Christine Wong Pads Her BC Women's Amateur Lead
(June 30, 2010)
What a difference a day makes. Tuesday Christine Wong of Richmond shattered the women's course record at Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club at Coble Hill. A day later she couldn't even break par, although her lead has increased through two rounds of the British Columbia Women's Amateur championship on Vancouver Island.
ATB Financial Classic Is Next Canadian Tour Stop
(June 30, 2010)
A stellar field of past tournament winners from 16 countries, representing a combined total of 50 championships, will tee off at Edmonton Country Club on 'Canada Day' in the Canadian Tour's $250,000 ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS.
Patrick Chan: Remember That Name. Someday . . .
(June 30, 2010)
The school year is almost out and the first Junior/Divot Tour event at Musqueam Golf Centre in Vancouver produced a memorable day for a full field of 40 junior boys and girls who signed up to play and take part in putting and chipping skills contests. Unexpected, however, was the amazing feat accomplished by Patrick Chan.
Christine Wong - Fine Tuning For U.S. Women's Open
Setting a new course record at the Arbutus Ridge Golf Club in Cobble Hill, in the opening round of the British Columbia Women's Amateur can certainly be considered an excellent way for Richmond's Christine Wong to prepare for her appearance in next week's U.S. Women's Open Championship.
Charlotte Mayorkas - Canadian Women's Tour Winner
(June 29, 2010)
After a one hole playoff Charlotte Mayorkas of Las Vegas, NV won $10,000 on the CN Canadian Women's Tour in Ontario Tuesday and earned a place in the field for the $2.25 million (US) CN Canadian Women's Open on the LPGA Tour in Winnipeg in August.
Graham Cooke - Inducted Into Canadian Golf Hall Of Fame
(June 29, 2010)
Graham Cooke, one of Canada's most accomplished amateur male players and this country's most prolific course designers, was officially inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que., Monday.
Bringing Fun Back Into Your Game
(June 29, 2010)
Has your interest in golf begun to wane lately because a) you don't want to spend half the day playing one sport; b) you feel intimidated maneuvering around a 7,000-yard course; c) the cost for a single round is beginning to drain your budget? Here's a time-saving, economical solution that may bring some fun back into your game.
Canadian Home Owners Love Arizona Real Estate
(June 28, 2010)
It is no secret that Canadians love to visit the United States, but it's no longer just a trend to go and visit for a holiday. More and more Canadians have become property owners as evidenced by the Maple Leaf flags fluttering in the warm breezes in the State of Arizona.
Canadians On Tour
(June 27, 2010)
Victoria, BC's Jim Rutledge experienced the biggest payday of his season with a sterling performance Sunday as Canadian players earned over $68,000 competing on the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.
Canadians On Tour
(June 26, 2010)
Ten Canadians are looking to boost their bank accounts this weekend at the conclusion of tournaments on the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour.
Burneski & Murdoch Win Washington State Titles
(June 26, 2010)
British Columbians Pamela Burneski of Surrey and Alison Murdoch of Victoria took advantage of some Washington State hospitality this week and returned home to Canada with two State golf Championships
Taylor Traveling Home From The Travelers
(June 25, 2010)
Failing to get down in par on his last hole from just off the green, about 5 1/2 feet from the cup, cost Abbotsford, BC's Nick Taylor a chance to make the cut in this week's PGA TOUR stop at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn.
Glen Argyle Distribution Named Exclusive Distributor
(June 25, 2010)
Summit Golf Brands, Inc., parent company of Fairway & Greene, EP Pro and Zero Restriction announced today that Glen Argyle Distribution Inc. will become the exclusive distributor of Fairway & Greene and Zero Restriction products in Canada.
One Canadian Remains In Ladies' British Open Amateur
(June 25, 2010)
Although three Canadians made it through to the quarter finals only Toronto's Rebecca Lee-Bentham now remains to carry the maple leaf into Saturday's Matchplay semi-finals of the Ladies' British Open Amateur Championship at Ganton Golf Club in Yorkshire, England.
Nick Taylor - Trying The PGA TOUR Out For Size
(June 24, 2010)
Nick Taylor's latest foray onto the PGA TOUR stage may not have turned out quite the way the Abbotsford, BC amateur had hoped for given the extra time he'd spent working on his putting stroke, but one over par and seven strokes behind the leaders after the first round is by no means the end of the world for a player of his caliber.
