Humphreys in good form as he readies for B.C. Amateur title defence; Barker wins Ogopogo in record-setting fashion; Stinson prevails at Chilliwack Open

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

Victoria’s Jeevan Sihota recorded the biggest win of his young pro career at the Mickelson National Invitational in Calgary.

The 20-year-old earned a $30,000 payday after finishing the 54-hole event at 12-under par, one shot better than runner-up Brady McKinlay of Lacombe, Alta. “It’s been a while since I had my last win, so it feels good,” Sihota said in a telephone interview.

Sihota was tied for the lead heading into the final round and after bogeying his first hole, he played flawlessly the rest of the way. He closed with a six-under 66.

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By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

KELOWNA (July 05, 2024) — Along with her 14 clubs, Amy Lee has four letters that accompany her nearly every time she tees it up. WAAC is a South Korean golf apparel brand and that acronym stands for Win At All Costs.

It has become something of a golfing mantra for the 16-year-old Langley resident, who seems to be winning every time she plays. Lee didn’t just successfully defend her B.C. Junior Girls Championship, she lapped her competition at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club. Lee won by 18 shots. That’s right, 18 shots.

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

KELOWNA, B.C. (July 5, 2024) - Austin Krahn won the B.C. Junior Boys Championship and for that he can thank his putter.

The 16-year-old Christina Lake resident made one clutch putt after another in the final round at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club and emerged with a hard-fought two-stroke victory over Ryan Vest of Vernon.

“The putter was really good today,” Krahn said. “I can’t think of one putt that I hit poorly today. It was just perfect all day long.”

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By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

KELOWNA — He already has two British Columbia Golf Championships and Austin Krahn is looking to add a third at the B.C. Junior Boys Championship.

The 16-year-old Christina Lake resident, a two-time winner of the B.C. Indigenous Championship, fired a three-under 69 at Gallagher’s Canyon Golf & Country Club to grab the 54-hole lead at eight-under par.

Krahn leads Vernon’s Ryan Vest and Maxim McKenzie of Chilliwack by two shots. “I hit the ball beautifully today,” Krahn said.

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

Shelly Stouffer has made it five in a row and you can’t help but get the feeling she’s far from finished winning B.C. Senior Women’s Championships.

The 54-year-old Nanoose Bay resident beat the field by five shots at Sun Peaks Golf Course near Kamloops. Stouffer finished the 54-hole competition with a four-over 77 in the final round that left her at eight-over for the tournament.

And in case you are wondering, winning does not get old.

“No, it’s always fun to win,” Stouffer said. “I’m just going to keep trying to do this as long as I can.”

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By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

KELOWNA — Amy Lee isn’t trying to just beat the girls. Halfway through the B.C. Junior Boys & Girls Championships, the 16-year-old Langley resident has set herself a new goal beyond just defending the Junior Girls title she won last summer in Prince George.

“I was talking with my parents last night and again this morning and I told them my goal is to beat the boys,” Lee said with a wry smile. “My goal is to beat the leader of the boys. That is my new goal. Hopefully, by the end of the week I can have a lower score than the boys.”

That is a lofty goal for Lee, who seems to be beating the field wherever she plays.

Shelly Stouffer Has Her Eye On A 5th Straight B.C. Sr. Women's Title - BC Golf File Photo

SUN PEAKS RESORT — Shelly Stouffer will take a four-shot lead into the final round as she attempts to win her fifth straight B.C. Senior Women’s Championship.

Stouffer fired the low round of the tournament — a one-over 74 — on Wednesday and the Nanoose Bay resident sits four-over par through two rounds of the 54-hole event at Sun Peaks Golf Course.

There really is only one player with a realistic chance of catching Stouffer. That would be fellow B.C. Golf Hall of Fame member Jackie Little of Procter.

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

KELOWNA — They take their junior golf seriously at Gallagher’s Canyon. And it’s just not a one-week thing, with the B.C. Junior Boys & Girls Championships being held this week at the scenic layout located about 10 minutes from downtown Kelowna.

Peter Hopley, the longtime general manager at Gallagher’s, is a big junior golf booster and is proud his club is playing host to a tournament he has a personal history with. Hopley’s eldest son, Matt, was a regular participant a few years ago and his youngest son, Markus, is playing this week.

B.C.'s Dustin Boydell Is One Of The Canadian Qualifiers For The U.S. Adaptive Open - BC Golf File Photo

Courtesy: Scott MacLeod/flagstick.com

The U.S. Adaptive Open continues to grow. The event conducted by the United States Golf Association entertained 278 entries for 2024. This growth was the impetus for some changes to deal with the demand.

For the first time 18 hole qualifiers were conducted by Allied Golf Associations (AGAs) at six sites across the United States to fill the spots not already held by exempt players. The championship is open to both male and female professional and amateur golfers with a World Handicap System™ Handicap Index of 36.4 or less and an eligible impairment confirmed by a WR4GD Pass.

The impairment categories are as follows:  

• Upper Limb Impairment 
• Intellectual Impairment 
• Lower Limb Impairment 
• Multiple Limb Amputee 
• Neurological Impairment 
• Seated Players 
• Short Stature 
• Vision Impairment 

Ultimately there are 96 players now finalized to compete at Sand Creek Station in Newton, Kansas, from July 8-10. The competitors will come from 32 states and 11 countries.

One of those nations represented wil be Canada who has nine citizens taking part in this ground-breaking tournament.

To see full list of Canadians taking part and read complete story on the U.S. Adaptive Open please click HERE to go to Flagstick.com.

Included in the nine is Chilliwack, B.C.'s Dustin Boydell - please clck HERE to see the amazing comeback story of Dustin in the Abbotsford News.