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Playground To Fairway School Golf Program
Last Updated on Thursday, 09 May 2013 02:29 Thursday, 09 May 2013 02:24
Playground to Fairway is British Columbia Golf's school program, which introduces basic golf skills to school-aged children throughout BC in a simple, safe and fun way.
New Date, Larger Purse For 2013 Saputo Vancouver Open
Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 21:57 Tuesday, 07 May 2013 21:33
The 2013 Saputo Vancouver Open, held on the Vancouver Park Board's three championship golf courses in partnership with Vancouver Golf Tour, is moving to June this year with a $125,000 purse based on a full field of national and international players, and a $16,000 cheque for the winner.
The 7th annual 54-hole Saputo Vancouver Open begins June 13, 2013 at 7:00 am. Competitors rotate between McCleery and Langara Golf Courses for the first two rounds. The final round will be played at Fraserview Golf Course June 15, 2013 beginning at 7:00 am with the tournament leaders expected to tee off at approximately 1:30 pm.
Charlie Hughes A Finalist For Byron Nelson Award
Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 April 2013 13:38 Wednesday, 10 April 2013 13:32
British Columbia Golf with files from the University of Washington
NORMAN, Oklahoma -- Washington senior and Burnaby, BC native Charlie Hughes was named one of five finalists for the 2013 Byron Nelson Award presented by Cleveland Golf/Srixon.
Political Pundit Les Leyne Predicts B.C. Election And Its Effect On Golf In The Province
Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:29 Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:18
Alfie Lau (Contributing Writer)
Victoria Times-Colonist political columnist Les Leyne is one of the most respected voices in the Victoria legislative press gallery, but what he's really passionate about is the sport of golf.
Leyne, who's part of a regular Saturday morning foursome at Cordova Bay in Victoria, gave a spirited talk at the 2013 Allied Golf Association of British Columbia State of the Game symposium at the University Golf Club where he predicted what the future of golf will look like come May 15.
AGA-BC State Of The Game Symposium Wrap-Up
Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:33 Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:02
Alfie Lau (Contributing Writer)
The message was clear at the AGA-BC symposium at the University Golf Club on March 25: work smarter, provide better value and create your own brand.
As the golf industry tries to work its way through a world of declining rounds, declining yields and increased costs, it would seem there's little room for optimism.
But listen to speakers like Jim McLaughlin, Ian Robertson, Andy Hedley and Jim Lee, and you get the sense that there is room for growth and profits, provided you work smarter and roll with the times.
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