*Points only available for those members who are active
9:45AM - Donald Miyazaki, Executive Director, PGA of BC
10:00AM – Colin Weston, Founding Partner, ModGolf Podcast Host + Experience Designer at REVIVER Sport+Entertainment
11:00AM – Michael Breed, PGA of America, Michael Breed Golf Academy, Golf Digest Chief Digital Instructor
12:30PM – Lunch
1:30PM – Michael Breed, PGA of America, Michael Breed Golf Academy, Golf Digest Chief Digital Instructor
3:00PM – Kirk O. Reese, CCM, Executive Vice President, Denehy Club Thinking Partners
4:30PM – PGA of British Columbia, Annual General Meeting
9:00AM – Dr. Christopher Cain, Ph.D., PGA, CHE, Director, PGA Golf Management University Program
10:30AM - Doug Hastie, Down to Earth Golf, PGA of Canada
12:00PM – Lunch
1:00PM - Matthew Pritchard, Principal, Expense Reduction Analysts
2:00PM - Andrew Muller, Customer Acquisition Specialist, One Yellow Tree
DAY ONE SPEAKERS:
Colin Weston, Founding Partner, Podcast Host + Experience Designer at REVIVER Sport+Entertainment
TOPIC: "Journey From Architect To Golf Innovator"; Success Stories of Creating Innovative Business Opportunities in the Golf Industry - Past ModGolf Podcast Guests
BIO: Golf Disruptor, Urban Surf Park Developer, Innovation junkie. Colin's passion is to re-imagine sport to make the experience more compelling, engaging, relevant and shareable for fans, athletes and brand sponsors. As a founding partner, asset developer and experience designer at REVIVER Sport Entertainment www.reviversport.com, Colin loves being part of the community-building process. Building a vibrant community around the Future of Golf was his inspiration for creating and hosting The ModGolf Podcast.
11:00AM - 3:00PM (break for lunch from 12:30PM - 1:30PM)
Michael Breed, PGA of America, Michael Breed Golf Academy, Golf Digest Chief Digital Instructor
TOPIC: The Putting Doctrine & General Question & Answer Period
BIO: Michael Breed is the most dynamic, engaging and entertaining teacher the game of golf has ever seen. As the star of the highest rated golf instruction series in the history of Golf Channel, The Golf Fix, Michael has reinvented how golf instruction is presented. Michael is Golf Digest’s Chief Digital Instructor, where he focuses on the innovation in golf instruction and oversees the “Best Young Teachers” program. Michael also hosts “A New Breed of Golf” on SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio every Monday- Friday morning (8am-10am EST). His motivational approach and “Let’s Do This” mantra have inspired golfers in more than 80 countries. He operates the Michael Breed Golf Academy at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point. Michael is ranked as one of the Top 50 Golf Instructors in America by both Golf Digest and GOLF Magazine and was chosen as PGA’s National Teacher of the Year in 2012.
Kirk O. Reese, CCM, Executive Vice President, Denehy Club Thinking Partners
TOPIC: What to Expect When Interviewing With a Selection Committee at a Private Club
BIO: Kirk has a 27 year professional relationship with private clubs and their management and governance, managing at three of the nation’s top year historic clubs – The Country Club, Chevy Chase Club and The Los Angeles Country Club. Kirk is a member of the National Club Association's Board of Directors and a past NCA Chairman. Kirk has also served the Club Managers Association of America (“CMAA”) in a number of capacities including serving on the Board of directors of the National Capital, Southern California and New England chapters. He also has served on a number of CMAA national committees, including most recently the Long Range Planning Committee and served as Host of the International Wine Society. Kirk graduated cum laude from the University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. He earned his certified club manager (CCM) designation in 1993.
DAY TWO SPEAKERS:
Dr. Christopher Cain, Ph.D., PGA, CHE, Director, PGA Golf Management University Program
TOPIC: Educating our current and future golf professionals - A review of our industry's current position, leadership and management practices to advance the profession, and education necessary to close the gap between current professional competencies and those needed for success in our evolving industry. A review of UNLV efforts to advance golf management education will also be shared
BIO: Following a 10 year career in the golf and club management industry, Dr. Christopher Cain received his Ph.D. in Higher Education with a focus on Education Leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dr. Cain earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Pennsylvania State University. His teachings, invited presentations and research focus on facility management (club and golf), leadership, and general management learning objectives as well as student persistence factors related to degree attainment. For a more indepth biography on Dr. Cain, please click here.
Doug Hastie, PGA of Canada, Bear Mountain Golf Resort, Down to Earth Golf
TOPIC: What to Teach - The Big Decision
- Do you have a "system" to decide where to start with a new student?
- Does the skill level of the player have anything to do with your decision?
- How do you break down the technical skills of golf?
- Is there a "model" swing?
