WSGA To Honour Bill Wright With A Special Day
(September 30/09) To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Seattle-native Bill Wright winning the 1959 U.S. Amateur Public Links championship, thus becoming the first African-American to win a United States Golf Association national title, the Washington State Golf Association, The First Tee of Greater Seattle, the USGA and Jefferson Park Golf Course will commemorate October 10, 2009 as "Bill Wright Day."
MJT Providing Lessons For Golfers Of The Future
(September 28/09) Coquitlam, BC's Jay Kim is learning early in his developing golf career that there is a correlation between putting the ball in the fairway and reaching the green in regulation that ultimately leads to winning championships.
SFU - Back On The Course Once Again
(Sept. 27/09) Competing in their first International tournament in three years as the first non-U.S. School in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Simon Fraser University Clan recorded a 15th place finish in the St. Martin's Invitational at The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie in Lacey, Washington Saturday.
Rafael Gomez Gains Win No. 2 On Canadian Tour
(Sept. 27/09) Despite double bogeying his final hole and shooting four-over par his final round, Rafael Gomez of Argentina still managed to win the $100,000US Iberostar Riviera Maya Open in Mexico by one stroke for his second victory of the season on the Canadian Tour.
Canada Qualifies For World Cup In China
(Sept. 27/09) Graham DeLaet of Weyburne, Saskatchewan and Victoria, British Columbia's Stuart Anderson won their qualifying tournament in Estonia Sunday ensuring the Canadian flag will once again be flying alongside those of the top international golfing nations at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup Championship in China in November.
Third Round - Canadian Tour Iberostar Riviera Maya Open
With a blistering eight-under par 64, Rafael Gomez has moved to 16-under 200 heading into the final round of the Canadian Tour's Iberostar Riviera Maya Open with a six shot lead.
Canada Back In Front At World Cup Qualifier
Determined to return the World Cup to Canada for the first time in 24 years the team of Stuart Anderson of British Columbia and Graham DeLaet of Saskatchewan put on a birdie clinic in Estonia by recording a nine-under par 63 and moving Canada three shots ahead of the field heading into the final round of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup Qualifier.
Canada Alone in Second At World Cup Qualifier
A bogey-free round of 66 has moved Wales into a two-stroke lead over Canada in the second round of Foursomes at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup European Qualifier in Joelahtme Parish, Estonia.
2nd Round - Canadian Tour Iberostar Riviera Maya Open
Canadian Tour winner Rafael Gomez fired a five under par 67 to take a one-stroke lead over Cody Slover midway through the Iberostar Riviera Maya Open in Solidaridad, Mexico.
Hale Brothers Claim PNGA Men's Senior Team Title
Fighting off a strong challenge from a British Columbia team, the combination of brothers Andy and Tom Hale from Washington prevailed to capture the 27th PNGA Men's Senior Team Championship in Bremerton, Wash.
1st Round - CanTour Iberostar Riviera Maya Open
The Canadian Tour is making up for a tournament it was forced to postpone when the H1N1 flu virus broke out in Mexico in early spring and on day one Pan Singhaseni overcame steady winds and fired a six under par 66 to hold a one stroke lead over Brady Stockton in the Iberostar Riviera Maya Open.
Anderson & DeLaet - Lead World Cup Qualifying
Canada has taken an important step forward in a drive to qualify for the Omega Mission Hills World Cup with team members Graham DeLaet and Stuart Anderson shooting a combined score of seven under par 65 to establish a one stroke lead in the European Qualifier in Estonia.
Nicole McMillan - Named Players Cup Executive Director
The Canadian Tour has announced the name of Nicole McMillan as new Executive Director of one of the Tour's premier events, The Players Cup in Winnipeg, effective October 1, 2009.
Matt Palsenbarg - Canadian PGA Assistant's Champion
On the track he'd be known as a mudder, but on the golf course British Columbia's Matt Palsenbarg is considered a thoroughbred, especially after a superb performance in poor weather helped him win his first national championship, the 2009 Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship presented by Simmlands Insurance.
Quagmire's Men's 2010 Spring Collection Introduced
Toronto-based lifestyle apparel company Quagmire, recognized for its flamboyant golf and sportswear offerings, has announced the introduction of its men's collection for 2010, highlighted by contrasting color combinations, casual styling and new fabrications.
Golfing Will Return To Cuba Thanks to Walter Berukoff
In stark contrast to the 2010 Winter Olympic games venues that surround its head office in North Vancouver is the office of Leisure Canada Inc., the leading developer of luxury resorts in Cuba, with multiple properties currently under development, including five-star hotels, over 4,200 hotel room, timeshare condominiums and championship golf courses.
