Submitted by Canadian Tour Communications
VICTORIA, BC (June 6, 2010) – Brock Mackenzie, you may now exhale.
It didn’t come without drama, but the former U.S. amateur star is finally a Canadian Tour champion at last.
On a wet and wild closing day at the $250,000 Times Colonist Open, Mackenzie jarred a long birdie putt on the final hole to close with a 4-under 66 and end his four days at Uplands GC with a 14-under 266 total, one shot in front of freshman Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, BC (63) and California sophomore Aaron Goldberg (66).
Roger Sloan of Merritt, BC gave the leaders something to think about by lighting it up for a course-record 9-under 61 to post an early 11-under total. For a while, it looked like Sloan would flirt with the largest final-round come-from-behind victory in Canadian Tour history, set in 2001 when Brian Payne overcame a five-shot deficit to knock off Jason Bohn on a windswept afternoon at the Aliant Cup in St. John’s, Nfld.
Sloan would eventually settle for fourth with fellow British Columbian James Allenby (66).
After several achingly close calls, McKenzie will at last get his name etched on a Canadian Tour championship trophy. In 2006, the native of nearby Washington State had heartbreaking back-to-back runner-up losses, including a playoff defeat to Wes Heffernan at the Montreal Open. After spending two seasons on the Nationwide Tour, McKenzie returned north in 2009, finishing fourth at the Uplands last summer.
As an amateur, Mackenzie compiled a sterling resume that included NCAA All-American honours at the University of Washington, the 2002 Pacific Coast Amateur crown and a Walker Cup title as a member of the victorious U.S. team in 2003.
Now, finally, he can add another piece of hardware to the family trophy case.
“Oh man, you have no idea,” sighed Mackenzie when asked if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders. “Aaron and I really put on a show on that back nine. If we had played another hole, he probably would have tied it. I’m just glad I was able to dig down and finally pull one of these out.”
“I guess if you put yourself in contention enough times, eventually it will happen.”
It turned out to be a dramatic final day on Vancouver Island. Mackenzie bogeyed two of his first three holes and fell off the top of the leaderboard for the first time since midway through the second round. Those vying for the top perch traded punches all afternoon, with Sloan sitting comfortably in the clubhouse watching to see if his 11-under total would be enough to get him into a playoff.
Trailing by two shots with five holes to go, McKenzie dug in his heels and, after a Goldberg bogey on 14, pulled even with a birdie on the par-4 15th. Seconds later, Hadwin, playing three groups ahead, drained a birdie putt on the par-3 17th to put the pressure on the final pairing. McKenzie answered with a birdie on 16 before Goldberg did the same on 17.
On the 72nd hole, with Hadwin looking on, Mackenzie rolled in a clutch 25-foot downhill putt and did a slow fist pump. Seconds later, Goldberg’s attempt from just inside where McKenzie was came up a foot short.
“That was probably about as much emotion as I’ve ever showed on the golf course,” Mackenzie said of the impromptu fist pump after his putt on 18. “More than anything, it makes all the hard work and struggles worth it. It’s a great way to start the Canadian swing, and hopefully this will be a stepping stone to get back to where I want to be.”
With the $40,000 winner's cheque, McKenzie moves into top spot on the Order of Merit.
Sloan’s record-setting afternoon included holing out for carbon-copy eagles on a pair of par-4 holes. Sloan was exactly 89 yards out on both the third and 16th holes, dunking them both for the unlikely deuces. Oddly enough, Sloan says he was working on that distance with his wedge in the days leading up to the tournament.
“As soon as I was finished, I looked up, saw I was tied for the lead and knew it wouldn’t be enough,” said Sloan. “But if someone had told me this morning I would shoot 61, I would have taken it. It was an exciting afternoon. Any time you can kick off the first event in Canada like that, it bodes well for the rest of the summer.”
The Canadian Tour will now take a little time off before resuming the Canadian swing in Edmonton with the ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS later this month.
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Monday, June 7, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Upcoming on the CJGA tournament schedule!
First, the NIKE Golf Junior Series / Stephen Ames Cup / Optimist Qualifier will take place May 22nd and 23rd at Swaneset Golf Course and act as a triple qualifier - NIKE Golf Junior Championship, Optimist International and Stephen Ames Cup - for all juniors.
Each player will recieve a Dozen Nike One Golf Balls, a Nike Golf Hat and a chance to win great NIKE prizes. The Stephen Ames Cup, an international event taking place in Trinidad & Tobago in 2010, is a Ryder Cup format event that pits CJGA Team Canada versus Trinidad & Tobago Golf Association. Tournament host and PGA Tour professional Stephen Ames is onsite the entire week, spending time with the juniors both on and off the golf course. The event is fully supported and funded by the Stephen Ames Foundation. The NIKE Golf Junior Championship is an invite only event, bringing together all the division winners for the NIKE Golf Jr. Series events across Canada to compete for the NIKE Championship crown in their respective age divisions. Due to the Optimist International Qualifier the divisions for this event will be Girls plus 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-18 for the Boys.
Secondly, the TELUS World Jr. Skins will take place at Bear Mountain Golf Resort June 5-6, home of the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game. This event will be full of great opportunities for the juniors:Each player will recieve two tickets to the TELUS Skins Game, a Dozen NIKE One golf balls and a NIKE Golf Hat
Plus the chance to play the course the Pros will play two weeks later
And a chance to win a spot as a walking scorer for the TELUS World Skins Game
There will also be Draw prizes for all participants to win a spot as a walking scorer and Draw prizes from Samsung
View the attached poster for more details.
Make sure you don’t miss out on either of these great opportunities. Make sure you secure your spot and register today.
For more information, please contact the CJGA Head Office at 1-877-508-1069 or at info@cjga.com.
