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.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
CJGA North America Cup Qualifier
Canadian Junior Golf Association 2009 B1 - CJGA North America Cup Qualifier Mar 16 - Mar 17 at Northview Golf & Country Club - Canal Course (Surrey, BC)
Click here for complete tournament results
Boys 14 & Under- Northview Golf & Country Club - Canal Course (Par: 72 Distance: 6085 Rating: 68.4 Slope: 115)
Boys 15-19- Northview Golf & Country Club - Canal Course (Par: 72 Distance: 6646 Rating: 70.8 Slope: 125)
Girls- Northview Golf & Country Club - Canal Course (Par: 72 Distance: 5714 Rating: 70.1 Slope: 108)
Results - Boys 14 & Under
1 - Callum Robinson, Langley, BC, 83-72--155 +11
2 - Donald Qiu, Richmond, BC, 81-75--156 +12
3 - Gunntas Sidhu, Port Coquitlam, BC, 82-76--158 +14
4 - Logan Hallwas, South Surrey, BC, 80-79--159 +15
5 - Edward B.X. Li, Vancouver, BC, 92-79--171 +27
T6 - Logan Yanick, Courteany, BC, 86-86--172 +28
T6 - Jae Hoon Kim, Surrey, BC, 88-84--172 +28
8 - Henry Lee, Coquitlam, BC, 92-86--178 +34
9 - Jae Choi, North Vancouver, BC, 89-92--181 +37
10 - Theoren Olver, Three Hills, AB, 92-91--183 +39
Results - Boys 15-19
1 - Adam Svensson, Surrey, BC, 72-71--143 -1
T2 - Junho Lee, Pitt Meadows, BC, 76-72--148 +4
T2 - Conrado Paderes, Vancouver, BC, 76-72--148 +4
4 - TJ McColl, Surrey, BC, 77-74--151 +7
5 - Nicholas Russell, Vancouver, BC, 78-74--152 +8
T6 - Michael Belle, Burnaby, BC, 77-77--154 +10
T6 - Andrew Rasmussen, Delta, BC, 79-75--154 +10
T8 - Jay Kim, Surrey, BC, 75-80--155 +11
T8 - Pureum Lee, North Vancouver, BC, 78-77--155 +11
T10 - Matt Hamilton, West Vancouver, BC, 78-79--157 +13
T10 - Sean Ko, West Vancouver, BC, 78-79--157 +13
Results - Girls
1 - Soobin Kim, Port Coquitlam, BC, 71-79--150 +6
2 - Taylor Kim, Surrey, BC, 74-77--151 +7
T3 - Victoria (Ji Su) Choi, Langley, BC, 75-79--154 +10
T3 - Jennifer Yang, Coquitlam, BC, 77-77--154 +10
5 - Porsche Campbell, Vancouver, BC, 79-79--158 +14
6 - Ji Hyun An, Coquitlam, BC, 83-80--163 +19
7 - Ally Shin, Coquitlam, BC, 84-83--167 +23
8 - Lauren Ashley Taylor, Nelson, BC, 88-82--170 +26
9 - Leilanie Kim, Surrey, BC, 90-82--172 +28
10 - Rochelle Rezansoff, Surrey, BC, 89-85--174 +30
Click here for complete tournament results
Boys 14 & Under- Northview Golf & Country Club - Canal Course (Par: 72 Distance: 6085 Rating: 68.4 Slope: 115)
Boys 15-19- Northview Golf & Country Club - Canal Course (Par: 72 Distance: 6646 Rating: 70.8 Slope: 125)
Girls- Northview Golf & Country Club - Canal Course (Par: 72 Distance: 5714 Rating: 70.1 Slope: 108)
Results - Boys 14 & Under
1 - Callum Robinson, Langley, BC, 83-72--155 +11
2 - Donald Qiu, Richmond, BC, 81-75--156 +12
3 - Gunntas Sidhu, Port Coquitlam, BC, 82-76--158 +14
4 - Logan Hallwas, South Surrey, BC, 80-79--159 +15
5 - Edward B.X. Li, Vancouver, BC, 92-79--171 +27
T6 - Logan Yanick, Courteany, BC, 86-86--172 +28
T6 - Jae Hoon Kim, Surrey, BC, 88-84--172 +28
8 - Henry Lee, Coquitlam, BC, 92-86--178 +34
9 - Jae Choi, North Vancouver, BC, 89-92--181 +37
10 - Theoren Olver, Three Hills, AB, 92-91--183 +39
Results - Boys 15-19
1 - Adam Svensson, Surrey, BC, 72-71--143 -1
T2 - Junho Lee, Pitt Meadows, BC, 76-72--148 +4
T2 - Conrado Paderes, Vancouver, BC, 76-72--148 +4
4 - TJ McColl, Surrey, BC, 77-74--151 +7
5 - Nicholas Russell, Vancouver, BC, 78-74--152 +8
T6 - Michael Belle, Burnaby, BC, 77-77--154 +10
T6 - Andrew Rasmussen, Delta, BC, 79-75--154 +10
T8 - Jay Kim, Surrey, BC, 75-80--155 +11
T8 - Pureum Lee, North Vancouver, BC, 78-77--155 +11
T10 - Matt Hamilton, West Vancouver, BC, 78-79--157 +13
