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Jackie Little's Own Act Will Be Tough To Follow
After all she accomplished last season it should come as no surprise that Vancouver Island golfer Jack Little of Port Alberni is Sport British Columbia's 'Master Athlete Of The Year.'
2009 TELUS Skins Dials In Mike Weir & Fred Couples
Fred Couples, one of the most successful skins players of his time, and 2003 Masters champion Mike Weir will be among the five players competing in Quebec this summer in the 2009 TELUS World Skins Game.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - March 30/09
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
The Latest News From The PGA of BC and the BCGA
Golf In The Kootenays' Columbia Valley Set To Go
It's springtime in the Columbia Valley and for the hearty golf enthusiasts in British Columbia's south eastern region it's time to check up on conditions and openings for the Kootenays.
Burnaby Golf Fees join Lower Mainland Increases
The cost to play golf on public courses in the Lower Mainland became slightly more costly this spring and now the latest region to boost prices is the Parks and Recreation Commission for Burnaby where Riverway and Burnaby Mountain courses will increase weekday green fees by $2 and $3 on weekends and statuary holidays beginning May 1.
UBC's Hot Finish Wins NAIA Title At Cal Poly
Andrew Robb carded a final round of five-under par 67 to lead the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds to a resounding come-from-behind triumph at the Cal Poly Men's Intercollegiate Golf Tournament Friday at the Cypress Ridge Golf Course in Arroyo Grande.
FINAL ROUND - Canadian Tour California Q-School
A pair of Canadians earned full exempt status and two more gained partial exemption onto the Canadian Tour for 2009 following the Tour's California 72-hole qualifying tournament in Santee.
Canadian PGA Championship Slowly Fading Away
In the history of professional golf in Canada one tournament and one trophy stand alone as a reminder of the individuals who helped to grow this game from their pro shops and golf clubs coast-to-coast, however, the luster on the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association Championship and the P.D. Ross Trophy seems to be fading.
3rd Round - Canadian Tour California Q-School
A two-under par 70 has given David Hahn of the U.S. a two stroke lead heading into the final round of the Canadian Tour's 72-hole California Qualifying School being played at the Carlton Oaks Country Club in Santee, California.
Water For Okanagan Wineries, Golf Courses Diminishing
Because of increasing demands for a diminishing resource the explosive growth of wineries and golf courses throughout British Columbia's Okanagan region could be in jeopardy unless those industries transform how they use water, says an internationally recognized water expert.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - March 26/09
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
Taking Golf Back To The 14th Century . . . B.C. Aces In The Desert
Black Mountain Golf Club Is Kelowna's Newest
The number of championship styled 18-hole golf courses located in the fertile Kelowna and Okanagan region will go up by one this summer when the new Black Mountain Golf Club permits golfers to begin teeing off on June 6.
Cobra Golf Selects Nippon Shaft For New SZ Irons
According to Nippon Shaft officials in Schaumburg, Ill, Cobra Golf has selected Nippon Shaft to provide stock steel shafts for its new King Cobra SZ irons, which recently has received a "Gold" rating on Golf Digest's prestigious annual equipment "Hot List."
2nd Round - Canadian Tour California Q-School
A pair of four-under 68's have given David Hahn and fellow American Aaron Goldberg the lead at the halfway point of the Canadian Tour's Santee, California Qualifying School.
John Rollins Dons Dunning Sportswear Label
Stalwart PGA TOUR member John Rollins, a two-time career winner who has recorded a pair of runner-up finishes and is ranked in 9th place on this season's money list, has decided to officially join the popular Dunning Sportswear apparel family of Canada.
BCGA's AGM To Reveal Membership Increases
For the first time in the history of the British Columbia Golf Association a provincial championship will be staged in Terrace in the BCGA's north western region known as Zone 7 at the Skeena Valley Golf Club.
