• Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Sloan hoping Korn Ferry Tour provides quick road back to PGA Tour; Svensson closes well at Kapalua; Taylor to make 2023 debut at Sony Open in Hawaii; Macdonald wins in Arizona

    Merritt, BC's Roger Sloan - Image Credit: Bernard Brault /Golf Canada

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    When the harsh reality of losing his PGA TOUR card hit home, Roger Sloan acknowledges going through a period of mourning of sorts.

    “When we lost our card, it got really dark there for several weeks,” Sloan said in a telephone interview from his Houston-area home. “You don’t know when you are going to get back out there. Your friends are out there, you hang out with a bunch of guys out there and it kind of just gets ripped from you.

    “I still have dreams of winning on the PGA TOUR and it’s hard to win on the PGA TOUR when you are on the Korn Ferry Tour. So some dreams get ripped from you and that tugs at your heart a little bit. It does get dark. There is a period of time where you just have to let it sink in a little bit, know that it is going to pass and look forward to what opportunities you have right now.”

  • Led By Henderson, Hughes And Svensson, Canadian Golf Hit New Highs In 2022

    (L-R) Mackenzie Huges, Brooke Henderson, Adam Svensson - Images Credit Golf Canada File Photos

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    John Chidley-Hill/ Canadian Press

    There’s an argument to be made that 2022 was the most successful year in Canadian golf.

    Brooke Henderson, Mackenzie Hughes, and Adam Svensson’s combined four wins between the LPGA and PGA Tours were highlights of the season. But the achievements of Canadian golfers were not limited to those victories.

    Corey Conners and Taylor Pendrith became the first two Canadians to compete in the Presidents Cup at the same time, Mike Weir was named the first-ever Canadian captain of the International team for the 2024 Presidents Cup at Royal Montreal Golf Club, and the RBC Canadian Open and CP Women’s Open both returned after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Click HERE for complete story...

  • Top Moments In Canadian Golf For 2022

    Courtesy Adam Stanley/Golf Canada

    If you happened to miss the big-time moments and stories that unfolded in Canadian golf this year, not to worry! We’ve got nine collected right here – plus a handful of honourable mentions, too.

  • BC Golf Wishes All A Joyous Kwanzaa

    image courtesy flickr/TheBlackHour.com

    Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day.

    It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. 

    Families celebrating Kwanzaa decorate their households with objects of art, colorful African cloth such as kente, especially the wearing of kaftans by women, and fresh fruits that represent African idealism. It is customary to include children in Kwanzaa ceremonies and to give respect and gratitude to ancestors.

    Libations are shared, generally with a common chalice, Kikombe cha Umoja, passed around to all celebrants. Non-African Americans also celebrate Kwanzaa."Joyous Kwanzaa" may be used as a greeting during the holiday.

    A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge and the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance, and, finally, a feast of faith (Karamu Ya Imani).

    The greeting for each day of Kwanzaa is Habari Gani?, which is Swahili for "How are you?"

  • The 10 Best Stories From BC Golf In 2022

    Nanoose Bay's Shelly Stouffer Celebrates Her U.S. Sr. Women's Title With Son Brett - Image Courtesy Steve Gibbons/USGA

    British Columbia golfers scripted some great stories in 2022. Here, courtesy of British Columbia Golf’s Brad Ziemer, is a look back at 10 of the best:

  • Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Chilliwack Golf Club approves ambitious renovation plan; Bald Eagle up for sale; Crown Isle Q-school moved to June; Osland comes close in Arizona

    Chilliwack Golf Club - Image Courtesy Facility

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    When Kaleb Fisher was appointed course superintendent at Chilliwack Golf Club just over a year ago, he was asked to come up with a long-term plan for the golf course. 

    “I took over last November and at the first board meeting I went to, the board and (general manager) Bryan Ewart said to me, we need to think forward and we want to task you with some long-term planning goals and try to figure out what we want this golf club to look like in the future,” Fisher recalled in an interview.

