Summerland’s Greg Machtaler is having a summer to remember. Machtaler scorched the course and the field at the 2013 Canada Cup in Victoriaville, QU with weekend rounds of 63 and 63 to beat fellow PGA of BC pro Dave Zibrik by six strokes.

The Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club won the 2013 Jack McLaughlin Memorial PGA of BC Pro-Junior Presented By PING Golf at the Summerland Golf & Country Club on Monday afternoon. The team, which included pro Alan Palmer and juniors Alex Francois, Diego San Pedro and Josh Zhang, shot an adjusted score of 125 to beat Jeff Hollman’s Penticton team by two strokes and Vernon’s team captained by Bradlee Jones by three strokes.

Richmond, BC (July 18, 2013) – The PGA of British Columbia is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Steve Nash Fitness World & Sports Club. With over 18 locations, many of our members will be able to personally improve their athletic skills and have a fantastic opportunity to educate themselves and work closely with experts in fitness. Steve Nash Fitness World and Sports Club have rolled out an attractive Association offer for our members. (See member benefits section for more details)

The beautiful Hazelmere Golf Course in South Surrey is scheduled to host the PGA of BC’s Summer Playing Ability Test for applicants who wish to become golf professionals. The application deadline is July 24 and applicants must declare their PAT attempt to the PGA of Canada to play in the two-day 36-hole event. For the men, they’ll be playing blue tees with a yardage of 6,401 yards and course rating of 70.5. The target score is 156 or better.