RICHMOND, B.C. - (March 19, 2012) – Although the winners were announced late last year to meet the deadline set forth by the National PGA of Canada Office, there was still no lack of emotion at the official presenation of the 20^th Annual PGA of British Columbia Awards ceremony held recently at the River Rock Show Theatre in conjunction with their Spring Education Seminar.

Keri Moffat with the Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club took home the PGA of BC Teacher of the Year Award.  Moffat emotionally thanked all of her family and supporters in the crowd, and also one specific family member who could only be there in spirit, her late father.  Keri’s dad introduced her to the game of golf, and although she wished nothing more than him to be there to celebrate together, she did take comfort in knowing she was able to share the news of her award when it was announced before his passing. 

 

Hosting arguably one of the most successful RBC Canadian Open’s in the long history of the event, it was not a huge surprise that the prestigious Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club faired extremely well in the Awards Department.  This Vancouver private Golf Club took home top marks for Golf Facility, Golf Shop, and two top Professional awards with Lindsay Bernakevitch (Apprentice of the Year) and Scott Dickson (Golf Professional of the Year). 

Bernakevitch, who recently passed his Class “A” Examination with the Association, had a banner year of his own accord winning the 2011 PGA of BC Championship held at Rivershore Golf Links in August.

 

Dickson was in attendance to accept his awards even though he recently assumed a new role back East in Ontario as the new Head Professional at the Mississaugua Golf & Country Club.   Dickson had this date circled for a while as an opportunity to re-unite with his former team and also pay tribute to the many professionals who helped shape his golfing career (some of those were in attendance).

 

Although not in attendance, Bryn Parry earned Player of the Year for the fourth consecutive year (seventh time in eleven years) for another terrific golfing season.  Parry’s highlights with the PGA of BC include a runner-up finish at the PGA of BC Championship and winning the PGA of BC Assistants’ Championship title.

 

On behalf of the PGA of BC Awards Selection Committee and the Board of Directors, the PGA of BC would like to thank all sponsors for their contribution to the awards.

 

Please see below for the full list of winners and finalists:

 

Teacher of the Year presented by Maui Jim Sunglasses
Keri Moffat - Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club

Regional Finalists: Robert Ratcliffe (Crown Isle Golf Resort), Tara Roden (Gallagher's Canyon G&CC),
& Craig Wilkinson (Castlegar GC)

 

Coach of the Year presented by Golf Supply House
Robert Ratcliffe - Crown Isle Golf Resort

Regional Finalists: Chris MacDonald (University of British Columbia), Dean Claggett (Two Eagles GC),
& Scott McClain (Copper Point GC)

 

Golf Shop of the Year presented by Fletcher Leisure Group
Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Regional Finalists: Victoria Golf Club, Black Mountain Golf Club, & Copper Point Golf Course

 

Junior Golf Leader of the Year presented by Rampion Enterprises Ltd.
Peter Stellato - Williams Lake Golf & Tennis Club

Regional Finalists: Dale Schienbein (Seymour G&CC), Jim Goddard (Cordova Bay GC), & Shannon Glenesk (Vernon G&CC)

 

Sales Representative of the Year presented by MedRay MRI
Andy Dexter - Callaway Golf Canada

Regional Finalists: Lance Antonenko (TaylorMade & adidas Golf), Grant Oben (Callaway Golf Canada), & Brent Mullin (Tournament Sports)

 

Golf Facility of the Year presented by Simmlands Insurance Brokers
Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Regional Finalists: Highland Pacific Golf Course, Predator Ridge Golf Resort, & Castlegar Golf Club

 

Professional Development Award presented by Brandroom Creative
Brice MacDermott - Black Mountain Golf Club

Regional Finalists: James Presnail (Gleneagles GC), Keith Gibson (Long Beach GC), & Jeff Wiggins (Mountain View GC)

 

Apprentice of the Year presented by Cleveland Golf / Srixon Canada
Lindsay Bernakevitch - Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Regional Finalists: Brett Standerwick (Fairwinds GC), Brad Clapp (Sunrivers GC), & Scott Shouldice (Fernie GC)

 

Golf Professional of the Year presented by Clarity Success Coaching
Scott Dickson - Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Regional Finalists: Norm Jackson (Cowichan GC), Brice MacDermott (Black Mountain GC), & Randy Panton (Creston GC)

 

Member of the Year presented by Specialist Referral Clinic
Mark Strong - The Vancouver Golf Club

 

Player of the Year & Order of Merit Winner presented by Mountain Galleries
Bryn Parry - Seymour Creek Golf Centre

 

Jim Gibson Patron of the Year Award
DSG Fleet Solutions

 

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

Communications & Membership Manager

PGA of British Columbia

604.303.6766

chris@pgabc.org

 

 

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