2008 PGA of BC Golf Awards

The PGA of BC Golf Awards honor top achievers for excellence in the golf profession. Each year the Association honors individuals and companies for outstanding achievements, promotion of the game of golf and professionalism.

The 2008 PGA of BC Golf Awards took place on Wednesday, October 15th at the newly completed South Okanagan Events Centre. More than 220 people attended the Golf Awards Dinner in conjunction with the PGA of BC Trade Show in Penticton. Congratulations to all winners, as well as those selected as Regional Finalists.

2008 Award Winners

	2008 Head Professional of the Year Keith Gibson, Long Beach Golf Course
	2008 Assistant Professional of the Year presented by Cleveland Golf Mark Strong, Richmond Country Club
	2008 Player of the Year Bryn Parry, Seymour Creek Golf Centre
	2008 Golf Shop of the Year Cowichan Golf & Country Club Norm Jackson, Head Professional
	2008 Junior Promoter of the Year Muncie Booth, Langara Golf Course (accepted by Pat Dunn)
	2008 Teacher of the Year Rob Anderson, The Harvest Golf Club
	2008 Sales Representative of the Year John Beddis, Acushnet Canada
	2008 Golf Facility of the Year presented by Simmlands Insurance Morgan Creek Golf Course Wayne Vollmer, Head Professional
	2008 Patron of the Year Callaway Golf Canada

PGA of BC Awards Past Winners

PGA of BC Head Professional of the Year
2007	Rob Anderson
2006	Ward Stouffer
2005	Peter Smith
2004	Brian McDonald
2003	Moe Hays
2002	Doug Robb
2001	Rick Crowson
2000	John Jacoby
1999	Scott Keenlyside
1998	Dale Schienbein
1997	Craig Rencher
1996	Al Mackenzie
1995	Tim Tait
1994	Gilles Dufort
1993	Norm Jackson
1992	Mel White

PGA of BC Assistant Professional of the Year
2007	Scott Rodgers
2006	Gavin Eckford
2005	Lance McCullough
2004	Winston Michell
2003	Dean Kuntz
2002	Neil Roberts
2001	Gordi Melissa
2000	Hal Eremko
1999	Brian McDonald
1998	Cory Draper
1997	Hal Eremko
1996	Neil Schmidt
1995	Troy Dunning
1994	James Cronk
1993	Paul Dashkewytch
1992	Dean Claggett

PGA of BC Junior Promoter of the Year
2007	Jamie Heffernan
2006	Brian Rands
2005	Don Mark & Hal Eremko
2004	Sean Richardson
2003	Randy Panton
2002	Todd Mahovlich
2001	Dale Schienbein
2000	Gerry Jeffs
1999	Ian Henson
1998	Scott Fraser
1997	Lyle Crawford
1996	Paul Dashkewytch
1995	Mike O'Donnell
1994	Bryan Hart
1993	Dale Schienbein
1992	Patrick Little

PGA of BC Patron of the Year
2007	Acushnet Canada
2006	Toyota BC Dealers
2005	TaylorMade - adidas Golf
2004	Golf Supply House
2003	Wilson Staff
2002	Club Car
2001	Rampion Enterprises
2000	Air BC
1999	American Express
1998	Spalding Canada
1997	Cobra Golf Canada
1996	Spalding Canada
1995	Peter Legge
1994	Jim Gibson
1993	Mitsushiba
1992	Canadian Airlines

PGA of BC Sales Representative of the Year
2007	Mark Nielsen, Nielsen Agencies
2006	John Beddis, Acushnet Canada
2005	Terry Graham, Ping Golf Canada
2004	John Beddis, Acushnet Canada
2003	Greg Murtland, TaylorMade adidas
2002	Grant Oben, Spalding Canada
2001	Glenn Dennis, TaylorMade Adidas
2000	Dave Lamont, Tournament Sports
1999	Tim Sheedy, Isle Golf Cars
1998	Kim Hubbs, Almec Leisure Group
1997	Joe Bonin, Infiniti Golf
1996	Craig McGlenan, Taylor Made
1995	Craig Forsyth, Spalding Canada
1994	Bob Jude, Acushnet Canada
1993	Gary McCloy, Wilson Sports
1992	Rick Soutar, Cobra Golf Canada

PGA of BC Golf Shop of the Year
2007	Vintage Hills Golf Course
2006	The Harvest Golf Club
2005	Seymour Golf & Country Club
2004	Fairwinds Golf Club
2003	Brian McDonald
2002	Peter Hopley
2001	Dave Hodgson
2000	Marc McAndrews
1999	Jim Cook
1998	Michael Mather
1997	Norm Jackson
1996	Lanny Sawchuk
1995	Dean Atkinson

PGA of BC Teacher of the Year
2007	Doug Hastie John Randle
2006	Lori Randle
2005	Tim Tait
2004	John Aasen
2003	Rob Anderson
2002	John Randle
2001	Jack Westover
2000	Mike Vanderwolf
1999	Scott Minni
1998	Brent Morisson
1997	Mark Ludeman
1996	Sandy Kurceba

PGA of BC Facility of the Year
2007	Victoria Golf Club
2006	Predator Ridge Golf Resort
2005	The Dunes at Kamloops
2004	Fairview Mountain G.C.
2003	Kelowna Golf & C.C.
2002	Victoria Golf Club
2001	Salmon Arm Golf Club
2000	Predator Ridge Golf Resort
1999	Fairwinds Golf Country Club
1998	Big Sky Golf & Country Club
1997	Nicklaus North Golf Course
1996	The Harvest Golf Club

PGA of BC Player of the Year
2007	Phil Jonas
2006	Bryn Parry
2005	Bryn Parry
2004	Phil Jonas
2003	Phil Jonas
2002	Dean Claggett
2001	David Bolton
2000	Bryn Parry
1999	Doug Morgan
1998	Mark Ciupka

PGA of BC Lifetime Achievement Award
2007	Jack McLaughlin
2006	Gerry Chatelain
2006	Stan Leonard
2001	Herb Paterson