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First Impressions Are Great Impressions At Point Grey

April 27, 2014 By Kyle German

You may recall from this blog in March that I’ve moved to the Point Grey Golf and Country Club in Vancouver as an associate professional. I’ve been on the job for over a month and it’s been a smooth transition.

If there has been a surprise, it’s been a pleasant one and that’s how easily I’ve taken to Point Grey.

The nice thing is having something to do, having some place to be and something to accomplish every day.

When I was working as a teaching professional at Northview Golf and Country Club, my busy times were sporadic. You might be packed one day, then not again until a few days later, so it was inconsistent.

There were some positives to that. I had time to do other things and more time with the family, which I still do, but having more of a purpose on a consistent basis is what I’m enjoying.

As far as the people go, there has been very little attitude. The people have been good, very welcoming and warm. You hear so much about the attitude at private clubs, but so far, everybody has been great. They’ve made a point of coming into the shop and welcoming me.

As for the staff, I knew I could work well with Jeff Buder, our head professional. We have a lot of similar ideas on golf operations, but the rest of the staff is a really good group too, not only in the golf operation, but the restaurant and clubhouse.

I don’t know what they’ve done over the years, but they’ve put together a really impressive group of people.

You always have that reservation about going to a private club, but I have no reason to believe there’s any reason for that at Point Grey. This is one of the nicest clubs in our city, it’s a very mature, old course and it’s got everything it should have for a club of its stature.

Yet. I see no pretentiousness, just good people. I’m looking forward to the experience.

About Kyle German

Kyle German is the 2008 winner of the Canadian PGA Club Professionals Championship and an associate professional at Vancouver’s Point Grey Golf and Country Club. He is also a longtime member of the PGA of British Columbia and the PGA of Canada.

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  1. Len says

    April 29, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    I have been around high-end private clubs like Shaughnessy in Vancouver and the Bayview Country Club in Toronto my entire life as either a member, or more to the point, as part of the professional golf staff. I have never had any “reservation” about going to work at a private club nor heard much about the “attitude” at private clubs. I have always considered it a privilkge to have worked in this type of environment particularly as a professional. So don’t be so surprised by the reception you’ve received at Point Grey.

  2. Michael Mather says

    April 29, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Kyle, very nice comments about a very nice golf facility. I look forward to seeing you on Monday, May 12th when I visit Point Grey G&CC for the BC Golf House (Museum & Hall of Fame) Annual “Tradition” Tournament…their major fundraising event! This will be the 2nd consecutive year that PGG&CC has played host to this great cause.
    Cheers, MM.

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