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From The Editors September 9th, 2019

In this issue of British Columbia Golf's newsletter, we have the first reach out from Golf Canada and the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club to anyone interested in volunteering at next Fall's CP Canadian Women's Open being held at the venerable golf club in Vancouver from August 31st - September 6th, 2020.

There's info on an upcoming Performance camp for young men at Westwood Plateau GC along with a BC Games Coach Mentorship program and an news of an opportunity to take a cruise down the Danube playing golf at some of Europe's most famed courses en route.

You can also take part in the Economic Impact of Golf In Canada study survey, helping to gather information for the industry to analyze the impact of golf on our country's ecomomy. This kind of information is invaluable in making good decisions and for approaching governments with useful numbers to assist in legislation that can affect the game and those who both work and play in the game.

As well, many may recall the historic first PGA TOUR win by Canada's Mike Weir which took place in Surrey, BC at the Air Canada Championship at Northview GC back in 1999. Well, it's been 20 years and our Brad Ziemer had a chat with Weir who looks back on that memorable and career-changing event.

As always, if you have any thoughts or suggestions on topics you'd like to see appear going forward in your newsletter please send a message via the "Contact Us" button located on the top right of the BC Golf website home page.

The British Columbia Golf Editors

Volunteers Needed For 2020 CP Women’s Open At Shaughnessy

The stars of the LPGA are heading back West to Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in 2020 for the CP Women’s Open – August 31st through September 6th. Volunteers are Needed. READ MORE

BC Provincial Titleist Jr Boys Performance Camp Coming To Westwood Plateau G&CC

A BC Provincial Titleist Jr. Boys Performance Camp will be taking place in early October at the Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club for junior aged males. READ MORE

Video: Flagstick. Friend or Foe?

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The BC Games Coach Mentorship Program Is Back

The BC Games Coach Mentorship Program is a partnership between viaSport and the BC Games Society designed to support the development of key mentors within sports. READ MORE

Experience The Historic Danube Golf & Culture Cruise

Special Travel International is staging a very unique high-end cruise for next fall that combines a river cruise along the Danube with culture and some world class golf. READ MORE

New Zealand Captures Astor Trophy At Royal Colwood

They wore all-black, of course, and just like their country’s famous rugby team, the New Zealand women took care of business in a very efficient manner at Royal Colwood Golf Club. READ MORE

Twenty Years Later, Mike Weir Reflects On His Breakthrough PGA TOUR Win At Northview Golf Club

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Kids Are Back In School And It's Adopt A School Week

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We Are Golf Launches Economic Impact Of Golf In Canada Study

The 2019 Economic Impact of Golf in Canada study is underway. The goal of the study is to understand the impact of golf on Canada’s economy. We Are Golf is working to get the word out to golfers across Canada to invite them to participate in a short survey. TAKE THE SURVEY HERE

Why You Should Get Involved With The CP Women’s Leadership Summit

During CP Women's Open week, the inspirational CP Women’s Leadership Summit took place. READ MORE