T10 - Sean Ko, West Vancouver, BC, 78-79--157 +13
Results - Girls
1 - Soobin Kim, Port Coquitlam, BC, 71-79--150 +6
2 - Taylor Kim, Surrey, BC, 74-77--151 +7
T3 - Victoria (Ji Su) Choi, Langley, BC, 75-79--154 +10
T3 - Jennifer Yang, Coquitlam, BC, 77-77--154 +10
5 - Porsche Campbell, Vancouver, BC, 79-79--158 +14
6 - Ji Hyun An, Coquitlam, BC, 83-80--163 +19
7 - Ally Shin, Coquitlam, BC, 84-83--167 +23
8 - Lauren Ashley Taylor, Nelson, BC, 88-82--170 +26
9 - Leilanie Kim, Surrey, BC, 90-82--172 +28
10 - Rochelle Rezansoff, Surrey, BC, 89-85--174 +30
Monday, March 16, 2009
CBC Announces Three-Year Broadcast Agreement For CN Canadian Women’s Open
Toronto, Ont. (RCGA) – CBC Sports has signed a three-year broadcast agreement with the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) for the broadcast rights to the CN Canadian Women's Open. Beginning in September 2009 and continuing through to 2011, CBC will provide coverage of all four rounds of Canada’s only LPGA event.
“We are thrilled to announce that golf is returning to CBC,” said Scott Moore, Executive Director, CBC Sports. “Our mandate is to provide the very best in Canadian sports programming, and with the LPGA more competitive than ever, we are proud to have the opportunity to present this marquee event to Canadians for the next three years.”
“We are delighted to partner with CBC to deliver all the excitement of the CN Canadian Women’s Open to television and online audiences across the country,” said Scott Simmons, RCGA Executive Director and CEO. “CBC is long renowned as a cultural institution in sports broadcasting and we look forward to working in partnership over the next three years to elevate the profile of the CN Canadian Women’s Open to thousands of Canadian golf fans from coast to coast.”
CBC’s coverage of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will take place from September 3 – 6, from Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary, Alberta on CBC TV, CBCSports.ca and CBC’s digital channel bold. (Please see full broadcast schedule below).
The CN Canadian Women’s Open boasts a field of 156 players competing for a purse totaling $2.75 million U.S. and features the cream-of-the-crop in women’s golf. More information regarding CBC’s coverage of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will be available in the coming months. For information on how to order bold, viewers can call their local television service provider or visit boldtv.ca.
ABOUT CBC SPORTS
CBC Sports is home to CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, a national institution since 1952 and the most popular weekly sports program in Canada averaging more than a million viewers every Saturday night. Providing Canadians with unparalleled coverage of both amateur and professional sports, CBC Sports is also home to comprehensive FIFA coverage including the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa; Championship Figure Skating; President’s Choice Toronto Raptors Basketball; Major League Soccer; Grand Slam Curling; Championship Show Jumping from Spruce Meadows; Rogers Cup Tennis; Championship Snowboarding and Speedskating; World Cup Alpine Skiing; CBC Sports Weekend and more. For comprehensive coverage including broadcast schedules, visit CBCSports.ca.
ABOUT CBC
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. With 28 services offered on Radio, Television, the Internet, satellite radio, digital audio, as well as through its record and music distribution service and wireless WAP and SMS messaging services, CBC/Radio-Canada is available how, where, and when Canadians want it.