1st Round - Canadian Tour California Q-School
Former University of Washington golf captain and NCAA champion Brock MacKenzie and Ron Won both shot three under 69's on Tuesday to share the lead after the first round of the Canadian Tour's California Qualifying School in Antee, CA.
Jocelyne Bourassa To Receive Trainor Award
Jocelyne Bourassa might have served her country well had she been chosen to be Canada's Governor General. Bilingual and articulate, her charm was natural, her smile infectious and she always made others feel comfortable in her presence.
FINAL ROUND - Canadian Tour Florida Q-School
With four sub-par rounds totaling 14-under par 274, Welshman Ryan Thomas claimed medalist honours at the Canadian Tour's Florida Qualifying School, comfortably coasting to a six shot margin of victory,
Optimist Junior Linksters Off To A Brave Start
Neither wind, nor rain, nor sleet, nor snow could stop the Optimist Junior Linkster golf program from beginning a new season in British Columbia this week and to prove their point a pair of 10-year-olds were among three young players to score their first holes-in-one of this season.
KZG's Award Winning Clubfitter Chris Knight
The golf courses in Prince George, BC won't open for another month or two,
but that's not deterring award-winning master clubfitter Chris Knight from continuing to stay active and keeping his clients happy, especially after winning yet another accolade for his skill working with golf clubs.
Duramed FUTURES Tour & Kira Meixner Set To Go
When reigning British Columbia Amateur champion Kira Meixner of Richmond tees off at 8:15 Friday morning in Winter Haven, Florida, she'il become the first player to put a ball into play in the Duramed Futures Tour's 2009 season.
keri golf Brings International Expansion To Canada
Trend-setting designer Keri Murschell has expanded her international company, keri golf, into Canada via a new distribution agreement with Fletcher Leisure Group.
THIRD ROUND - Canadian Tour Florida Q-School
On a day when the previous tournament leaders were pushed aside and the scores seemed to balloon American Ryan Thomas tied the tournament low round with a seven-under par 65 to vault into a six-stroke lead after three days at the Canadian Tour's Florida Qualifying School in Brooksville.
Moe Norman -- Golf's Very Own 'Rain Man'
For those who knew him, watched him hit golf balls hour after hour or engaged him in conversations about his ball-striking theories, the thought of seeing an actor portraying Moe Norman the golfer will require the efforts of an academy award
performance.
Golf Town Celebrates 10th Anniversasry
Retailer Golf Town plans to commemorates the company's milestone 10th anniversary from a one-shop operation in Scarborough, ON in 1999 to its current roster of 41 stores nationwide, with a season-long series of events and promotions.
Second Round - Canadian Tour Florida Q-School
Canadian Matt Johnson birdied the par-five 18th hole to post a round of one-under par 71 and grab a share of first place with American Joseph Grenier after two days into the Canadian Tour's Florida Qualifying School.
LIJA Unveils New Women's Sport Fashions
Showcasing feminine silhouettes and chic accents such as color-blocking, ruffles, ruching and zipper detailing, internationally acclaimed women's apparel designer Linda Hipp and her Richmond, BC-based company, LIJA, have announced the premier of their Fall 2009 Active and Tennis collections, offering a blend of runway fashion trends and vintage sport styling.
CBC-TV Back On Course Televising CN Women's Open
The television home for Hockey Night In Canada, CBC-TV, is now the new home for the CN Canadian Women's Open Golf Championship beginning this coming September when the LPGA Tour visits Calgary, Alberta.
First Round - Canadian Tour Florida Q-School
In a field of 73 international players, including 19 Canadians, American Joseph Grenier has moved into the first round lead of the Canadian Tour's Florida Qualifying School.
'Best Courses You Can Play' in the PNGA
In the recently released state-by-state list of Golfweek Magazine's 'Best Courses You Can Play' in the U.S.A., it's not surprising that the magnificent links-styled Chambers Bay at University Place is number one among Washington State courses and the U.S. Golf Association's choice for the site of next year's U.S. Men's Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Men's Open Championship.
