FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 17, 2021
RICHMOND, BC (PGA of British Columbia) – The PGA of BC will conduct seven championship events in three of the Association’s geographical regions in 2021, affording its membership several opportunities to compete against their peers throughout the season.
Following a 2020 season in which a handful of events were cancelled or modified due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 calendar will include all traditional championships open exclusively to member Professionals. As well, the Tournament of Champions will kick off the schedule at Richmond’s Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club, providing a chance for Club Professionals to play alongside an elite amateur competitor from their facility of affiliation.
The city of Kamloops will play host to three events, while Victoria and Chase are among other communities that will welcome PGA of BC championship tournaments in 2021.
The 2021 PGA of BC championship schedule is as follows:
- Tournament of Champions presented by PING Canada & Tee-On Golf Systems Inc.
May 31 – Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club (Richmond, BC)
Format: Two-person teams (Club Professional & Amateur); 18 holes best-ball
2020 Champions: Tournament not contested
- Assistants’ & Seniors’ Championships presented by Natera Sport & Arbor Memorial
June 7-8 – Kamloops Golf & Country Club
Format: 36 holes individual stroke play
2020 Champions: Tournaments not contested
- G&G Golf Company & Callaway Golf Pro-Assistant Championship
July 5-6 – Talking Rock Golf Course (Chase, BC)
Format: Two-person teams; 18 holes best-ball, 18 holes scramble
2020 Champions: Brian McDonald & Rob Tadey (Fairview Mountain Golf Club)
- TaylorMade & adidas Golf PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance Group
Aug. 23-24 – Rivershore Golf Links (Kamloops, BC)
Format: 36 holes individual stroke play
2020 Champion: Keith Martin (Tower Ranch Golf Club)
- Club Professional Championship presented by Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP
Sept. 20-21 – Royal Colwood Golf Club (Victoria, BC)
Format: 36 holes individual stroke play
2020 Champion: Brad Clapp (Ledgeview Golf Club)
- Women’s Championship presented by Dexim Golfwear
Dates & Venue TBA
Format: 36 holes individual stableford play
2020 Champion: Christine Wong (University Golf Club)
Please note that, as in 2020 due to public-health concerns, the Jack McLaughlin Memorial Pro-Junior Championship presented by COBRA PUMA Golf will be conducted as a modified tournament. More information on the nature of this event, as well as the dates and venue for the PGA of BC Women’s Championship, will be released in the near future.
Prospective championship participants are advised that all championships will be observing best practices to keep all involved safe from a public-health perspective and observing all relevant guidelines set forth by local and provincial health authorities.
Registration for all events will open on Thursday, April 1 at 9 a.m. PT. Please be advised that spaces in each field are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for those meeting all eligibility criteria as outlined in the 2021 PGA of BC Tournament Manual, which will be available for review at the time of registration. Those who do not meet all eligibility criteria are welcome to register but may be moved to a priority-order waiting list should the field reach capacity with fully eligible players. Member eligibility may be determined at the discretion and interpretation of the PGA of BC Captain’s Committee.
Visit the 2021 PGA of BC Schedule of Events page to see more information on each individual event.
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For more information, please contact:
Eric MacKenzie
Communications & Marketing Manager, PGA of BC
604-303-6766
eric@pgabc.org
Doug Titterington
Membership & Events Manager, PGA of BC
604-303-6766
doug@pgabc.org