ABOUT THE 2009 CN CANADIAN WOMEN’S OPEN
Stars of the LPGA Tour will be featured at the US$2.75 million CN Canadian Women’s Open from August 31 to September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary, Alta. The CN Canadian Women’s Open is proudly sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company. For updated corporate hospitality, sponsorship opportunities, daily tickets, and volunteer information please visit http://www.cncanadianwomensopen.com/.
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/.
2009 CN CANADIAN WOMEN’S OPEN ON CBC: BROADCAST SCHEDULE (Schedule subject to change):
CBC Television
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 12 midnight Local - Round One Wrap
Friday, Sept. 4 - 12 midnight Local - Round Two Wrap
Saturday, Sept. 5 - 2 p.m. ET LIVE - Round Three
Sunday, Sept. 6 - 3 p.m. ET LIVE - Final Round
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 5 p.m. ET LIVE - Round One
Friday, Sept. 4 - 5 p.m. ET LIVE - Round Two
CBCSports.ca
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 5 p.m. ET LIVE - Round One
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 11 p.m. ET - Round One Wrap
Friday, Sept. 4 - 5 p.m. ET LIVE - Round Two
Friday, Sept. 4 - 11 p.m. ET - Round Two Wrap
Saturday, Sept. 5 - 2 p.m. ET LIVE - Round Three
Sunday, Sept. 6 - 3 p.m. ET LIVE - Final Round
“We are thrilled to announce that golf is returning to CBC,” said Scott Moore, Executive Director, CBC Sports. “Our mandate is to provide the very best in Canadian sports programming, and with the LPGA more competitive than ever, we are proud to have the opportunity to present this marquee event to Canadians for the next three years.”
“We are delighted to partner with CBC to deliver all the excitement of the CN Canadian Women’s Open to television and online audiences across the country,” said Scott Simmons, RCGA Executive Director and CEO. “CBC is long renowned as a cultural institution in sports broadcasting and we look forward to working in partnership over the next three years to elevate the profile of the CN Canadian Women’s Open to thousands of Canadian golf fans from coast to coast.”
CBC’s coverage of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will take place from September 3 – 6, from Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary, Alberta on CBC TV, CBCSports.ca and CBC’s digital channel bold. (Please see full broadcast schedule below).
The CN Canadian Women’s Open boasts a field of 156 players competing for a purse totaling $2.75 million U.S. and features the cream-of-the-crop in women’s golf. More information regarding CBC’s coverage of the 2009 CN Canadian Women’s Open will be available in the coming months. For information on how to order bold, viewers can call their local television service provider or visit boldtv.ca.
ABOUT CBC SPORTS
CBC Sports is home to CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, a national institution since 1952 and the most popular weekly sports program in Canada averaging more than a million viewers every Saturday night. Providing Canadians with unparalleled coverage of both amateur and professional sports, CBC Sports is also home to comprehensive FIFA coverage including the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa; Championship Figure Skating; President’s Choice Toronto Raptors Basketball; Major League Soccer; Grand Slam Curling; Championship Show Jumping from Spruce Meadows; Rogers Cup Tennis; Championship Snowboarding and Speedskating; World Cup Alpine Skiing; CBC Sports Weekend and more. For comprehensive coverage including broadcast schedules, visit CBCSports.ca.
ABOUT CBC
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster and one of its largest cultural institutions. With 28 services offered on Radio, Television, the Internet, satellite radio, digital audio, as well as through its record and music distribution service and wireless WAP and SMS messaging services, CBC/Radio-Canada is available how, where, and when Canadians want it.
ABOUT THE 2009 CN CANADIAN WOMEN’S OPEN
Stars of the LPGA Tour will be featured at the US$2.75 million CN Canadian Women’s Open from August 31 to September 6 at Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club in Calgary, Alta. The CN Canadian Women’s Open is proudly sponsored by the Canadian National Railway Company. For updated corporate hospitality, sponsorship opportunities, daily tickets, and volunteer information please visit http://www.cncanadianwomensopen.com/.
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/.
