R&A Introduces A New World Order Without Canada
It doesn't really matter that Canada is the home of the reigning Olympic champion of golf or that this former British Colony is home to the world's second oldest national championship. The caretakers of the grand old game, The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, otherwise known as the R&A, have decided that after many long years the winner of the Canadian Open will no longer receive an automatic exemption to play in the British Open.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - October 30/08
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
Canada's Status With The British Open Has Now Been Eliminated
Speaking Freely Can Be A Bogey For Agrologists
The question of taking land out of British Columbia's vital Agricultural Land Reserve and turning what some believe is valuable farmland into a golf course and/or a housing development keeps coming up every now and then and most recently the issue surfaced in Delta regarding land adjacent to the Tsawwassen Golf and Country Club, owned by developer Ron Toigo.
Canadian Tour Deal All About Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada
A new three-year partnership between the Canadian Professional Golf Tour and recently recreated Cleveland Golf/Srixon Canada has been announced although it will have little to do with raising the purses that the Tour's members play for.
The Saga Of The PGA TOUR Q-School Continues This Week
While British Columbia's Chris Baryla of Vernon and Bryn Parry of North Vancouver await their opportunity in stage two, some 88 current and former Canadian Tour members teed off today at six American sites that make up the balance of stage one of the PGA TOUR's on-going Qualifying School.
The Roller Coaster Game Called Q-School
It's only the first stage and the ride has just begun and already British Columbia pros Bryn Parry of Vancouver and Chris Baryla of Vernon have been riding the PGA TOUR's Qualifying School leaderboard like Hawaiian surfers at the Bonzai Pipeline.
Tee 2 Green With Barry Sharpe - - October 23/08
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
It's Time For The Qualifying Schools -- A Golfer's Worst Nighmare
Doug Roxburgh: Inside Canada At The WATC
Four-time Canadian Amateur Champion Doug Roxburgh of Vancouver, the Royal Canadian Golf Association's Director, High Performance and a seven-time member of Canada's World Amateur Men's Teams, was in Adelaide, Australia this past week as the non-playing captain for the 2008 Canadian squad while providing readers at home with a tournament story not usually reported.
Scotland Claims First Ever Men's WAT Championship
On a day in Australia more akin to sailing than controlling the flight of a golf ball on the wind swept fairways of the Royal Adelaide and Grange Golf Clubs, Scotland proved equal to the challenge and captured the Men's World Amateur Team Championship for the first time in their country's history.
Scotland Preparing for WATC Anniversary
2007 Canadian Amateur Champion Nick Taylor from Abbotsford, British Columbia's Ledgeview Golf Club produced his country's lowest round in three days Saturday to help elevate Team Canada from 17th to 12th place in the Men's World Amateur Team Championship, albeit a staggering 19 strokes behind front running Scotland.
Scotland, U.S.A Dominate World Team Amateur
A head-to-head battle between Scotland and the United States has developed atop the leaderboard at the 25th biennial Men's World Amateur Team Championship in Adelaide, Australia leaving Canada well back in 17th place and 17 shots behind the two leaders after 36 holes.
Par Leaves Canada T13th After Opening Round
Team Canada, second place finishers in 2006, opened the 2008 Men's World Amateur Team Championship in less than spectacular fashion Thursday finishing tied for 13th at even par 146 among the 65 nations playing in Adelaide, Australia.
Canada Seeking 2nd World Amateur Team Title
Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, British Columbia, together with teammates Jordan Irwin of Calgary and David Markle of Shelburne, Ontario will carry Canada's colours October 16-19 as one of 72 nations competing for the coveted Eisenhower Trophy at the Men's World Amateur Team Championship in Adelaide, Australia.
Kira Meixner - World Amateur Blog (4) From Australia
Canada's National Women's Team came up with a strong closing performance and finished fourth in the 23rd biennial World Amateur Women's Championship, and with her final blog of the week from Adelaide, Australia BC Golf News presents National Team member, Kira Meixner of Richmond, British Columbia.
Sweden Wins World Amateur Women's Title, Canada 4th
By a commanding 12 shot margin the Swedish trio of Caroline Hedwall, Anna Nordqvist and Pernilla Lindberg played near-flawless golf over four rounds in Adelaide, Australia to emerge as winners of the 2008 Espirito Santo Trophy and the most successful nation in the history of the Women's World Amateur Team Championships.
