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(January 30, 2012)
carolynsnelling150pix.jpgThe game of golf, considered by many to be the game of a lifetime, offers many parallels for describing our daily living.

That is why author Carolyn Snelling has chosen three appropriate titles for her popular inspirational series . . .
MULLIGAN . . . ACE . . . EAGLE.

(January 30, 2012)
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(January 27, 2012)
bcgolflogo200pix.jpgWhile some course owners are suffering from lower revenues as a result of declining rounds played and increased costs of operation, the battle for discounted green fees just got hotter with the announcement that British Columbia Golf and International Club Network (ICN) have partnered in an effort to make golf more accessible and affordable to British Columbia Golf members, ostensibly in an effort to help grow the game of golf.

(January 25, 2012)
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Richard (Dick) Lyle of West Vancouver, British Columbia, a long standing staff member, volunteer and Director of British Columbia Golf, has been named as a nominee for Sport BC's Presidents' Award.

(January 25, 2012)
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(January 25, 2012)
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(January 24, 20112)
cookiegilchrist150x150.jpgWelcome back to the Canadian Tour, whatever it's going to look like, Darren Griff and Danny Sahl and Mitch Evanecz and Matt Johnson.

Meanwhile, good luck to Ron Harvey Jr. and Lindsay Renolds of Christina Lake who both earned their cards on the Asian Golf Tour during the weekend.

(January 24, 2012)
butchharmonhead200pix.jpgWorld renowned golf instructor Butch Harmon, who has worked with many of the top names on the PGA and European TOURs, has announced the upcoming release of his comprehensive golf instructional two-DVD set titled "Butch Harmon About Golf presented by Titleist."

(January 24, 2012)
The Canadian Junior Golf Association has announced the hiring of a new Tournament Director for the province of British Columbia.

(January 17, 2012)
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In yesterday's missive I admitted I didn't follow the NFL very closely and so wasn't aware from where the phenomenon of a more pass-happy, CFL-style offence had crept into the NFL game had come.

(January 16, 2012)
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(January 16, 2012)
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Being a lifetime CFL fan, it hurts me a little to admit I was sitting on the edge of my seat watching the to and fro of the San Francisco 49ers 36-32 win over the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.

(January 14, 2012)
cncdnladiesopen2012logo181pix.jpgWhen the Vancouver Golf Club and Golf Canada combine to play host to the 2012 CN Canadian Women's Open August 20 - 26, it's going to take more than good weather, good scores and the world's top golfers to make this prestigious LPGA tournament a successful event.

(January 13, 2012)
wintergolfpnga300pix.jpgDepending on where you live playing golf right now may be the furthest thing from your mind.

Chances are you haven't forgotten some of your highlights from this past season.

Even now you may be wondering how to improve your game for this coming season and how to derive more pleasure out of your precious time on the course.

(January 11, 2012)
callawaygolfinschoolslogo275pix.jpgA program designed to introduce the benefits of learning about golf at the grassroots level in schools across Canada received a major boost today when Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada announced that Callaway Golf Canada is making a significant commitment to help introduce the sport to thousands of children through the Canadian elementary school system by becoming the presenting sponsor of the National Golf in Schools program over the next three years.

(January 10, 2012)
towerranchgolfclub500pix.jpg One of Canada's top rated golf courses located in Kelowna, overlooking British Columbia's scenic Okanogan Valley, was ranked among the Top Three in the nation in 2009, but today it is for sale.

(January 8, 2012)
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With the addition of Buffalo Bills quarterback coach George Cortez to the Canadian Football League head coaching ranks in Hamilton, it brings the total of brand new thinking at the top to four teams in the eight-team league.

(January 6, 2012)
banner.jpgMembership is an important element to the success, maintenance and growth of the British Columbia Golf House Society, home of the BC Golf Museum and Golf Hall of Fame of BC.

(January 6, 2012)
dickgrimmgolf225pix.jpgRichard H. (Dick) Grimm, for decades affectionately referred to as 'Mr. Canadian Open' and one of the most decorated volunteer supporters of amateur and professional golf in Canada, has been selected by the PGA of Canada to receive the first George Cumming Distinguished Service Award later this month at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

(January 5, 2012)
philjonashead200pix.jpgA New Year's message from Phil Jonas, one of British Columbia's most experienced golf teachers, most traveled PGA touring veterans and a popular BC Golf News blogger.

(January 4, 2012)
bcglogo99pix.jpgChristopher McGrath, a native of Whitby, Ont., who recently graduated with a Masters in Sport Commerce from the University of Memphis in Tennessee, has joined British Columbia Golf (BCG) as Manager of Communications and Marketing.

(January 4, 2012)
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When you play a golf course how often do you take the time to discover who the architect was and what other courses he may have designed or been a part of?

( January 4, 2012)
It has been over 40 years since Canadian companies and businessmen have had the privilege of deducting greens fees for business related golf outings, however, a caucus of about two dozen parliamentarians from across all political stripes is working to change that situation.

( January 3, 2012)
The Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam, BC will be the site of the second annual PGA of BC Education Symposium, Monday January 23.




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