2009 CN CANADIAN WOMEN’S OPEN ON CBC: BROADCAST SCHEDULE (Schedule subject to change):
CBC Television
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 12 midnight Local - Round One Wrap
Friday, Sept. 4 - 12 midnight Local - Round Two Wrap
Saturday, Sept. 5 - 2 p.m. ET LIVE - Round Three
Sunday, Sept. 6 - 3 p.m. ET LIVE - Final Round
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 5 p.m. ET LIVE - Round One
Friday, Sept. 4 - 5 p.m. ET LIVE - Round Two
CBCSports.ca
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 5 p.m. ET LIVE - Round One
Thursday, Sept. 3 - 11 p.m. ET - Round One Wrap
Friday, Sept. 4 - 5 p.m. ET LIVE - Round Two
Friday, Sept. 4 - 11 p.m. ET - Round Two Wrap
Saturday, Sept. 5 - 2 p.m. ET LIVE - Round Three
Sunday, Sept. 6 - 3 p.m. ET LIVE - Final Round
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.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Team Canada’s Nick Taylor Finishes Second at Fresno State Golf Classic
Oakville, Ont. (RCGA) – Team Canada and Nick Taylor continue to excel on the NCAA golf scene. On Tuesday, the Abbotsford, B.C. native recorded his fourth top-10 finish this season by tying for second at the 46th annual Fresno State Lexus Golf Classic, held at the par-72 Belmont Country Club in Fresno, California.
Taylor finished the 54-hole tournament in a three-way tie for second at 2-under par (214), just two-shots back of the lead.Taylor, 20, is in his junior year at the University of Washington (UW) has already amassed four top ten finishes this season; including wins at the CordeValle Collegiate Invitational and the Hawaii Hilo Invitational.
Taylor’s solid performance this week helped his Huskies squad to take home top honours with a combined total score of 1-over par (865).
Last year, Taylor was low amateur at the RBC Canadian Open, was named Pacific Northwest Golf Association’s Player of the Year and was recently named Canadian Male Amateur Golfer of the Year by the Golf Journalists Association of Canada. He is also one of 22 collegiate golfers being considered for the 2009 Ben Hogan Award, which is presented annually to the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or junior college golfer.
Taylor, who is a member at the Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford, B.C. is coached by Rob Houlding, CPGA Class A Pro and Director of Instruction at the Northview Golf and Country Club, in Surrey, B.C.Fellow Husky and former Canadian Amateur Champion, Darren Wallace of Langley, B.C., contributed to the UW win with a T5th finish, which included the low score (67) in the third round of play.Taylor, Wallace and the Huskies will take a couple weeks off before playing in the Oregon Duck Invitational March 23-24 at Eugene Country Club in Eugene, Oregon. Taylor’s National Team teammate, Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, B.C., will also compete in the event as of a member of his University of Oregon team.
More information about Team Canada and the National Amateur Team program is available on line at www.rcga.org/teamcanada.
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 and elite competitive opportunities. For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
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, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum and CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, 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/.
Taylor finished the 54-hole tournament in a three-way tie for second at 2-under par (214), just two-shots back of the lead.Taylor, 20, is in his junior year at the University of Washington (UW) has already amassed four top ten finishes this season; including wins at the CordeValle Collegiate Invitational and the Hawaii Hilo Invitational.
Taylor’s solid performance this week helped his Huskies squad to take home top honours with a combined total score of 1-over par (865).
Last year, Taylor was low amateur at the RBC Canadian Open, was named Pacific Northwest Golf Association’s Player of the Year and was recently named Canadian Male Amateur Golfer of the Year by the Golf Journalists Association of Canada. He is also one of 22 collegiate golfers being considered for the 2009 Ben Hogan Award, which is presented annually to the top men's NCAA Division I, II or III, NAIA or junior college golfer.
Taylor, who is a member at the Ledgeview Golf Club in Abbotsford, B.C. is coached by Rob Houlding, CPGA Class A Pro and Director of Instruction at the Northview Golf and Country Club, in Surrey, B.C.Fellow Husky and former Canadian Amateur Champion, Darren Wallace of Langley, B.C., contributed to the UW win with a T5th finish, which included the low score (67) in the third round of play.Taylor, Wallace and the Huskies will take a couple weeks off before playing in the Oregon Duck Invitational March 23-24 at Eugene Country Club in Eugene, Oregon. Taylor’s National Team teammate, Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, B.C., will also compete in the event as of a member of his University of Oregon team.
More information about Team Canada and the National Amateur Team program is available on line at www.rcga.org/teamcanada.
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 and elite competitive opportunities. For more information about Team Canada or to make a donation towards the development of Canada’s future golf stars, please visit http://www.rcga.org/.