Canada Consistent But Steadfast Sweden Too Strong
Consistent scores of 147, 148 and 147 have kept Team Canada among the top seven countries in the 2008 Women's World Amateur Team Championship, however, Team Sweden continued to increase its lead to 11 strokes over Spain after the third round on The Grange Golf Club's East and West Courses.
Sweden's Record-Setting Pace Seems Unbeatable
Setting a new 36-hole scoring record and holding off a strong challenge from Spain, Team Sweden has taken over the second round lead in the 2008 Women's World Amateur Team Championship by seven strokes at The Grange Golf Club's East and West courses in Adelaide, Australia.
Kira Meixner -- World Amateur Blog (3) From Australia
The biennial World Amateur Team Championships for women and men, now underway in Adelaide, Australia, are two of the most prestigious international events amateur players can participate in. BC Golf News is fortunate to have British Columbia Amateur Champion Kira Meixner, a member of Canada's National Women's Team, providing her daily insight.
Who's that gal in the shades?
Why that would be Paula Creamer and when she decides to pull off a win she does it in style. The 22-year-old Creamer fired a bogey-free final round of 3-under 69 to capture her fourth LPGA Tour event of 2008 and her eighth Tour title by winning the Samsung World Championship.
Garibaldi Springs Announces Date for October Classic
Garibaldi Springs Golf Resort reminds BC Golf News readers that their 3rd Annual October Classic scramble format tourney is slated for October 18th.
This event is a favourite with those who know this fine course located in Squamish that features stunning views of Howe Sound and the surrounding coastal mountains.
Tournament entry is just $70 per player and includes 18 holes (shotgun start), power cart, dinner, door prizes, awards banquet, plus the usual on-course contests and a $25,000 hole-in-one shoot out.
For more information or to register call 604-898-1226 or visit http://www.garibaldigolf.com.
Legendary Iron Maker Muira Intros New Forged Irons
Legendary forged iron maker Muira Golf have introduced the Limited-Edition Small Blade forged iron. The Small Blade features a nickel (satin ) finish and follows the fundamental design, manufacturing and functional concepts of all Miura Golf clubs.
Canadian Mike Francis Is Nike Golf's New U.S. GM
Halifax native Mike Francis, a graduate of Nova Scotia's Dalhousie University, has been appointed Nike Golf's U.S. General Manager, effective December 1, 2008.
Sweden Tops Women's World Amateur On Day One
Team Sweden jumped into a 10-stroke lead in the opening round of the World Amateur Women's Team championship in Adelaide, Australia after tying a championship mark for lowest score in the first round that is shared by Canada (2004) and Japan (2006).
Following the Ho Chi Minh Trail
While it's not exactly Kansas Toto, golf in Viet Nam is definitely becoming the hot prospect in Asia. BC Golf News readers will remember that I did a tour of Viet Nam golf spots last February and made a lot of new friends in the golf biz.
Following the Ho Chi Minh Golf Trail is more than a golf vacation. It's an out-of-the-box exploration of golf, history and culture that reveals tropical Vietnam for what it is -- one of the most dynamic, affordable, safe destinations on Earth.
Panelists Vote Tarandowah Best New Course in Ontario for 2008
Panellists from both Ontario Golf and Fairways magazines rated Tarandowah, a unique inland links golf experience designed by renowned English golf course architect Dr. Martin Hawtree, as the clear cut winner.
Kira Meixner -- World Amateur Blog (2) From Australia
On the eve of the opening round of matches of the World Amateur Women's Team Championship in Adelaide, Australia, BC Golf News is pleased to present another in our series of blogs from Canada's National Team member, Kira Meixner, of Richmond, British Columbia
Port Alberni's Jackie Little - The Queen Of Senior Golf
In her first year of senior eligibility, 50-year-old Jackie Little of Port Alberni, British Columbia has become virtually unbeatable -- her latest conquest being the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Senior Women's Amateur Championship.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - October 6/08
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
Mike Weir To Visit Capilano, Jackie Little Looking For Title No. 4 and Chris Thulin Captures A Canadian Crown On One Leg
Kira Meixner -- World Amateur Blog (1) From Australia
BC Golf News is honoured to present the views and comments of National Team member Kira Meixner of Richmond, British Columbia who is representing Canada this month at the World Amateur Team Championship in Adelaide, Australia.
VGT's Parry & Jonas Heading To PGA TOUR Q-School
For the second time in three years North Vancouver teaching professional Bryn Parry of Seymour Creek has finished first atop the Vancouver Golf Tour's Order of Merit money standings and won an entry into the first stage of the PGA TOUR's Qualifying School later this month in Florida.