Each player will recieve a Dozen Nike One Golf Balls, a Nike Golf Hat and a chance to win great NIKE prizes. The Stephen Ames Cup, an international event taking place in Trinidad & Tobago in 2010, is a Ryder Cup format event that pits CJGA Team Canada versus Trinidad & Tobago Golf Association. Tournament host and PGA Tour professional Stephen Ames is onsite the entire week, spending time with the juniors both on and off the golf course. The event is fully supported and funded by the Stephen Ames Foundation. The NIKE Golf Junior Championship is an invite only event, bringing together all the division winners for the NIKE Golf Jr. Series events across Canada to compete for the NIKE Championship crown in their respective age divisions. Due to the Optimist International Qualifier the divisions for this event will be Girls plus 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-18 for the Boys.
Secondly, the TELUS World Jr. Skins will take place at Bear Mountain Golf Resort June 5-6, home of the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game. This event will be full of great opportunities for the juniors:Each player will recieve two tickets to the TELUS Skins Game, a Dozen NIKE One golf balls and a NIKE Golf Hat
Plus the chance to play the course the Pros will play two weeks later
And a chance to win a spot as a walking scorer for the TELUS World Skins Game
There will also be Draw prizes for all participants to win a spot as a walking scorer and Draw prizes from Samsung
View the attached poster for more details.
Make sure you don’t miss out on either of these great opportunities. Make sure you secure your spot and register today.
For more information, please contact the CJGA Head Office at 1-877-508-1069 or at info@cjga.com.
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!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Bear Mountain Place Under Creditor Protection
VICTORIA — The Bear Mountain Master Partnership has opted for creditor protection as the ownership group behind Bear Mountain Resort and the residential development on Skirt Mountain tries to work out a deal with one of its lenders.
Click here to view the full story!
Click here to view the full story!
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, September 4, 2009
Cooke Wins Fourth Canadian Men’s Senior Title
Amateur legend breaks record for most career national titles
Victoria (RCGA) – It was a close race to the finish line that saw three stellar golfers battle it out for national supremacy, but in the end Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que., came out on top at the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA).
Cooke fired a final-round, 1-over 73 and tournament-total 2-under 286 to finish with a two-stroke victory over John Marlow of Kettleby, Ont. Marlow carded a final-round even par for a tournament-total 288. Recent Canadian Men’s Mid-Master runner-up Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. finished third at 1-over par for the tournament.
Cooke, who went even-par on the front nine, carded three bogeys and two birdies on the back nine for a tournament total of 46 pars, 14 birdies and 12 bogeys.
“The shot that clinched the win for me was my approach shoton number 11 when I birdied to go up by three,” said Cooke. “John and Frank were tough competitors, and played strong games today, so I knew that I had to play well to protect my lead.”
It was a wire-to-wire battle for runner-up honours, as Van Dornick used three early birdies to jump into second place. Marlow struggled early in the round making four consecutive bogeys, but eventually settled down to card two birdies and seven pars on the back nine.
With his win, Cooke claims his eleventh national amateur championship title - four senior and seven mid-am crowns - breaking the record for most events won by a male amateur. At last year’s championship, Cooke tied the record held by the late Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Canadian Sports Hall of Fame member Nick Weslock.
“The older you get, the more you appreciate winning a national championship,” said Cooke. “I’ve played with many great golfers in my career, and I’m really honoured to be among great names like Nick.”
The renowned golf course architect and amateur golf legend earned himself an exemption into the 2009 USGA Senior Amateur Championship being held September 12–17 at the venerable Beverly Country Club in Chicago.
The following are top 15 final results for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, click here for the full final leaderboard:
1. Graham Cooke, Hudson, QC, 69-70-74-73-286 -2
2. John Marlow, Kettleby, ON, 73-70-73-72-288 E
3. Frank Van Dornick, Camrose, AB, 73-74-71-71-289 +1
4. Larry Daniels, Seattle, WA, 73-73-74-70-290 +2
5. Jerry Greenbaum, Atlanta, GA, 73-72-73-74-292 +4
6. Frank MacKenzie, Edmonton, AB, 76-73-71-73-293 +5
7. William Jackson, Oklahoma City, OK, 78-71-74-72-295 +7
7. Alan Stewart, Grande Prairie, AB, 75-71-75-74-295 +7
9. Stephen Berry, Sooke, BC, 72-78-73-73-296 +8
9. Tony Hatchwell, Nanaimo, BC, 71-77-72-76-296 +8
11. Merv Dusyk, Red Deer, AB, 74-73-78-72-297 +9
11. Herb Jensen, Carmichael, CA, 72-79-72-74-297 +9
13. Jim Russell, Calgary, AB, 74-75-77-72-298 +10
13. Patrick Feeney, High River, 73-74-77-74-298 +10
13. Claude Pelletier, Donnaconna, QC, 73-76-74-75-298 +10
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/.
Victoria (RCGA) – It was a close race to the finish line that saw three stellar golfers battle it out for national supremacy, but in the end Graham Cooke of Hudson, Que., came out on top at the 48th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship conducted by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA).
Cooke fired a final-round, 1-over 73 and tournament-total 2-under 286 to finish with a two-stroke victory over John Marlow of Kettleby, Ont. Marlow carded a final-round even par for a tournament-total 288. Recent Canadian Men’s Mid-Master runner-up Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. finished third at 1-over par for the tournament.
Cooke, who went even-par on the front nine, carded three bogeys and two birdies on the back nine for a tournament total of 46 pars, 14 birdies and 12 bogeys.
“The shot that clinched the win for me was my approach shoton number 11 when I birdied to go up by three,” said Cooke. “John and Frank were tough competitors, and played strong games today, so I knew that I had to play well to protect my lead.”
It was a wire-to-wire battle for runner-up honours, as Van Dornick used three early birdies to jump into second place. Marlow struggled early in the round making four consecutive bogeys, but eventually settled down to card two birdies and seven pars on the back nine.