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, Rules of Golf and amateur status, handicapping and course rating, turfgrass and environmental research, the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Museum and CN Future Links, Canada’s national junior golf program, 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/.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Don’t miss the first Canadian Junior Golf Association event of the season!
If you have not already signed up for the North America Cup Qualifier to be held at
Northview Golf and Country Club on March 16th and 17th the deadline for registration is today, March 12th.
Other upcoming events include the highly anticipated Junior Worlds Qualifier that will take place on March 21st and 22nd at Hazelmere Golf Club and the PUMA Challenge to take place April 4th and 5th at University Golf Club.
Just announced – this year’s fourth event will take place in Whistler! Join us May 9th and 10th for the Nike Junior Golf Series/ Stephen Ames Cup Qualifier at Whistler Golf Club in Whistler, BC. Special room rates have been secured at the Crystal Lodge Hotel starting from $99.00.
Visit cjga.com for more information.
Northview Golf and Country Club on March 16th and 17th the deadline for registration is today, March 12th.
Other upcoming events include the highly anticipated Junior Worlds Qualifier that will take place on March 21st and 22nd at Hazelmere Golf Club and the PUMA Challenge to take place April 4th and 5th at University Golf Club.
Just announced – this year’s fourth event will take place in Whistler! Join us May 9th and 10th for the Nike Junior Golf Series/ Stephen Ames Cup Qualifier at Whistler Golf Club in Whistler, BC. Special room rates have been secured at the Crystal Lodge Hotel starting from $99.00.
Visit cjga.com for more information.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
The Canadian PGA Hits the Airwaves with Golf Radio Show
ACTON, ON (March 11, 2009) – The Canadian PGA is pleased to announce that it is hitting the airwaves. The Association announced today that they are launching a nationally broadcast radio show beginning Saturday, March 21st, 2009.
The show will run for 30 weeks throughout the golf season, every Saturday morning from 10 am to 11 am EST showcasing captivating interviews with Canadian golf industry leaders. Hosted by Manager of Business Development of the Canadian PGA, Jeff Dykeman and Hamilton Spectator sports journalist, Garry McKay, The Canadian PGA Radio Show will cover a variety of topics in the golf world.
“Canadian PGA Members are experts in the game and business of golf. The Canadian PGA Radio Show represents a tremendous opportunity and platform to showcase the many success stories created by Canadian PGA Members across the country,” said Canadian PGA Executive Director Steve Carroll.
Join Jeff and Garry as they dive into debates and discussions with a variety of industry insiders, reflecting Canadian PGA initiatives, sponsorship partners and interviewing key Canadian PGA Members and high profile guests on a variety of subjects.
“The Canadian PGA Radio Show will showcase our Members, sponsors, partners, tour players, industry executives and some of the most fascinating golf stories from across the country each and every week,” said Jeff Dykeman. “This is something that the Canadian PGA has considered for awhile now and a partnership with the Astral Media Group and TALK 820 is a perfect fit.”
Tune in to TALK 820 AM radio if you are in the Southern Ontario region, or simply click the link on the Canadian PGA website to stream live each week. Archives of each show will also be kept at www.cpga.com should you miss a show.
Be sure to check out the first show where Canadian PGA Executive Director, Steve Carroll and arguably the hottest player on the planet right now, Weyburn, Saskatchewan’s Graham DeLaet, will be featured as the inaugural guests.
Interested in hearing about certain topics? Jeff and Garry will be taking listener e-mails for future broadcasts. Please email Jeff Dykeman at jeff@cpga.com with any ideas.
Radio Show Host Bios:
About Jeff Dykeman
Jeff Dykeman of Ancaster, Ontario currently holds the position of Manager of Business Development for the Canadian PGA. Dykeman is responsible for maximizing revenue development through the initiation, development, recommendation and execution of sales and marketing programs with various corporate partners. Prior to taking on this role, he served as the Manager of Education & Employment as well as the Assistant Tournament Director for the Canadian PGA National Championships. Dykeman spent the 2005 season as the Sales & Marketing Manager at Crimson Ridge Golf Club in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - one of Ontario’s Top 50 Golf Courses. He also sits with McKay on the Ontario Golf Magazine Best New Course and Top 50 Course panels.
