2008 Titleist/FootJoy PGA of BC Championship presented by GPS Industries
Quilchena Golf & Country Club
Aug 18-20, 2008
Richmond, BC
(604) 277-3138
Registration Deadline: August 8, 2008
Professional Purse: $33,000
Defending Champion: Dan Swanson
ITINERARY
Monday, August 18
Morning Pro-Am 6:30am Registration Opens
8:00am Morning Shotgun
12:30pm Luncheon
2:00pm Awards Presentation
Afternoon Pro-Am 11:30am Registration Opens
1:30am Afternoon Shotgun
6:00pm Luncheon
7:30pm Awards Presentation
Tuesday, August 19
7:00am Registration & Lunch Ticket Distribution
7:30am Pros Tee Off #1
1:00pm Lunch (until last group returns)
4:30pm Senior Men’s Awards Presentation
Wednesday, August 20
7:30am Pros Tee Off #1
4:30pm Awards Presentation
TOURNAMENT DRAW
The tournament draw will be finalized on Friday, August 15th and will be available here.
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT AND SCORING
Tee Markers:
Male Professionals please play from the WHITE PGA of BC tee markers.
Senior Professionals please play from the BLACK PGA of BC markers.
Female Professionals and Male Amateurs please play from the BLACK PGA of BC tee markers.
Female Amateurs please play from the RED tee markers.
Pro-Am Format: 18-Hole, 2 Net Best Ball, Shotgun
Professionals should return their team scorecard with gross scores for all participants. Professionals must record a score for their own ball at each hole due to the professional portion of the Championship.
Click here to download the Pro-Am entry form
Senior Men’s Championship Format: 36-Hole Stroke Play
Senior Professionals’ score during Pro-Am will count towards the 36-hole Championship.
PGA of BC Championship Format: 54-Hole Stroke Play
Professionals’ score during Pro-Am will count towards the 54-hole Championship.
REGISTRATION
Upon arrival please proceed to registration. Professionals will have a registration package to pick up. Amateur’s will need to verify their handicap and pick up their tee gift.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice rounds are available after 3:00 pm Sunday, August 17th (earlier time on Saturday, August 16th and Sunday, August 17th are subject to availability) and are to be arranged by calling Head Golf Professional Doug Mahovlic at 604.277.3138. The cost for amateurs is $75.00 + tax and PGA of BC Professionals are complimentary. These times are reserved for out-of-town teams only. Local players are encouraged to play their practice round 2-3 weeks in advance.
POWER CARTS
Power carts are permitted for Pro-Am rounds ONLY or for seniors competing in the Seniors’ Championship. (Should a Professional require the use of a power cart due to medical reasons, an exception may be made.) A limited amount of power carts are available at Quilchena on a first-come, first-served basis and the cost is not included in your entry fee. If you would like to reserve a power cart please contact Tasha at tasha@pgabc.org.
PRO-AM LUNCHEON/DINNER
Following play, a championship lunch or dinner (depending on your shotgun) will be held in the Rivershore Clubhouse. All teams are required to attend. Please note PGA of British Columbia Dress Code BUSINESS INFORMAL will be in effect for ALL PROFESSIONALS at both the post-round functions.
Business Informal: Sport jacket, golf slacks, dress shirt and dress shoes.
LOCKERS & SHOWERS
A limited amount of lockers are avaialable at Quilchena for use during the Championship. If you wish to reserve a locker please contact Tasha at tasha@pgabc.org.
ACCOMODATION FOR THE PGA of BC CHAMPIONSHIP
Best Western Richmond Inn
7551 Westminster Hwy.
Richmond, BC
Ph: 604.273.7878 or Toll Free: 1.800.663.0299
Rate: $149/night - quote PGA of BC when calling
(MUST be booked prior to July 16th to guarantee rate and availability)
DIRECTIONS TO QUILCHENA GOLF & CC
3551 Granville Avenue
Richmond, BC