Address:
Please note this event will no longer be held at Richmond Country Club and will take place exclusively online.
Registration Fee:
PGA OF BC Members: $19.00 + GST
NON-Members: $49.00* + GST *Please note that all Guests must be sponsored by a Class "A" PGA of BC Member in order to attend.
Registration Deadline:
January 17, 2022
Available PDP Points:
4 Points
Dress Code:
Golf Casual
Itinerary:
(all times PST & approximate)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.: "Improving Players by Process"
Tim Wilson; Class "A" Professional, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.: Panel Discussion: "An Analytical Approach to Pro-Shop Merchandising"
Mark Thirtle; Head Professional, Capilano Golf & Country Club
Scott Kolb; Executive Professional, Victoria Golf Club
Trevor West; Head Professional, Sandpiper Golf Club
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: "Serving a Surge of New Golfers"
Derek Orr; Head Teaching Professional, Iron & Wood Golf Simulators
**Order of speakers subject to change
SPEAKER LINE-UP:
TIM WILSON, Class "A" Professional, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
Topic: "Improving Players by Process"
Tim Wilson will share his process, 20-plus years in the making, for improving any student. Whether a new or recurring; assessing limitations, identifying learning styles, creating tiered goals, are a few of the things Wilson uses in his process. Once you have a blueprint of a student it becomes easier to continue understanding and retention. Wilson's goal has always been to present information in a way that a student gains ownership of that knowledge, and he plans to share some of the ways he approaches teaching the game and with purpose to improve your students.
About Tim Wilson:
Tim Wilson was selected by his peers as the recipient of the PGA of BC's Alvie Thompson Teacher of the Year Award in 2021. Wilson joined the PGA of Canada in 2002 at Quilchena Golf & Country Club. He has worked at Carnoustie in Port Coquitlam, West Coast Golf Group, Morgan Creek Golf Course and currently at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club as the lead Teaching Professional. Wilson grew up across Canada; Born in Grande Prairie, Alberta - Lived in Edmonton, Winnipeg, Markham Ontario, and in 1999 moved to BC. He went to college in West Virginia at Concord College, an NCAA Division II school, and then finished his business degree and Professional Golf Management degree from Camosun College in Victoria BC. Wilson played on the Canadian Tour and mini tours in the United States and not long after turned his full attention to teaching. Along with a full slate of private and group lessons, he also has the privilege of working with the UBC men's and women's golf teams.
MARK THIRTLE; Head Professional, Capilano Golf & Country Club
SCOTT KOLB; Executive Professional, Victoria Golf Club
TREVOR WEST; Head Professional, Sandpiper Golf Club
Panel Discussion: "An Analytical Approach to Pro-Shop Merchandising"
Many golf retail outlets miss out on an opportunity to maximize their bottom lines by failing to effectively factor their sales figures into their merchandising philosophy. This panel discussion will explore ways to combine sales data with retailer intuition to increase profitability. To help facilitate the conversation, attendees are asked to arrive with the following info from their respective shops, if available and applicable:
- Which product category enjoys your highest profit margins?
- Which accessory line has been most successful in your shop?
- What new or different items have you added to your shop's offerings in recent seasons that have been successful?
Panelists include 2018 Lower Mainland Golf Professional of the Year Mark Thirtle, 2013 PGA of Canada Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year Scott Kolb, and Trevor West of Sandpiper Golf Club, which was named the Lower Mainland's Golf Shop of the Year Award recipient in 2021.
DEREK ORR; Head Teaching Professional, Iron & Wood Golf Simulators
Topic: "Serving a Surge of New Golfers"
The golf industry has never been busier… now what? This session will cover golfer retention and creativity within the BC golf landscape, including emerging offerings to keep new golfers engaged in our game.
About Derek Orr
Derek is proud to have a 25-year background in golf with a special emphasis on professional service. A solid track record in colleague and operation management at the international level. Derek is also experienced in developing and implementing new business and service strategies for global clients. Professionally developed communication, leadership, and motivational skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, business prospects and staff.
CONFIRMED ATTENDEES
- Tim Wilson, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Mark Thirtle, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Scott Kolb, Victoria Golf Club
- Trevor West, Sandpiper Golf Club
- Derek Orr, Iron & Wood Golf Simulators
- Kyle German, Bald Eagle Golf Club
- Derek Whipple, Acushnet Canada.