BIO: Doug began his golf career at The National Golf Club of Canada where he was mentored by George Knudsen and Ben Kern, both highly regarded players and teachers and members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. He spent 13 years at The National, leading the instruction and junior programs before he left in 1994. Before moving west, Doug spent two years teaching with Mark Evershed, developing his skills in knowledge in communication of golf skills. Doug then led very successful golf academies at Westwood Plateau G.C., and Musqueam G.C. before coming to Vancouver Island in 2009 to manage Highland Pacific Golf Course. In 2015 Doug came back to his first love, teaching the game, and took the position of Director of Instruction at Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Academy.
In 2002 Doug took a “side job” as a facilitator for the PGA of Canada’s Teaching and Certification Program. He continues to facilitate “teach the teacher” seminars for the PGA and also serves as a Master Facilitator for the West Coast. He loves to learn and pass that learning on to his peers and students.
Doug has taught golf for over 24 years. His focus is on customizing the lesson based on the students’ needs and goals and making sure they are set up for success. He looks forward to sharing his passion and knowledge and helping everyone have an enjoyable experience on the practice tee and golf course.
Matthew Pritchard, Principal, Expense Reduction Analysts
TOPIC: Reducing Operating Expenses at your Club, While Maintaining High Standards
BIO: Matt Pritchard is a Principal with Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland Region of British Columbia, Canada.
Matt coordinates the efforts of ERA’s team of category specialists to deliver consistent expense management improvements for clients. Matt’s understanding of the ERA 10 Step process empowers him to successfully coordinate simultaneous expense reduction engagements.
Prior to joining Expense Reduction Analysts, Matt held several leadership roles within BC Hydro, Cummins-Westport Inc., Honeywell and Ford Motor Company and has gained over 20 years of expertise within Supply Chain, Business Development, Process Improvement, Fleet Asset Management and Automotive Engineering.
Matt’s formal education includes an BEng(Hons) in Engineering with Environment Studies and has successfully delivered several Six Sigma projects.
Matt’s leadership consistently led to exponential increases in revenues, profits and market share.
Andrew Muller, Customer Acquisition Specialist, One Yellow Tree
TOPIC: Brand Recognition & Consistency
BIO: Andrew is a high-level sales consultant and web strategist for businesses. He specializes in helping businesses gain higher-value clients by improving their sales process, as well as increasing the amount of business through online marketing strategies (Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media & special promotions).
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CONFIRMED ATTENDEES
- Danny Long, Tsawwassen Springs
- Doug Hastie, Bear Mountain Resort Community
- Kevin MacDonald, Clarity Success Coaching
- Anna Jane Eathorne, Predator Ridge Golf Resort
- Shingo Akizuki, Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Bryn Parry, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Micheal Van Horne, The Rise Golf Course
- Matthew Steinbach, Simon Fraser University
- Dan Naismith, Northview Golf Academy
- Cindy Soukoroff, St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
- Gord Mink, Hi-Knoll Golf Centre
- Andy Hajer, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
- Jayme Young, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
- Brad Simpson, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
- Jody Jackson, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
- Leila Harman, Morgan Creek Golf Course
- Steve Liddicoat, University Golf Club
- Mark Kitts, Quilchena Golf & Country Club
- Brian Wise, Glacier Greens Golf Club
- Norman Baufeld, GolfTEC Vancouver Terminal Ave.
- Lee Ranger, Okanagan Golf Club
- Ryan Desharnais, Okanagan Golf Club
- Ashley Zibrik, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Jason Giesbrecht, Royal Colwood Golf Club
- Lenny Cyr, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Jeff Palmer, Highlands Pacific Golf
- Greg Pool, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Warren Reeves, Highland Pacific Golf
- Michael Thompson, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Lee Alarie, Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club
- Vaughn Marshall, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Alan Palmer, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Derek Orr, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Chris Medford, St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
- Derek Thornley, Fraserview Golf Academy
- Jeff Buder, McCleery Golf Course
- Brian McDonald, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Charlie Martin, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Bill Kelly, Glacier Greens Golf Club
- Justin Fram, Victoria Golf Club
- Connor Taiji, Victoria Golf Club
- Nicole Jordan, GolfBC
- Dave Munn, Talking Rock Golf Course
- Mark Thirtle, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Tom Monaghan, Fraserview Golf Course
