The first-place finisher in the PDP Order of Merit for 2017 was Capilano Golf & Country Club Professional Greg Pool.
The PGA of BC is proud to recognize its Top 100 Golf Professionals of 2017, as determined by the Association’s Professional Development Program Order of Merit
The PGA of British Columbia Professional Development Program is designed to acknowledge PGA of BC members who have demonstrated tremendous contributions to the Association, the province’s golf industry and, most importantly, themselves. Through participation in continuing education, competitions, the PGA of BC Awards program, annual Buying Show and various forms of volunteerism, the PDP provides an equal avenue to showcase strengths of the diverse membership.
The first-place finisher in the PDP Order of Merit for 2017 was Capilano Golf & Country Club Professional Greg Pool.
Having made a significant commitment to continuing education, tournament play in PGA of BC and PGA of Canada events and volunteerism, Pool finished the year with a total of 119 points, which was six more than any other member. In 2017, the 31-year-old was an active member of the PGA of BC Board of Directors, serving as co-chair of the Long-Range Planning & Grow the Game Committee. Pool was also an admirable representative of the Association at multiple events, including the Vancouver Golf & Travel Show, where he conducted lesson presentations to the golfing public.
This marks the second year in a row that Pool has placed among the Order of Merit’s top five, having placed fifth in 2016.
“The Professional Development Program is one of the PGA of BC’s many progressive initiatives that are paving the way for the rest of the country,” said Pool. “I feel privileged to be a member of this Association in a province which keeps raising the bar.
“It is exciting to be a part of a membership
that is committed to making itself better for clients, British Columbia golfers, fellow Golf Professionals and overall career development.”
With 113 points, Glacier Greens Golf Club Head Professional Bill Kelly was the runner-up for a second consecutive year. Talking Rock Golf Resort Head Professional Adam Blair, who topped the Order of Merit in 2016 and was named the 2017 recipient of the PGA of BC Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year Award, ranked third with 105 points.
A total bursary purse of $6,400 will be divided among the top 10 finishers, providing financial opportunity to pursue further professional development and education.
In addition to the top finishers in the PDP Order of Merit, the Association is pleased to acknowledge its Top 100 Professionals, listed here with their 2017 facility affiliations:
