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In si de t h i s Issue In this edition of the Scorecard our cover story is about which are your Favourit e Golf Courses in Brit ish Columbia... according to you, the members of British Columbia Golf, those who enjoy the wonderful layouts our province has to offer. After receiving some great feedback from our survey you'll find the intriguing results on page 20. Also in this issue we bring you some exciting news regarding the upcoming Brit ish Columbia Golf Annual General Meet ing. Now, we'd be among the first to admit that AGM's don't normally command a lot of outside interest but in this instance both t he venue and the special guest speakers make this a very worthwhile event to attend.
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also extremely proud and excited to announce the addition of Doug Hast ie to the BC Golf team as the new Manager of Field Operat ions/ Rules & Compet it ions. Doug is a highly respected and experienced professional with a tremendous resume and we know he'll do a wonderful job following in the footsteps of the retiring Susan White. We have a nice report from the recently held and very successful Vancouver Golf Expo on page 12. Our very own Brad Ziemer caught up with BC' s newest member of the PGA TOUR, Adam Svensson, and you can read that story on page18.
Also be sure to check out some of the newest products seen at Please check out the details on the PGA Show in Orlando on page 34, and RSVP if you would page 16, as well as a number of like to attend. other informative pieces In addition to those stories we're throughout the magazine. PG 8 | FEB 2019
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At the recent highly successful Vancouver Golf Expo a trio of young ladies tried their hand at one of the putting green exhibits. No word if they were inspired by Paula 'The Pink Panther' Creamer PG 10 | FEB 2019
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Vancouver GOLFEXPO Entering its second year under the management of the NGCOA, the Vancouver GOLFEXPO tee'd up some great deals but that was not all that happened... The 2019 edition of the Vancouver GOLFEXPO opened its doors Feb 9-10 to the biggest crowds in years who had their choice of great deals from more than 70 exhibitors. The increased focus on providing deals showed up from the moment golfers walked through the entrance where attendees could enter for a complete golf vacation to play in Reno, NV. PG 12 | FEB 2019
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The online Silent Auction had more and bigger deals that featured green fees for courses across the province. One package that stood out was two rounds at ultra-private Capilano GC valued at $810 with the current bid at $405.
The tee deck featuring the latest from four different manufacturers was busy all day along. One club that was proving popular to attendees was the new Cobra F9 driver that Rickie Fowler has used recently to great success. Jon Kadin from Cobra mentioned that they also had the game Part of the credit for the quality auction items should go improvement 4-iron that Rickie has been using in place to the BC Green of a utility wood. FYI... He hits Superintendent Association who have gotten involved this this casual golfer friendly club 250+ yards... year. The funds raised will be used to help grow the game Click to Read the Full Story through more research and educational programs like Take To see more about the A Kid To The Course and Kids Vancouver GOLFEXPO Play Golf. Visit Here PG 14 43 | FEB NOV2019 2018
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The Most Interesting Products At The 2019 PGA Show Thisyear?sshow was t he busiest and most well-at t ended PGA Show I have been to in the last five years.It was interestingto see how the economicsof the Show has changed.Especiallyas to how previouslong-timeexhibitors, particularlythe smaller vendors,do not have boothsanymore but attend the Show to meet and greet their customers.Many exhibitorsare sharingbooth space,as the cost of exhibiting has skyrocketed.TaylorMadeGolf did not exhibit this year. Click to Read the Full Story PG 16 | FEB 2019
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Surrey, BC's Adam Svensson Holds Up His PGA TOUR Card Last Fall After Graduating From The Web.com Circuit.