With his win, Cooke claims his eleventh national amateur championship title - four senior and seven mid-am crowns - breaking the record for most events won by a male amateur. At last year’s championship, Cooke tied the record held by the late Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Canadian Sports Hall of Fame member Nick Weslock.
“The older you get, the more you appreciate winning a national championship,” said Cooke. “I’ve played with many great golfers in my career, and I’m really honoured to be among great names like Nick.”
The renowned golf course architect and amateur golf legend earned himself an exemption into the 2009 USGA Senior Amateur Championship being held September 12–17 at the venerable Beverly Country Club in Chicago.
The following are top 15 final results for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, click here for the full final leaderboard:
1. Graham Cooke, Hudson, QC, 69-70-74-73-286 -2
2. John Marlow, Kettleby, ON, 73-70-73-72-288 E
3. Frank Van Dornick, Camrose, AB, 73-74-71-71-289 +1
4. Larry Daniels, Seattle, WA, 73-73-74-70-290 +2
5. Jerry Greenbaum, Atlanta, GA, 73-72-73-74-292 +4
6. Frank MacKenzie, Edmonton, AB, 76-73-71-73-293 +5
7. William Jackson, Oklahoma City, OK, 78-71-74-72-295 +7
7. Alan Stewart, Grande Prairie, AB, 75-71-75-74-295 +7
9. Stephen Berry, Sooke, BC, 72-78-73-73-296 +8
9. Tony Hatchwell, Nanaimo, BC, 71-77-72-76-296 +8
11. Merv Dusyk, Red Deer, AB, 74-73-78-72-297 +9
11. Herb Jensen, Carmichael, CA, 72-79-72-74-297 +9
13. Jim Russell, Calgary, AB, 74-75-77-72-298 +10
13. Patrick Feeney, High River, 73-74-77-74-298 +10
13. Claude Pelletier, Donnaconna, QC, 73-76-74-75-298 +10
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/.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
TELUS World Skins Game Coming to Victoria, B.C.
Bear Mountain Resort to play host to 2010 TELUS World Skins Game with funds being raised for The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children in support of Jeneece Place
Victoria, BC - Victoria will welcome golfers and visitors from around the globe when it hosts the TELUS World Skins Game at Bear Mountain Resort in June, 2010.
As part of TELUS' ongoing commitment to 'give where we live' and the event's long-standing tradition of benefiting local charities, TELUS and organizers have selected The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children in support of Jeneece Place as the benefiting charity for the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game. "The 2010 TELUS World Skins will undoubtedly be an enormous success for participants and spectators in Victoria. Just as importantly, this announcement will initiate our funding drive for Jeneece Place in partnership with the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children," said Darren Entwistle, TELUS president and CEO. "Jeneece Edroff is a very special young woman and TELUS is thrilled to help her realize her dream to establish a home away from home for children and their families who have to travel for care at Victoria General Hospital, the Queen Alexandra Centre or for specialist appointments and lab tests in Victoria."
The two-day event will be held on June 21 and 22, 2010 and will feature the top names in international golf each representing a different country. The intimate, relaxed setting of the Skins Game format allows players to engage with the cameras and the crowds as they compete against each other for pride, prize money and the event's designated charity.
"From the outset, my vision for Bear Mountain Resort centred around offering a world-class golf experience with the most notable designers behind it," said Len Barrie, President and CEO of Bear Mountain Resort. "Securing the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game and working with TELUS and IMG to welcome some of the best players in the world will make that vision a reality."
Bear Mountain Resort was first introduced in 2003 with the Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed Mountain Course. In June of this year the new Nicklaus Design Valley Course opened giving Bear Mountain the distinction as the only resort in Canada with 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf. The Mountain Course is a masterpiece, offering challenging terrain and spectacular natural beauty. A par 72 playing at 7,212 yards, the course takes full advantage of its setting atop a 1,100-foot mountain, exhibiting dramatic elevation changes and awe-inspiring views.
The par 71, 6,807 yard Valley Course is more forgiving and plays at a lower elevation than the Mountain Course. It alternates between 300 and 400 feet above sea level with different vistas and scenery, but equally spectacular. Bear Mountain also features a Westin Hotel, Spa, Athletic Club, a variety of restaurants and a Village to round out the complete resort experience.
"After a hugely successful event this summer, we look forward to returning to Western Canada next June, and especially to visiting Victoria for the first time," said Brad Pelletier, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, IMG Canada. "A big part of the TELUS Skins Game's popularity is that it visits many of Canada's most spectacular destinations, and Victoria and Bear Mountain Resort will certainly add to that tradition. The fans in British Columbia have always been great supporters of the event when it has visited in the past, so we look forward to another tremendous event next June."
The 2010 edition of the TELUS World Skins Game will be the fifth time that it has been played in the province of British Columbia. Both Nicklaus North Golf Club in Whistler (1997, 2005) and Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Vernon (2000, 2008) have earned the distinction of being the only two courses in Canada to host the event on more than one occasion.
The TELUS World Skins Game is always a highlight of the Canadian summer sporting schedule for the country's most passionate golf fans, as well as the community that hosts it. Fulfilling its promise to "give where we live", TELUS partners with local charitable organizations to make a difference as the event travels from coast-to-coast. Funds are generated through the 'Charity on the Course' program which includes donations made for every birdie and eagle played by the professional golfers during the two days of competition, as well as an online charity auction through eBay.
Next year's game will improve the quality of life for Vancouver Island's sick kids and their families for years to come as the money raised during the event will benefit the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children in support of Jeneece Place, a home away from home to be located near the Victoria General Hospital.
"I am so grateful that the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children has been accepted as the charity partner for the TELUS World Skins game, and that Jeneece Place is the designated project for donations," said Jeneece Edroff, the remarkable 15 year old who has raised more than $1.5 million for Variety the Children's Charity and whose vision will make Jeneece Place a reality. "It's exciting to think we're that much closer to making my dream of Jeneece Place a reality!"
