaching and Coaching Certification Program. He, along with Doug Morgan, serves as Coordinator for the PGA of BC Learning Centre, held annually at the Vancouver Golf and Travel Show. Mike has also been instrumental in the development of many local Professional talents, such as 2003 BC Junior Champion Ryan Lidke and past PGA of BC Champion and Assistants' Champion Bryn Parry, among others. Mike is currently the Director of Instruction at the McCleery Golf Academy.

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT AND SCORING

The scoring format for the Cleveland Golf PGA of BC Assistants’ Championship is a 36-hole stroke play competition. You will be teeing off the PGA of BC markers. Scorecards should be returned to the PGA of BC scoring table immediately after completion of play.

ITINERARY

ROUND ONE - Wednesday, June 4th
9:00 am Champions Clinic
(in the Westwood Plateau Clubhouse)
11:00 am Registration Open
11:30 am Buffet lunch in the Clubhouse (mandatory)
1:00 pm Shotgun Start

ROUND TWO – Thursday, June 5th
6:30 am Practice Facility Open
8:00 am Starting begins off the 1st tee
2:30pm Awards Reception begins
4:00 pm Awards Presentation

We ask that all participants please make every effort to attend the presentation. In accordance with the PGA of BC Tournament Manual, the top three prize winners must be in attendance at the prize presentation (unless the Captain gives consent). There is a fine for not attending.

PGA of BC dress code GOLF CASUAL will be in effect for all post-golf gatherings.

Golf Casual – golf slacks, collared golf shirt and dress shoes (teaching shoes acceptable)

TOURNAMENT DRAW

A draw will be prepared by Friday, May 30th and posted in the Tournament Section at www.pgabc.org.

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Practice rounds are available by calling Scott Masse at 604.552.0777 at least two weeks prior to the event. Local participants are strongly encouraged to play their practice round at least 2-3 weeks prior to the Championship.

REGISTRATION & SCORING STATION

Upon arrival please proceed to the registration table located in front of the Clubhouse. Note: if you wish to purchase extra lunch tickets they will be available for sale at the registration desk.

Immediately after play please remember to proceed to the designated scoring area and submit your scorecard.

POWER CARTS

The use of power carts is MANDATORY at this year’s Assistants’ Championship. The cost is included in your entry fee.

CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

Following second round play on Tuesday an awards reception and presentation will be held in the Westwood Plateau clubhouse. Prize cheques will be issued to all winners at the event. Please make every effort to stay until the awards presentation has concluded. In accordance with the PGA of BC Tournament Manual, the top three prize winners must be in attendance at the prize presentation (unless the Captain gives consent). There is a fine for not attending.

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DIRECTIONS TO WESTWOOD PLATEAU GOLF & CC

From downtown Vancouver:
1. Exit Vancouver via 12th Avenue (Grandview Hwy).
2. Proceed east onto the #1 (TransCanada Hwy).
3. Follow the #1 to Exit #44
4. Follow Exit #44 to Highway #7 East (Lougheed Hwy)
5. Proceed along the #7 until the intersection of Lougheed & Barnet
6. Turn Left on Barnet (across from the Coquitlam Centre Mall)
7. Take your next right on Johnson Street
8. For the Country Club - follow Johnson up the hill. The Country Club will be on your right.
9. For the Academy - follow Johnson up the hill to the intersection of Johnson & Parkway (Petro-Canada will be on the right hand side) Turn left on Parkway and follow it up the hill. The Academy will be on your left.
10. Approximate time - 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic