Canadian PGA partners with Glenmuir Apparel

The Canadian PGA announced today that they have formed a national partnership with Glenmuir, Europe’s leading golf apparel brand.

“We are very excited to welcome Glenmuir as a partner of the Canadian PGA,” said Glenn Cundari, President of the Canadian PGA. “Glenmuir is a great friend of PGA Professionals around the world”.

Glenmuir is a brand at the heart of golf, a preferred supplier to the European Ryder Cup team for 23 years, and a lead vendor at Ryder Cup 2010. Glenmuir enjoys partnerships with the PGAs of Europe, The PGA of GB&I, the European Tour and the Open Championship.

“The PGA professional is a key element to the success of the Glenmuir brand and we are delighted to be working with the Canadian PGA and their members”, said Colin Mee, Managing Director of Glenmuir. “Canada’s 6.5 million golfers represents a significant new market for our brand and this partnership will give us access to over 3,700 golf professionals across Canada via the oldest Professional Golf Association in North America and the second oldest PGA in the world.”

Glenmuir apparel is distributed through David Brisson and Brisson Sports & Marketing Inc. (BSM) in Canada.

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My Joy Shoe

Augusta – Inspired MyJoys. Limited Availability

FJ My Joys has announced a limited availability of an Augusta-inspired dark green croc print in the MyJoys program next week. Beginning Monday 4/4 at 8am ET, this leather will be available as saddle and accent colours on all FJ ICON styles in MyJoys. Only 150 pairs will be made.  These same styles and leather will be worn by various FJ Loyalists competing at The Masters next week.

These Limited Edition Augusta-inspired MyJoys can be ordered through traditional channels including your local shop/golf retailer beginning Monday 4/4 at 8am.  Orders will be handled on a first come first serve basis worldwide.

Visit http://www.footjoy.ca/ to learn more.

Golf Car For Your Cottage

Spring into 2011 with a New Golf Car!

We have a limited number of these black cars so don’t wait any longer!

Albion now offers leasing for purchases as low as $1500! You no longer have to worry about fitting it into the budget with this great tool.

Imagine leasing one of the units below for as little as $75 a month!

Even the base model is the champion edition that includes Mag Rims, Tinted Windshield and a Comfort Grip Steering Wheel.

Not to mention they all have upgraded 2008 Batteries. The On Board Computer, Front End Bushings and Seats have all been upgraded as well.

Club Car Precedent Elec Champion – Black, Black Canopy, Tinted Windshield, Comfort Grip Steering Wheel, Bag Cover, Warranty – $2900!!!

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Upgrade to a unit with a Flip Seat or a Box, Head and Tail Lights.

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Add Utility Box with Head and Tail Lights – $3850

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Add 4 Seater Flip Kit with Head and Tail Lights – $4050

Looking for gas? We will have a special on 2004 Club Car Precedents Green

Starting at $2800. Book your order today.

Any Enquires please contact Chet Long – chet@albiongolfcars.com – 416.236.1001

Oak Bay Student Earns 50K Scholarship

Oak Bay High student Alex Adams, 18, will embark next fall on a four-year
Engineering Degree at the University of Colorado – all tuition and
accommodation expenses paid – a product of his three-year stint as a
Caddy at the Victoria Golf Club. Alex has earned a prestigious Evans
Scholarship by completing the required number of working rounds (caddying
on the golf course), achieving regularly high marks both at Oak Bay High
and in the American ACT tests required by the Evans program and an
established record of community service as a volunteer. Alex’s parents
have also met a means test.

The Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship program currently sponsors more than
860 Scholars and has enriched the lives of 9200 students since its
inception in Chicago in 1930. (More info: www.wgaesf.org ). The largest
private sports scholarship program in the world, Evans Caddies are a
staple at hundreds of U.S. golf clubs – but Victoria Golf Club is the
first in Canada to undertake such a program. Club President Jim Wessel
explains: “We were encouraged by the Pacific Northwest Golf Association
to extend the scholarship into Canada because of our strong tradition of
leadership amongst private clubs. It’s been a four-year learning process
for us but we are thrilled it has resulted in Alex’s award.” This season,
8-10 potential Scholars will be walking the fairways at VGC – each in
hope, they will follow in Alex’s footsteps.

A math and sciences specialist, Alex is hoping to focus on electrical
engineering at the Boulder, CO campus. He, his brother Mark – himself an
Evans candidate in 2012 – and their parents, immigrated to Canada in 2004.
They credit their high school counselor Shannon Geisbrecht for stirring
their interest in the Evans program. Shannon proudly explains:
“This is an exciting new opportunity for our students whose families may
be financially challenged. We are excited about working further with
Victoria Golf Club to make more of our kids’ dreams possible.” VGC is
meeting with other Island and Lower Mainland clubs to assist them in
launching Evans programs of their own, benefitting other area high
schools.

Video Interview with Berne Neufeld & winner Alex Adams:
http://vimeo.com/21411477

Alex Adams is available to explain how he got into the Evans program and
what it has meant to him and his family’s life.
Photo Op: Alex in Evans uniform caddying for VGC Members.

Also available:
VGC President Mr. Jim Wessel on the Club’s commitment to give back to the
community.
Evans Program Coordinator VGC Mrs. Berne Neufeld on expanding the program
in B.C.
Representatives of the PNGA and WGA who administer the program.
School Counselor Ms. Shannon Geisbrecht – Oak Bay High School.

For more information and links to the above:
Scott Kolb – General Manager, VGC scott@victoriagolf.com
Juhli Selby – Communications, VGC juhli@victoriagolf.com
250.598.4321

Canadian PGA rank playing members

The Canadian PGA has becomes the first PGA in the PGA World Alliance to rank their own playing members with the launch of the Canadian PGA Player Rankings.” This is massive not only for the Canadian PGA and its 3,700 Members but for the entire Canadian golf industry as a whole,” said Glenn Cundari, President of the Canadian PGA. Based on a hybrid of the World Golf Rankings and other national rankings, the Canadian PGA Player Rankings will calculate results on a three-year cycle for all Canadian PGA National Championships and the Zone Championship from all nine Canadian PGA Zones. Points are awarded on a sliding scale based on each National Championship and on the field size of each Zone Championship.

Bryn Parry of North Vancouver, BC has been considered one of the best Canadian PGA playing professionals in the country for nearly a decade but as of today there is no disputing it. Parry has the distinct honour of being #1 in the Canadian PGA Player Rankings heading into the 2011 season. A two-time National Assistant’s Champion, Parry’s point accumulation since 2008 includes two runner-up finishes in the Canadian PGA Assistant’s Championship and 1st, 2nd & 4th place finishes in the BC Zone Championship. In 2007, Parry parlayed his incredible run in his home province all the way to PGA Tour Qualifying School that resulted in full status on the Nationwide Tour after missing his PGA Tour card by a single shot.

“I’m absolutely pumped to be recognized as the number one ranked player in the entire Canadian PGA,” said an elated Parry, Teaching Professional at the Seymour Creek Golf Centre. “I want to thank the Canadian PGA for creating something that we can all strive for and I’ll do my best to remain at the top of this list for as long as I can.” For a complete look at the Canadian PGA Top 100 Player Rankings List visit www.cpga.com.

Here is a look at the top 50.

1 Bryn Parry BC

2 Dave Levesque QC

3 Daniel King ON

4 Ken Tarling ON

5 Dean North MB

6 Brett Burgeson AB

7 Kyle German BC

8 Marc Girouard QC

8 Chris Barber OV

8 Ben Boudreau QC

8 Billy Houle QC

12 John McCann ON

13 Remi Bouchard QC

14 Mike Belbin AB

15 Douglas Morgan BC

15 Darryl James AB

17 Graham Gunn OV

18 Philip Jonas BC

18 Reg Millage ON

18 Hocan Olsson QC

18 Craig Marseilles ON

22 Eric Landreville QC

23 John Rushnell ON

24 Matthew Palsenbarg BC

24 Kevin Black BC

26 Daniel Talbot QC

27 Yvan Beauchemin QC

28 Brian McCann ON

28 Eric Laporte QC

30 Andrew Holborn ON

30 Serge Thivierge QC

32 Jeff Buder BC

33 Ed Maunder ON

33 Kevin Dugas

35 Vincent Dumouchel QC

35 Claude Tremblay QC

37 Brian Hutton ON

37 Daniel Santerre QC

39 Christopher Toth AB

40 Daniel Swanson BC

40 Gord Scutt BC

40 Jean Leduc OV

43 Dan Greenwood ON

43 Blair Buttar AB

43 Scott Dickson BC

43 Scott Allred AB

43 Dean Brown SK

48 Gregg Cuthill QC

48 Ryan Danberg SK

50 James Harper BC

50 Robert Panasik ON

50 Jeff Gross SK

50 Samuel Yawney

Qualifying format for 2011 RBC Canadian Open

GOLF CANADA ANNOUNCES QUALIFYING FORMAT FOR 2011 RBC CANADIAN OPEN

Two stage qualifying to feature regional competitions in British Columbia and Ontario;

Total of 24 exemptions available into 2011 RBC Canadian Open

Golf Canada, in partnership with title sponsor RBC, is pleased to announce the qualifying format for the 2011 RBC Canadian Open, scheduled for July 18-24 at Vancouver’s Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club.

A two stage qualifying procedure for Canada’s National Open Championship will feature two regional qualifying competitions, followed by a final qualifying event on Monday, July 18.

The first regional qualifier will take place Monday, June 13 at Point Grey Golf and Country Club in Vancouver. On Monday, June 20, a second regional qualifying event will be held at The Club at Bond Head (South) in Bond Head, Ont.