    So Fisher went to work coming up with a plan and a year later, that future is now in focus.

  • PGA TOUR Canada Announces 2023 Qualifying Tournament Schedule

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    PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida — PGA TOUR Canada announced Wednesday it will hold six Qualifying Tournaments to determine Tour membership for the 2023 season, with registration beginning Monday, January 9, 2023, at noon EST.

    The Tour will hold five Qualifying Tournaments in the U.S., beginning in late-February, and conclude with its final qualifier in Canada at BC's Crown Isle a week before the Tour’s regular season, its ninth in history, begins.

  • Getting To Know BC's Shelly Stouffer, A Champion On And Off The Golf Course

    By Karen Kloske

    Women’s Golf Project contributor Karen Kloske recently spoke with Shelly Stouffer, who has been winning tournaments in both Canada and the USA this year, to gather some personal insights into the woman behind the trophies...

  • Langley's Redwoods GC May Not Re-Open Until 2024

    The Trans Mountain Pipeline Project Continues At Langley's Redwoods GC - Image Courtesy Redwoods

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    A closure that was anticipated to last six months could drag on for two years as work on the Trans Mountain pipeline project continues at a snail’s pace at Redwoods Golf Course in Langley. 

    When the last shots were struck at Redwoods on April 18 of this year, the hope was the popular course would be back up and and running this fall. But managing director Doug Hawley’s worst fears are now being realized....

  • Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Redwoods may not re-open until 2024; Team B.C. wins at PGA Head Professional Championship of Canada; Shaughnessy to play as par 72 at next summer’s CP Women’s Open

    The Trans Mountain Pipeline Project Continues At Langley's Redwoods GC - Image Courtesy Redwoods

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    A closure that was anticipated to last six months could drag on for two years as work on the Trans Mountain pipeline project continues at a snail’s pace at Redwoods Golf Course in Langley. 

    When the last shots were struck at Redwoods on April 18th of 2022, the hope was the popular course would be back up and and running by fall. But managing director Doug Hawley’s worst fears are now being realized....

  • Give The Gift Of Golf Through First Tee Canada

    We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Time is running out to double your giving power and directly support First Tee – Canada to empower youth through golf.

    In 2021, Golf Canada introduced First Tee – Canada, an accessible and affordable youth development program that teaches golf fundamentals with a life skill focus.

    For only a short while longer, donations will have double the impact as they will be matched through the Charles Schwab Challenge Grant.

  • Les Furber To Revive Stalled Peachland Project

    Les Furber (Image Credit: Where2GolfPeachland (Image Credit: KDBelliveau/Wikimedia)

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    Les Furber’s footprints are all over the British Columbia golfing landscape and the prolific 76-year-old course designer isn’t done yet. 

    Furber has been tabbed to revive a long-stalled project in Peachland on the site of the former Ponderosa Golf Course...

  • Shaughnessy Has A Tough Act To Follow As It Prepares For CP Women’s Open Next Summer

    The Hockey Boards 17th Hole Was A Big Hit At The CP Women's Open In Ottawa And Will Be Returning In Vancouver - Image Credit Gary Yee (Golf Canada)

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    As he prepares for the 2023 CP Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, tournament director Ryan Paul knows he has a tough act to follow. 

    The 2022 tourney, held this past summer at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, was a huge success and was named Tournament of the Year by the Tournament Partners of the LPGA at the recent season-ending awards ceremony in Naples, Fla. 

    Golf Canada’s Paul now must decide what he and his team are going to do for an encore. It’s a nice problem to have...

  • The ModGolf Podcast: Making A Difference: Supporting The Recovery Of Injured Veterans Through Golf

    In this 1st episode of their 13th season, ModGolf Podcast creator and host, Colin Weston, talks with John Simpson, the founder of On Course Foundation which supports the recovery of wounded, injured and sick Service Personnel and veterans through golf.

    The Foundation's mission is to build confidence and self-belief in their members through golf skills and employment events, and set them on the path to meaningful full-time employment opportunities in the golf industry.

  • Victoria, BC's Brian Youell To Be Honoured By Canadian Golf Superintendents Association

    Brian Youell Of Uplands Golf Club In Victoria, B.C - Golf Canada Image

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    Mississauga, ON – The Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA) announced Brian Youell of Uplands Golf Club in Victoria, B.C. as its John B. Steel Distinguished Service Award recipient for 2022.

    The CGSA John B. Steel Award commemorates the CGSA’s first President, who was also the first superintendent to be inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. This award is presented annually to an individual, chosen by the CGSA Board of Directors, who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the profession of Golf Course Superintendent.

  • Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Shaughnessy has tough act to follow as it prepares for CP Women’s Open; B.C. head pros head south; Uplands superintendent Brain Youell honoured

    The Hockey Boards 17th Hole Was A Big Hit At The CP Women's Open In Ottawa And Will Be Returning In Vancouver - Image Credit Gary Yee (Golf Canada)

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    As he prepares for the 2023 CP Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, tournament director Ryan Paul knows he has a tough act to follow. 

    The 2022 tourney, held this past summer at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, was a huge success and was named Tournament of the Year by the Tournament Partners of the LPGA at the recent season-ending awards ceremony in Naples, Fla. 

    Golf Canada’s Paul now must decide what he and his team are going to do for an encore. It’s a nice problem to have...

  • Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Les Furber to revive stalled Peachland project; Svensson’s world ranking soars after RSM Classic win; Golf Museum launches membership drive

    Les Furber (Image Credit: Where2Golf)Peachland (Image Credit: KDBelliveau/Wikimedia)

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    Les Furber’s footprints are all over the British Columbia golfing landscape and the prolific 76-year-old course designer isn’t done yet. 

    Furber has been tabbed to revive a long-stalled project in Peachland on the site of the former Ponderosa Golf Course...

  • Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: After battling to make cut, Adam Svensson wins his first PGA TOUR event; Surrey native now sixth in FedEx Cup points race and has spot in Masters and Tournament of Champions; No passing grades for B.C. Q-school entrants

    Adam Svensson - Image Credit Bryan Outram/BC Golf

    By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

    Childhood dreams do come true, sometimes when you least expect it. Just ask Adam Svensson. Winning wasn’t on Svensson’s mind when he began the second round of the RSM Classic in Sea Island, Ga. The 28-year-old Surrey native was in grind mode, simply trying to make the cut after opening the tournament with a disappointing one-over 73 at the Plantation course.

    But just like he did years ago as a young British Columbia golfing prodigy, then later as a top amateur and collegiate player and more recently on the Korn Ferry Tour, Svensson produced a magical stretch of golf and earned the biggest win of his life.

  • NGCOA Canada Sells Out Trade Show In Vancouver

    Vancouver - Image Courtesy Wikimedia

    Courtesy Flagstick.com

    On the back end of a record-setting time for participation in golf for Canada it comes as little surprise that the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA Canada) has announced their upcoming annual business and trade show is sold out. The Ottawa-based organization also says it will be their biggest ever, since it’s founding in 2001.

    The NGCOA Canada Golf Business Canada Conference & Trade Show in Vancouver will see some 500+ industry professionals converge to network, take in education, and check out products.

    Click HERE to read full story...

  • NEWS - Women's Golf Day: Announcing a Weeklong Celebration

    Courtesy Women's Golf Day

    November is here, and the holidays are around the corner. Now is the time to think about GOLF! We wish you all a wonderful autumn.

    We are happy to share some exciting news with you regarding WGD 2023! By popular demand, we are extending the dates of Women's Golf Day to a Weeklong Celebration this year.

    Mark your calendars! We hope to see you online or in person at the PGA Show for the Women's Golf Day session on Thursday, January 26th. We will send out details soon.

    Also, as we approach the holidays, are you looking for great gifts for friends and family? We have some ideas included below!