Location

Gallagher's Canyon Golf Club

Registration Fee: $35

Registration for this event will close March 13th at 4:00pm 

Schedule & Presenters:

Conner Kozak, PGA of Canada Class "A" Professional "Coaching vs Teaching"

At an early age of about 8 or 9 years old, Conner began to develop a strong passion for the sport of golf. This passion only grew stronger into his teens as he began to notice continual improvement in his game and in competition. Following a junior golf career highlighted by several championships and top finishes in high level competition, Conner had the privilege of being recruited to play varsity golf at the University of British Columbia. While pursuing a degree in Kinesiology, he was named team captain for three out of his four years on the team. During his time on the team, Conner was able to help lead the T-Birds to numerous tournament wins and national championships.

Now as a professional, he believes in growing the game at all levels of play and is driven by providing the opportunity for others to love the game, just as it was once given to him.

Rob Tadey - Head Professional, Adam Blair - Executive Professional , Rob Anderson - Head Professional & Bruce Vermee - Head Professional - "Club Culture Panel"

Rob Tadey is the current Head Professional at Fairview Mountain Golf Club in Oliver, BC. Raised in the Penticton area, Rob developed a passion for golf at the local Penticton Golf Club. After high school, Rob pursued a career as a Red Seal Chef by completing the Chef's Training course, which opened doors for numerous culinary opportunities. However, Rob's true passion remained golf, leading him to Camosun College in Victoria, BC, where he completed a business management program and joined the PGA of Canada..

Returning to the Okanagan, Rob joined Fairview Mountain Golf Club as an Assistant Professional. Over the years, he gained valuable experience, eventually being promoted to Head Golf Professional in 2019. Rob is dedicated to growing the game of golf in the South Okanagan and is heavily involved in running junior, ladies, and mixed clinics and group lessons. He is an active participant in PGA of BC and Canada events and remains competitive in these tournaments. Rob also prides himself on being an active member by attending education, buying show, and other events host by the PGA of BC. Additionally, Rob is highly skilled in club fitting, and is one of the few certified TaylorMade Kingdom Academy fitters in the country.

Other Recognitions
- 2019 PGA of BC Apprentice of the Year – Interior Region
- 2020 PGA of BC Golf Shop of the Year
- 2023 PGA of BC Professional of the Year – Interior Region
- 2024 PGA of BC Professional of the Year

Adam Blair

Adam is an experienced golf professional with over 20 years in the industry. He’s been the General Manager/Executive Professional at Vernon Golf & Country Club since 2022 and was named the 41st President of the PGA of British Columbia in 2021.

Adam has held key roles, including Head Professional at Salmon Arm Golf Club and the the Executive Professional at Talking Rock Golf Resort, before becoming Executive Professional at Vernon Golf & Country Club.

A recipient of the PGA of BC Dick Munn Golf Professional of the Year Award (2017) and Davie Black Professional Development Award (2019), Adam has demonstrated a strong commitment to professional growth and development.

At Vernon Golf & Country Club, Adam continues to elevate the golfing experience and contribute to the club’s success.

Rob Anderson

A Canadian PGA member since 1993, Rob competed on the Canadian Tour from 1994 to 1997 and has received 2 National Awards from the PGA of Canada(2008 Teacher of the Year, 1999 Tex Noble Award for the highest national Class A Exam score) as well as 5 PGA of British Columbia Awards (2021 Golf Shop of the Year, 2008 Teacher of the Year, 2007 Head Professional of the Year, 2006 Golf Shop of the Year and 2003 Teacher of the Year). An instructor and coach since 1998, Rob has helped hundreds of clients and attributes his competitive background as a major factor in the success of his students. Rob is a 2 time BC Amateur Champion and Canadian Amateur Runner-Up.

Bruce Vermee

A graduate of the San Diego Golf Academy, Bruce began his career in his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta at a very young age. He first worked at his home club, the Broadmoor Golf Club in Sherwood Park, starting the old fashion way cleaning clubs and washing carts. He eventually moved to the Sherwood Park Golf Club working in the pro shop at the tender age of 16 while completing his studies in the US. He then joined the Leduc Golf Club as his first Assistant Professional position under Mr. Greg Pidlaski before moving to the Okanagan in a similar capacity at The Kelowna Golf & Country Club. After a brief stint at the Golf Range under Mr. Irving Taylor, he joined Sunset Ranch Golf Club where he remained for 18 years as the Director of Golf/Head Professional. 2024 is Bruce’s 9th season as The Harvest Golf Club’s Head Professional. During this time Bruce also served four years on the PGA of BC Board of Directors.

Cody Bell, Executive Professional  "Crisis Management, Round Table Discussion"

Bio:

Graduated from the University of British Columbia - Okanagan in 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management with Honors.
Played on the UBC Okanagan Heat Men's Golf Team
- PACWEST Player of the Year in 2011
- 2-Time CCAA Academic All-Canadian

Joined the PGA of Canada in 2015
Associate Golf Professional - Canoe Creek Golf Course 2015-2016
Proshop Manager/Associate Professional - Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club 2017-2022
Director of Golf/Head Professional - Talking Rock Golf Course - 2023-2024
General Manager - Talking Rock Golf Course & Quaaout Lodge - 2024-Present

2022 PGA of BC - Fred Wood Class 'A' Professional of the Year

Confirmed Attendees

1. Josh Horsthuis, Summerland Golf & CC
2. Samuel Sullivan, Summerland Golf & Country Club
3. Steve Sauer, Summerland Golf & Country Club
4. Andrew Bentley, Kamloops Golf and Country Club
5. Alec Hubert, Kamloops Golf and Country Club
6. Lionel Taylor, Monte's Golf
7. Tyler Roope, Discover Golf
8. Kyla Inaba, Predator Ridge Golf Resort
9. Chris Dhillon, Revelstoke Golf Club
10. Kyle McMurphy, Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy