• Choosing Your Game

    Aug 13, 2014
    Kris Jonasson (British Columbia Golf)

    Terms such as “double black diamond” warn the less experienced skier that this particular run may not be pleasant; while “bunny slope” resonates with the beginner. Even the name of the Grouse Grind suggests a difficult hike; while “meadows trail” suggests it’s appropriate for all and “promenade walk” sounds pretty darn inviting.

  • Little wins fourth Senior Women's title; Horwood takes top spot in Super-Senior Championship

    June 19, 2014
    Morgan Gibbens (British Columbia Golf)

    Jackie Little won her fourth British Columbia Golf Senior Women’s Championship in addition to placing first in the Mid-Master Championship on Thursday at Vernon Golf and Country Club; while Holly Horwood took home top honours in the Super-Senior Championship.

    RESULTS | PHOTOS | VIDEO

  • Highlights From Men's Mid-Amateur And Mid-Master Championship

    Craig Doell is the 2014 Men's Mid-Am and Mid-Master Champ, check out some of the highlights

  • High school championships conclude; Lu sets course record

    May 29, 2014
    Morgan Gibbens (British Columbia Golf)

    Jordan Lu set a new course record and personal best (63) at Squamish Valley Golf and Country Club on Tuesday. His 14-under performance helped Prince of Wales Secondary School capture the BC School Sports ‘AAA’ Championship title.

  • Women in golf

    May 6, 2014
    Jim Lee, (British Columbia Golf)

    The National Golf Foundation recently released information on women's participation in golf, comparing the US to other countries.  Over the past 20 years the number of women in the game in the US has remained the same, despite significant efforts to increase their participation.  Currently, about 20% of US golfers are women, compared with 30% in Canada, 38% in Korea and 39% in Germany.  The NGF cites the following factors in the differences between the US and other countries. 

  • World Champion Figure Skater Patrick Chan Hits The Links With British Columbia Golf And ASPAC

    May 15, 2014
    Morgan Gibbens (British Columbia Golf)

    As a proud partner of the ASPAC Club, British Columbia Golf was on hand at Richmond Olympic Oval on Wednesday, May 14 as the club announced three-time World Champion figure skater, Patrick Chan, as honorary member No. 1.

    Following a press conference with the two-time Olympic silver medalist, British Columbia Golf was honored to enjoy lunch and a short round of golf with Chan at Quilchena Golf and Country Club.

  • A sport for life

    May 1, 2014
    Morgan Gibbens (British Columbia Golf)

    If there was ever any doubt that golf truly is a “Sport for Life”, Kathy Gook, director of British Columbia Golf’s school program for young kids, Playground to Fairway, can set the record straight.

  • Clark And Faithfull Receive Awards

    April 1, 2014
    Morgan Gibbens (British Columbia Golf)

    Betty Clark and George Faithfull were honoured over the weekend with the Distinguished Service Award. The two devoted volunteers were acknowledged with the distinction for their hard work and significant volunteer contributions to British Columbia Golf.

  • British Columbia Golf Launches New Website and Newsletter

    British Columbia Golf has partnered with Inside Golf publications to develop a new website and new newsletter format that will help us improve our communications capability with our members and other interested golfers. We have been struggling with older systems that limit our capabilities and it was time to refresh our look and feel, and how we communicate with our members.

  • BC Golf 2014 Annual General Meeting

     

    (RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA) – The winners of the 2013 Titleist Order of Merit Award were announced Saturday at Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club during the British Columbia Golf 11th Annual General Meeting after another abundantly successful season for British Columbia golfers.

    The athletes who have collected the most points in their age and gender category are awarded the prestigious title annually.

    The 2013 recipients included Kevin Carrigan (Men’s Mid-Amateur), Norm Bradley (Sr. Men’s), Kris Yardley (Men’s Master-40), Adam Svensson (Men’s Amateur), Kevin Kwon (Junior Boys’), Allison Murdoch (Sr. Women’s), Taylor Kim (Women’s), Alix Kong (Jr. Girls’), and Christina Proteau (Women’s Mid-Amateur).

    Murdoch extended her gratitude, echoing the sentiments of all the athletes awarded, stating, “I appreciate the support of the association on a continuing basis and also how I consider that I am able to benefit from the high standard of championships put on by British Columbia Golf. I am proud to represent British Columbia Golf wherever I go.”

    Distinguished Service Award

    Betty Clark and George Faithful were also honoured over the weekend with the Distinguished Service Award. The two devoted volunteers were acknowledged with the distinction for their hard work and significant volunteer contributions to British Columbia Golf.

    Clark began working for the British Columbia Golf Association in 1988 and remained with the Association for 20 years. Clark also volunteered with British Columbia Golf on the provincial, club and zone levels, despite working full time, and has continued to be an active volunteer ever since her retirement.

    Congratulations on the award were extended to Faithful by Doug Alexander, President of Golf Canada, demonstrating that the volunteer contributions of Faithful have been acknowledged at all levels of golf in Canada. Hailed as a mentor, Faithful has volunteered at countless events provincially and nationally, his hard work never waning.

    British Columbia Golf is proud to recognize Clark and Faithful for their tireless volunteer efforts over their many years of contribution.

    Election of directors

     

    In addition, British Columbia Golf is happy to announce that returning members, Kathleen Mackenzie and Barry Petrachenko, have been re-elected to the Board of Directors for the upcoming three years.

    Moving Forward

    As announced by British Columbia Golf President, David Atkinson at the AGM, this year the organization hopes to focus on membership and participation in the sport of golf.

    “These days we all know that there are many more sport activity options from which kids and parents can choose, and we want to make sure that golf can be one of those chosen options,” stated Atkinson.

    British Columbia Golf hopes to promote the sport through programs such as “Playground to Fairway” for school-aged children that not only helps build the foundation for learning the fundamentals of golf, but generally increases physical literacy in young children.

    Going forward widespread physical literacy is the key goal of children’s programs.

    “In more remote areas we partner with other sport organizations to cross-train individuals on several sports in the same visit. That program is called SOAR (Sharing Our Activities and Resources),” Atkinson continued.

    The Association is committed to promoting physical literacy and the sport of golf as financially responsibly as possible.

    With programs in place to help promote the sport, Atkinson is confident membership and involvement will be on the rise.

    “I believe that within the British Columbia golfing community, we do have the collective skills, abilities and strength of will necessary for our sport to regain its former health.”

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  • 2014 Annual General Meeting

    April 1, 2014
    Morgan Gibbens (British Columbia Golf)

    The winners of the 2013 Titleist Order of Merit Award were announced Saturday at Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club during the British Columbia Golf 11th Annual General Meeting after another abundantly successful season for British Columbia Golfers.