Round 2 - Canadian PGA Assistant's Championship
A record breaker one day . . . a heart breaker the next. For Bryn Parry that's just the way it is in golf whether you're chasing after a national title or an elusive berth on the PGA TOUR.
1st Round - PNGA Men's Senior Team Championship
Three teams carded rounds of six-under par 65 in a four-ball format to kick off the opening round of the 27th Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men's Senior Team Championship held at the Cascade Course at Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Washington.
Pebble Beach Rated America's Top Golf Resort
For the third time in the past four years, in what is considered one of the most prestigious and definitive rankings in golf, Golf Digest magazine has named Pebble Beach Resorts the "Best Golf Resort in North America".
UW Huskies & Darren Wallace Ready For NCAA Opener
The 2009/2010 NCAA season gets underway for the University of Washington Huskies golf team September 27 and for four British Columbians on the squad their contribution could help to lead the school to its finest moment in NCAA history.
Bryn Parry Shattering Records At CPGA Assistant's
North Vancouver's Bryn Parry has taken an instant liking to the Golf de la Faune in Quebec City, shattering the course record by two shots and taking a commanding four-shot lead aftrer the opening round of the Titleist & FootJoy Canadian PGA Assistants' Championship, an event he has won on two previous occasions.
A Determined Tony Mak Is Tops In CJGA Qualifier
Perhaps it was the way he finished his first round that motivated young Tony Mak of Richmond, BC to dig in his heels and post a stunning second round three-under par 69 to finish 11 shots ahead in his division and a stroke in front of the field in the Canadian Junior Golf Association's 36-hole Triangular Cup (South Africa) qualifying competion at Vancouver's Fraserview Golf Course.
Brunton & Grange: An Excellent 'Journey To Excellence'
It may be a little early to start decorating the tree and putting the lights outside, but it's never too soon to be looking for the right gift for that junior golfer in your family or at the club.
CJGA qualifying for South African Triangular Cup Begins
The opening round of qualifying for the Canadian Junior Golf Association team that will compete in the annual B9 - Triangular Cup in South Africa began at Vancouver's Fraserview Golf Course Saturday with Brian (Seo Hyun) Jung of Coquitlam and Michael Belle of Burnaby tied for the lead at par.
Another Vancouver Island Golfing Mega Project 4 Sale
The bigger the celebrity name the bigger the projects start out and now a second golf course associated with a legendary name in the game is attempting to make a comeback even before the original project got off the ground.
Cowichan Tribes Key To Rescuing Greg Norman Course
An opportunity now exists on Vancouver Island for the possible resurrection and completion of the Greg Norman designed golf course within the former Cliffs Over Maple Bay project near Duncan, BC.
Nike Shoe Comes Just In Time For Wet Season Ahead
According to their most recent news release Nike Golf has introduced the newest and most advanced shoe to date to combat wet weather conditions on the golf course.
3 Aces In 5 Days - 'Golf, As It's Meant To Be Played'
For any golfer a hole-in-one is a memorable event. You can't plan for it . . . you can't predict it . . . it just happens. If you are lucky enough to get one in a lifetime you've accomplished more than 99% of all golfers in the world. However, if you have a poor memory try doing what a lobster fisherman from Cape Breton has done.
Mike Haack - PNGA Men's Mid-Amateur Champion
Mike Haack could not have been more consistent enroutè to winning his first Pacific Northwest Golf Association title. The Bellevue, Washington native shot three consecutive rounds of 4-under par 68 to win the 25th Annual PNGA Men's Mid-Amateur Championship --- the only player in the field with three flawless rounds in the 60s and the lone contestant to break par each round during the 54-hole tournament at the Homestead Farms Golf Resort in Lynden, Wash.
Wales Dominates Senior Ladies British Open
Vicki Thomas of Carmarthen, Wales held off a spirited challenge from compatriot Rozalyn Adams to become the 2009 Senior Ladies' British Open Amateur Champion in challenging conditions on the rugged Welsh coast.
Bellevue's Mike Haack Leads The PNGA Pack
Back-to-back four-under par 68s have propelled Mike Haack of Bellevue, Wash. into a two stroke lead heading into Thursday's final round of the 54-hole Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men's Mid-Amateur Championship at Homestead Farms Golf Resort in Lynden, Wash.
Graham DeLaet, Stuart Anderson - In The World Cup
Canadian Tour players Graham DeLaet and Stuart Anderson have been rewarded for their outstanding play this season by being selected to represent Canada in the 2009 World Cup qualifier at Estonian Golf and Country Club in Manniva Village, Estonia next week.