Adam Svensson Settling In Nicely On PGA TOUR
Adam Svensson is now a PGA TOUR regular and that?s a surprise to, well, just about no one. After all, that?salwaysbeen the plan for Svensson,a 25-year-oldSurrey nativewho is off to a solid start in his rookiecampaignon golf?sbiggest stage. Click to Read the Full Story PG 18 | FEB 2019
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THE GOLFERS' FAVOURITE BC'S COURSES
More than 2500 golfers completed the six question survey which asked them to identify their favourite courses both from across the province and locally within their own region. In this issue, we will announce the t op t en public access courses from across BC. Through the rest of the golf season, we will add the top-ranked courses in various regions plus the t op privat e course and a few hidden gems that merit greater recognition. #10 appears on the next page and then you can click the Read More In the bottom right corner to see #9 to #1. Congratulationsto these ten deserving courses! PG 21 | FEB 2019
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During the last few months ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has made an even bigger name for himself with some of his uncanny play predictions during NFL TV broadcasts. Many fans are aware that Romo is also an extremely fine golfer, sporting a +0.3 handicap. Romo may have added to his recent upgrade in notoriety by hitting a shot Seve would have been proud of in the 2nd round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am at the par-4 15th hole. Not to be totally outdone, listen as commentator and 6-time Major Champion Sir Nick Faldo almost calls the shot before Romo executes it. PG 24 | FEB 2019
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Tiger leaves impression on Canadians Ben Silverman and Mackenzie Hughes Ben Silverman didn?t have to look up his pairings for the fourth round of the Farmers Insurance Open last Sunday. His phone began vibrating as soon as they were announced. Silverman was paired with golfing great Tiger Woods for the final round of the PGA Tour event in a trio with Scott Stallings. Silverman, from Thornhill, Ont., was inundated with texts from friends and family thrilled that he would be playing alongside the legendary Woods for the first time in his career. PG 26 | FEB 2019
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?I had about 20 or 30 messages within about two hours of the tee times being released,?said Silverman. ?Everybody already knew. My wife gets the text messages directly from the PGA Tour so she knew right away.? There are pros and cons to playing a round of golf with Woods. It was exciting to watch the 14-time major winner up close, but the massive gallery that trails Woods from hole to hole can be a distraction. Silverman shot a 3-over 75 on PG27 2019 PG 43 || FEB NOV 2018
Sunday to finish the tournament tied for 62nd at 2 under. Woods (67) moved 28 spots up the leaderboard in the final round to tie for 20th at 10 under and Stallings (72) tied for 43rd at 5 under. Justin Rose won the event by two strokes, firing a 21-under par overall.
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Golfersand event organizersencouragedto register with World Rankingfor Golferswit h Disabilit y(WR4GD). Registrationnow availablethroughWAGR.com Initial 2019 Countingeventsnow posted on WAGR.com The R&A and the USGA are encouragingplayersand golf event organizers D O UBLE CLICK H ERE TO worldwideto register for the World Rankingfor Golferswith Disability (WR4GD)on WAGR.com. PG 28 | FEB 2019
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New Golf Around the World Report Published A new report exploring golf?s global reach through course supply has revealed the continued expansion of the sport. The third version of Golf Around the World 2019, commissioned by The R&A, provides an extensive overview of golf courses, both existing and under development. PG 30 | FEB 2019
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Freedom 55 Financial Open At Point Grey GC Looking For Volunteers & Caddies The 2019 MackenzieTour PGA Tour Canadaseason is not far away and the first event on their schedule kickingoff the season will be at Vancouver's venerablePoint Grey Golf & CountryClub. PG 32 | FEB 2019
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With the 2019 Annual General Meetingcomingup, British ColumbiaGolf,the governingbody of amateur golf in our province,is usingthe occasionto shine a light on three of the most important elementsidentifiedas part of the continuedgrowthand well-beingof the gameas we look ahead with '2020' vision. Date
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The business component of the AGM is to be dealt with in the morning and concluded by 10am, during which time the Distinguished Service Award will be presented to past British Columbia Golf President Keit h Larson. The main focus of the seminar-style presentations will then be on:
a) Royal and Ancient Women in Golf Chart er British Columbia Golf will share how it will support the charter
b) Golf & Healt h Guest Speaker - Dr. Roger Hawkes Executive Director Golf & Health www.golfandhealth.org