- Tyler McKay, British Columbia Golf
- Callum Ashby, Highland Pacific Golf
- Daniel Yoon, Richmond Country Club
- Mike Cyndroski, Richmond Country Club
- Graham Ogden, Richmond Country Club
- Greg Pool, Northview Golf & Country Club
- Sean Thompson, The Vancouver Golf Club
- Michael Grabowski, The Vancouver Golf Club
- Ryan Tofani, Chilliwack Golf Club
- Simon Hassel, Highland Pacific Golf
- Brad Clapp, Ledgeview Golf Club
- Andrew McDonald, Ledgeview Golf Club
- Colin Bykowski, Rob Houlding Golf Academy
- Wes Driessen, Sandpiper Golf Club
- Michael Thompson, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Lindsay Manion, Northview Golf & Country Club
- John Vu, Quilchena Golf & Country Club
- Jordan Rourke, The Vancouver Golf Club
- Kevin Bennett, Spur Valley Golf Resort
- Cailean Hourigan, Victoria Golf Club
- Samantha Kirk, Newlands Golf & Country Club
- Mason Lafrance, Langara Golf Course
- Warren Reeved, Highland Pacific Golf
- Kattereya Kennedy, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Lee JH Lee, Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club
- Padraic O'Rourke, Chateau Whistler Golf Club
- Luke McKenzie, Eaglequest Golf Centre Coquitlam
- Steve Liddicoat, University Golf Club
- Theodore Tanski, Richmond Country Club
- Josh Legge, Richmond Country Club
- Matthew Palsenbarg, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Cory Renfrew, Modern Golf Vancouver
- Carson Kallis, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Matthew Steinbach, Simon Fraser University
- Gordon Butt, Northview Golf & Country Club
- Doug Hastie, British Columbia Golf
- Axle Riley, Ardmore Golf Course
- Patrick Lago, Lago Golf Academy
- Drew Scollon, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Vaughn Marshall, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Arlen Wocknitz, Victoria Golf Club
- Dean Jackson, Revelstoke Golf Club
- Matt Gillett, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
- Nathan Grieve, Talking Rock Golf Course
- Mike Haraguchi, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Wes Doka, Pitt Meadows Golf Club
- Phil Kitsch, Pitt Meadows Golf Club
- Dave Crosby, Pitt Meadows Golf Club
- Victor Vianzon, Quilchena Golf & Country Club
- Stephanie Wong, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Connor Rosenlund, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Bryan Lichimo, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Ann Holmes, Prince George Golf & Curling Club
- Curtis Baldwin, Meadow Gardens Golf Club
- William Mounsteven, Campbell River Golf & Country Club
- Pat Biln, Castlegar Golf Club
- Ian Stone, Uplands Golf Club
- Brad Elliot, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Evan Dyki, Bear Mountain Golf Resort
- Griffin Gilmore, Green Acres Golf Course
- Brian McDonald, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Cynthia Soukoroff, St. Eugene Golf Resort
- Jason McKinlay, The Harvest Golf Club
- Bruce Vermee, The Harvest Golf Club
- Kate Weir, Rivershore Golf Links
- Chris Hood, The Falls Golf Course
- Rob Tadey, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Cory Draper, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Scott Cameron, The Redowoods Golf Course
- Doug Morgan, Richmond Country Club
- Alex Gao, GoGo Golf Indoor
- Miao Li, GoGo Golf Indoor
- Gina Hosie, Victoria Golf Club
- Jake Scarrow, Gorge Vale Golf Club
- Jonathan Kadin, Nielsen Agencies Ltd.
- Mark Lindsay, Nielsen Agencies Ltd.
- Brodie Carle, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy
- Bradlee Jones, Vernon Golf & Country Club
- Brooks Jones, Vernon Golf & Country Club
- Kyla Inaba, Predator Ridge Golf Resort
- Jaegon Patron, The Vancouver Golf Club
- Steven Hayes, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Clay O'Dell, Northview Golf & Country Club
- Paul Whittingham, Cranbrook Golf Club
- Shawn Keough, Big Sky Golf Club
- Dale Schienbein, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Robbie Woods, Richmond Country Club
- Caine Lacusta, Riverway Golf Course
- Gord Mink, Hi-Knoll Golf Centre
- Michelle Waters, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Josh Horsthuis, The Harvest Golf Club
- Clark MacPherson, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Ryan Hunt, University Golf Club
- Craig Barr, Meadow Gardens Golf Club
- Jesse Crowe, Overlander Golf & Event's Centre
- Ashley Zibrik, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Tyson Girardet, Victoria Golf Club
- Dylan Cheyne, Victoria Golf Club
- Cody Bell, Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club
- Adam Blair, Talking Rock Golf Course
- Lenny Cyr, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Jamie Stirling, GolfTEC Coquitlam
- John Shin, Northview Golf & Country Club
- Zach Belitsky, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Jeff Wiggins, Unaffiliated
- Kris Paul-Clark, Penticton Golf Club
- Jared Rempel, Cheam Mountain Golf Course
- Lindy Miyashiro, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Dean Kuntz, Vancouver Golf Club
- Ben McKendrick, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Dave Zibrik, Point Grey Golf & Country Club