In June 2021, PACWEST announced the end of competitive golf because there were only two teams left in BC, one being þƵ.
Coaching Staff
Coach, John Randle
Home Town: Victoria, BC
Degrees/Certification
- Bachelor of Arts Psychology, University of Washington
- Canadian PGA TCCP Level 5
- Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, Titlelist Performance Institute
Coaching Experience/Accomplishments
- Head Coach þƵ College Chargers Fall 2008-Present
- Academy Director at the new Bear Mountain Golf Academy 2010-Present
- Director of Instruction of the GBC Golf Academy at Olympic View 2003-2009
- Two-time award winner of the PGA – BC Teacher of the Year (2002 & 2007)
- Golf Magazine's Top Teacher in BC annually since 2005
- Ranked by Pacific Golf Magazine in 2005 as the #2 Instructor in BC
- Author of "A Wake Up Call for Your Golf" as well as over 90 articles for various golf publications
- Conference and Seminar presenter at the Vancouver Island Golf Show 2002-2007, Vancouver Golf Show 2003-2007 and the 2004 BCPGA Spring Seminar
Tournament Achievements
- Canadian PGA Professional since 1991 and Canadian Tour Player from 1990 to 1998 with over 50 professional wins including the BC PGA Championship (1998), BC PGA Assistants Championship (1998) and the Vancouver Island PGA Championship (1999, 2000 & 2002).
- Played in the South African Tour from 1994-1996 alongside players such as Ernie Els, Nick Price and Retief Goosen.
- Played in two events on the PGA Tour – the 1991 Canadian Open and the 1999 Air Canada Championship. Also played in several US mini-tour events from 1992-1996 with several Top 10 finishes.
- Have held a lifetime career of seven course records and currently holds two.
Players
| Name | Handicap | Year | Hometown | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike FLEGEL | 0 | 3 | Moose Jaw, SK | Psychology |
| Mac KEATS | 0 | 5 | Cochrane, AB | BBA - Marketing |
| Addison LOVSIN | 2 | RS | Vernon, BC | Golf Management |
| Matt MATHESON | 0 | 4 | West Vancouver, BC | Golf Management |
| Scott MERRIAM | 0 | 3 | Cranbrook, BC | Golf Management |
| Callan RAKIMOV | 1 | 1 | Duncan, BC | UT 1 |
| Jeff RICHES | 0 | 2 | Victoria, BC | BBA - Marketing |
| Tyler ROBERTSON | 0 | 2 | Prince George, BC | BBA - Accounting |
2016 Season Recap
Conference Results
CCAA National Championship, Finished Tied 7th
PACWEST Provincial Championship, Repeat Gold Medalists
Conference Awards
Mac KEATS, Athlete of the Week (Sept 21, 2016 & Sept 12-18, 2016)
Matt MATHESON, 1St Team All-Star
Team Awards
Mike FLEGEL, Team Leadership
Mac KEATS, Most Valuable Player
Graduating Players
Mac KEATS 5th year, Matt MATHESON 4th year, Scott MERRIAM, 3rd year