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FIVE THINGS YOU MAY NOT HAVE KNOWN…

#1 - Dogs on leashes are welcome at St. Eugene during tee times after 3pm from Thursday to Monday.
#2 - Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Fairmont Hot Springs Resort recognized as the #9 resort in Canada.
#3 - Fairmont Hot Springs Creekside offers a nine hole option of Par 3 “Big Holes” (8 inches).
#4 - Birchbank Golf claims the longest golf season in the region. Their average season runs from April 1st to October 31st every year, giving them 213 days of golf!
#5 - Cabot Revelstoke now has an expected opening date for Spring, 2025.


ZONE ONE WOMEN’S NEWS

Their AGM is set for Saturday April 30, 2022 at Creston Golf Club.
The Zone 1 Championship goes May 27 & 28, 2023 at Balfour Golf Club.


TOP DEALS

50% off New Memberships At Cranbrook
Take advantage of the 2023 New Member Promotion at the Cranbrook Golf Club where new members get 50% off their annual dues.
Contact the Golf Shop at 250-426-6462 with any questions.

Bootleg Gap “Matinee” Rate
Bootleg Gap is offering a Matinee Rate of $68.00 that includes cart, plus tax available from Monday - Thursday (non-holiday) 1:00 pm - Twilight.


PGA NEWS

Two Zone Members Were Winners of the PGA of BC 2022 Association's Awards
Jock McKinnon Apprentice Professional of the Year presented by Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO - Bradley Gagnon, The Springs at Radium
Davie Black Professional Development Award presented by Dexim Golfwear - Cindy Soukoroff, St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino (link to related story HERE)

Board News
Brian Schaal, Executive Professional at Copper Point Golf Club is now on the PGA of BC Board.

Members On The Move
Aaron Obst has left St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino and joins Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club as an Apprentice Professional.
Bradley Gagnon has left the Springs at Radium and joins Capilano Golf & Country Club as an Apprentice Professional.
Chase Bodoano has transferred from the Alberta Zone and joins The Springs at Radium as an Apprentice Professional.

2023 PGA of BC Tournaments in the Region
G&G Brands and Callaway Golf Pro-Assistant Championship • July 3-4 – St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino
PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance • August 14-15 – Revelstoke Golf Club

Kootenay Pro Tour Stops & Dates:
Cranbrook Golf Club: May 8
Creston Golf Club: June 5
St. Eugene Golf Resort & Casino: June 26
Eagle Ranch Resort & Golf Course: July 10
Bootleg Gap Golf Course: August 21
TBA - Tour Championship: September 11 & 12