Toronto's Quagmire 2010 Collection Distinctively Bright
Showcasing bright colors, fun plaids and stripes, and distinctive styling, the latest women's apparel collecion from Toronto-based Quagmire is now on display, combining elements from sport and street fashion to create looks that are designed to take the wearer from the greens to the downtown scene.
BC's Ben Griffin Leading PNGA Mid-Amateur
With five birdies and a single bogey on his card, defending champion Ben Griffin of Victoria, British Columbia is one of three players sharing first place after the opening round of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Men's Mid-Amateur Championship in Lynden, Washingnton.
Bryn Parry - - VGT's Vancouver Open Champion
The Vancouver Golf Tour came to a familiar close Tuesday with Bryn Parry of North Vancouver, BC winning the VGT Order of Merit money title and preparing for yet another visit to the PGA TOUR's fall Qualifying School.
Dunning Showcases 2010 Sportswear Collection
Introducing proprietary technical blends, fine wools and cotton, Canadian Sportswear brand Dunning has just announced the introduction of its Spring 2010 Collection together with the opening of two new high profile North American locations.
LIJA Unveils Exciting Spring 2010 Designs
One of the golf industry's most popular women's apparel designers, Linda Hipp of Vancouver-based LIJA, has announced the introduction of her company's Spring 2010 collection for enthusiasts in a wide range of leisure pursuits.
Vernon's Predator Ridge Resort Now Offers 36 Holes
It's not often that a developer will agree to reduce the number of planned housing lots once a design has been approved and the course is built, however, Wesbild Holdings, owners of Pedator Ridge Resort near Vernon, British Columbia, wanted what was best for future golfers and in the new Doug Carrick-designed course, as yet unnamed, that's exactly what they've getting.
Callaway Golf And My Golf Rewards - OTC Stocks
In the world of buying and selling stocks there is one exchange that still attracts enormous attention and activity in the golf industry despite its notorious reputation and infamous nickname as the 'dreaded' Over The Counter exchange in the United States.
Johnny Bloomfield - Candian Tour Q-School Medalist
If Johnny Bloomfield does as well at the European Tour's Fall Qualifying School as he did at this weekend's Canadian Q-School, golf fans in Canada may not see too much of this talented Jamaican sensation who swept to an unprecedented seven shot victory and won immediate playing privileges on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour.
Alison Murdoch Wins Her 4th Irish Women's Senior
For the fourth time in the last six years, Victoria, British Columbia's Alison Murdoch has captured the ILGU Irish Senior Women's Open Golf Championship.
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Even at 80 Arnold remains 'The King'
Canada has played an integral role in the life and career of Arnold Palmer. 'The King' got his professional career off and running ln his rookie season in a Toronto suburb by winning the 1955 Canadian Open at the Weston Golf Club . His final PGA victory came in 1980 when he captured the Canadian PGA Championship at the Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton.
Half Moon Bay Announces 'Corporate Links Club'
Half Moon Bay Golf Links, the world-class, 36-hole golf resort set against the dramatic cliffs of the Pacific Ocean and just minutes from San Francisco and San Jose, announces its "Corporate Links Club," an innovative program designed to reconnect golf and business.
This Russion Gamble Is Not Just A Side Bet
In all of the Soviet Union there are only three 18-hole golf courses in play today. However, three Russian billionaires, who've lost countless billions gambling on commodities, are now betting they can change the face of golf in their homeland and recoup their fortunes by investing in their hobby.
JEFF PATERSON - - - Golfing My Way
Vancouver Open Preview
When the top professionals and a number of the best amateurs from around town and throughout the province tee it up in the Vancouver Golf Tour's Vancouver Open (September 13-15) they'll find that the three courses being used - Fraserview, Langara & McCleery - aren't long by today's golf standards. But that hardly means the City of Vancouver facilities won't be long on challenges.
Samantha Richdale - Officially Has Her LPGA Card
Samantha Richdale's second Duramed FUTURES Tour victory of the season two weeks ago in Pennsylvania guaranteed her full status on the LPGA Tour for 2010, so playing this past weekend in the ILOVENY Championship in Albany was just for fun. She enjoyed herself so much she almost won the tournament.
Suzann Petterson - Wins CN Canadian Women's Open
On an afternoon when LPGA tournament title sponsor, CN Railway, announced that a record $1.6 Million had been raised for charity, Norwegian Suzann Pettereson celebrated by winning the CN Canadian Women's Open at Priddis Greens in Calgary.
CN Miracle Match Raises A Record $1,600,000
At a special presentation during the playing of the LPGA's final round of the CN Canadian Women's Open, staged by the Royal Canadian Golf Association, title sponsor Canadian National Railway announced that a record $1.6 million had been raised for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation through the CN Miracle Match program.