c) Tee It Forward Guest Speaker - Larry Gilhuly, USGA Agronomist www.usga.org/teeitforward Not e: LUNCH will be provided by British Columbia Golf
All interested BC Golf membersare welcome and encouraged to attend thissure to be informative and entertaining gathering, please RSVP to the BC Golf office: corrie@britishcolumbiagolf.org Click HERE for complete details on the 2019 British Columbia Golf AGM. PG 35 43 | FEB NOV2019 2018
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Canadian Michael Gligic wins hisfirst Web.com Tour title Canadian Michael Gligic shot a 5- under 65 on Sunday to win the Web.com Tour?s Panama Championship by one stroke. It was the 29-year-old?s first victory on the Web.com Tour? his first career start at the Panamรก Championship. The journeyman has spent years between tours before earning Web.com Tour starts with a T13 finish at the Web.com Tour Qualifying Tournament last December. Once the results were confirmed, Gligic was overcome with emotion, realizing he had officially won. PG 36 | FEB 2019
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?I still can?t really believe it, to be honest. You come to every golf tournament to win and to actually do it is a whole different ball game, and it?s really overwhelming,?Gligic said. ?I knew I was right there, and every shot really counted. I gave it my all and fortunately I was good by one shot.? Gligic, a Burlington, Ont., native who resides in Kitchener, Ont., finished at 8-under 272 at the Panama Golf Club, one shot better than Xinjun Zhang of China. Zhang capped his tournament with a 66. Gligic had six birdies in Sunday?s final round ? including three straight on the ninth, 10th and 11th holes. His only blemish was a bogey on the Par-4 15th. ?I would say the turning point was when I made that really good par putt on seven, which PG37 2019 PG 43 || FEB NOV 2018
was over a cup outside,?Gligic said. ?I?d say that putt kept me going and birdieing 10 and 11 was where it was game on from there.? After a third-round 67, Gligic was T7 as he began his final round. He sensed that he was near the top of the leaderboard but didn?t know for sure until the round was over. ?Down the stretch I didn?t really know where I stood,? said Gligic. ?I?ve been trying not to look at leaderboards or anything. I knew I was close because the cameras were out and people were following.? Gligic has spent most of his
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Golf Canada 2019 Championship Schedule Starts And Finishes In British Columbia Golf Canada is pleased to announce its 2019 championship schedule, which includes a record setting 31 amateur and professional competitions in addition to various qualifiers hosted at golf facilities across Canada. The 2019 scheduleis headlinedby Golf Canada?spremier professionalchampionships ? the RBC CanadianOpen, June 3-9 at HamiltonGolf & D O UBLE CLICK CountryClub in Hamilton, H ERE TO Ont.,and the CP Women?s Open,to be conducted READ THE August 19-25 at MagnaGolf REST OF THIS Club in Aurora,Ont. ARTICLE
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R&A?s Women In Golf Charter Showing Success In Canada & Worldwide
The R&A?sdrive to increasethe number of womenand girls participatingin golf and to encouragemore opportunities for womento work within the sport has been reflectedin early successfor the new Womenin Golf Charter. PG 40 | FEB 2019
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Launched last May in London, the Charter set out to inspire an industry-wide commitment to developing a more inclusive culture within golf globally. It is designed to encourage actions that enable more women and girls to flourish and maximise their potential within the golf industry at all levels. To date, 107 organizations have given their commitment to the Charter, pledging to build on current initiatives and develop new projects to increase the number of women, girls and families playing golf and becoming members of clubs, as well as giving women wider opportunities to enjoy careers and volunteering in the sport. PG 42 | FEB 2019
These include national federations such as Golf Canada ? which held its inaugural Women?s Leadership Summit last year linked to the staging of the CP Women?s Open and enters its sixth year of hosting the World Junior Girls Championship, which welcomes athletes from 19 countries around the world... Click to Read the Full Story
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British Columbia Golf Welcomes New Manager Of Field Operations & Tournament Director
Doug Hastie British Columbia Golf is pleased to announce the addition of Doug Hastie to their staff as the new Manager Field Operations/ Tournament Director for BC Golf.
Doug will officially assume his role wit h Brit ish Columbia Golf commencing on Friday, March 1st , 2019. PG 44 | FEB 2019
Doug's primary role will be to organize and conduct all British Columbia Golf Amateur Championships. The Manager Field Operations/Tournament Director supports this function through the negotiation, setup and delivery of each event.
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This individual also acts as a resource available to golfers and member facilities providing interpretations and answers related to the rules of golf and rules of handicapping.