About Garry McKay
Sports journalist, Garry McKay, has been covering golf for more than 40 years. The Hamilton, Ontario resident has a weekly golf column in the Hamilton Spectator and has written for all of the major Canadian golf magazines as well as periodicals in the U.S. and Germany. He’s a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, the International Network of Golf and is currently the vice-president of the Golf Journalists Association of Canada. McKay is a voting member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame. He also sits on the Score Golf Top 100 and the Ontario Golf Magazine Best New Course and Top 50 Course panels.
About Astral Media:
Astral Media is a leading Canadian media company, active in specialty and pay television, radio, outdoor advertising and interactive media. Astral Media's solid and dynamic presence in the country’s major markets rests on its commitment to offer a unique combination of high-quality, targeted media for all its audiences. For more information about Astral Media, please visit www.astralmedia.com.
About the CPGA:
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,500 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country.
For more information, visit www.cpga.com
The show will run for 30 weeks throughout the golf season, every Saturday morning from 10 am to 11 am EST showcasing captivating interviews with Canadian golf industry leaders. Hosted by Manager of Business Development of the Canadian PGA, Jeff Dykeman and Hamilton Spectator sports journalist, Garry McKay, The Canadian PGA Radio Show will cover a variety of topics in the golf world.
“Canadian PGA Members are experts in the game and business of golf. The Canadian PGA Radio Show represents a tremendous opportunity and platform to showcase the many success stories created by Canadian PGA Members across the country,” said Canadian PGA Executive Director Steve Carroll.
Join Jeff and Garry as they dive into debates and discussions with a variety of industry insiders, reflecting Canadian PGA initiatives, sponsorship partners and interviewing key Canadian PGA Members and high profile guests on a variety of subjects.
“The Canadian PGA Radio Show will showcase our Members, sponsors, partners, tour players, industry executives and some of the most fascinating golf stories from across the country each and every week,” said Jeff Dykeman. “This is something that the Canadian PGA has considered for awhile now and a partnership with the Astral Media Group and TALK 820 is a perfect fit.”
Tune in to TALK 820 AM radio if you are in the Southern Ontario region, or simply click the link on the Canadian PGA website to stream live each week. Archives of each show will also be kept at www.cpga.com should you miss a show.
Be sure to check out the first show where Canadian PGA Executive Director, Steve Carroll and arguably the hottest player on the planet right now, Weyburn, Saskatchewan’s Graham DeLaet, will be featured as the inaugural guests.
Interested in hearing about certain topics? Jeff and Garry will be taking listener e-mails for future broadcasts. Please email Jeff Dykeman at jeff@cpga.com with any ideas.
Radio Show Host Bios:
About Jeff Dykeman
Jeff Dykeman of Ancaster, Ontario currently holds the position of Manager of Business Development for the Canadian PGA. Dykeman is responsible for maximizing revenue development through the initiation, development, recommendation and execution of sales and marketing programs with various corporate partners. Prior to taking on this role, he served as the Manager of Education & Employment as well as the Assistant Tournament Director for the Canadian PGA National Championships. Dykeman spent the 2005 season as the Sales & Marketing Manager at Crimson Ridge Golf Club in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario - one of Ontario’s Top 50 Golf Courses. He also sits with McKay on the Ontario Golf Magazine Best New Course and Top 50 Course panels.
About Garry McKay
Sports journalist, Garry McKay, has been covering golf for more than 40 years. The Hamilton, Ontario resident has a weekly golf column in the Hamilton Spectator and has written for all of the major Canadian golf magazines as well as periodicals in the U.S. and Germany. He’s a member of the Golf Writers Association of America, the International Network of Golf and is currently the vice-president of the Golf Journalists Association of Canada. McKay is a voting member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and the Ontario Golf Hall of Fame. He also sits on the Score Golf Top 100 and the Ontario Golf Magazine Best New Course and Top 50 Course panels.
About Astral Media:
Astral Media is a leading Canadian media company, active in specialty and pay television, radio, outdoor advertising and interactive media. Astral Media's solid and dynamic presence in the country’s major markets rests on its commitment to offer a unique combination of high-quality, targeted media for all its audiences. For more information about Astral Media, please visit www.astralmedia.com.
About the CPGA:
Established in 1911, the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association is a non-profit association comprised of approximately 3,500 golf professionals across the country with a mandate to promote and advance the game of golf, serving the needs of both its membership and the golf public through professional and junior golf development programs and high-calibre competitive events. The National Office is located in Acton, Ontario with nine Zone Offices across the country.
For more information, visit www.cpga.com
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