The TELUS World Skins Game, an event owned and operated by IMG in Canada for 18 years, has included many of the biggest names in the game including Jack Nicklaus, Sergio Garcia, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples and Greg Norman. The line-up of players, as well as event ticket information, will be announced and posted on www.telusskins.com in 2010.
For more information about Jeneece Place please visit www.jeneeceplace.org.
About IMG Sports & Entertainment
Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment's diverse businesses include: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world's largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $9.7 billion of annual revenue and 11.6 million customer connections including 6.2 million wireless subscribers, 4.2 million wireline network access lines, and 1.2 million Internet subscribers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video. In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $137 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered more than 2.6 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Nine TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead our local philanthropic initiatives. For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com.
Victoria, BC - Victoria will welcome golfers and visitors from around the globe when it hosts the TELUS World Skins Game at Bear Mountain Resort in June, 2010.
As part of TELUS' ongoing commitment to 'give where we live' and the event's long-standing tradition of benefiting local charities, TELUS and organizers have selected The Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children in support of Jeneece Place as the benefiting charity for the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game. "The 2010 TELUS World Skins will undoubtedly be an enormous success for participants and spectators in Victoria. Just as importantly, this announcement will initiate our funding drive for Jeneece Place in partnership with the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children," said Darren Entwistle, TELUS president and CEO. "Jeneece Edroff is a very special young woman and TELUS is thrilled to help her realize her dream to establish a home away from home for children and their families who have to travel for care at Victoria General Hospital, the Queen Alexandra Centre or for specialist appointments and lab tests in Victoria."
The two-day event will be held on June 21 and 22, 2010 and will feature the top names in international golf each representing a different country. The intimate, relaxed setting of the Skins Game format allows players to engage with the cameras and the crowds as they compete against each other for pride, prize money and the event's designated charity.
"From the outset, my vision for Bear Mountain Resort centred around offering a world-class golf experience with the most notable designers behind it," said Len Barrie, President and CEO of Bear Mountain Resort. "Securing the 2010 TELUS World Skins Game and working with TELUS and IMG to welcome some of the best players in the world will make that vision a reality."
Bear Mountain Resort was first introduced in 2003 with the Jack and Steve Nicklaus co-designed Mountain Course. In June of this year the new Nicklaus Design Valley Course opened giving Bear Mountain the distinction as the only resort in Canada with 36 holes of Nicklaus Design golf. The Mountain Course is a masterpiece, offering challenging terrain and spectacular natural beauty. A par 72 playing at 7,212 yards, the course takes full advantage of its setting atop a 1,100-foot mountain, exhibiting dramatic elevation changes and awe-inspiring views.
The par 71, 6,807 yard Valley Course is more forgiving and plays at a lower elevation than the Mountain Course. It alternates between 300 and 400 feet above sea level with different vistas and scenery, but equally spectacular. Bear Mountain also features a Westin Hotel, Spa, Athletic Club, a variety of restaurants and a Village to round out the complete resort experience.
"After a hugely successful event this summer, we look forward to returning to Western Canada next June, and especially to visiting Victoria for the first time," said Brad Pelletier, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, IMG Canada. "A big part of the TELUS Skins Game's popularity is that it visits many of Canada's most spectacular destinations, and Victoria and Bear Mountain Resort will certainly add to that tradition. The fans in British Columbia have always been great supporters of the event when it has visited in the past, so we look forward to another tremendous event next June."
The 2010 edition of the TELUS World Skins Game will be the fifth time that it has been played in the province of British Columbia. Both Nicklaus North Golf Club in Whistler (1997, 2005) and Predator Ridge Golf Resort in Vernon (2000, 2008) have earned the distinction of being the only two courses in Canada to host the event on more than one occasion.
The TELUS World Skins Game is always a highlight of the Canadian summer sporting schedule for the country's most passionate golf fans, as well as the community that hosts it. Fulfilling its promise to "give where we live", TELUS partners with local charitable organizations to make a difference as the event travels from coast-to-coast. Funds are generated through the 'Charity on the Course' program which includes donations made for every birdie and eagle played by the professional golfers during the two days of competition, as well as an online charity auction through eBay.
Next year's game will improve the quality of life for Vancouver Island's sick kids and their families for years to come as the money raised during the event will benefit the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children in support of Jeneece Place, a home away from home to be located near the Victoria General Hospital.
"I am so grateful that the Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children has been accepted as the charity partner for the TELUS World Skins game, and that Jeneece Place is the designated project for donations," said Jeneece Edroff, the remarkable 15 year old who has raised more than $1.5 million for Variety the Children's Charity and whose vision will make Jeneece Place a reality. "It's exciting to think we're that much closer to making my dream of Jeneece Place a reality!"
The TELUS World Skins Game, an event owned and operated by IMG in Canada for 18 years, has included many of the biggest names in the game including Jack Nicklaus, Sergio Garcia, Phil Mickelson, Fred Couples and Greg Norman. The line-up of players, as well as event ticket information, will be announced and posted on www.telusskins.com in 2010.
For more information about Jeneece Place please visit www.jeneeceplace.org.
About IMG Sports & Entertainment
Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment's diverse businesses include: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world's largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $9.7 billion of annual revenue and 11.6 million customer connections including 6.2 million wireless subscribers, 4.2 million wireline network access lines, and 1.2 million Internet subscribers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video. In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees have contributed $137 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered more than 2.6 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Nine TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead our local philanthropic initiatives. For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Daniel Brown takes the B.C. Amateur title
DUNCAN, B.C. – Daniel Brown of Kelowna, B.C. captured British Columbia’s top amateur golf title today, firing a final round 5-under par 67 to win the 2009 B.C. Amateur Championship by one stroke at 11-under 277.
“It was great to play at a level I know I’m capable of,” says Brown. “It’s hard to put together four good rounds but I knew I had it in me.”
Brown, who plays out of Creston Golf Club but calls the range his second home won the 2009 Ogopogo early this summer and is looking to pick up even more of the momentum of late. Brown has three young children at home and finds it very difficult to fit in rounds.
“I don’t get in many rounds and really only have time for the driving range,” says Brown. “I don’t just get out there and drive the balls. I create a course in my head and play it out.”
Brown's final round included six birdies and just one bogey.
Click here for final results!
Yesterday’s leader, Brady Johnson of Mill Bay, B.C. was on a rampage through the front nine at 5-under but carded a triple-bogey on the 13th hole and a double on the 16th to finish in second at 10-under 278.
Kevin Carrigan pulled out a 6-under par 66 to storm up the leaderboard to finish tied with Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, B.C. at 6-under par 282. Wong prevailed in a four hole playoff for the final spot on the B.C. Willingdon Cup Team and third place.
The Willingdon Cup Team representing B.C. for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship at Club de golf Le Blainvillier in Blainville, QC, August 9-13 will be, Daniel Brown, Brady Johnson, Eugene Wong and Nick Taylor.
Selection of the Willingdon Cup team representing B.C. at the Canadian Men’s Amateur this year was 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 did not compete in the B.C. Amateur Championship – he accepted an exemption into the U.S. Public Links running the same week.
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.
“It was great to play at a level I know I’m capable of,” says Brown. “It’s hard to put together four good rounds but I knew I had it in me.”
Brown, who plays out of Creston Golf Club but calls the range his second home won the 2009 Ogopogo early this summer and is looking to pick up even more of the momentum of late. Brown has three young children at home and finds it very difficult to fit in rounds.
“I don’t get in many rounds and really only have time for the driving range,” says Brown. “I don’t just get out there and drive the balls. I create a course in my head and play it out.”
Brown's final round included six birdies and just one bogey.
Click here for final results!
Yesterday’s leader, Brady Johnson of Mill Bay, B.C. was on a rampage through the front nine at 5-under but carded a triple-bogey on the 13th hole and a double on the 16th to finish in second at 10-under 278.
Kevin Carrigan pulled out a 6-under par 66 to storm up the leaderboard to finish tied with Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, B.C. at 6-under par 282. Wong prevailed in a four hole playoff for the final spot on the B.C. Willingdon Cup Team and third place.
The Willingdon Cup Team representing B.C. for the 2009 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship at Club de golf Le Blainvillier in Blainville, QC, August 9-13 will be, Daniel Brown, Brady Johnson, Eugene Wong and Nick Taylor.
Selection of the Willingdon Cup team representing B.C. at the Canadian Men’s Amateur this year was 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 did not compete in the B.C. Amateur Championship – he accepted an exemption into the U.S. Public Links running the same week.
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, July 14, 2009
Marine Drive GC Wins PGA of BC Club Car Pro-Executive Championship
On a windy at the award winning Tobiano Golf Course, the team from Marine Drive Golf Club finished first at the PGA of BC Club Car Pro-Executive Championship.
The team consisting of Head Professional Tim Tait, Dave Mills, Tim Hopkins and Kevin Land finished 3 shots clear of the 28 team field posting 20-under par 124. Nk'Mip Canyon Golf Club and Seymour Creek Golf Centre tied for second place at 17-under 127. Salt Spring Island Golf & Country finished alone if fourth place.
Click here for the final results!
The team consisting of Head Professional Tim Tait, Dave Mills, Tim Hopkins and Kevin Land finished 3 shots clear of the 28 team field posting 20-under par 124. Nk'Mip Canyon Golf Club and Seymour Creek Golf Centre tied for second place at 17-under 127. Salt Spring Island Golf & Country finished alone if fourth place.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Salt Spring Golf & Country Club Wins the 2009 Yonex PGA of BC Pro-Women Championship
A great day at the Furry Creek Golf & Country Club finished with the team from Salt Spring Island winning the 2009 Yonex PGA of BC Pro-Women Championship
presented by Cracked Wheat.
Head Professional Stephen Marleau led his team to victory shooting even par 72 on the tight Furry Creek layout. He was joined by Julie Tyler, Franki Johnstone and Joanna Barrett who shot a net 68 to help propel the team to victory.
Salt Spring Island finished 3 shots ahead of second place Mission Golf & Country Club and the host team from Furry Creek Golf Club rounded out the top 3.
Low professional of the day was Brett Standerwick from Fairwinds Golf Club. He carded a 1-under par 71 and took home a cheque for $300.
Click here for the full field final results!
presented by Cracked Wheat.
Head Professional Stephen Marleau led his team to victory shooting even par 72 on the tight Furry Creek layout. He was joined by Julie Tyler, Franki Johnstone and Joanna Barrett who shot a net 68 to help propel the team to victory.
Salt Spring Island finished 3 shots ahead of second place Mission Golf & Country Club and the host team from Furry Creek Golf Club rounded out the top 3.
Low professional of the day was Brett Standerwick from Fairwinds Golf Club. He carded a 1-under par 71 and took home a cheque for $300.
Click here for the full field final results!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Third Canadian Tour Title For Byron Smith
Submitted by CanTour Communications John Berkovich
VICTORIA, B.C., - Byron Smith fired a final round 64 to come from three strokes behind to win the Times Colonist Open by three shots over Jim Rutledge and amateur Brady Johnson.
Smith finished the tournament at 13 under par 267.
Click here to view the full field final round results.
In fourth spot at eight under 272 are Brock Mackenzie who shot 65, Ryan Yip (68), John Ellis (70), Ryan Carter (69) and third round leader Richard Scott with a 71.
Robert Gates finished solo ninth at 272 after a 70 while Chris Wall (67), Mike Grob (68), Richard Gilkey (69), Andy Matthews (69) and Wes Heffernan (70) finished tenth at 273.
Smith began his day by bogeying the first but bounced back with birdies at two and four before giving one back at seven.
A birdie at nine had him at one under on the day but then he showed why he won 2007 ROLEX Player of the Year honors.
He eagled 12 and came right back with birdies at three of his next four holes to pull away from the field.
“I was standing on the twelfth tee and told the spectators that were following us that this was where it starts,” said Smith, who takes home $32,000 for the victory, his third on the Canadian Tour.
“Luckily enough, I hit a great seven-iron there and made the putt for eagle.
“I got a little gift from the gods on 13 when I pulled my drive dead left, hit a tree and watched it ricochet back in the fairway.
“If it didn’t hit that tree, I was dead. That was the good break I needed to win the golf tournament.”
Smith continued his run with birdies at fourteen and sixteen to leave the field in his wake.
“Winning is a beautiful thing,” continued Smith. “I’m ecstatic.
“I did an interview yesterday saying it was good to be back but I really haven’t been away. I didn’t have a great year last year but I contended a few times.
“Winning never gets easier but there is no question you feel more comfortable and confident being in that situation if you have been there before. I’ll tell you, it’s nice to be back in the circle.”
Heading to the golf course this morning, Smith had one number in mind.
“I figured if I got to 12 under it would get the job done. If I got there that I would have to make somebody else beat me; I luckily got one more than that.
“That was a good little run I had going on the back side and I just missed that ten-footer at 15 that would have given me a nice cushion. I wanted that one very badly.
“The putter was ice cold until today when I awoke him out of his slumber.
“I kept myself in the tournament all week with my ballstriking and managed to make enough five and six-footers for par to keep my earlier rounds going.”
Brock Mackenzie grabbed a share of the lead earlier in the day with four birdies on his first seven holes followed by three more at eleven, thirteen and fifteen. A bogey at seventeen from the fringe followed by a three-putt at 18 ended his chances.
Third last year, Jim Rutledge moved up to a tie for second this time.
Birdies at six, seven and eight moved him into a share of the lead and had the galleries buzzing but with Smith’s game on fire and just one birdie the rest of the way, the local favorite fell short.
“I let a couple of chances get away from me on 12 and 13. I was on the right edge of the green at 12 and had a real sticky lie,” said Rutledge.
“I was more concerned with rolling the ball by the hole and off the green. I tried to get aggressive but I just didn’t do it.”
“I had another good chance on the next hole from the middle of the fairway but my approach checked up just short of where I wanted to hit it."
“Overall, I’m more proud of myself this year compared to last year. I had the tournament last year and I her get away. This time I played well right until the end."
Taking the lead at No. 9 after a tap-in for birdie, John Ellis appeared to be the man to beat. However, a bogey at 11 seemed to take some wind out of his sails and he parred his way in until a bogey at the final hole.
VICTORIA, B.C., - Byron Smith fired a final round 64 to come from three strokes behind to win the Times Colonist Open by three shots over Jim Rutledge and amateur Brady Johnson.
Smith finished the tournament at 13 under par 267.
Click here to view the full field final round results.
In fourth spot at eight under 272 are Brock Mackenzie who shot 65, Ryan Yip (68), John Ellis (70), Ryan Carter (69) and third round leader Richard Scott with a 71.
Robert Gates finished solo ninth at 272 after a 70 while Chris Wall (67), Mike Grob (68), Richard Gilkey (69), Andy Matthews (69) and Wes Heffernan (70) finished tenth at 273.
Smith began his day by bogeying the first but bounced back with birdies at two and four before giving one back at seven.
A birdie at nine had him at one under on the day but then he showed why he won 2007 ROLEX Player of the Year honors.
He eagled 12 and came right back with birdies at three of his next four holes to pull away from the field.
“I was standing on the twelfth tee and told the spectators that were following us that this was where it starts,” said Smith, who takes home $32,000 for the victory, his third on the Canadian Tour.
“Luckily enough, I hit a great seven-iron there and made the putt for eagle.
“I got a little gift from the gods on 13 when I pulled my drive dead left, hit a tree and watched it ricochet back in the fairway.
“If it didn’t hit that tree, I was dead. That was the good break I needed to win the golf tournament.”
Smith continued his run with birdies at fourteen and sixteen to leave the field in his wake.
“Winning is a beautiful thing,” continued Smith. “I’m ecstatic.
“I did an interview yesterday saying it was good to be back but I really haven’t been away. I didn’t have a great year last year but I contended a few times.
“Winning never gets easier but there is no question you feel more comfortable and confident being in that situation if you have been there before. I’ll tell you, it’s nice to be back in the circle.”
Heading to the golf course this morning, Smith had one number in mind.
“I figured if I got to 12 under it would get the job done. If I got there that I would have to make somebody else beat me; I luckily got one more than that.
“That was a good little run I had going on the back side and I just missed that ten-footer at 15 that would have given me a nice cushion. I wanted that one very badly.
“The putter was ice cold until today when I awoke him out of his slumber.
“I kept myself in the tournament all week with my ballstriking and managed to make enough five and six-footers for par to keep my earlier rounds going.”
Brock Mackenzie grabbed a share of the lead earlier in the day with four birdies on his first seven holes followed by three more at eleven, thirteen and fifteen. A bogey at seventeen from the fringe followed by a three-putt at 18 ended his chances.
Third last year, Jim Rutledge moved up to a tie for second this time.
Birdies at six, seven and eight moved him into a share of the lead and had the galleries buzzing but with Smith’s game on fire and just one birdie the rest of the way, the local favorite fell short.
“I let a couple of chances get away from me on 12 and 13. I was on the right edge of the green at 12 and had a real sticky lie,” said Rutledge.