Bachelor of Science Physical Education with Honors graduate from York University, he is also a member of The PGA of Canada, Class ?A?since 1994. Hastie has an extensive background as a Teaching Professional, Head Professional and General Manager at some of the finest golf facilities in Canada, including BC's Westwood Plateau, Musqueam Golf & Learning Academy, Highland Pacific GC, Cordova Bay GC and The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa.
"I am very excited to begin my new role with BC Golf. I have been a golf professional for 28 years and have always respected the impeccable work that BC Golf and their team have done to grow and elevate the game in BC. Joining the team and being able to have an impact on these great, historic championships is an honour. A multiple award winner with Susan White has done an the PGA of British Columbia, incredible job and will be Doug has a wealth of missed greatly by the volunteers and the players. I look forward to this upcoming season, working with the D O UBLE CLICK volunteers, staff and Board of H ERE TO Directors," said Hastie. Hastie comes to British Columbia Golf with a very impressive resume, as a PG 45 | FEB 2019
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Court documentssay the corporationthat produced, marketedand sold wine from a Beamsville,Ont.-based winery,which closed somewherearound April 2018,owes the Masterschampiongolfer about $2.2 million and RBC about $4.3 million. Click to Read the Full Story PG 46 | FEB 2019
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career on the Mackenzie Tour ? PGA TOUR Canada with this week being his 15th-career start on the Web.com Tour. He referenced the constant support from his fellow Canadians and Mackenzie Tour counterparts. ?It?s great; it?s always been like that. We?re a pretty tight-knit group and regardless of whether we?re playing the Mackenzie Tour,
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Web.com Tour or PGA TOUR, everyone?s cheering for each other,?said Gligic. ?Everyone wants to see that Canadian flag at the top of the leaderboard and fortunately it was my week this week. Hopefully those boys get it done in the next few weeks here. I think Canada is moving in the right direction and we?re seeing a lot of Canadian flags on all the tours.?
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The key thing Silverman took away from the experience was the way Woods exudes confidence. ?He expects to hit a good shot every time, he expects to have a chance to make birdie, and he expects to make the putt,? said Silverman. ?That attitude, the way he?s approaching everything, he doesn?t care whether he?s on the easiest hole of the course or the hardest hole of the course. ?That changed my perspective a little bit because he?s trying to win every single shot he?s playing. I thought it was pretty cool to see and witness first hand and that?s the kind of attitude that helps you win 80 golf tournaments.? Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., played with Woods in Saturday?s third |PG FEB 432019 | NOV 2018
round. It was Hughes?s second time playing with Woods, as they had been paired with each other for the 2018 Players Championship. That previous experience helped Hughes feel more comfortable playing alongside Woods, but he agrees with Silverman that there?s nothing quite like it. ?You definitely can feel that energy and that confidence,? said Hughes, who finished the Farmers Insurance Open tied for 29th at 8 under. ?He carries himself like a guy who?s won a lot and knows how to do it. ?You just feel like you?re in the middle of an arena, like there?s only you two out there. It?s the wildest thing ever. You feel like you?re in a tournament within a tournament.? CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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An unexpected perk for Silverman was the handful of security guards that keep a watchful eye over Woods. Although protecting Woods was their duty, they would also help clear out crowds if Stallings?or Silverman?s shots went off line. At one point Silverman needed a bathroom break and the security detail was right there to guide him through the massive crowd. As beneficial as that personal entourage was, it?s Woods?s strong psychology that?s going to stick with Silverman. ?I think I?m just going to remember those mental lessons I took away from playing with Tiger and take that attitude into the tournament,?said Silverman. ?I played the Monday qualifier for the Phoenix Open with that attitude and it was |PG FEB 432019 | NOV 2018
definitely a much different way to approach shots and the course and I liked it a lot.? Silverman did not quality for the Waste Management Phoenix Open and will next play at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in California. Hughes will be joined at the event in Phoenix by fellow Canadians David Hearn of Brantford, Ont., Blair Hamilton of Burlington, Ont., as well as Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C. ?If I can just drive it a little bit better, I mean I?m driving it pretty well, but if I can find just a few more fairways, that?s going to add up better scores,? said Hughes. ?I?m feeling good about my prep and how my game is progressing. It should be a pretty good week, I like the course a lot.?
