Kimberly Conference Centre Will Enhance The Region
(October 31/09)
The official ground breaking ceremony that took place Friday for a new $6-million Conference Centre and Paralympic Training Centre being built at Kimberley Alpine Resort in southeaster British Columbia would seem to indicate that research is key when investing in resort property.
PGA TOUR Qualifying School - First Stage, Part II
(October 31/09)
Part II of the second group of contenders at the PGA TOUR's Qualifying school has concluded at five of the six U.S. locations and so far five of the 16 Canadian players competing will join the rest of the Q-School contenders going into Stage 2 beginning next month.
Golf Rules Make Playing the Game So Enjoyable
(October 30/09)
Knowing the rules of golf is essential if you truly wish to enjoy the experience of playing the game, whether by yourself or with others. You may never fully remember all the rules but understanding a few basics gives the game its true purpose.
U.N. Vote Encouraging News for B.C. Company
(October 30/09)
On the day that the United States of America officially lifts its economic embargo against Cuba one Canadian company certain to benefit from this highly anticipated action will be luxury resort developer Leisure Canada Inc. of North Vancouver.
BCGA Awards Prizes From 2010 Legacies Now Honour
(October 29/09)
A pair of outstanding British Columbians, volunteer Morris Pittendreigh of the Sunshore Golf Course Society in Chase and Johannes Grames of Vancouver, a gold medal winner at the 2009 B.C Disability Games Golf Tournament, have been announced as the recipients of a prize won by the BC Golf Association through a competition offered by 2010 Legacies Now.
Samantha Richdale - Her Journey To The LPGA Tour
(October 27/09)
The Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour will have a new commissioner for 2010 and Canada will have at least three players competing on the richest golf tour for women, albeit the LPGA TOUR will have a reduced schedule for next season.
Pamela Burnesky - 2009 WSGA Player Of The Year
(October 27/09)
Surrey, British Columbia's Pamela Burneski, an 18-year-old Freshman at Indiana University, is among six golfers named recently as recipients of the Washington State Golf Association's (WSGA) 2009 Players of the Year award.
Canadians At PGA TOUR Qualifying School
(October 25/09)
With 19 Canadians vying for a chance to advance to the PGA TOUR's second stage of Qualifying for 2010 playing privileges only seven will now advance when Q-School continues next month.
PGA of British Columbia 2009 Award Winners
(October 22/09)
'Stormin' Norman Jackson, in his 40th year as a golf professional and enjoying his 20th season at the Cowichan Golf & Country Club on Vancouver Island, has received the PGA of British Columbia's highest honour with his selection as the HEAD PROFESSIONAL of the YEAR for 2009.
BC Golf Museum - OCTOBER 2009 e-Newsletter
Jackie Little Captures 2nd PNGA Seniors Women's Title
(October 6/09)
Two-time reigning Canadian Senior Women's title-holder Jackie Little of Port Alberni, British Columbia overcame a two-shot deficit over her final nine holes to successfully defend her Pacific Northwest Golf Association Senior Women's Amateur championship in Hayden Lake, Idaho.
BCGA Handicap Seminars
(October 6/009)
Registration is still open for British Columbia Golf Association club members in the interior and mid-Vancouver Island regions wishing to enroll in the two RCGA Handicap System Seminars slated for Kelowna Golf & Country Club October 24 and at Glacier Greens Golf Club, Comox November 1.
Linda Hipp's LIJA Celebrates with Jubilation Theme
(October 6/09) With a fusion of sport, leisure and fashion LIJA by Linda Hipp, the Vancouver-based activewear design firm so popular in leading golf shops throughout North America, has announced the debut of four Golf and Sportswear Collections for Spring 2010.
eBay Canada Names Knetgolf Founder Entrepreneur of 2009
(October 6/09) Shaun Shienfield, co-founder of Knetgolf - the world's largest combined recycler and refinisher of premium, pre-owned, brand-name golf balls - has been named 2009 "Entrepreneur of the Year" by eBay Canada.
First Round - PNGA Senior Women's Championship
(October 6/09) With Canadian Senior Women's champion Jackie Little of Vancouver Island in hot pursuit, Terri Frohnmayer of Salem, Oregon has taken an early two stroke lead after Monday's opening round of the 24th Annual Pacific Northwest Senior Women's Amateur Championship at Hayden Lake Country Club in Hayden Lake, ID.
Golf Shaft Maker True Temper seeking Financial Aid
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that sports equipment company True Temper Sports Inc., with the hope of acquiring approximately US $70 million in new equity, is planning a prepackaged bankruptcy, under an agreement with lenders, bondholders and shareholders.
Up Close And Personal With Ernie Els
(October 3/09) With nearly $36 million in career earnings during a 20-year professional career that has seen him win three major championships and 16 PGA TOUR events, South African Ernie Els turns 40 later this month and his business career is only just getting started.
Ronald McDonald Pioneer Joins the RCGA
(October 1/09) After a 31-year career with the McDonald's Corporation, senior global executive Peter Beresford has been retained by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) as the Chief Operating Officer responsible for the development and implementation of strategic Membership and Brand Development.
Seattle Golfers Triumphant in Washington State Final
(October 1/09) While Larry Daniels of Seattle, WA was winning his first Washington State Golf Association Senior Amateur Championship Thursday on the challenging Wenatchee Golf and Country Club Bruce Richards of Seattle made some history capturing the Super Senior Division.