“I was more concerned with rolling the ball by the hole and off the green. I tried to get aggressive but I just didn’t do it.”
“I had another good chance on the next hole from the middle of the fairway but my approach checked up just short of where I wanted to hit it."
“Overall, I’m more proud of myself this year compared to last year. I had the tournament last year and I her get away. This time I played well right until the end."
Taking the lead at No. 9 after a tap-in for birdie, John Ellis appeared to be the man to beat. However, a bogey at 11 seemed to take some wind out of his sails and he parred his way in until a bogey at the final hole.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Canadian Tour's Times Colonist Open Starts Thursday
The Canadian Tour's Canadian Swing begins Thursday at Uplands Golf Course on Vancouver Island. The Times Colonist Open is the oldest event on the Canadian Tour having started in 1981 and being played every year since 1984.
The starting field of 157 competitors will be competing for a share of the $200,000 purse.
Players in the field to watch include defending champion Daniel Im, 2008 Rolex Player of Year John Ellis, Big Break contestant Derek Gillespie and Nationwide Tour player and local favourite Jim Rutledge.
Im defeated James Lepp, a Vancouver resident, in a playoff to capture his second win of the season at last years event. The victory spring boarded Im to the International Rookie of the Year for 2008 on the Canadian circuit.
You can follow the event on the Canadian Tour's website at cantour.com.
The starting field of 157 competitors will be competing for a share of the $200,000 purse.
Players in the field to watch include defending champion Daniel Im, 2008 Rolex Player of Year John Ellis, Big Break contestant Derek Gillespie and Nationwide Tour player and local favourite Jim Rutledge.
Im defeated James Lepp, a Vancouver resident, in a playoff to capture his second win of the season at last years event. The victory spring boarded Im to the International Rookie of the Year for 2008 on the Canadian circuit.
You can follow the event on the Canadian Tour's website at cantour.com.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Schnell Goes Wire-To-Wire at the Canadian Tour's Spring Qualifying School
Submitted by CanTour Communications John Berkovich
PARKSVILLE, B.C., - Brady Schnell shot a final round 70 on Friday to complete a wire-to-wire victory at the Canadian Tour’s Spring Qualifying School. His four round score of 11 under par 277 earns him the title by one stroke over Matt Marshall who fired a tournament low 66.
Jordan Irwin bounced back from yesterday’s 76 with a closing 68 to grab solo third at four under 284 with Mike Rotors (76) and Dave Williamson (74) sharing fourth spot at 285.
Despite a final round 74, Jason D’Amore captured the sixth and final exempt spot at 286.
Finishing seventh, eighth, and ninth and earning non-exempt cards were Greg Machtaler (287), Jae Woo Im (288), and Todd Killingsworth (289) who fell to a final round 79.
Erik Olson was another stroke back at 290 while the final non-exempt cards at 292 went to Caesar Coello, Mitchell Fox, Brenton Fowler and Kory Storer.
Schnell, who pocketed $2,000 for the win, began his day with four consecutive pars before bogeying the fifth.
He then reeled off birdies at eight, nine, and ten before parring his way in. “It was a lot of fun,” said Schnell.
“I wanted to keep playing how I had been playing but when Todd (Killingsworth) and Mike (Roters) got into some trouble and went backwards, it took a lot of the pressure off.”
“I sort of put it on cruise control after those birdies. My goal was to shoot two under on the back side but then I saw Matt coming up fast and giving me a run,” he continued.
“I didn’t quite get to two (under) on the back but it was still enough to win. It’s always fun to win.”
Marshall’s final round charge included a bogey-free 32 on the front side to virtually guarantee a card by that point.
Coming home, the University of California-Davis alumnus made two more birdies for his flawless 66.
“I had a great warm-up session and had a great start,” said Marshall, who birdied the first, third, sixth and ninth holes.
“All week long I knew that I was capable of going low but I didn’t figure it all out until today.
“You can try to just play for a card or try to win the thing.
"I thought that if I got to ten under par, it could be enough to win. I got to that number and gave Brady a good chase, but it wasn’t quite enough to do the job.”
Still, he’s not complaining.
“I just finished school a couple of months ago and I figured that this is a great place to start my career,” he concluded. “I’m looking forward to the rest of the season out here.”
Rotors ran into trouble early with a double-bogey at the opening hole. Although he got one back at the third, four bogeys over his next five holes dropped him seven shots off the pace and in danger of losing his exempt spot.
Digging deep, the Washington native drained a key birdie at nine to rescue his wayward round before coming home in even par.
It didn’t work the same for Todd Killingsworth. Third at the start of the day, he opened with birdie but lost his game with a double-bogey at No. 4 followed by bogeys at seven, eight, and nine.
Still clinging to exempt status at the turn, he dropped three more on the inward nine to tumble down the leaderboard.
Irwin had just one bogey against five birdies to achieve his goal of moving from non-exempt to exempt status.
Unlike Irwin, Korey Storer was unable to improve on his non-exempt status after shooting 76.
PLAYERS EARNING EXEMPT CARDS:
Brady Schnell
Matt Marshall
Jordan Irwin
Mike Roters
David Williamson
Jason D’Amore
PLAYERS EARNING NON-EXEMPT CARDS IN ORDER OF RANK:
Greg Machtaler
Jae Woo Im
Todd Killingsworth
Erik Olson
Caesar Coello
Brenton Fowler
Kory Storer
Mitchell Fox
PARKSVILLE, B.C., - Brady Schnell shot a final round 70 on Friday to complete a wire-to-wire victory at the Canadian Tour’s Spring Qualifying School. His four round score of 11 under par 277 earns him the title by one stroke over Matt Marshall who fired a tournament low 66.
Jordan Irwin bounced back from yesterday’s 76 with a closing 68 to grab solo third at four under 284 with Mike Rotors (76) and Dave Williamson (74) sharing fourth spot at 285.
