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In honour of Take Your Dog to Work Day, and maybe the first day of summer too, here are a couple of photos of Hazel hard at work with our amazing Greens crew. She’s a true professional…coming to work with Wade every day. Posted June 20th on Uplands Golf Club Facebook Page.
Highland Pacific Golf is teeing up a summer of fun with Junior Camps led by Cooper Alexander, who recently showed off his coaching style on Instagram by swinging a junior club himself—and landing a great shot. Open to kids of all skill levels, the camps promise expert instruction in a relaxed, supportive setting. A great way for young players to build skills and confidence. Image Courtesy Highland Pacific GC / Instagram
Big Wins, New Tech, and Family Fun at Arbutus Ridge
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club is buzzing this season with exciting programming, thrilling tournaments, and cutting-edge upgrades. The club recently launched its Wednesday Night Junior Program, offering young golfers weekly after-school instruction in a welcoming, skill-building environment. To complement the coaching, Arbutus Ridge also debuted a new indoor golf simulator, providing members and guests a high-tech way to practice year-round—perfect for rainy Cowichan Valley days.
On the tournament front, father-son teams dominated the inaugural Arbutus Ridge 2-Ball, where Scott and William Kral (below left) scorched the field with a −19 gross total to win outright. Brett and Sam Parhar clinched the net title at −25, making it a family affair to remember and setting a high bar for future editions.
In the 2025 Arbutus Ridge Amateur, Declan Riddle (below right) claimed victory with a final-round 69, finishing even par and edging out Gary Pike by a shot. Neal Baghwanani won net honours with a 135 (-5).
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Cordova Bay Introduces Junior Clinics This Summer
Cordova Bay Golf Club announced a series of free junior golf clinics starting this July. Aimed at children aged 8–14, the clinics focus on swing fundamentals, etiquette, and on-course experience. Sessions will be held on weekday mornings and run through August—perfect for young players to develop during summer break.