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INSIDE THIS ISSUE With this first issue of the Scorecard for the year 2021 we'd like to wish everyone a belated Happy New Year and best wishes for a great year ahead both on and off the golf course. To that end we're pleased to have as our cover story a terrific piece by Brad Ziemer who spoke with Adam Hadw in and his wife Jessica about their new Hadw in Fam ily Fou n dat ion .The Hadwin's recently celebrated the first birthday of their daughter Maddox. The Hadwin Family Foundation was created to assist people who may be struggling to start or care for their own family due to 'unforeseen medical or financial hardships'. Find out about this wonderful initiative on page 12. PG 8 | JAN 2021
BC Golf is again putting on an Education Seminar, a series of webinars with the theme, " Elevat e To Th e Next Level." This series, which runs through February into the first week of March, features some of the most highly qualified and respected golf and sport instructorsnot only in BC but all of Canada. Check that out and see how to register on page 18. We also have a number of other articles we hope you'll enjoy, including an inspirational video from the R&A on 6 courageous individualswho participate in disabled golf (page 28), 5 tips to get your kids interested in golf on page 32 and a 'Tip From Paradise' by Claude Brousseau on page 38. Please enjoy, and stay safe everyone.
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The Hadwin?s New Foundation Focuses On Family
Adam Hadwin and his wife Jessica recently celebrated the first birthday of their daughter Maddox, a day in which they reflected on not only the joy she has brought to their lives but the struggle they faced bringing her into the world. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 12 | JAN 2021
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LPGA Comes Back Stronger Than Ever With 2021 Tour Schedule After a year disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 LPGA Tour schedule will feature 34 official events across North America, Europe and Asia, with two new events added to the tournament calendar and players competing for a record $76.45 million in official purses. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 14 | JAN 2021
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How BC's Nick Taylor Used The Rules To His Advantage In The Sony Open
BC's Nick Taylor Used His Knowledge Of The Rules In The Sony Open To Get Relief From This Situation By Stating He Would Play It Left-Handed. PG 16 | JAN 2021
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2021 BC Golf Education Summit - ?Elevate to the Next Level?
You are invited to join the 2021 BC Golf Education Summit. The 2021 Summit will bring together leaders in golf development to discuss the pillars of performance along the competitive pathway, centred around this year's theme of ?Elevate to the Next Level.? READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 18 | JAN 2021
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Register Now For World Handicap System (WHS) Seminars British Columbia Golf is hosting a series of webinars starting in February regarding the World Handicap System. As an introduction to the webinars, you can watch a series of informative videos first which may lead to questions to ask during the webinars. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 20 | JAN 2021
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LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan To Step Down In 2021
After completing his 11th year as LPGA Commissioner, Mike Whan has notified the LPGA Board of Directors that he has made the difficult decision to transition out of the LPGA in 2021. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 22 | JAN 2021
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Ziemer's BC Golf Notes
Hall of Fame Golf Writer Brad Ziemer is back supplying his regular 'BC Golf Notes' as we get fully into 2021. He looks at Nick Taylor's solid Sony Open finish along with other interesting insights in this first version of the new year. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 24 | JAN 2021
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European Tour One Club Challenge
It's Hatton vs Kaymer vs Morikawa in this latest version of the famous European Tour One Club Challenge. Can Tyrrell Hatton really hit a flop-shot from the deep rough over a bunker...with his putter? READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 26 | JAN 2021
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Mulligan: A Story Of Hope & Determination For Golf For The Disabled EDGA (formerly known as the European Disabled Golf Association) have worked hard over the last two years to create this inspiring film, which recently aired on Sky Sports Golf. The film tells the stories of six wonderful people who refuse to be defined by their disability. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 28 | JAN 2021
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Golf Canada & PGA Of Canada Name Inaugural Participants Of Women In Coaching Program The PGA of Canada and Golf Canada announced the nine individuals named as inaugural participants in the 2021 Women in Coaching program. Increasing the number of female mentors and role models is a priority for the growth of golf in Canada. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 30 | JAN 2021
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5 Tips To Get Your Kids Interested In Golf
Golf is a beautiful game for many reasons, but one of the most notable is that it can be enjoyed your entire life. From the time you are old enough to stand and hold a club until you are collecting social security benefits, golf is a constant. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 32 | JAN 2021
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Golf Along With Sam Snead In 1960
Filmed in Boca Raton, Florida and released September 7, 1960, this MovieTone/Cinemascope SPORTS short film offers a classic look at the themes common to the period. And, apparently, they had phones on the golf course in 1960! READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 34 | JAN 2021
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Tiger Woods?2021 season is on hold after he announced that he underwent a microdiscectomy procedure on his back to remove a pressurized disc fragment that was pinching a nerve. He is expected to be sidelined through at least the first two-plus months of the year. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 36 | JAN 2021
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Claude Brousseau With A Tip On Putting From 'The Puke Zone'
Three-foot putts shouldn't be complicated, but some golfers put too much pressure on themselves. In this latest Morning Golf Read series video from the shores of Maui, Claude Brousseau says to stop thinking of three feet as a "puking zone." READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 38 | JAN 2021
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Bell Let?s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28 and we?re joining in to help drive progress in mental health. Since 2010, Canadians and people around the globe have joined in the world?s largest conversation around mental health on Bell Let?s Talk Day. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 40 | JAN 2021
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Life In The Trap Rolls On - January 2021
With all the uncertainty and ups and downs in the world these days sometimes a little humour is in order. Life In The Trap tells the story of Clay, Duff, Rosie, Putts and Carrie, the local golf pro, along with the occasional insight from 'Dimples' the golf ball. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 42 | JAN 2021
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Hockey On The 18th Hole ThisFebruary the NHL will play outdoorswith no fansamid a lake, treesand mountains, celebrating hockey'srootsin a way it long envisioned but never had the chance to pull off until now. The rink will be on the 18th fairway of the golf course at Edgewood Tahoe Resort near the California-Nevada border in Stateline, Nevada, the site of the American Century Championship since 1990 and the host of the 1985 U.S. Senior Open and 1980 U.S. Amateur Public Links. Click HERE to see full story PG 44 | JAN 2021