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Golf event s eligible for t he ranking are list ed in t hree series: Access, in which golfers with any recognized disability play together with a maximum handicap of 54; Challenge, which groups golfers with like disabilities with a maximum handicap of 54; and
players in gross and net pan-disability divisions for players with a handicap index of 18.4 and below, and in a net Stableford pan-disability division for players with a handicap of 18.5 and above. Men and women, as well as professional and amateur golfers, are included in the same WR4GD ranking.
Golfers must apply for either Premier, in which golfers with an Access Pass or WR4GD any recognized disability play Pass to play in Counting together with a maximum Events. A WR4GD Pass is handicap of 28 for men and required to be eligible for the 36 for women. global ranking. An Access Pass requires medical In all cases, the player?s handicap must be issued by a evidence of disability or a copy of a government nationally recognized golf disability certificate. To handicap authority. qualify for a WR4GD Pass, For more information, players your disability has to have an can go to the WR4GD FAQ influence on your golf game, for What is a Counting as described in EDGA?s Event?, where the application Definitions of Impairment. form link for a Counting Only players with a WR4GD Event can be found. Pass may play in Premier Based on the results from events. For more these events, WR4GD ranks information, go the WR4GD |PG FEB 43 2019 | NOV 2018
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FAQs for the Access Pass and WR4GD Pass, where application form links can be found. Access Passes for eligible players can be approved within a couple of weeks. Some WR4GD Passes can be approved within a couple of weeks while other applicants will first need to be seen in person by an EDGA medical classifier. A network of EDGA medical classifiers is currently being developed to serve golfers globally. The WR4GD Frequently Asked Questions on WAGR.com provide greater detail on how the ranking is determined. They include answers to questions such as: ?How does WR4GD obtain the results from a Counting Event??, ?How do I become a WR4GD Ranked Player??and ?How are WR4GD positions determined?? The WR4GD ranking model |PG FEB 43 2019 | NOV 2018
was originally developed as R4GD by EDGA, an organization formed in 2000 in Europe with seven participating countries. With events being played in more than 20 countries and growing, the official ranking is now administered by the USGA and The R&A and posted on WAGR.com in an effort to build awareness and inclusivity globally. The organizations are working with EDGA, medical classifiers, players and event organizers to support its growth and adoption wherever golf is played. If after consulting the FAQs, questions remain, players or event organizers can contact W R4GD@usga.org or W R4GD@randa.org.
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experience when it comes to running large events from Junior to Senior to Professional. British Columbia Golf CEO Kris Jonasson welcomed Hastie to his new role with the organization, saying, ?British Columbia Golf is strengthened immensely with the addition of Doug to our team. Not only
does he bring a tremendous understanding of championship golf administration, his coaching experience gives a great insight from the player?s perspective. The championship and sport development departments with British Columbia Golf have both been strengthened.?
ABOUT BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLF British Columbia Golf - a member-based organization governed by the British Columbia Golf Association (BCGA) representsmore than 57,000 individual golfers, in over 300 clubsat 261 member courses. Asthe governing body for golf in the province, British Columbia Golf actsasthe voice for provincial golf affairsand functionsasa resource centre for the golf industry. Through itsaffiliation with Golf Canada, the association isalso involved in national golf affairs.