This year marks the first year since 2007 that Golf Canada has conducted regional qualifiers for the RBC Canadian Open.

“With the championship’s return to Vancouver, we are thrilled to re-introduce regional qualifiers for the 2011 RBC Canadian Open,” said Bill Paul, tournament director of the RBC Canadian Open.  “There’s a definite excitement in providing opportunities for competitors, especially Canadian golfers, to play their way into our national open championship.”

The regional qualifiers will feature 18 holes of stroke play with the low competitor at each site receiving an exemption directly into the 2011 RBC Canadian Open field (provided a minimum of 100 competitors participate at each site).  Up to the next top 15% of finishers at each event are eligible to compete at final qualifying. The entry deadline for both competitions is Tuesday, June 7.

Final qualifying is scheduled for Monday, July 18 at Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, B.C. Participation is limited to those competitors receiving requisite exemptions, or individuals who have qualified through regional qualifying. The event will feature 18 holes of stroke play, with a minimum of four (4) spots directly into the 2011 RBC Canadian open field. The entry deadline is Monday, July 11.

The qualifying competition is open to members in good standing of the Canadian PGA or other PGA affiliates, amateur golfers (with a current Handicap Factor not to exceed 0) who are members of clubs belonging to Golf Canada or clubs in other countries in good standing with their respective associations, and other golf professionals.

For more information about complete qualifying criteria, visit www.rbccanadianopen.com.

24 EXEMPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR 2011 RBC CANADIAN OPEN

In all, a total of 24 exemptions, including the six (6) awarded through regional and Monday qualifiers are available for the 2011 RBC Canadian Open at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club.

Several exemptions into the 2011 championship have already been award including the 2010 Canadian Men’s Amateur Champion (Albin Choi); the 2010 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion (Dave Bunker); and the 2010 Canadian PGA Club Professional Champion (Brian Hutton).

Six (6) additional exemptions will be awarded through the 2011 Canadian Tour.  As well, two (2) exemptions will be granted under the Veteran Member category for veteran members of the PGA Tour not otherwise exempt into the field; two (2) exemptions will be granted to 2010 Nationwide Tour graduates or PGA Tour qualifying school graduates not otherwise exempt into the field; and five (5) at large exemptions will be allocated to players at the discretion of the RBC Canadian Open Exemption committee base on performances from Tours worldwide.

The 2011 RBC Canadian Open field is limited to 156 participants including both professional and amateur golfers.

ABOUT THE 2011 RBC CANADIAN OPEN

An exciting new era has arrived for Canada’s national championship. Part of the FedEx Cup, stars of the PGA TOUR will compete for $5.2 million (US) at the RBC Canadian Open, July 18-24, 2011 at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver.  Established in 1904, the tournament is the third-oldest national open golf championship worldwide next to the British Open and the U.S. Open. The RBC Canadian Open is proudly sponsored by RBC, Bell, BMW Group Canada, Southern Implants, C.F.F Stainless Steels, The Glenlivet, The Globe and Mail, Mike Weir Wine and Corona Extra. For updated corporate hospitality, tickets, volunteer and sponsorship information please visit www.rbccanadianopen.com or call 1-800-571-6736.

RBC AND THE RBC CANADIAN OPEN
In partnership with Golf Canada, RBC is the title sponsor of the RBC Canadian Open, the third oldest national golf championship worldwide, next only to the British Open and the U.S. Open. With a history of great players and premier fields, the RBC Canadian Open provides golf fans with the opportunity to experience the excitement of a world class event on Canadian soil. RBC also sponsors all levels of amateur sport, from grassroots programs in local communities to national sport organizations and elite-level athletes, and is Premier National Partner of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

GOLF CANADA – LOVE THE GAME. GROW THE GAME.
Golf Canada – a member-based organization governed by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) – is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing close to 350,000 members at almost 1,500 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, Golf Canada is responsible for promoting participation in and a passion for the game of golf in Canada.

Golf Canada actively conducts championships, programs and services to help shape the present and future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, National Golf in Schools, Golf Fore the Cure, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum and CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. As the authority for golf in Canada, the association also administers the Rules of Golf, amateur status and handicapping and course rating under the respected RCGA brand.

In addition, Golf Canada conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships provide world class competitive opportunities for Canada’s top golfers to showcase their talents.

For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit us online at www.golfcanada.ca.

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For more information contact:

Dan Pino

Director, Media and Public Relations

Golf Canada

(t) 1-800-263-0009 ext. 406

(c) 416-434-5525

(e) dpino@golfcanada.ca

Matthew Cudzinowski
Coordinator, Media and Public Relations
Golf Canada
(t) 1-800-263-0009 ext. 258
(c) 289-259-5616
(e) mcudzinowski@golfcanada.ca