By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

(May 6, 2025) - Golf has a way of testing a player’s resolve and Stuart Macdonald is proud of the way he handled a stretch where he had been playing well but not seeing much in the way of tangible results.

Heading into last week’s Tulum Championship in Mexico on the Korn Ferry Tour, Macdonald had made six of his previous seven cuts but had finished no better than a tie for 56th.

Macdonald stayed patient and positive, feeling he was close to breaking through. Turns out he was right.

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By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

Maxim McKenzie had five birdies in his final round at the NextGen Pacific Championship, but it was one particular par that stood out. “I made a 30-foot putt for par on 11 and that one felt good,” said McKenzie. “That kind of kept the momentum going.”

The 17-year-old Chilliwack resident closed with an impressive four-under 66 at Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Club to win the Junior Boys division by three shots over Nanaimo’s Manpreet Lalh.

“It feels really good,” McKenzie said. “I am definitely very proud of the way I played. I was solid this week, stayed patient and stuck to my game plan.”

RICHMOND, BC (May 1, 2025) - British Columbia Golf has a proud history of helping to produce some very talented young golfers who have performed extremely well provincially, nationally and internationally.

In keeping with this tradition, BC Golf is pleased to officially launch the Boys Regional Squad teams representing Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver, The North Shore and The Okanagan.

The four squads and their coaches were formally announced on April 28th at the Quilchena Golf & Country Club in Richmond...

Global News sports broadcaster Jay Janower was on hand at Riverway Golf Course for the announcement that the Golf Burnaby facility will be hosting two British Columbia provincial amateur golf championships over the next two years. The BC Amateur is scheduled for Riverway in July of 2026 with the BC Women's Amateur being held there in 2027.

Janower took the time to speak with BC Golf CEO Kris Jonasson and Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley about the exciting prospect ahead for Golf Burnaby as they prepare to host the province's two premier amateur golf championships at their world-class facility. 

See the Global News story HERE.

Welcome to the BDO National Golf League, a nationwide, season-long competition created by Golf Canada to enhance the league experience for men, women, and junior players.

This fun format adds value to your existing golf league experience with opportunities to compete in the BDO National Golf League regular season, Regional Championships, and National Championship.

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PITT MEADOWS, BC (February 26, 2025) - Pitt Meadows Golf Club has been selected by BC Golf as the host site for the 2025 Men’s Senior and Super-Senior Championships from August 4th to August 7th.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Pitt Meadows,” said Jerome Goddard, BC Golf Director of Rules & Competitions. “The Club has invested tremendously in their facilities and golf course over the past several years and Pitt Meadows continues to be a strong Championship host site.”

“The club is very excited to host the BC Men’s Senior Championship this summer and this championship will be a great opportunity to show what Pitt Meadows Golf Club has to offer.” said Wes Doka, Head Professional of Pitt Meadows Golf Club.

With February well underway, the 2025 golf season in British Columbia is fast approaching, and we at British Columbia Golf are thrilled for the year ahead. We hope you’re just as excited!

With that we would like to introduce a new initiative for 2025: the Men’s Cloud Series. For the past two years, we’ve successfully run the Women’s Cloud Series, which featured six team events (one per month from April to September).

This series allowed players to form their own teams, play their home courses, and post their scores into Golf Genius, where a provincial leaderboard was generated.

We’ve received a lot of feedback suggesting there’s interest in a Men’s Series, so we’re excited to bring it to life this year!

(February 10, 2025) - Grace Bell is deep into the back nine of her collegiate golf career and is determined to make the most of the time she has left.

This spring’s schedule is a last hurrah of sorts for Bell and three of her UBC teammates who are set to graduate this spring. They already have a bushel full of memories — including NAIA and Canadian championships — that figure to last a lifetime, but why not produce a few more.

Bell helped do just that when she created a little UBC history by winning last week’s Wigwam Preview, a NCAA Division I event in Litchfield Park, Ariz.

St. Eugene Golf Resort Image Courtesy Tourism Cranbrook

CRANBROOK, BC (January 24, 2025) - St. Eugene Golf Resort in Cranbrook has been selected by BC Golf as the host site for the 2025 Indigenous Championship British Columbia from July 21st to 23rd. 

“British Columbia Golf and the BC Indigenous Golf Association are excited to return to St. Eugene, which is an outstanding property with a rich history,” said Jerome Goddard, BC Golf Director of Rules & Competitions. “The golf course and surrounding resort amenities will deliver a memorable experience for players, volunteers, friends, and family members.”

Westwood Plateau GC Is Now Known As GreenTee Country Club Westwood Plateau 

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By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

(January 20, 2025) - The new owners of Westwood Plateau hope to restore the mountainside layout in Coquitlam to its former glory.

Coquitlam-based JK World Group finalized the purchase just before Christmas. The property includes a championship course, executive course, driving range and two restaurants.

Along with the new owners comes a new name. The facility is now known as GreenTee Country Club Westwood Plateau.

Westwood’s Country Club course is now known as the Sky Course, while the executive layout has been renamed the Fine Course.

BC's Nick Taylor Won His 5th PGA TOUR Title At The Sony Open In Hawaii - Image Credit Bryan Outram/BC Golf

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

For a good chunk of his PGA TOUR career, Nick Taylor flew under the radar. He was known as a steady, not spectacular, player who quietly went about his business.

