April 6, 2023
RICHMOND, BC (PGA of British Columbia) - The PGA of BC is thrilled to announce exciting new changes to our Order of Merit race for the 2023 season. The Association has partnered with Kal Tire to deliver an improved and more competitive rally for the title with the introduction of a purse for top competitors.
We are proud to be paying out the top-10 finishers in the season-long race from a purse of $5,000. The purse breakdown is as follows:
In addition, the Order of Merit champion will receive a $500 Kal Tire gift certificate, while the 2nd- through 5th-place finishers will be awarded $200 gift certificates. No changes to the accumulation of points have been made.
The Order of Merit standings help inform the PGA of BC Stan Leonard Player of the Year Award, presented at the Awards night in October and also supported by Kal Tire's generosity. Last year, Chilliwack Golf Club’s Zach Olson received the honour after a formidable season that saw him claim victory at the PGA of BC Assistants’ Championship and the G&G Tour Championship.
Ryan Paulson, Kal Tire Brand & Promotions Manager, said the company is ecstatic to build on their partnership with the PGA of BC.
“We are thrilled to renew our partnership with the PGA of BC and come on board with this exciting program. The Player of the Year & Order of Merit inspire excellence in the game across BC, which aligns nicely with our goal to provide excellent service to customers in our stores. We look forward to following the season-long race and wish all competitors good luck for a successful season!” said Paulson.
Kal Tire is celebrating 70 years in business. Proudly Canadian and family-owned since 1953, the first Kal Tire store was opened in the friendly town of Vernon, BC. Now with over 260 locations from coast-to-coast, Canadians across the country can count on Kal Tire for quality service and expertise for all things tires, wheels and mechanical services.
Order of Merit standings are determined by performance in the PGA of BC championships, as well as in select regional tour events. Those select events include:
Lower Mainland G&G Tour:
- Point Grey Golf & Country Club: April 3
- Marine Drive Golf Club: April 17
- Chilliwack Golf Club: May 8
- Meadow Gardens Golf Club: June 5
- Nicklaus North Golf Course: July 31
- Tour Championship: October 16 & 17
Vancouver Island Club Pro Tour:
- Victoria Golf Club: March 7
- Highland Pacific Golf Course: April 18
- Bear Mountain Golf Club: June 13
- Gorge Vale Golf Club: July 18
- Cordova Bay Golf Course: August 22
- Tour Championship: October 2 & 3
Westland Insurance Interior PGA Tour:
- Tower Ranch Golf Club: May 15
- Shadow Ridge Golf Club: June 5
- Kamloops Golf & Country Club: August 21
- Talking Rock Golf Course: September 11
- Fairview Mountain Golf Club: September 25
- Tour Championship: October 2
- Cranbrook Golf Club: May 8
- Creston Golf Club: June 5
- St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino: June 26
- Eagle Ranch Resort & Golf Course: July 10
- Bootleg Gap Golf Course: August 21
- Tour Championship: September 11 & 12
For more information on the Order of Merit race, please contact Interim Executive Director Jared Siminoff at jared@pgabc.org.