PGA Of B.C. announces 2015 award winners

Last week was awards season at the PGA of British Columbia.  The PGA of BC announced its annual 2015 award winners.

They are listed below and congratulations to all the recipients:

Golf Professional of the Year: Jason Giesbrecht, Royal Colwood Golf Club

Class A Professional of the Year: Greg Pool, Marine Drive Golf Club

Jim Gibson Patron of the Year: Jack Croucher

PGA of BC Media Personnel of the Year: Brad Ziemer, Vancouver Sun

Distinguished Service Award presented by DGL Sports: Michael Van Horne, Fernie Golf and Country Club

Coach of the Year: Chris MacDonald, University of British Columbia

Golf Facility of the Year: Fairview Mountain Golf Club

Apprentice of the Year: Tyrel Griffith, Black Mountain Golf Course

Sales Representative of the Year: Bob Jackson, TaylorMade/adidas Golf

Golf Shop of the Year: Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club

Teacher of the Year: Casey Johnson, Copper Point Golf Club

Professional Development Award: Alan Palmer, Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club

2014 Professional Development Program Order of Merit Winner: Jeff Palmer, Olympic View Golf Club

Junior Golf Leader of the Year: Jeff Palmer, Olympic View Golf Club

The NGCOA Fore Seasons Golf Award: Woody Bishop, Big Sky Golf Club

Recipients of the PGA of BC scholarship and bursary program also received recognition during the ceremony. They received $1,000 to be used for growing the game of golf within their home golf communities.

Jim Gibson Scholarship: Derek Whipple, Greenacres Golf Club

Forestar Golf Community Leadership Bursary: Jesse Crowe, Salmon Arm Golf Club