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British Columbia Golf has named its selects to the 2027 Team BC High-Performance Development Squads, bringing together competitive junior golfers from across the province for advanced training and development under Team BC's coaching staff.

The squads will train within a structured environment focused on improving competitive performance and preparing athletes for the demands of collegiate golf, elite amateur competition and national-level opportunities.

The program continues to strengthen its reach across BC with the addition of a Virtual Squad, joining established squads in the Okanagan, Vancouver Island, Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver and North Shore regions. Each squad is led by a dedicated coach, with athletes following a year-round development plan built around performance assessment, technical and physical training, and competition preparation.

The squads are part of BC Golf's broader high-performance pathway, which also includes Team BC Elite and the new Team BC Watchlist, launching in December 2026 to provide additional development opportunities for aspiring competitive golfers.

The Road to Team BC

Following the application process, invited athletes attended the Team BC Selection Camp, held October 9–11 at Ledgeview Golf Club and Mission Golf & Country Club. The camp featured two days of tournament competition alongside technical and physical assessments. Final selections also considered previous competitive results and evaluations from Team BC coaches.

For those named to the 2027 squads, the focus now turns to the training and competition season ahead. Athletes will participate in structured winter training, development camps and educational sessions, with ongoing performance tracking to inform their preparation for identified provincial and national competitions. The program emphasizes the discipline of high-performance training, with athletes expected to take an active role in evaluating their progress and applying what they learn in competition.

Regional Squad athletes are also eligible for consideration for Team BC Elite, the highest tier of the provincial program. Selections will follow the 2027 NextGen Pacific Championship and consider winter training participation, performance at the NextGen Pacific Training Camp and championship results.

Meet the 2027 Team BC High Performance Squads

OKANAGAN SQUAD

Coach: Conner Kozak 

  • Kobe Menzies | Vernon | Class of 2027 

  • Nolan Williams | West Kelowna | Class of 2027 

  • Luke Traverse | Kelowna | Class of 2028 

  • Luke Reynolds | Kelowna | Class of 2027 

  • Carver Millard | Kelowna | Class of 2028 

  • Velvet Haynes | Kelowna | Class of 2029 

VANCOUVER ISLAND SQUAD

Coach: Michelle McCann 

  • Ryu Shiina | Courtenay | Class of 2029 

  • Lucas Vizzutti | Powell River | Class of 2028 

  • Cooper Marett | Qualicum Beach | Class of 2028 

  • Emma Kral | Victoria | Class of 2028 

FRASER VALLEY SQUAD

Coach: Brady Stead 

  • Noah Reddicopp | Abbotsford | Class of 2028 

  • Avin Phillips | Abbotsford | Class of 2029 

  • Jackson Wang | Langley | Class of 2030 

  • Ben Fleenor | Abbotsford | Class of 2028

  • Drew Huston | Abbotsford | Class of 2027
  • Joanna Kim | Langley | Class of 2028 

  • Sarah Kim | Surrey | Class of 2028 

  • Emma Kim | Surrey | Class of 2030 

  • Avery McAbee | Mission | Class of 2030 

METRO SQUAD

Coach: Matt Cella 

  • Andy (Yul) Koh | Surrey | Class of 2028 

  • Dylan Pandher | Delta | Class of 2029 

  • Tiger Jiarui Zhao | Vancouver | Class of 2029 

  • Abigail Fu | Surrey | Class of 2028 

  • Charlotte Tam | Burnaby | Class of 2028 

  • Lilian Zhao | Port Moody | Class of 2027 

  • Cassie Chen | Vancouver | Class of 2028 

  • Emily Shi | Richmond | Class of 2029 

  • Freya (Fang Xin) Song | Vancouver | Class of 2028 

NORTH SHORE SQUAD

Coach: Colin Lavers 

  • Jack Guo | West Vancouver | Class of 2030 

  • Matthew Cui | Burnaby | Class of 2028 

  • Tyson Valk | North Vancouver | Class of 2028 

  • Ryan Gibbens | North Vancouver | Class of 2028 

  • Justin (Jiatong) Li | West Vancouver | Class of 2029 

  • Jenny Guo | West Vancouver | Class of 2030 

  • Karrisa Zhao | West Vancouver | Class of 2028 

  • Meiyi Li | West Vancouver | Class of 2031 

VIRTUAL SQUAD

Coach: Stephanie Vanderpas 

  • Tyson Morton | Pouce Coupe | Class of 2027 

  • Parker Andrews | Fort St. John | Class of 2029 

  • Kobe Johnson | Quesnel | Class of 2028 

  • Trip Turnbull | Taylor | Class of 2027 

Mentee Coaches: Jacob Vanderpas and Mark Valliere 

Mentee Coaches will provide support across all Squads throughout the year. Each Mentee Coach will be paired with a Head Coach and their respective Squad for a three-month rotation, after which they will transition to support a different Head Coach and Squad.

Introducing the Team BC Watchlist

The activation of the Team BC Watchlist in December 2026 will extend access to development resources for aspiring competitive athletes across BC. 

Through virtual education, performance tracking, monthly reporting and additional training resources, the Watchlist will complement athletes' existing coaching relationships and help them better understand their performance and the standards associated with Team BC.

The Watchlist is not a replacement for personal coaching or a guarantee of future squad selection. It provides another opportunity for athletes to engage with the provincial high-performance pathway, identify areas for improvement and work toward their competitive goals.

You can find more information about the 2027 squads, Team BC Elite, Watchlist program details and participation information, and selection policies on the Team BC High Performance Program Page.

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