Christina Lake’s Austin Krahn followed up his BC Junior Boys title with another big win—claiming the 123rd BC Amateur at Bootleg Gap in Kimberley. Brad Ziemer offers a full recap, plus key insights from the week. He also highlights the Reddicopp family: father Dean and sons Noah and Isaiah, all of whom competed in this year’s BC Amateur. Noah finished T5 at 4-under.
We recently rediscovered some timeless tips from the Fairwinds website blog. Originally posted in 2014–2015, PGA of Canada pros Brett Standerwick and Hélène Delisle shared advice on lag putting and chipping that’s still relevant today... Also, Nanaimo’s Eli Greene has been named head coach of the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades... In late breaking news, Ray Henry, past BC Golf Super Senior Champion, passed on Wednesday after a short fight with cancer. We will profile Ray in our next newsletter.
Austin Krahn’s Miracle Par On 72nd Hole Wins 123rd B.C. Amateur Championship
KIMBERLEY — All Austin Krahn needed to win the 123rd playing of the B.C. Amateur Championship was a routine par on the 18th hole at Bootleg Gap. He got that par, but it was anything but routine. It… Full Story Here
A Little Digging Unearths Some Great Tips
FAIRWINDS, July 18, 2025 (excerpted from Fairwinds Golf Club website) — While searching online for practical golf insights, we came across timeless tips from the Fairwinds Golf Club blog,… Full Story Here
Eli Greene Appointed Head Coach at UFV Cascades
ABBOTSFORD, July 3, 2025 — The University of the Fraser Valley has named former Cascades standout Eli Greene as its new head coach for both the men’s and women’s golf teams. A native of… Full Story Here
Seen & Heard At Bootleg Gap
Notes and stories from the Championship compiled by BC Golf Staff...
INSTAGRAM POST GETS 5K VIEWS — A post that shows four players challenging Bootleg's tenth hole has been seen more than 5000… Full Story Here
SFU Golfer Justin Bjornson Swings Into the Spotlight in Owen Wilson’s New TV Series
BURNABY, BC — Simon Fraser University golfer Justin Bjornson has made a name for himself on the fairways, but this summer, he’s found an entirely new audience — on the small screen.
Bjornson… Full Story Here
Women’s Golf Celebration & She Plays Golf Festival Empowers B.C. Participants
RICHMOND, June 7, 2025 — The Lower Mainland welcomed a wave of new players and familiar faces to the game of golf as the Women’s Golf Celebration, hosted by the PGA of British Columbia in… Full Story Here
The Reddicopps Make B.C. Amateur Championship A Family Affair
KIMBERLEY — Most of the time Dean Reddicopp spends on the golf course these days is to watch his two sons play competitive junior golf.
This week is different. All three of the Reddicopps —… Full Story Here
Morgan Creek Gears Up For Historic PGA TOUR Americas Finale
(excerpted from TSN.ca, PGA TOUR Media, Peace Arch News, Fortinet Cup Championship website)
SURREY- PGA TOUR Americas has officially confirmed that Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey will host the… Full Story Here
