The Prince Edward Island Golf Association is seeking players interested in trying out for the 2013 Canada Games Golf Team . To be eligible a player must be under 19 years of age as of August 17th 2013 and must be a member of a P.E.I.G.A. course. An information session on the training and selection process will be held on Sunday, February 3rd at 2:00pm in the lecture theatre of the Tourism and Hospitality Institute of Holland College.

All interested players and parents are welcome!
For additional information or if you cannot
attend the meeting please call 902-954-0656

Dallas Desjardins
P.E.I.G.A.
Provincial Golf Coach

P.E.I. Golf Association Offers Local Golfers Travel Savings

The Prince Edward Island Golf Association announced today that it has entered into partnership with the Access Global Golf and Travel Network to offer its members travel savings and rewards.

The Access Global Golf and Travel Network provides its guests and members personal travel service through a concierge desk , a “Best Rate Guarantee” on all travel and the ability to collect and redeem credits towards further travel.

Access Global was developed by the Arnold Palmer Group in partnership with International Cruises and Excursions and other golf associations. The Travel Network has access to thousands of properties throughout North America including golf courses , resorts and hotels and is able to offer members significant savings on their travel .

“Access Global offers the members of the Prince Edward Island Golf Association world class golf and travel opportunities as well as excellent special offers “said Association President, Wayne Levy.

All members of the Prince Edward Island Golf Association will automatically be registered as a guest with their 2013 membership. As a guest P.E.I.G.A. members will instantly receive a $150 golf and travel discount as well as a “Best Rate Guarantee “. The Golf and Travel Network offers seven day a week personal concierge service which makes it easy to book travel. When they use the service members accumulate reward points that can be used for future travel. They may also upgrade their membership for additional rewards and savings at over 3000 golf courses around the world.

“Our partnership with Access Global adds significant value to membership in the Prince Edward Island Golf Association. In addition to these travel benefits golfers from member clubs also have access to a number of local golf programs for men, women, seniors and juniors” said P.E.I.G.A. Executive Director Ron MacNeill.

Local golfers become members of the P.E.I. Golf Association when they join a member course. Last year the Association had over 3000 local golfers playing at 23 P.E.I.G.A. member courses.

“There are a substantial number of benefits when a local golfer joins a P.E.I.G.A. member course including access to tournaments, the ability to establish a handicap, special merchandise offers and now discounted travel savings. The cost of a P.E.I.G.A. membership is $20 so it really is a great deal and we encourage Islanders to support our member courses.” said President Wayne Levy.

Details about the Global Access Golf and Travel Network and other P.E.I. Golf Association programs and benefits can be found on its website www.peiga.ca .

Ron MacNeill
P.E.I.G.A.
902-393-3293

P.E.I.G.A. Appoints Golf Coach

The Prince Edward Golf Association has appointed Dallas Desjardins of Summerside as the Provincial Golf Coach . Mr. Desjardins who is the General Manager of the Summerside Golf Club was the 2011 Canadian Golf Professional of the Year .

“ We are extremely pleased that Dallas has accepted this very important position . He brings a wealth of experience to the role and a passion for teaching and coaching . This is the first time that the local golf community will have access to a very well qualified coach ,“ said P.E.I.G.A. President Wayne Levy .

The Provincial Golf Coach will oversee the Association’s player development efforts including it’s junior development programs.

He will  assist the provinces top competitive golfers in the further development of their skills to improve their performance at regional and national events.

An immediate priority for the Association and its new Coach is the selection and training of the 2013 Canada Games Golf Team which will compete in Sherbrooke Quebec this August . The process of identifying potential team members will begin immediately .

“ I am thrilled to take on this challenge . I am keenly interested in  developing our young players and look forward to helping them to excel in whatever golf path they choose to pursue . Golf can open many doors and I hope to be a positive influence on the careers of our young players “ said Mr. Desjardins .

Golf Association Executive Director Ron MacNeill said that the appointment of a Provincial Golf Coach was a major goal for the sport organization who oversees the game provincially .

“ The appointment of a coach will strengthen our ability to produce top level competitive golfers . Dallas will also be working with P.E.I.G.A. member courses to offer programs for both new and recreational golfers which will support our mandate to grow the game. He will be a great resource for our members “ said Mr. MacNeill .

Prince Edward Golf Association

902-393-3293