Not anymore. Taylor has developed a flair for the dramatic. The bigger the moment, the better he plays. And when he gets in contention, Taylor just hits one clutch shot after another.

He did it again on a magical Sunday on the island of Oahu where Taylor chipped in for eagle on the 72nd hole and then beat Nico Echavarria of Colombia on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Sony Open in Hawaii.

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

DELTA, BC (December 17, 2024) - British Columbia golfers continued to shine in 2024. Abbotsford, BC's Nick Taylor’s win at WM Phoenix Open highlights our top 10 best stories of the past year.

If anyone was wondering what Nick Taylor was going to do for an encore after his incredible win at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, the Abbotsford native delivered it early in 2024. Eight months after winning his national open, Taylor went out and won one of the PGA TOUR’s flagship events in what is now his second home.

Taylor rolled in a 10-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to beat Charley Hoffman and capture the WM Phoenix Open title. That win, Taylor’s fourth on the PGA TOUR, is our selection as the top British Columbia golf story of 2024.

Taylor, who will soon be defending his title at TPC Scottsdale, spoke with British Columbia Golf and reminisced about that win in the Arizona desert.

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OAKVILLE, Ont. – What began as a marketing initiative to highlight an iconic winning moment at the RBC Canadian Open, will now take its permanent place in tournament history.

Golf Canada, in partnership with title sponsor RBC is pleased to announce that the reimagined tournament logo celebrating Nick Taylor’s historic win as the first Canadian champion in 69 years, will now become the tournament’s permanent mark.

“Team RBC Ambassador Nick Taylor’s historic winning putt will forever be an iconic moment in Canadian sports history and one of the most thrilling plays at our country’s national championship,” said Mary DePaoli, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, RBC. “It is only fitting that Nick leaves a lasting legacy on the tournament logo and we continue to be very proud of the mark he’s made on Canadian golf.”

Golf Canada via PGA TOUR Communications 

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida – (December 16, 2024)  - The PGA TOUR announced the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas schedule, which features 16 tournaments contested across eight countries, beginning in March and culminating in September at the Fortinet Cup Championship contested at Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, British Columbia and where Korn Ferry Tour membership will be awarded to the top 10 finishers on the season-long Fortinet Cup standings.

For the second consecutive season, the top 10 players in the final Fortinet Cup standings will earn Korn Ferry Tour membership for the 2026 season. A $225,000 USD purse will be contested for at each of the 16 events, totaling a $3.6 million USD pot for the season. Additionally, a $100,000 bonus pool will be shared among the top 10 players, with $25,000 awarded to the points leader, courtesy of Fortinet.

Click HERE to see complete story & schedule. 

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Delta, B.C. (December 2nd, 2024) - British Columbia Golf has announced that Kris Jonasson, long time CEO and Executive Director, plans to retire effective December 31, 2025.

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KIMBERLEY, B.C. (December 2, 2024) - Bootleg Gap Golf Club in Kimberley has been selected by British Columbia Golf as the host site for the 123rd BC Amateur Championship, the week of July 14-18, 2025.  

“Bootleg Gap is one of our Province’s strongest courses and a true hidden gem in the eastern edge of British Columbia,” said Jerome Goddard, BC Golf director of rules & competitions. “The BC Amateur will be a thrilling week for our players and the Kimberley community as we showcase all that the area has to offer as a golf destination.”

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RICHMOND, B.C. (November 19, 2024) - Quilchena Golf & Country Club in Richmond has been selected by BC Golf as the host site for the 2025 Junior Boys Championship from July 7th to July 11th, 2025.

“We are excited to celebrate Quilchena’s 100th year anniversary with hosting the BC Junior Boys at this storied golf course,” said Jerome Goddard, BC Golf Director of Rules & Competitions. “Quilchena’s premium layout and superb conditioning will present an excellent test for our Province’s best Junior Boys.

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VICTORIA, B.C. (November 4th, 2024)  - Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria has been selected by BC Golf as the host site for the 2025 B.C. Junior Girls Championship, set to take place from June 30th to July 4th, 2025. The Club will also host the 2027 B.C. Amateur to commemorate their 100-year anniversary.

“We are thrilled to hold the 2025 B.C. Junior Girls and 2027 B.C. Amateur at Gorge Vale Golf Club and showcase an exceptional golf course for all different skill levels,” said William McKenzie, BC Golf Events Manager.

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WHISTLER, B.C. (October 31, 2024) - Whistler Golf Club has been selected by BC Golf as the host site for the 2025 Women’s Senior, Super Senior, and Super-Super Senior Championship from June 9th to 12th, 2025.

“BC Golf is thrilled to bring the Women’s Senior Championship to Whistler Golf Club,” said Jerome Goddard, BC Golf Director of Rules & Competitions. “The layout, conditioning, and resort amenities of the Club and surrounding area will be an excellent fit for our players. We are especially thankful to Tourism Whistler for their support in securing and organizing this Championship.”

Whistler Golf Club was designed by Arnold Palmer and opened in 1983. The Club is within walking distance of the iconic Whistler Village and features broad fairways and mountain views on many holes. The golf course is surrounded by majestic old-growth cedars and firs.