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Building on previous editions in 2015 and 2017, the publication paints a picture of current conditions and a preview of the near future, while analysing the larger context of history, economic development and political decision-making. World Supply As of the end of 2018, the report details the existence of 38,864 golf courses in 209 of the world?s 249 countries. The sport is geographically concentrated, with 78% of the world supply of courses located in the top 10 golfing countries, namely the United States, Japan, Canada, England, Australia, Germany, France, Republic of Korea, Sweden and Scotland. While the US, the UK, Japan, Australia and Canada account for 80% of recent closures, this trend is partially offset by a combination of growth and |PG FEB 432019 | NOV 2018
stability in the smaller markets. During 2017-2018, 20% of golfing countries registered growth in course supply and 64% experienced no change. For example, Turkmenistan joined the ranks of golfing countries in 2018 with the opening of the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ashgabat Golf Club. New Market s Moreover, the report highlights the emergence of Vietnam as a major market and the use of golf courses as an engine of local development, as in Argentina, Portugal and Turkey. Worldwide, there are 534 new golf course projects in various stages of active construction or advanced planning across 101 countries. Of these emerging golf courses, 64% are associated with resort developments, highlighting a
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functional affinity among golf, tourism and economic development. Africa, which opened 25 courses from 2014-2018, has another 56 underway, involving 18 different countries. European development has moved eastward on the Continent, with Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Kazakhstan all sporting new projects that are tied to residential and resort development complexes. Asia, with 17% of all golf course supply, is home to 28% of all new development. The shift is noticeably to the south, with Vietnam having 78 courses in place and another 43 in different stages of development. India, with 294 courses operating, is in the process of developing 30 more. |PG FEB 432019 | NOV 2018
Global View Duncan Weir, Executive Director ? Golf Development and Amateur Events at The R&A, said: ?Golf Around the World provides the sport with a global view of golf?s reach in terms of the supply of golf courses, both existing and under development. ?It also highlights emerging trends across the world?s different regions, giving a snapshot of current conditions and a preview of the near future. We believe that our affiliates and partners in golf will find this publication very useful.? The report and the research behind it have been funded by The R&A, along with many of the world?s leading companies. Collectively, they have supported and helped disseminate the work of the National Golf Foundation, a CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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US-based golf business association, that has developed and maintains a complete inventory of golf courses in the world. View more information at: www.ngf.org/
Golf Around the World 2019 is available for free download on The R&A website Here.
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The Freedom55 Financial Open takesplace May 20 26th and leadingup to the tournamentthe organizers are lookingfor volunteersfor a number of roles. They also need caddies.As it happens,last year'schampion Jordan Niebruggehad his bag toted by longtimePitt MeadowsGolf Club member Nigel Colclough,so it could be your turn this time. Alongwith the opportunityto be up close with many future PGA TOURstars(both
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Abbotsford'sAdam Hadwin and Nick Taylor played on the MackenzieTour and have gone on to record victorieson the PGA TOUR),there is a great volunteer packagethat includesticketsfor a VancouverCanucksgame. Simply click on the banners below to get more detailsand to sign up as a volunteer or as a caddy.And if you don't have experienceas a caddy,don't fret,they'll provide training...aslong as you can carry a golf bag for 18 holes you'rea candidate.
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The 2019 competition calendar includes eight national amateur championships, eight Future Links, driven by Acura regional junior competitions and two international women?s championships. As the National Sport Federation and governing body of golf in Canada, Golf Canada conducts the country?s premier amateur and professional golf championships as part of its mandate to support the development of the nation?s top talent through world-class competition. ?Golf Canada is incredibly proud to conduct our national championships for the more than 3,000 talented Canadian and international golfers who take part in our competitions,?said Golf Canada?s CEO, Laurence Applebaum. ?Together with our host clubs, communities, volunteers and corporate |PG FEB 43 2019 | NOV 2018
To view Golf Canada?s2019 championship schedule including all host venues, registration requirementsand volunteer opportunitiesplease click here. partners, we are excited to be welcoming the next chapter of Canadian golf champions.? Golf Canada?s championship season kicks off May 6 with the RBC Canadian Open British Columbia Qualifier and concludes in September with the Future Links, driven by Acura Fall Series Championship at Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community in Courtenay, B.C. CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON AT A GLANCE? The 115th playing of the Canadian Men?s Amateur CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Red Deer Golf & Country Club Championship will be contested at Glen Arbour Golf Course in Hammonds Plains, N.S. and The Links at Brunello in Timberlea, N.S., August 3-8. A field of 240 players will be cut to the low 70 players and ties after 36 holes, with the final two rounds contested at Glen Arbour. The champion will receive an exemption into the 2020 RBC Canadian Open, as well as an invitation to the 2019 U.S. Amateur Championship. Additionally, the winner will receive an exemption into local qualifying for the 2020 U.S. |PG FEB 43 2019 | NOV 2018
