Stugis-Young and MacPherson-Cullen share first round Pro-Pro Championship lead
September 8, 2025
Kelowna, BC (PGA of BC) - Two teams are tied for the lead at the 2025 Pro-Pro Championship presented by Sundog Eyewear, Blue Tees Golf and Golf Trends following the first round at Tower Ranch Golf Club: Ryan Stugis and Finlay Young (both Groove4Golf) and Clark MacPherson and Killian Cullen (both Point Grey Golf & Country Club).
Both teams are tied at 45 Stableford points following the first-round best-ball competition. The duos fired team scores of 63(-9) to earn the Stableford points.
Stugis and Young compiled seven birdies, adding an eagle on the par-5 2nd hole. MacPherson and Cullen matched their competitors’ seven birdies and made an eagle on the par-5 4th hole. Both leading pairs kept their scorecards flawless with zero bogeys during the round.
“I was very steady today. I was lucky enough to hit a lot of fairways and greens, so I had lots of looks for birdie. Ryan hit so many good shots and made plenty of putts,” said Young.
“We’re kind of opposites as players. He makes a lot of putts and is a terrific wedge player, while I’m more of a meat-and-potatoes player, fairways and greens. So, we’re opposites, but that’s not a bad thing in team golf.”
Returning as defending champions, Dave Zibrik (Point Grey Golf & Country Club) and Lindsay Bernakevitch (Victoria Golf Club) are in solo third place with 44 Stableford points after making eight birdies.
Two teams are tied for fourth place with 43 Stableford points: Clay Stothers (Okanagan Golf Club) and Justin Towill (The Harvest Golf Club), and Conner Kozak and Sam De Sira (both Okanagan Golf Club).
Two skins were awarded to competitors following the first round. Congratulations to Kozak and De Sira for their eagle on the 11th, and to Tom Monaghan (McCleery Golf Course) and Bob Rawlings for their eagle on the 15th.
The PGA of BC extends its sincere thanks to Presenting Sponsors Sundog Eyewear and Blue Tees Golf, along with BC Sales Representative Jeff Kraemer, for their support and on-site presence at today’s tournament. We also thank Presenting Sponsor Golf Trends and BC Sales Manager Steven Schnarr for their valued partnership and for joining us at the event. The dedication and involvement of our Presenting Sponsors play a key role in delivering outstanding experiences for our member professionals and strengthening golf across British Columbia.
Competitors stayed refreshed throughout the day with complimentary Hard T iced teas, courtesy of Lovely Day Beverage Co. Thank you to Lovely Day Beverage Co. and Director of Sales Sean Cromie for providing the beverages.
Thank you to Referees Brian Schreiner and Les Chimko for their hard work ensuring fairness and integrity in competition.
Finally, we extend our gratitude to Head Professional Miles Palahniuk, Superintendent Jason Carleton and the entire Tower Ranch team for their hospitality this week.
To view the Round Two draw, please click here.