- Matthew Palsenbarg, Northview Golf Academy
- Matt Cella, Rob Houlding Golf Academy
- Harris Stoneman, Talking Rock Golf Course
- Justin Min, University Golf Club
- Jon Kadin, Nielsen Agencies
- Mark Lindsay, Nielsen Agencies
- Padraic O'Rourke, Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
- Dean Claggett, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy
- Shea McLaughlin, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy
- Curtis Pannell, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy
- Taylor Kim, Beach Grove Golf Club
- Branden Stewart, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Jeff DeBou, Seymour Creek Golf Centre
- Dave Campbell, Duncan Meadows Golf Course
- Tom Flockhart, Quilchena Golf & Country Club
- Dale Schienbein, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Jordan Ray, Bear Mountain Resort Community
- Andy Garcia, Tsawwassen Springs
- Cory Renfrew, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Bradford Walterhouse, DACATA Performance Group
- Mike Cyndroski, Richmond Country Club
- Mark Strong, Richmond Country Club
- Graham Ogden, Richmond Country Club
- Doug Morgan, Richmond Country Club
- Axle Riley, Ardmore Golf Course
- Terrance Drader, Victoria Golf Club
- Cailean Hourigan, Bear Mountain Resort Community
- Randy Smith, Vancouver Golf Club
- Brian Schaal, Copper Point Golf Club
- Dan Yoon, Richmond Country Club
- Patrick Lago, Westwood Plateau Golf Academy
- Rob Anderson, Kelowna Golf & Country Club
- Keenan Hall, Kelowna Golf & Country Club
- Jamie Stevens, Kelowna Golf & Country Club
- Hal Eremko, Riverway Golf Course
- Sean Spottiswood, Riverway Golf Course
- Caine Lacusta, Riverway Golf Course
- Robert Jang, Riverway Golf Course
- Brad Ewart, Burnaby Mountain Golf Club
- Alex Ludeman, Burnaby Mountain Golf Club
- Kate Weir, Burnaby Mountain Golf Club
- Mark Ludeman, Life Professional
- Russ Latimer, Black Mountain Golf Club
- Tyrel Griffith, Black Mountain Golf Club
- Dave Zibrik, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Clark MacPherson, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Drew Scollon, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Stephanie Wong, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Jared Siminoff, Point Grey Golf & Country Club
- Derek Senft, Royal Colwood Golf Club
- Alec Hubert, Kamloops Golf & Country Club
- Andrew Bentley, Kamloops Golf & Country Club
- Scott Kolb, Victoria Golf Club
- Lindsay Bernakevitch, Victoria Golf Club
- Craig Young, Royal Colwood Golf Club
- Mike Haraguchi, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Mac McLeod, Royal Colwood Golf Club
- Lindy Miyashiro, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Nathan Leonhardt, Nathan Leonhardt Golf
- Wilson Yam, Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Mike Heenan, Vancouver Golf Club
- Mike Rowan, Acushnet Canada
- Darcy Dhillon, Acushnet Canada
- John Beddis, Acushnet Canada
- Callum Ashby, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
- Brooks Jones, Vernon Golf & Country Club
- Brad Jones, Vernon Golf & Country Club
- Don Brett-Davies, GolfTEC North Vancouver
- Terry Drever, GolfTEC North Vancouver
- Phil Kitsch, Pitt Meadows Golf Club
- Myles Johnson, Spallumcheen Golf & Country Club
- Evan Webber, Crowe Isle Resort & Golf Community
- Scott Shepherd, PGA of BC
- Blake Ceron, Fraserview Golf Club
- Raymond Kwok, Morgan Creek Golf Course
- Tyler McKay, British Columbia Golf
- Rob Tadey, Fairview Mountain Golf Club
- Colin Bykowski, Pacific Golf Academy
- Jeff Johnson, Modern Golf
- Ruel Perez, Modern Golf
- Michael Grabowski, Vancouver Golf Club
- Adam Blair, Talking Rock Golf Course
- Sam Young, Victoria Golf Club
- Jordan Rourke, Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club
- Chad Scott, The Rise
- Jeff Dinn, Fairwinds Golf Club
- Mike Smedstad, Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Cari Chow, Squamish Valley Golf Club
- Ben Tsai, Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Sergej Dronov, Pacific Golf Academy
- Derek Whipple, Greenacres Golf Course
- Mark Bicknell, Victoria Golf Club
- Lance McCullough, Ridge Course at Cordova Bay
- Matt Dunn, PGA of BC
- Gordon Butt, Rivershore Golf Links
- Colin Lavers, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Jim Pringle, Sunshine Coast Golf & Country Club
- Kyle McMurphy, Eaglequest Golf Centre @ Coquitlam
- Nathan Fairhall, University Golf Club
- Luke McKenzie, Eaglequest Golf Centre @ Coquitlam
- Cory Draper, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Tim Wilson, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Gina Hosie, Victoria Golf Club
- Chris Karmal, Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Tom Whittle, Life Professional
- Oliver Tubb, University Golf Club
- Connor Rosenlund, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- David Stashuk, Capilano Golf & Country Club
- Philip Jonas, Philip Jonas Golf Academy
- Roy Abbenbroek, Seymour Golf & Country Club
- Josh Johnston, Gallagher's Canyon Golf & Country Club
- Zach Belitsky, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club
- Arlen Wocknitz, Victoria Golf Club
- Keri Moffat, Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club
- Scott Rodgers, Morgan Creek Golf Course
- Dean Kuntz, Vancouver Golf Club
- Trevor McLean, Seymour Golf & Country Club