Open, and if applicable, the U.S. Junior, U.S. Mid-Amateur or USGA Senior Amateur Championships. The 106th Canadian Women?s Amateur Championship takes place July 22-26 at Red Deer Golf & Country Club in Red Deer, Alta. with the champion earning an exemption into the 2019 CP Women?s Open, as well as an exemption into the 2019 U.S. Women?s Amateur Championship. Additionally, the winner will receive exemptions into the U.S. Girls? Junior, U.S. Women?s Mid-Amateur and USGA CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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Senior Women?s Amateur Championships, if applicable. At the junior level, the 81st playing of the Canadian Junior Boys Championship will be contested August 11-15 at Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club in Hartland, N.B., with the winner earning an exemption into the 2020 Canadian Men?s Amateur Championship. The 65th Canadian Junior Girls Championship will be contested at Lethbridge Country Club in Lethbridge, Alta. The 17th Canadian University/College Championship will be held
May 27-31 at FireRock Golf Club in Komoka, Ont. The national championship includes both a team and individual component featuring Canada?s top university and college talent. The Canadian Men?s Mid-Amateur will be held Aug. 19-23 at Summit Golf Club in Richmond Hill, Ont. The Future Links, driven by Acura regional junior series will round out the schedule with two Fall Series Championships in 2019, totalling eight competitions conducted in conjunction with the Provincial Golf Associations. The Fall Series
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will take place in September in British Columbia and Quebec, where the region?s best junior golfers will compete to earn exemptions into their respective 2020 national championships. The Future Links, driven by Acura Championships provide juniors an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf. The 2019 RBC Canadian Open on the PGA TOUR will be contested June 3-9 at Hamilton Golf & Country Club |PG FEB 43 2019 | NOV 2018
in Hamilton, Ont., and will mark the 110th playing of Canada?s National Men?s Open Championship. The CP Women?s Open will return to the Greater Toronto Area as Magna Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., will host the stars of the LPGA Tour from August 19-25. The Astor Trophy makes its return to Canadian soil after 20 years abroad. The 16th playing of the international women?s amateur event will run Aug. 28 to Sept. 1 at Royal Colwood Golf Club in Victoria, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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B.C. The five-team competition features both foursomes and stroke play and is contested once every four years between Australia, Canada, Great Britain and Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. Cedar Brae Golf Club in Scarborough, Ont., will host the Canadian Men?s Senior Championship from September 9-13, with the winner earning an exemption into the 2020 U.S. Senior Amateur. The Canadian Women?s Mid-Amateur and Senior Championship will be held Aug. 17-20 at Osoyoos Golf Club in Osoyoos, B.C., with the champion earning an exemption into the 2019 U.S. Senior Women?s Amateur Championship and 2020 U.S. Senior Women?s Open. An accomplished field of international competitors will take to Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont., from Sept. 22?27, for the sixth annual |PG FEB 43 2019 | NOV 2018
World Junior Girls Championship. The event will welcome 20 countries playing as 3-member squads competing for both a team and individual title. The Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru National Event will be held at Credit Valley Golf & Country Club on Sept. 23. The one-day event is a celebration of the success of all Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru events held nationwide during the 2019 season. To date, the fundraising efforts of thousands of golfers have totaled more than $6.7 million for breast cancer research since the program?s inception in 2003. The program?s goal is to drive women?s participation in the game of golf through the use of fun, non-intimidating activities. Click here to learn more about Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru.
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#9
Greywolf Course A rch i tect(s):
Panorama, BC
Doug Carri ck
1999
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Riverway Course A rch i tect(s):
Burnaby, BC
Les Furber
1993
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Salmon Arm Locati on: Course A rch i tect(s):
Les Furber
Sal mon A rm BC Year Opened:
1984 (1928)
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#4 (T)
Storey Creek Course A rch i tect(s):
Campbel l Ri v er, BC
Les Furber
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1985 (1925)
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#4 (T)
Predator Ridge
Ridge Course
Course A rch i tect(s):
V ernon, BC
Doug Carri ck
2010
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Big Sky Course A rch i tect(s):
Pemberton, BC
Bob Cupp
1993
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Fairview Mountain Course A rch i tect(s):
Ol i v er, BC
Les Furber
1925 / 1990
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Tobiano Course A rch i tect(s):
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Th omas M cBroom
Year Opened:
K aml oops, BC 2007
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#1
Talking Rock
At The Quaaout Lodge
Course A rch i tect(s):
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Grah am Cook e / Wayne Carl eton
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Ch ase, BC 2007
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