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INSIDE THIS ISSUE In this first issue of The Scorecard for 2022 our cover image relates to the Top Image on page 10. We are very excited to be launching British Columbia Golf 's newest initiative, Th e Wom en's Golf Pr oject , which goes live online this week. We are also pleased to be sharing on page 12 the news regarding the huge boost women's professional golf is getting with the addition of a presenting sponsor for the U.S. Wom en's Open . Bumping the purse to US$10 million dollars as well as announcing new top level sites for the competition helps considerably as the recognition and growth of women's golf continues. Of course we're always pleased to offer the latest editions of Br ad Ziem er 's BC Golf Not es starting on page 16 as Brad reports on the return of BC's PG 8 | JAN 2022
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Kat h y Gook to her native Quesnel, taking on the role of general manager at the Quesnel GC which was recently purchased by a local group with whom Kathy is well acquainted. Brad continues his notes on page 20 where he informs of another new ownership situation, as the Pagoda Ridge layout in Langley was recently sold to Coquitlam-based JK World Group, who have some very big plans for the course. Brad tells on page 28 of the same group also planning to open a high-end golf shop in Coquitlam very soon. Last, but not least, BC Golf is putting on r u les sem in ar s and hosting an edu cat ion su m m it starting in February, find out more on pages 18 an d 36. Enjoy your golf, everyone, and please stay safe.
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Climb Every Mountain BC Golf President Michelle Collensworked hard to climb this mountain, the 12th at Bear Mountain GC in Victoria. She has also worked hard in her role asa leader for golf in our province. Collensisentering the final year in her term and wasinterviewed by Brad Ziemer aspart of BC Golf'slatest initiative, The Women'sGolf Project, which launchesthis week. Keep an eye out and check out the website womensgolfproject.com PG 10 | JAN 2022
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USGA Significantly Elevates U.S. Women?s Open With Addition of its First-Ever Presenting Partner ? ProMedica The USGA and ProMedica announced a long-term partnership that includes presenting partner rights for the U.S. Women?s Open, notably elevating the championship through a $10 million purse, additional host sites that include some of the most esteemed courses in the U.S., and increased charitable support, to ensure that its life-changing impact continues to set the standard in the women?s game. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 12 | JAN 2022
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Community Generosity Results In More Than $2.8M Raised For BC Children?s Hospital Foundation Canadian Pacific (CP) is proud to announce that fundraising efforts over the past two years for the CP Women?s Open (CPWO) have helped raise more than $2.8 million to support important equipment purchases and research at BC Children?s Hospital, along with an additional $557,000 for Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 14 | JAN 2022
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Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Kathy Gook Returns Home To Run Quesnel Golf Club Quesnel Golf Club has new local owners who have selected a familiar face to run the facility. Quesnel native Kathy Gook is returning home as general manager and director of golf. She was hired by new owners Joe Hart, Dennis England and Kit and Gary Collins. ?I know the new owners very well,?said Gook, who has spent the past three years as director of golf at Bighorn Golf Course in Kamloops. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 16 | JAN 2022
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2022 Rules of Golf Seminars Heading into the new year, British Columbia Golf will continue to need certified rules officials and referees for all levels of competitions. If you fit the category or have a desire to be involved, check out the upcoming Rules Seminars being held starting in February of 2022. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 18 | JAN 2022
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Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: New Owners Plan To Take Pagoda Ridge Private The new owners of Pagoda Ridge Golf Course have big plans that include a new name and an upscale clubhouse to serve members when the Langley facility goes private. For now, however, it?s business as usual at Pagoda, which changed hands last month when the Brown family -- the course?s original owners -- sold the facility to Coquitlam-based JK World Group. Justin Kim, president and chief executive officer of JKWG, told British Columbia Golf that the course will remain open to the public for the next two years. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 20 | JAN 2022
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9 Things Canadian Golfers Can Look Forward To In 2022 Golf continues to provide a record number of Canadians safe refuge during the COVID-19 global pandemic as a proven activity that benefits physical and mental health. As we look ahead to 2022, there is comfort in knowing golf can continue to be a haven for safe gathering and fitness ? for all. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 22 | JAN 2022
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Golfers Share Their 2021 Stats As Part Of New Golf Canada #MyGolfYear Campaign Some golfers claim their favourite aspect of the game is recanting highlights (and maybe even some lowlights) with friends following a round of golf. Now, members of Golf Canada and their respective provincial golf association who track their games with Golf Canada Score Centre can do just that? digitally. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 24 | JAN 2022
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BC Amateur Sport Flood Relief Fund The BC Amateur Sport Fund is raising funds to give amateur sports organizations the vital support they need to survive and rebuild in the aftermath of the recent floods in British Columbia.You can designate your donation to a specific community, sport or club, or make a general donation which will go to the greatest need selected by Sport BC. Your donation can help community sport organizations across the province with costs including rebuilding facilities and replacing equipment, rental of temporary facilities and travel costs. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 26 | JAN 2022
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Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: GreenTee Golf Shop will cater to high-end clientele; A new golf shop is about to open in Coquitlam, but there won?t be any equipment from the likes of Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist or Ping lining its walls. Instead, the GreenTee Golf Shop, located on the Lougheed Highway not far from Ikea, will feature names like Honma, Majesty, Fujimoto, Miura and Itobori. Golf Town this is not. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 28 | JAN 2022
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Video: Golfers Undergo Brutal Performance Reviews In the first collaboration of its kind, the PGA TOUR and the DP World Tour present ?The Performance? Review?, a short film, which sees actor John C. McGinley ?(Scrubs, Platoon) grilling the biggest names in golf on their performances in 2021.?The co-production features players from both tours, including: Collin Morikawa, Henrik Stenson, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy, Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 30 | JAN 2022
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ModGolf Podcast: Empowering People With Disabilities Through Adaptive Golf In the season-opening episode of the ModGolf Podcast, guest host Dr. Greta Anderson speaks with prosthetic entrepreneur and Adaptive Athlete Deborah Smith. Deborah is a mentor with the amputee Coalition of America and with Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, the top rehab facility in the country for the last 30 years. "The beauty of golf is that it is available to us from a young age through an older age, through ability and disability. I am a perfect example of the opportunities that golf provides," says Deborah. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 32 | JAN 2022
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Video: Funniest Moments Of The Year On The PGA TOUR 2021 We've all heard the PGA TOUR motto, "These Guys Are Good" - and that is absolutely true. But sometimes, these guys aren't so good. And that can be rather humourous. Here's a collection of the funniest moments on the PGA TOUR in 2021, featuring hilarious moments on and off the golf course and in press conferences. READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 34 | JAN 2022
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Join The 2022 BC Golf Education Summit You are invited to join a webinar: The 2022 BC Golf Education Summit. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The 2022 Summit will bring together leaders in their field to talk about competitive golf as it relates to Mid-Amateur and Senior athletes. All Webinars are free and start at 7:00 p.m. PST READ COMPLETE STORY HERE PG 36 | JAN 2022
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