The 2025 PGA of BC Teach-a-thon for Mental Health is underway across the province! In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association British Columbia and Ledgeview Golf Club Professional Brady Stead, the initiative sees PGA of BC members donate lesson revenues to support mental health services. The Teach-a-thon runs until September 30.
The PGA of BC extends their sincere gratitude to those members who have registered to teach lessons and fund-raise for the initiative. Please see the list of members and facilities below for more information and to donate today.
Vancouver Island:
Callum Ashby, Highland Pacific Golf, Victoria
Lucas Nonni, Bear Mountain Golf & Country Club, Victoria
Jeff Palmer, Highland Pacific Golf, Victoria
Adrien Wright, Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community, Courtenay
Lower Mainland:
Cari Chow, Squamish Valley Golf Club, Squamish
Mark Dillon, Richmond Country Club, Richmond
Patrick Lago, Lago Golf Academy, Port Coquitlam
Brady Stead, Ledgeview Golf Club, Abbotsford
Craig Titterington, The Redwoods Golf Course, Langley Township
Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club Professional Staff, Vancouver
Interior:
Adam Blair, Vernon Golf & Country Club, Vernon
Jeff Overholt, Beyond the Swing, Kelowna
Predator Ridge Golf Academy, Vernon
Kootenays:
Brian Schaal, Copper Point Golf Club, Invermere
PGA of BC Professionals can still register to participate as teachers. To get involved today, please click here.
All proceeds from golf lesson fees and member donations are directed to your local Canadian Mental Health Association Branch. Whether you're able to teach from dawn to dusk, or offer one hour-long lesson, any and all contributions are greatly appreciated!
PGA of BC Partners looking to get involved with the Teach-a-thon as Supporting Sponsors of the initiative can do so by clicking here. By donating an amount of at least $500 to the Event, the PGA of BC and CMHA will champion your brand in future communications, online, and on social media.
The Association extends its gratitude to Supporting Sponsors GOLFTEC and Inclusive Strength for their generous donations to the initiative.
On Saturday, August 30, Global News’ Jay Janower welcomed PGA of BC Executive Director Mark Strong and professional Brady Stead to discuss the Teach-a-thon for Mental Health. Watch the interview by clicking the image below:
