Showing posts with label Golf Whistler. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Golf Whistler. Show all posts
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Vancouver Sun/Province Golf Guide
In case you missed it this week the Vancouver Sun & Province released their annual golf guide. Click below to view the guide!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Canada’s Golf Team Announced for 2010 Copa de las Americas
Hill, Taylor, Kirby and Sherlock to represent Team Canada in Argentina January 6-9, 2010
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – Team Canada members Matt Hill of Bright’s Grove, Ont., Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. and Stephanie Sherlock of Barrie, Ont. have been selected to represent Canada at the 2010 Copa de las Americas being held January 6-9, 2010 at Buenos Aires Golf Club and Olivos Golf Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Copa de las Americas is a biennial amateur team competition for countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. There are three 72-hole competitions – men’s, women’s and overall – with 18 holes played on each of the four days.
Canada has enjoyed tremendous success at the Copa de las Americas since the event’s inception in 2003. Canada won the overall team championship in 2003 and 2005, the men’s team titles in 2003 and 2005 as well as the women’s title in 2003.
Canada also played host to the 2007 Copa de las Americas at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., where the team of Keven Fortin-Simard of Roberval, Que., Graham Hill of Bright’s Grove, Ont., Laura Matthews of Essex, Ont. and Stephanie Sherlock finished third overall. The men’s team finished fourth while the women’s squad finished second.
Accompanying the four-member team to Argentina as Team Canada’s Co-Captains are men’s head coach, Henry Brunton, and women’s head coach, Derek Ingram.
The venues for the 2010 Copa de las Americas – Buenos Aires Golf Club and Olivos Golf Club – are the same two golf courses that will be used during the 2010 World Amateur Team Championships, scheduled to be played in October.
Originally scheduled to be contested in 2009, the Copa de las Americas were rescheduled to 2010 due to the troubled world economy.
Matt Hill, 21, captured eight individual NCAA wins, including six in-a-row as a member of the North Carolina State Wolfpack golf team. He won his regional championship, conference (ACC) championship and the NCAA individual title. For his efforts, Hill was awarded with the Jack Nicklaus award as the NCAA’s top golfer. Hill was also a member of Canada’s winning Four Nations Cup team, won the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship, tied for third at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship and made the cut at the PGA TOUR’s AT&T National (T70).
Nick Taylor, 21, finished first at the 2009 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier in Roslyn, WA and went on to capture the Low Amateur Medal at the U.S. Open held at Bethpage State Park - Black Course after finishing tied for 36th. He also won the Sahalee Players Championship, was a member of Canada’s champion Four Nations Cup team, was runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and managed a tie for third at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship.
The University of Washington Husky also tallied three individual victories (Hawai’i-Hilo Intercollegiate, Oregon Duck Invitational, and U.S. Intercollegiate) and a tie for medalist honours at the CordeValle Collegiate. He finished second at the NCAA Regional Championship and the Pac-10 Championship, tied for ninth at the NCAA Championship and was named Pac-10 Player of the Year as well as a semi-finalist for the prestigious Ben Hogan Award. He also was presented with the Mark H McCormack Medal which recognizes the top-ranked golfer in the R&A’s World Amateur Golf Ranking at the end of each amateur season and following the European and U.S. Amateur Championships.
Jennifer Kirby, 18, claimed a slew of titles across Canada in 2009 including the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship, the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship, the Ontario Junior Girls Championship, the 2009 CN Future Links Pacific Championship and the Toronto Star Women's Amateur Championship. This fall, she also joined the University of Alabama Crimson Tide golf team as a freshman.
Stephanie Sherlock, 22, finished third at this year’s Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and second at the Ontario Women's Amateur. As a member of the University of Denver golf team, she finished eighth at the East Regional Championship and tied for 11th as an individual at the NCAA Championships.
Other players who have represented Canada at the Copa de las Americas include:
2007: Beacon Hall Golf Club, Aurora, Ont., Canada, June 18-24, 2007
3rd overall, 4th men’s team, 2nd women’s team
Keven Fortin-Simard, Roberval, Que.
Graham Hill, Bright’s Grove, Ont.
Laura Matthews, Essex, Ont.
Stephanie Sherlock, Barrie, Ont.
2005: El Tigre Golf Club, Nueva Vallarta, Mexico, June 22-25, 2005
1st overall, 1st men’s team, 3rd women’s team
Richard Scott, Kingsville, Ont.
James Lepp, Abbotsford, B.C.
Laura Matthews, Essex, Ont.
Lindsay Knowlton, Toronto, Ont.
2003: Rio Mar Country Club, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, June 25-28, 2003
1st overall, 1st men’s team, 1st women’s team
Peter Laws, Mississauga, Ont.
James Lepp, Abbotsford, B.C.
Laura Matthews, Essex, Ont.
Lisa Meldrum, Montreal, Que.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – Team Canada members Matt Hill of Bright’s Grove, Ont., Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., Jennifer Kirby of Paris, Ont. and Stephanie Sherlock of Barrie, Ont. have been selected to represent Canada at the 2010 Copa de las Americas being held January 6-9, 2010 at Buenos Aires Golf Club and Olivos Golf Club in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Copa de las Americas is a biennial amateur team competition for countries in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. There are three 72-hole competitions – men’s, women’s and overall – with 18 holes played on each of the four days.
Canada has enjoyed tremendous success at the Copa de las Americas since the event’s inception in 2003. Canada won the overall team championship in 2003 and 2005, the men’s team titles in 2003 and 2005 as well as the women’s title in 2003.
Canada also played host to the 2007 Copa de las Americas at Beacon Hall Golf Club in Aurora, Ont., where the team of Keven Fortin-Simard of Roberval, Que., Graham Hill of Bright’s Grove, Ont., Laura Matthews of Essex, Ont. and Stephanie Sherlock finished third overall. The men’s team finished fourth while the women’s squad finished second.
Accompanying the four-member team to Argentina as Team Canada’s Co-Captains are men’s head coach, Henry Brunton, and women’s head coach, Derek Ingram.
The venues for the 2010 Copa de las Americas – Buenos Aires Golf Club and Olivos Golf Club – are the same two golf courses that will be used during the 2010 World Amateur Team Championships, scheduled to be played in October.
Originally scheduled to be contested in 2009, the Copa de las Americas were rescheduled to 2010 due to the troubled world economy.
Matt Hill, 21, captured eight individual NCAA wins, including six in-a-row as a member of the North Carolina State Wolfpack golf team. He won his regional championship, conference (ACC) championship and the NCAA individual title. For his efforts, Hill was awarded with the Jack Nicklaus award as the NCAA’s top golfer. Hill was also a member of Canada’s winning Four Nations Cup team, won the Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship, tied for third at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship and made the cut at the PGA TOUR’s AT&T National (T70).
Nick Taylor, 21, finished first at the 2009 U.S. Open Sectional Qualifier in Roslyn, WA and went on to capture the Low Amateur Medal at the U.S. Open held at Bethpage State Park - Black Course after finishing tied for 36th. He also won the Sahalee Players Championship, was a member of Canada’s champion Four Nations Cup team, was runner-up at the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship and managed a tie for third at the Canadian Men's Amateur Championship.
The University of Washington Husky also tallied three individual victories (Hawai’i-Hilo Intercollegiate, Oregon Duck Invitational, and U.S. Intercollegiate) and a tie for medalist honours at the CordeValle Collegiate. He finished second at the NCAA Regional Championship and the Pac-10 Championship, tied for ninth at the NCAA Championship and was named Pac-10 Player of the Year as well as a semi-finalist for the prestigious Ben Hogan Award. He also was presented with the Mark H McCormack Medal which recognizes the top-ranked golfer in the R&A’s World Amateur Golf Ranking at the end of each amateur season and following the European and U.S. Amateur Championships.
Jennifer Kirby, 18, claimed a slew of titles across Canada in 2009 including the Royale Cup Canadian Junior Girls Championship, the Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship, the Ontario Junior Girls Championship, the 2009 CN Future Links Pacific Championship and the Toronto Star Women's Amateur Championship. This fall, she also joined the University of Alabama Crimson Tide golf team as a freshman.
Stephanie Sherlock, 22, finished third at this year’s Royale Cup Canadian Women's Amateur Championship and second at the Ontario Women's Amateur. As a member of the University of Denver golf team, she finished eighth at the East Regional Championship and tied for 11th as an individual at the NCAA Championships.
Other players who have represented Canada at the Copa de las Americas include:
2007: Beacon Hall Golf Club, Aurora, Ont., Canada, June 18-24, 2007
3rd overall, 4th men’s team, 2nd women’s team
Keven Fortin-Simard, Roberval, Que.
Graham Hill, Bright’s Grove, Ont.
Laura Matthews, Essex, Ont.
Stephanie Sherlock, Barrie, Ont.
2005: El Tigre Golf Club, Nueva Vallarta, Mexico, June 22-25, 2005
1st overall, 1st men’s team, 3rd women’s team
Richard Scott, Kingsville, Ont.
James Lepp, Abbotsford, B.C.
Laura Matthews, Essex, Ont.
Lindsay Knowlton, Toronto, Ont.
2003: Rio Mar Country Club, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, June 25-28, 2003
1st overall, 1st men’s team, 1st women’s team
Peter Laws, Mississauga, Ont.
James Lepp, Abbotsford, B.C.
Laura Matthews, Essex, Ont.
Lisa Meldrum, Montreal, Que.
ABOUT THE RCGA NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAM
The RCGA National Team Program incorporates advanced coaching, sport science expertise, training camps and world-class competition. The RCGA allocates over $1 million of its resources annually to the National Team program, encompassing strength and conditioning, sports psychology, nutrition, biomechanics and technique development. Players who are selected to the National Amateur and National Developmental Teams represent Canada at six to 10 internationally-sanctioned golf competitions throughout the year. The intent of this comprehensive program is to aid Canada’s top up-and-coming amateur players in all areas of their development, helping Canada produce the best golfers in the world.
Team Canada, the pinnacle of the RCGA’s High Performance Program, provides access to world class resources including coaching, nutrition, sport science, mental management, equipment, elite competitive opportunities and builds on the support that team members have received in their development years from their family, member clubs, personal coaches, university programs and provincial golf associations.
The RCGA’s High Performance Program and Team Canada are proudly sponsored by Titleist, Foot-Joy and Under Armour.
For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit www.rcga.org/teamcanada.
ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) is the governing body of golf in Canada, representing 377,000 members at 1,600 clubs across the country. Recognized by Sport Canada as the National Sports Organization (NSO) for golf in this country, the RCGA’s mission is to grow participation in and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity and traditions of the game. The RCGA conducts programs and services to help shape the future of golf in Canada. High performance athlete development, CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating are only some of the initiatives the association leads for golf in Canada. In addition, the RCGA conducts Canada’s most prestigious golf championships. The RBC Canadian Open and CN Canadian Women’s Open attract the best professional golfers in the world, while regional junior and national amateur championships showcase the best in Canadian golf.
For further information on what the RCGA is doing to support golf in your community please visit http://www.rcga.org/
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Golf in British Columbia
Why you should golf in British Columbia! View the Blog with You Tube video by Tourism British Columbia.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Lindbjerg repeats at 2009 BC Senior Men’s Championship
Bill Wilms repeats in Super Senior division
TERRACE, B.C. – Gudmund Lindbjerg of Port Moody, B.C. locked up his second provincial victory at the 2009 B.C. Senior Men’s Championship today at Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club in Terrace, B.C.
Lindbjerg shot an impressive 1-under par 71, finishing with a three day total score of 72-73-71=216 to defeat runner-up Bill Wilms of Delta, B.C. by 5 strokes. Wilms claimed second place at 5-over par 221 followed by Steve Berry of Sooke, B.C. in third at 6-over par 222 and John Gallacher of Burnaby, B.C. at 8-over par 224 for fourth.
Click here for the final round results
“This win feels really good,” says Lindbjerg. “It’s very tough to defend and this course was a real challenge. You really have to manage this course - you don’t just bang the driver every hole. I stayed calm and played well with the help of a great caddie.”
With his win today, Lindbjerg will captain the B.C. team to the Canadian Senior Men’s Championship at Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria, B.C. The team representing B.C. for the inter-provincial championship will be Lindbjerg, Wilms, Berry and Gallacher.
In the Super Senior division, Bill Wilms of Delta, B.C. repeated for the title at 5-over par 221. Ron Petersen of Coquitlam, B.C. finished in second at 14-over par 230 followed by local favourite, John Yasinchuk of Terrace, B.C. at 22-over par 238.
The play of the day went to Patrick Kelly of Vancouver, B.C. who carded an albatross on the par 5 hole #6.
TERRACE, B.C. – Gudmund Lindbjerg of Port Moody, B.C. locked up his second provincial victory at the 2009 B.C. Senior Men’s Championship today at Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club in Terrace, B.C.
Lindbjerg shot an impressive 1-under par 71, finishing with a three day total score of 72-73-71=216 to defeat runner-up Bill Wilms of Delta, B.C. by 5 strokes. Wilms claimed second place at 5-over par 221 followed by Steve Berry of Sooke, B.C. in third at 6-over par 222 and John Gallacher of Burnaby, B.C. at 8-over par 224 for fourth.
Click here for the final round results
“This win feels really good,” says Lindbjerg. “It’s very tough to defend and this course was a real challenge. You really have to manage this course - you don’t just bang the driver every hole. I stayed calm and played well with the help of a great caddie.”
With his win today, Lindbjerg will captain the B.C. team to the Canadian Senior Men’s Championship at Gorge Vale Golf Club in Victoria, B.C. The team representing B.C. for the inter-provincial championship will be Lindbjerg, Wilms, Berry and Gallacher.
In the Super Senior division, Bill Wilms of Delta, B.C. repeated for the title at 5-over par 221. Ron Petersen of Coquitlam, B.C. finished in second at 14-over par 230 followed by local favourite, John Yasinchuk of Terrace, B.C. at 22-over par 238.
The play of the day went to Patrick Kelly of Vancouver, B.C. who carded an albatross on the par 5 hole #6.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club prepares to host 108th playing of the British Columbia Amateur Championship
Eugene Wong looks to defend
DUNCAN, B.C. – Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club in Duncan, B.C. is set to host the 108 th playing of the British Columbia Amateur, conducted by the British Columbia (BCGA).
One of Canada’s oldest golf championships, the BC Amateur runs July 14-17 and will crown the province’s top amateur golfer.
North Vancouver’s Eugene Wong will be back to defend his title, fresh-off his stellar play at the 2009 B.C. Junior Boys’ Championship where he finished runner-up to Riley Wheeldon of Comox, B.C. Wheeldon’s final round 8-under 64 earned him the junior title with a record-tying 270.
Also among those in the 156 player field eager to have their name on the Bostock Cup are last year’s runner-up, Parker Lilly of Victoria, B.C., 2009 B.C. Mid-Amateur champion, Ben Griffin of Victoria, B.C. and national amateur team member, Lindsay Renolds of Cristina Lake, B.C.
Other top contenders include past Canadian amateur champion, Darren Wallace of Langley, B.C., 2009 Times Colonist Open runner-up, Brady Johnson of Mill Bay, B.C. and past B.C. amateur champions, Bryan Toth of Victoria, B.C. and Doug Roxburgh of Vancouver, B.C.
Selection of the Willingdon Cup team representing B.C. at the Canadian Men’s Amateur this year will be based on the low 3 finishers in the tournament. Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. was named to the four-man Willingdon Cup team last week even though he won't be competing in the B.C. Amateur Championship – he accepted an exemption into the U.S. Public Links running the same week.
Competition will be 72 holes of stroke-play. There is a cut to the low 70 and ties after the second round.
In the event of a tie for the championship or positions on the Willingdon Cup Team there will be a sudden victory play-off immediately after completion of the final round.
Competition for the zone team championship and club team championship is on day one and two of the Championship only. Four person zone teams are named by each zone prior to the start of the tournament. The zone team competition uses the low 3 of 4 scores each day. Two-person club teams are selected after the first round by taking the two players with the lowest score from each club with two or more competitors.
The B.C. Amateur Championship is one of 13 provincial championships conducted annually by the BCGA.
A complete list of players, starting times and post-round results for the 108th playing of the British Columbia Amateur Championship can be found at www.bcga.org.
DUNCAN, B.C. – Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club in Duncan, B.C. is set to host the 108 th playing of the British Columbia Amateur, conducted by the British Columbia (BCGA).
One of Canada’s oldest golf championships, the BC Amateur runs July 14-17 and will crown the province’s top amateur golfer.
North Vancouver’s Eugene Wong will be back to defend his title, fresh-off his stellar play at the 2009 B.C. Junior Boys’ Championship where he finished runner-up to Riley Wheeldon of Comox, B.C. Wheeldon’s final round 8-under 64 earned him the junior title with a record-tying 270.
Also among those in the 156 player field eager to have their name on the Bostock Cup are last year’s runner-up, Parker Lilly of Victoria, B.C., 2009 B.C. Mid-Amateur champion, Ben Griffin of Victoria, B.C. and national amateur team member, Lindsay Renolds of Cristina Lake, B.C.
Other top contenders include past Canadian amateur champion, Darren Wallace of Langley, B.C., 2009 Times Colonist Open runner-up, Brady Johnson of Mill Bay, B.C. and past B.C. amateur champions, Bryan Toth of Victoria, B.C. and Doug Roxburgh of Vancouver, B.C.
Selection of the Willingdon Cup team representing B.C. at the Canadian Men’s Amateur this year will be based on the low 3 finishers in the tournament. Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C. was named to the four-man Willingdon Cup team last week even though he won't be competing in the B.C. Amateur Championship – he accepted an exemption into the U.S. Public Links running the same week.
Competition will be 72 holes of stroke-play. There is a cut to the low 70 and ties after the second round.
In the event of a tie for the championship or positions on the Willingdon Cup Team there will be a sudden victory play-off immediately after completion of the final round.
Competition for the zone team championship and club team championship is on day one and two of the Championship only. Four person zone teams are named by each zone prior to the start of the tournament. The zone team competition uses the low 3 of 4 scores each day. Two-person club teams are selected after the first round by taking the two players with the lowest score from each club with two or more competitors.
The B.C. Amateur Championship is one of 13 provincial championships conducted annually by the BCGA.
A complete list of players, starting times and post-round results for the 108th playing of the British Columbia Amateur Championship can be found at www.bcga.org.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Canadian Junior Golf Association
The Canadian Junior Golf Association hosts events across Western Canada. The association is dedicated to providing high level competition and instruction to Canada's junior golfers. The CJGA competitive developmental program begins at the age of five where beginning golfers are introduced to the game through the CJGA Junior Linkster Program. The program continues to reflect the appropriate skill level and progression of junior golfers through its Junior Program that offers over 80 tour stops across Canada and includes regional, provincial, and national championships.
Stephen Ames is a strong supporter of the CJGA and this year will be hosting the 5th annual Stephen Ames Cup in Calgary, Alberta at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club in August. The three day event is fully hosted by Stephen pitting ten of Canada's finest junior golfers against a team from Trinidad & Tobago. "Junior golfers in Canada will continue to improve by participating in the CJGA's programs," said Ames. "The experience juniors will gain through participation in professionally run multi-day tournaments will go a long way to developing both the mental and physical aspects of becoming a successful golfer."
Many of the 2009 events will be hosted at NGCOA member courses. The first two events on the CJGA national schedule have already taken place in British Columbia. The first event was held at Northview Golf & Country Club and the second at Hazelmere Golf Course both in Surrey, BC. Despite the extremely wet and cold conditions at both courses impressive under par scores were shot by juniors participating in both events. Upcoming CJGA Stephen Ames Cup qualifying events will take place across Canada at Whistler Golf Club in Whistler, BC, Riverbend Golf Course in Red Deer, Alberta, Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka Alberta, Tor Hill Golf Course in Regina Saskatchewan and Larters Golf & Country Club in St. Andrews, Manitoba.
For a complete list of events or to register, visit cjga.com.
Stephen Ames is a strong supporter of the CJGA and this year will be hosting the 5th annual Stephen Ames Cup in Calgary, Alberta at Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club in August. The three day event is fully hosted by Stephen pitting ten of Canada's finest junior golfers against a team from Trinidad & Tobago. "Junior golfers in Canada will continue to improve by participating in the CJGA's programs," said Ames. "The experience juniors will gain through participation in professionally run multi-day tournaments will go a long way to developing both the mental and physical aspects of becoming a successful golfer."
Many of the 2009 events will be hosted at NGCOA member courses. The first two events on the CJGA national schedule have already taken place in British Columbia. The first event was held at Northview Golf & Country Club and the second at Hazelmere Golf Course both in Surrey, BC. Despite the extremely wet and cold conditions at both courses impressive under par scores were shot by juniors participating in both events. Upcoming CJGA Stephen Ames Cup qualifying events will take place across Canada at Whistler Golf Club in Whistler, BC, Riverbend Golf Course in Red Deer, Alberta, Wolf Creek Golf Resort in Ponoka Alberta, Tor Hill Golf Course in Regina Saskatchewan and Larters Golf & Country Club in St. Andrews, Manitoba.
For a complete list of events or to register, visit cjga.com.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
CJGA to Kick Off 17th Season at Northview
Markham, Ont. (March 13, 2009) – The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) opens its 17th season on Monday, March 16 at Northview Golf & Country Club in Surrey, British Columbia with an international qualifying tournament. The CJGA North America Cup Qualifier will feature a strong field of the region’s top junior golfers.
The event will run on March 16th and 17th on the challenging Northview layout. Up for grabs are spots on CJGA Team Canada for the seventh annual North America Cup – a prestigious Ryder Cup style competition between CJGA Team Canada and the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) Team USA.
A large field of 14 & Under juniors will tee it up at Northview hoping for strong start to the 2009 season. Former Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team West member Gunntas Sidhu, 14, of Port Coquitlam will be one to watch in this year’s season opener. Some other notable juniors include Logan Hallwas, 14, of South Surrey, Donald Qiu, 12, of Richmond, BC, and Callum Robinson, 14 of Langley, BC.
A strong Boys field in the 15-19 age Division will include a number of former CJGA tournament winners and CJGA Team Canada members. Bryan Lichimo, 17, of North Vancouver, Conrado Paderes, 18, of Vancouver, and Junho Lee, 17, of Pitt Meadows, should contend while former Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team West partners Adam Svenssson, 15, of Surrey, BC, and Nicholas Russell, 16, of Vancouver should also be in the mix.
A CJGA Team Canada member last season, Jennifer Yang, 15, of Coquitlam will look to get off to a hot start in a competitive Girls Division. Soobin Kim, 15, of Port Coquitlam and Porsche Campbell, 16, of Vancouver should also be in contention for the first event of the season.
The tournament will get under way at 9:00AM each day. Spectators are encouraged to attend.
About the North America Cup
The prestigious North America Cup provides elite junior golfers with an opportunity to test their skills against their U.S. counterparts in a match play, Ryder Cup format. The event will take place at Weston Golf & Country Club in Toronto, Ont. from July 5th to 8th. Prior to the tournament, CJGA Team Canada will attend an elite training camp conducted by CJGA Regional Coach Sean Casey. Juniors who wish to qualify for CJGA Team Canada must qualify through the various sites across Canada, outlined in the CJGA schedule. Team USA is represented by the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT).
About the CJGA
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a ³registered Canadian amateur athletic association² (RCAAA) not-for-profit registered federally with Revenue Canada. The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in competitive golf. Through its six-stage competitive development program that focuses on tournaments, clinics, international competitions, and mentoring programs with PGA Tour professionals, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. The CJGA acts as a feeder system to provincial and national competitions, collegiate and university golf, as well as professional and recreational golf. For more information please visit http://www.cjga.com/.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
The event will run on March 16th and 17th on the challenging Northview layout. Up for grabs are spots on CJGA Team Canada for the seventh annual North America Cup – a prestigious Ryder Cup style competition between CJGA Team Canada and the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) Team USA.
A large field of 14 & Under juniors will tee it up at Northview hoping for strong start to the 2009 season. Former Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team West member Gunntas Sidhu, 14, of Port Coquitlam will be one to watch in this year’s season opener. Some other notable juniors include Logan Hallwas, 14, of South Surrey, Donald Qiu, 12, of Richmond, BC, and Callum Robinson, 14 of Langley, BC.
A strong Boys field in the 15-19 age Division will include a number of former CJGA tournament winners and CJGA Team Canada members. Bryan Lichimo, 17, of North Vancouver, Conrado Paderes, 18, of Vancouver, and Junho Lee, 17, of Pitt Meadows, should contend while former Lipton Brisk Canada Cup Team West partners Adam Svenssson, 15, of Surrey, BC, and Nicholas Russell, 16, of Vancouver should also be in the mix.
A CJGA Team Canada member last season, Jennifer Yang, 15, of Coquitlam will look to get off to a hot start in a competitive Girls Division. Soobin Kim, 15, of Port Coquitlam and Porsche Campbell, 16, of Vancouver should also be in contention for the first event of the season.
The tournament will get under way at 9:00AM each day. Spectators are encouraged to attend.
About the North America Cup
The prestigious North America Cup provides elite junior golfers with an opportunity to test their skills against their U.S. counterparts in a match play, Ryder Cup format. The event will take place at Weston Golf & Country Club in Toronto, Ont. from July 5th to 8th. Prior to the tournament, CJGA Team Canada will attend an elite training camp conducted by CJGA Regional Coach Sean Casey. Juniors who wish to qualify for CJGA Team Canada must qualify through the various sites across Canada, outlined in the CJGA schedule. Team USA is represented by the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT).
About the CJGA
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is a ³registered Canadian amateur athletic association² (RCAAA) not-for-profit registered federally with Revenue Canada. The Canadian Junior Golf Association (CJGA) is dedicated to providing Canada's junior golfers with the necessary skills and knowledge required to lay a foundation for a future in competitive golf. Through its six-stage competitive development program that focuses on tournaments, clinics, international competitions, and mentoring programs with PGA Tour professionals, the CJGA introduces the game to juniors as young as five and offers competitive multi-day events for the more advanced golfer. The CJGA acts as a feeder system to provincial and national competitions, collegiate and university golf, as well as professional and recreational golf. For more information please visit http://www.cjga.com/.
The Canadian Junior Golf Association is generously supported by its National Founding Partner, LEXUS.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Golf Whistler Passport
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Saturday, January 17, 2009
The Best of Sport in BC Recognized
The 43rd Annual Athlete of the Year Award Finalists Announced
For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 15, 2008
Richmond, BC: Sport BC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 43rd Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS. The awards feature 16 categories and celebrate some of the best individuals involved in sport in the province. Award recipients will be announced at the annual Athlete of the Year awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond, BC.
"We continue to see an outstanding caliber of nominees put forward for the awards and it has been a challenge for the committee to narrow each field," said Sport BC’s President and CEO, Paul Varian. "Each of the finalists demonstrates commitment and excellence to their sport and we are thrilled to celebrate their success."
The prestigious Athlete of the Year Awards has been a constant feature in the British Columbian sporting community for 43 years. The finalists come from communities across BC, participate in a variety of sports and represent some of the best that sport has to offer on the national and international stage. The yearly awards ceremony celebrates coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes that exhibit outstanding athletic achievement and dedication to sport.
This year's finalists feature individuals from 17 BC communities, representing over 18 sports. The finalists were selected by a committee of media and sport representatives from across the province.
BCGA Finalists:
Soo Bin Kim - Junior Female
What titles did the nominee win in 2008?
CANADA RCGA Royale National Juvenile Girls’ Championship RCGA Royale National Junior Girls’ Championship RCGA Royale National Junior Girls’ Team Championship
BRITISH COLUMBIA Juvenile Girls’ ChampionshipBC Summer Games Gold MedalistZone 3 Junior Girls’ ChampionshipZone 3/4 Combined Junior Girls’ Championship What records did the nominee set in 2008? First British Columbian to capture the Canadian Juvenile Girls’ title First Canadian to capture the Canadian Juvenile Girls’ title
Is the nominee ranked provincially, nationally or internationally? #3 – British Columbia Order of Merit for Junior Girls #8 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Junior Girls #27 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Women #32 – Canadian Women’s Tour Order of Merit (professional event) Describe the scope of the competition that the nominee faced this year: 1st – Royale National Juvenile Girls’ Championship - field of 65 players top junior girls in Canada 1st – Royale National Junior Girls’ Championship - field of 115 players top junior girls in Canada1st – British Columbia Juvenile Girls’ Championship - field of 29 players top juvenile girls in British Columbia 1st – 2008 BC Summer Games – field of 25 players from 8 zones2nd – British Columbia Junior Girls’ Championship - field of 48 players top junior girls in British Columbia 12th – 2008 CN Canadian Women’s Tour, Richmond Country Club - field of 72 amateur and professional players Silver medalists – member of Team BC at Junior Girls Americas Cup – best finish ever for BC in 30 years – field of 72 players on 18 teams from Canada, U.S. and Mexico List the personal bests the nominee achieved in 2008: Represented Canada at the 2008 Duke of York Young Champions at Dundonald Links, Ayrshire - 56 competitors from 29 different countries worldwide Selected to attend the Team BC Canada Games Golf Training Camp in Charlottetown, P.E.I Played for Team BC to best BC finish ever at the 2008 Junior Girls’ Americas Cup Fired a two-round eleven-under par at the BC Summer Games Competed at the World Juniors in San Diego placing 25th overall Girls 15 - 17
Eugene Wong - Junior Male
What titles did the nominee win in 2008?
INTERNATIONAL Callaway Junior World Golf Champion ship Boys’ 15 - 17
BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Amateur Championship British Columbia Junior Boys’ Championship British Columbia Fresh Egg Cup ‘AAA’ Secondary School Championship
What records did the nominee set in 2008? Canada’s first Junior World Golf champion Only the third player to ever win the BC Junior Boys and the BC Amateur in the same year. [Doug Roxburgh, (1969) and James Lepp, (2002)] First player to win the BC Secondary School Championship, BC Junior Boys’ and BC Amateur in the same year
Is the nominee ranked provincially, nationally or internationally? #1 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Junior Boys #1 – British Columbia Order of Merit for Junior Boys #2 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Amateur Men #2 – British Columbia Order of Merit for Amateur Men Describe the scope of the competition that the nominee faced this year: Captured the Callaway Junior World Golf Champion ship title in a field of 189 players from 73 different countries. Captured his first provincial amateur title in a field of 156 of the top golfers in British Columbia. Captured his second provincial junior boys’ title in a field of 156 players. Captured the BC Fresh Egg Cup in a field of 109 students from across British Columbia. List the personal bests the nominee achieved in 2008: Runner-up at Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship in a field of 156 of the top golfers in Canada Triple provincial title winner – ‘AAA’ BC Secondary School Championship, B.C. Junior Boys, B.C. Amateur
Jackie little - Master Athlete
What titles did the nominee win in 2008?
CANADA RCGA Royale National Senior Women’s Championship RCGA Royale National Senior Women’s Team Championship
UNITED STATES Pacific Northwest Golf Association Senior Women’s Championship Pacific Northwest Golf Association Senior Women’s Player of the Year
BRITISH COLUMBIA Senior Women’s Amateur ChampionshipMid-Amateur Women’s ChampionshipZone 6 Senior Women’s ChampionshipZone 6 Amateur Women’s ChampionshipWhat records did the nominee set in 2008? Captured the BC Senior Women’s title with the lowest ever aggregate 54-hole score. Only player ever to win the Senior Women’s title under par.
Is the nominee ranked provincially, nationally or internationally? #30 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Women #4 – British Columbia Order of Merit for Amateur Women
*There is no national or provincial Order of Merit for senior players
Describe the scope of the competition that the nominee faced this year: 1st – PNGA Senior Women’s Amateur – field of 72 players 1st – Canadian Senior Women’s in a field of 91 players 1st – British Columbia Senior Women’s – field of 51 players2nd – Canadian Mid- Amateur Women’s Championship – top mid-amateur players from ten provincesAdvanced to match play in a field of 131 at the 2008 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship and played through to round of 16 to finish as the top Canadian. List the personal bests the nominee achieved in 2008: Medalist at the USGA Senior Women’s Qualifier at the Home Golf Course in Washington StateThrough to round of 16 at 2008 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship (low Canadian)Provincial, Canadian and Pacific Northwest Senior Women’s champion in her first year of eligibility
About Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS:
The Athlete of the Year Awards is the longest-standing sport recognition event in the country. Awards in 16 different categories are given each year to athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers based on their performance and contribution to sport in the province. The awards play a valuable role in nurturing athletic success and recognizing some of BC’s growing talents, such as past recipients Nancy Green Raine (Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award 1967 and 1968, Alpine Skiing), Rick Hansen (Athlete with a Disability Award 1979 and 1980, Wheelchair Athletics) Scott Niedermeyer (Senior Male Athlete of the Year Award 1991, Ice Hockey) and James Lepp (Junior Male Athlete of the Year 2001/Senior Male Athlete of the Year 2003 and 2005, Golf). For further information on the 43rd Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS, please visit http://www.sport.bc.ca/.
About Sport BC:
Sport BC is a not-for-profit organization built on the belief of creating and sustaining healthy communities. For more than 40 years Sport BC has been the federation for organized amateur sport in British Columbia; providing valuable shared services and value-added programs to its membership, and the sport sector. Sport BC represents more than 80 member organizations including 65 Provincial Sport Organizations. For more information http://www.sport.bc.ca/.
For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 15, 2008
Richmond, BC: Sport BC is pleased to announce the finalists for the 43rd Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS. The awards feature 16 categories and celebrate some of the best individuals involved in sport in the province. Award recipients will be announced at the annual Athlete of the Year awards ceremony on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the River Rock Show Theatre in Richmond, BC.
"We continue to see an outstanding caliber of nominees put forward for the awards and it has been a challenge for the committee to narrow each field," said Sport BC’s President and CEO, Paul Varian. "Each of the finalists demonstrates commitment and excellence to their sport and we are thrilled to celebrate their success."
The prestigious Athlete of the Year Awards has been a constant feature in the British Columbian sporting community for 43 years. The finalists come from communities across BC, participate in a variety of sports and represent some of the best that sport has to offer on the national and international stage. The yearly awards ceremony celebrates coaches, officials, volunteers and athletes that exhibit outstanding athletic achievement and dedication to sport.
This year's finalists feature individuals from 17 BC communities, representing over 18 sports. The finalists were selected by a committee of media and sport representatives from across the province.
BCGA Finalists:
Soo Bin Kim - Junior Female
What titles did the nominee win in 2008?
CANADA RCGA Royale National Juvenile Girls’ Championship RCGA Royale National Junior Girls’ Championship RCGA Royale National Junior Girls’ Team Championship
BRITISH COLUMBIA Juvenile Girls’ ChampionshipBC Summer Games Gold MedalistZone 3 Junior Girls’ ChampionshipZone 3/4 Combined Junior Girls’ Championship What records did the nominee set in 2008? First British Columbian to capture the Canadian Juvenile Girls’ title First Canadian to capture the Canadian Juvenile Girls’ title
Is the nominee ranked provincially, nationally or internationally? #3 – British Columbia Order of Merit for Junior Girls #8 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Junior Girls #27 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Women #32 – Canadian Women’s Tour Order of Merit (professional event) Describe the scope of the competition that the nominee faced this year: 1st – Royale National Juvenile Girls’ Championship - field of 65 players top junior girls in Canada 1st – Royale National Junior Girls’ Championship - field of 115 players top junior girls in Canada1st – British Columbia Juvenile Girls’ Championship - field of 29 players top juvenile girls in British Columbia 1st – 2008 BC Summer Games – field of 25 players from 8 zones2nd – British Columbia Junior Girls’ Championship - field of 48 players top junior girls in British Columbia 12th – 2008 CN Canadian Women’s Tour, Richmond Country Club - field of 72 amateur and professional players Silver medalists – member of Team BC at Junior Girls Americas Cup – best finish ever for BC in 30 years – field of 72 players on 18 teams from Canada, U.S. and Mexico List the personal bests the nominee achieved in 2008: Represented Canada at the 2008 Duke of York Young Champions at Dundonald Links, Ayrshire - 56 competitors from 29 different countries worldwide Selected to attend the Team BC Canada Games Golf Training Camp in Charlottetown, P.E.I Played for Team BC to best BC finish ever at the 2008 Junior Girls’ Americas Cup Fired a two-round eleven-under par at the BC Summer Games Competed at the World Juniors in San Diego placing 25th overall Girls 15 - 17
Eugene Wong - Junior Male
What titles did the nominee win in 2008?
INTERNATIONAL Callaway Junior World Golf Champion ship Boys’ 15 - 17
BRITISH COLUMBIA British Columbia Amateur Championship British Columbia Junior Boys’ Championship British Columbia Fresh Egg Cup ‘AAA’ Secondary School Championship
What records did the nominee set in 2008? Canada’s first Junior World Golf champion Only the third player to ever win the BC Junior Boys and the BC Amateur in the same year. [Doug Roxburgh, (1969) and James Lepp, (2002)] First player to win the BC Secondary School Championship, BC Junior Boys’ and BC Amateur in the same year
Is the nominee ranked provincially, nationally or internationally? #1 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Junior Boys #1 – British Columbia Order of Merit for Junior Boys #2 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Amateur Men #2 – British Columbia Order of Merit for Amateur Men Describe the scope of the competition that the nominee faced this year: Captured the Callaway Junior World Golf Champion ship title in a field of 189 players from 73 different countries. Captured his first provincial amateur title in a field of 156 of the top golfers in British Columbia. Captured his second provincial junior boys’ title in a field of 156 players. Captured the BC Fresh Egg Cup in a field of 109 students from across British Columbia. List the personal bests the nominee achieved in 2008: Runner-up at Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship in a field of 156 of the top golfers in Canada Triple provincial title winner – ‘AAA’ BC Secondary School Championship, B.C. Junior Boys, B.C. Amateur
Jackie little - Master Athlete
What titles did the nominee win in 2008?
CANADA RCGA Royale National Senior Women’s Championship RCGA Royale National Senior Women’s Team Championship
UNITED STATES Pacific Northwest Golf Association Senior Women’s Championship Pacific Northwest Golf Association Senior Women’s Player of the Year
BRITISH COLUMBIA Senior Women’s Amateur ChampionshipMid-Amateur Women’s ChampionshipZone 6 Senior Women’s ChampionshipZone 6 Amateur Women’s ChampionshipWhat records did the nominee set in 2008? Captured the BC Senior Women’s title with the lowest ever aggregate 54-hole score. Only player ever to win the Senior Women’s title under par.
Is the nominee ranked provincially, nationally or internationally? #30 – Canadian National Order of Merit for Women #4 – British Columbia Order of Merit for Amateur Women
*There is no national or provincial Order of Merit for senior players
Describe the scope of the competition that the nominee faced this year: 1st – PNGA Senior Women’s Amateur – field of 72 players 1st – Canadian Senior Women’s in a field of 91 players 1st – British Columbia Senior Women’s – field of 51 players2nd – Canadian Mid- Amateur Women’s Championship – top mid-amateur players from ten provincesAdvanced to match play in a field of 131 at the 2008 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship and played through to round of 16 to finish as the top Canadian. List the personal bests the nominee achieved in 2008: Medalist at the USGA Senior Women’s Qualifier at the Home Golf Course in Washington StateThrough to round of 16 at 2008 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship (low Canadian)Provincial, Canadian and Pacific Northwest Senior Women’s champion in her first year of eligibility
About Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS:
The Athlete of the Year Awards is the longest-standing sport recognition event in the country. Awards in 16 different categories are given each year to athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers based on their performance and contribution to sport in the province. The awards play a valuable role in nurturing athletic success and recognizing some of BC’s growing talents, such as past recipients Nancy Green Raine (Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award 1967 and 1968, Alpine Skiing), Rick Hansen (Athlete with a Disability Award 1979 and 1980, Wheelchair Athletics) Scott Niedermeyer (Senior Male Athlete of the Year Award 1991, Ice Hockey) and James Lepp (Junior Male Athlete of the Year 2001/Senior Male Athlete of the Year 2003 and 2005, Golf). For further information on the 43rd Annual Athlete of the Year Awards presented by TELUS, please visit http://www.sport.bc.ca/.
About Sport BC:
Sport BC is a not-for-profit organization built on the belief of creating and sustaining healthy communities. For more than 40 years Sport BC has been the federation for organized amateur sport in British Columbia; providing valuable shared services and value-added programs to its membership, and the sport sector. Sport BC represents more than 80 member organizations including 65 Provincial Sport Organizations. For more information http://www.sport.bc.ca/.
Friday, October 10, 2008
PGA of BC Callaway Golf Club Professional Championship
On a cool, partly sunny and windy day at the Marine Drive Golf Club Dean Claggett of Two Eagles Golf Course in Kelowna defeated veteran Professional Cec Ferguson of the Vernon Golf and Country Club in a playoff to claim the PGA of BC Callaway Professional Championship.
Claggett carded a final round of 71 while Ferguson fired a 73 to finish tied at even Par 142. David Bolton fired a final round of 71 to finish third at 1 over par 143.
Click here for final results and earnings!
Claggett carded a final round of 71 while Ferguson fired a 73 to finish tied at even Par 142. David Bolton fired a final round of 71 to finish third at 1 over par 143.
Click here for final results and earnings!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Golf Jobs Vancouver and British Columbia
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