Retiring Boomers Seek Security, Smaller Homes & Golf
A new trend in retirement living is beginning to take shape in south western Ontario just in time to accommodate the millions of Canadian baby boomers who will be coming online in a few years.
World's Richest Man Has Augusta's Highest Handicap
Having all the money in the world and the freedom to purchase anything he wants has made Warren Buffett a contented man, but his wisdom for investing hasn't helped his golf game and it probably never will.
Tobiano Clubhouse Cited For Award Winning Design
An attractive wooden clubhouse that stands majestically overlooking the rolling hills and gullies that combine to make up an award winning golf course located beside Lake Kamloops offers a warm welcome to guests as they arrive at the Tobiano Golf Course.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - March 12/09
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
RBC -- A Branding Leader For Growing The Game Of Golf
Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour Set To Begin 11th Season
The Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour begins it's 11th season this month with a schedule of 46 tournaments in six Canadian provinces, including 12 events in British Columbia.
Matt Hill Climbs To A Record 3rd NCAA Title
North Carolina State sophomore Matt Hill, a 20-year-old native of Bright's Grove, ON, and a member of Canada's National Team, captured his third career college tournament Monday, winning the 2009 General Jim Hackler Invitational at the TPC of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Boccieri Golf Launches Revealing Ad Campaign
Boccieri Golf of Ridgefield, CT, has embarked on a major national advertising campaign supporting retail sell-through of its new Heavy Putter MID-WEIGHT Series by letting consumers know that during recent nationwide testing 7 out of 10 golfers preferred this innovative line over conventionally weighted putters.
UBC Women Dominate In The Cold At Home
For the first time in the three year history of the NAIA CN Gail Moore Collegiate tournament, the host University of British Columbia Thunderbirds women's team has emerged victorious.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - March 8/09
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
We Lost An Hour Of Sleep In Order To Golf A Little Sooner
Whatcom County Offering Golf Bargains
Just across the 49th parallel in Washington State's Whatcom County await a host of well kept, challenging courses that British Columbia's Lower Mainland golfers continue to find both enjoyable and reasonably priced--particularly now.
Golf Town Offers Nationwide $100 Gift Ceretificate
Canada's largest golf retailer---Golf Town----- is celebrating the arrival of the TaylorMade R9 driver in stores by offering a $100 certificate toward any additional TaylorMade or adidas products purchased through Sunday, March 8
Core Golf Junior Academy - Building A Reputation
With PGA Tour clients such as Anthony Kim and Hunter Mahan, it's not a stretch to suggest that Ontario's Dr. Craig Davies is one of the best-kept secrets in Canadian golf.
For Nike Golf - - Less is More
Nike Golf has made an exciting addition to the SasQuatch (SQ) family with the introduction of the new SQ DYMO and DYMO² Fairway Woods.
Canadians On Tour This Week In New Zealand
A total of 55 current and former members of the Canadian Tour will be in tournament action around the world this week, including six Canadians playing in New Zealand.
BC Golf Museum -- A New Face & A New Newsletter
The British Columbia Golf Museum & Hall of Fame, under the leadership of new Executive Director Barrie McWha, has reintroduced itself with a fresh new look to its web site, the first Museum newsletter for 2009 and an invitation to help select the next inductees into the Hall of Fame of Golf for BC.
Canadians Peparing For Duramed FUTURES Tour
Where there's a way there's a will and for Canadian Lindsey Edmunds, who has suffered two physical setbacks in two years, her will to return to the Duramed FUTURES Tour in 2009 is stronger than ever.
Golf Town Comes To Kelowna, BC In A Super Way
Golf Town, one of Canada's largest golf retailers, will celebrate the grand opening of its first superstore in Kelowna, British Columbia on Thursday, March 5 and, as one might expect, the store will be featuring discounts galore.