Despite a final round 74, Jason D’Amore captured the sixth and final exempt spot at 286.
Finishing seventh, eighth, and ninth and earning non-exempt cards were Greg Machtaler (287), Jae Woo Im (288), and Todd Killingsworth (289) who fell to a final round 79.
Erik Olson was another stroke back at 290 while the final non-exempt cards at 292 went to Caesar Coello, Mitchell Fox, Brenton Fowler and Kory Storer.
Schnell, who pocketed $2,000 for the win, began his day with four consecutive pars before bogeying the fifth.
He then reeled off birdies at eight, nine, and ten before parring his way in. “It was a lot of fun,” said Schnell.
“I wanted to keep playing how I had been playing but when Todd (Killingsworth) and Mike (Roters) got into some trouble and went backwards, it took a lot of the pressure off.”
“I sort of put it on cruise control after those birdies. My goal was to shoot two under on the back side but then I saw Matt coming up fast and giving me a run,” he continued.
“I didn’t quite get to two (under) on the back but it was still enough to win. It’s always fun to win.”
Marshall’s final round charge included a bogey-free 32 on the front side to virtually guarantee a card by that point.
Coming home, the University of California-Davis alumnus made two more birdies for his flawless 66.
“I had a great warm-up session and had a great start,” said Marshall, who birdied the first, third, sixth and ninth holes.
“All week long I knew that I was capable of going low but I didn’t figure it all out until today.
“You can try to just play for a card or try to win the thing.
"I thought that if I got to ten under par, it could be enough to win. I got to that number and gave Brady a good chase, but it wasn’t quite enough to do the job.”
Still, he’s not complaining.
“I just finished school a couple of months ago and I figured that this is a great place to start my career,” he concluded. “I’m looking forward to the rest of the season out here.”
Rotors ran into trouble early with a double-bogey at the opening hole. Although he got one back at the third, four bogeys over his next five holes dropped him seven shots off the pace and in danger of losing his exempt spot.
Digging deep, the Washington native drained a key birdie at nine to rescue his wayward round before coming home in even par.
It didn’t work the same for Todd Killingsworth. Third at the start of the day, he opened with birdie but lost his game with a double-bogey at No. 4 followed by bogeys at seven, eight, and nine.
Still clinging to exempt status at the turn, he dropped three more on the inward nine to tumble down the leaderboard.
Irwin had just one bogey against five birdies to achieve his goal of moving from non-exempt to exempt status.
Unlike Irwin, Korey Storer was unable to improve on his non-exempt status after shooting 76.
PLAYERS EARNING EXEMPT CARDS:
Brady Schnell
Matt Marshall
Jordan Irwin
Mike Roters
David Williamson
Jason D’Amore
PLAYERS EARNING NON-EXEMPT CARDS IN ORDER OF RANK:
Greg Machtaler
Jae Woo Im
Todd Killingsworth
Erik Olson
Caesar Coello
Brenton Fowler
Kory Storer
Mitchell Fox
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Canadian Tour’s qualifying school returns to Vancouver Island
Canwest News Service
VICTORIA — Morningstar Golf Course in Parksville, B.C., is getting back on the Canadian Tour’s map.
From May 26 to 29, Morningstar will again be the site of the tour’s spring qualifying school.
For five years — from 1993 to 1997 — Morningstar was home for spring qualifying. The likes of former Masters winner Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont., and American Notah Begay both earned their Canadian Tour cards at Morningstar.
“We knew that if we got this (Q-school), it would put pressure on us to be a better course,” said Mike Loftus, the general manager at Morningstar. “The logistics worked out for us and the Canadian Tour and we are excited to have it back.”
Since April of last year, Morningstar has new ownership with the Golden West Golf Group taking over, headed by Paul and Shane McCracken from Edmonton.
“An event like this will help market our place,” said Loftus. “Down the road, we are going to look at trying to add another Canadian Tour event on the Island at Morningstar. We feel that the Island is big enough to have two events.”
The current stop on the Canadian Tour is the $200,000 Times Colonist Open, which runs from June 4-7 at Victoria’s Uplands Golf Club, right after the Q-school.
Graduating college players from the United States as well as Australians and Canadians are expected to make up the majority of the 65- to 70-player field at Morningstar, which is a 7,018-yard, par-72 course. From that group, 12 per cent will receive Canadian Tour cards and about the same number will get conditional cards. To try for the Canadian Tour card, a player must have a two handicap or less.
VICTORIA — Morningstar Golf Course in Parksville, B.C., is getting back on the Canadian Tour’s map.
From May 26 to 29, Morningstar will again be the site of the tour’s spring qualifying school.
For five years — from 1993 to 1997 — Morningstar was home for spring qualifying. The likes of former Masters winner Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont., and American Notah Begay both earned their Canadian Tour cards at Morningstar.
“We knew that if we got this (Q-school), it would put pressure on us to be a better course,” said Mike Loftus, the general manager at Morningstar. “The logistics worked out for us and the Canadian Tour and we are excited to have it back.”
Since April of last year, Morningstar has new ownership with the Golden West Golf Group taking over, headed by Paul and Shane McCracken from Edmonton.
“An event like this will help market our place,” said Loftus. “Down the road, we are going to look at trying to add another Canadian Tour event on the Island at Morningstar. We feel that the Island is big enough to have two events.”
The current stop on the Canadian Tour is the $200,000 Times Colonist Open, which runs from June 4-7 at Victoria’s Uplands Golf Club, right after the Q-school.
Graduating college players from the United States as well as Australians and Canadians are expected to make up the majority of the 65- to 70-player field at Morningstar, which is a 7,018-yard, par-72 course. From that group, 12 per cent will receive Canadian Tour cards and about the same number will get conditional cards. To try for the Canadian Tour card, a player must have a two handicap or less.
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/.
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