2011 Titleist-FootJoy PGA of BC Championship presented by
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2011
Titleist / FootJoy PGA of BC Championship presented by Super Glass
Venue: Rivershore Golf Links, Kamloops, BC
Date: August 22 to 24
Format: 54-hole stroke-play
Par: 36/36/72 - 7,000 yards
Purse: $33,000 ($6,250 winners share)
MORGAN LOOKS TO THREE-PEAT AT RIVERSHORE GOLF LINKS AT TITLEIST / FOOTJOY PGA OF BC CHAMPIONSHIP
PRESENTED BY SUPER GLASS
The Redwoods Golf Club Professional must defend amongst the best in British Columbia,
including top ranked Professional Bryn Parry
KAMLOOPS, B.C. - (August 19, 2011) - The Professional Golfers' Association of British Columbia looks to crown their 42nd PGA of BC Champion next week at the Rivershore Golf Links in Kamloops, BC. The 54-hole event will feature some of the Association's best competitive golfers from across the province, including top ranked Professional, Bryn Parry of Seymour Creek Golf Centre who recently won the Canada Cup in Quebec earlier this month. Doug Morgan, of The Redwoods Golf Course in Langley, will be the one to watch as he attempts to successfully defend his title for the second time and become the second three-peat winner in Championship history. Scott Minni performed the rare feat from 1992-94.
Local players trying to put their name on the trophy include Michael Chmilar (Sun Rivers), Brad Clapp (Sun Rivers), Stephen Connor (Tobiano), Matt Kurkiewica (The Dunes), Chris Seeley (Sun Peaks) and host professional Shawn Fagan (Rivershore).
Some others to watch next week are 2008 CPGA Club Professional Champion, Kyle German (Northview G&CC), 2009 Canadian Assistants' Champion, Matt Palsenbarg (Northview G&CC), 2003 PGA of BC Champion, Phil Jonas (Hazelmere GC) and 2006 PGA of BC Champion, Ed Boudreau (Arbutus Ridge G&CC).
The PGA of BC Championship was first held in 1970 with Doug Reid as the inaugural winner. Canadian golf legends Dave Barr won the Championship in 1975 and Ray Stewart took home the trophy in 1982.
Tournament play begins Monday, August 22 with a 1:30pm shotgun.
For first round hole assignments, please click here.
For the latest informaton on the Championship, please visit our website - www.pgabc.org - or our facebook page - www.facebook.com/pgabc
About the PGA of British Columbia
The Professional Golfers' Association of British Columbia is an association comprised of more than 700 golf professionals who work at and operate golf courses, driving ranges and other facilities across the province. Their mandate is to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-caliber competitive events. The Zone Office is located in Richmond, BC. For more information, visit www.pgabc.org.
For further information, contact:
Chris Currie
Tournament & Events Coordinator
PGA of British Columbia
604.303.6766
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