Canadian Trio Advances in Ladies British Amateur
(June 24, 2010)
British Columbia's Sue Kim of Langley and Christine Wong of Richmond made it as far as the round of 32 at the 107th playing of the Ladies British Amateur Championship being held at Ganton Golf Club in Yorkshire, England while three other Canadians have moved on to the round of 16.
Nick Taylor -- Preparing To Open Some Eyes
(June 23, 2010)
Now that he has graduated from the University of Washington, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, BC is taking the next step in his development of a professional career beginning today with his acceptance of a sponsor's invitation to play in this week's PGA TOUR stop in the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.
Canada T3 At Toyota Junior Golf World Cup
(June 23, 2010)
Led by an impressive performance from Ontario's Corey Conners, Canada's Men's Development Squad finished tied for third at the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup 2010 at Chukyo Golf Club's Ishino Course in Toyota City, Japan.
Kings Links Welcomes Golf Coach Rob Houlding
(June 22, 2010)
Adding to the quality and versatility of his teaching services for junior and elite players alike, nationally accredited golfing coach Rob Houlding has expanded his Academy program to Kings Links By The Sea, the popular seaside facility located adjacent to Boundary Bay in Delta, British Columbia.
Canadian PGA Senior's Field Adds Rutleldge, Spittle
(June 21, 2010)
Canadians Jim Rutledge of Victoria, BC and Rod Spittle of Niagara Falls, ON, both conditional members of the 2010 PGA Champions Tour, have added their names to the field of next month's Mr. Lube - Canadian PGA Seniors' Championship being played at RattleSnake Point Golf Club in Milton, ON.
What The World Is Saying About The U.S. Open
(June 20, 2010)
A 40-year title drought by Europeans ended Sunday when a composed Graeme McDowell from Northern Ireland ignored his pursuers and survived nature's challenges to win the U.S. Open by one stroke at Carmel's majestic Pebble Beach Golf Links in California.
And now, so many stories are being written . . . about the pressures of winning, about Tiger's performance, Johnson's implosion, Mickelson's misses and Ernie's errors.
Taylor, Wong And Wong To Receive Special Exemptions
(June 17. 2010)
Departing from their own protocol, Golf British Columbia has named three of it's top ranked players, Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, Eugene Wong of North Vancouver and Richmond's Christine Wong, to represent the province in Canadian inter-provincial play for the 2010 championship season.
History Repeats For Phyllis Laschuk
(June 16, 2010)
Fortunately for Phyllis Laschuk history found a way of repeating itself at the 35th British Columbia Senior Women's Amateur championship in Summerland. Unfortunately for Lynda Palahniuk history has a cruel memory.
The Ultimate Golf Fan's Tournament Package
(June 15, 2010)
The CGSA Employment Referral Service
(June 14. 2010)
SuperSearch
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Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - June 13, 2010
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
$100M Oceanfront Community Launched on Bowen Island
(June 12, 2010)
Vancouver developers Don Ho and Edwin Lee have officially announced details of their newest project, The Cape on Bowen, a $100 million oceanfront community located 35 minutes from downtown Vancouver on the entire southwest tip of picturesque Bowen Island.
Chris Maletis Captures PNGA Senior Title
(June 12, 2010)
With a dominating six stroke victory, Chris Maletis of Portland, Ore. has captured his second consecutive Pacific Northwest Senior Men's Amateur Championship title at Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen, B.C.
Taylor, Wong & Hill Invited To The Canadian Open
(June 11, 2010)
Two of Canada's most decorated amateur players, Nick Taylor and Eugene Wong of British Columbia and this country's newest high profile professional, Matt Hill of Ontario, have been offered sponsor exemptions into the PGA TOUR's upcoming RBC Canadian Open Championship scheduled for Toronto next month.
Greg Koster Claims BC Men's Mid Amateur Crown
(June10, 2010)
Greg Koster of Courtenay, B.C., claimed his first British Columbia Men's Mid-Amateur title after firing a final round of even-par 70 for a 3-under par 207 and a two-stroke margin of victory at Cowichan Golf Club in Duncan.
BC Golf House Society - June 2010 Newsletter
