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BC Golf News: Features
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.
Kermit Zarley - The PGA TOUR's Christian Pioneer
For PGA TOUR players attending a weekend church service can be difficult away from home and in the hunt for a Tour title, but when there is a will there's a way and Kermit Zarley, a Seattle native who won the 1970 Canadian Open, helped to find a way that has been going strong for more than 40 years.
Tiger, Meet Kyle Lograsso
One of the delightful perks of being the editor here at BC Golf News is the joy of receiving communication from some of our many visitors, whether oceans away, south of the boarder or in our very own backyard of British Columbia. Sometimes it leads to discovering a story so memorable it is imperative that we share it with you.
A Change In America Could Bring Changes To Cuba
The last Canadian to register a golf victory in Cuba was Al Balding who won the Havana International in 1957, two years before revolutionary leader Fidel Castro came to power. The next Canadian champion may well be Walter H. Berukoff, whose perseverance as chairman of Leisure Canada Inc. may well pay handsomely for those investors who have waited years for the sands of time to sweep across the Cuban landscape.
Warren Buffett -- Playing Business Like Tiger Plays Golf
Despite the fact that his road to riches began with selling used golf balls, the richest man in the world does not play golf. And, although he doesn't live in the Great White North, Warren Buffet certainly knows something about making snowballs.
A Few Thoughts About Golf For 2009 & Beyond
Welcome to the 2009 golf season - - a year in which green fees may finally come down, bargains will dominate in pro shops and golf stores, the nine-hole golf game will expand in popularity and development of new golf courses will all but be halted.
One Insurance President Unwilling To Gamble On Golf
At about the time Winnipeg's George Knudson was becoming recognized as Canada's leading light on the U.S. PGA TOUR---in the mid-60's---another Canadian with dreams of golfing for gold was attending New Mexico State University on a golf scholarship. Then the student met an accounting professor and the dream came to an end.
What's More Important: Talent Or Perseverance?
Would Tiger Woods have been the record-setting player he is today without the time and effort his father devoted to shaping his style and personality? Was Tiger born with the natural gift of grace and athleticism? Or is it true, as one man suggests, that talent is overrated?'
Trevor Linden - Part-Time Golfer, Full-Time Role Model
In one week from today the Vancouver Canucks will officially retire the #16 jersey worn by their former NHL captain ,Trevor Linden, who was, among many things, one of the team's most ardent golfers in the off-season.
Tee 2 Green with Barry Sharpe - - December 9/08
A Compilation Of News, Notes, Comments & Quotes
Seve Ballesteros Going Home With Faith -- David Feherty Returns To Iraq
