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From The Editors July 16th, 2019

In this issue of British Columbia Golf's newsletter, we have the wrap ups from the BC Amateur and BC Women's Amateur along with the Junior Championships.

This is also your last chance to gain entry into the Grand Finale of the BC Golf Fantasy Golf contest. Get your picks in for the Open Championship by midnight Wednesday to have a chance at a great golf getaway at Victoria's Bear Mountain Resort.

Brad Ziemer's BC Golf notes are also back with his weekly eye on what's happening involving golf and golfers around BC.

Sadly the golf community around British Columbia and across the country is mourning the loss of another legend in our game as we say goodbye to Margaret (Sutcliffe) Todd, who passed away July 15, 2019 at the age of 101.

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

Victorias Jackson Rothwell Survives Rocky Start To Win 117th B.C. Amateur Championship

Victoria's Jackson Rothwell overcamer a very rocky start in the final round to win the B.C. Amateur Championship the hard way at Big Sky Golf Club in Pemberton. READ MORE

Surrey’s Angel Lin Comes From Behind To Win B.C. Women’s Amateur Championship

Surrey's Angel Lin is the new B.C. Womens Amateur champion, even though she is having a little trouble believing it. Honestly, I dont really have the words for it, the 16-year-old said. READ MORE

Canada’s National Junior Golf Development Centres

The National Junior Golf Development Centre (NJGDC) initiative was established to recognize facilities that offer a first-class experience for children aged 5-18. READ MORE

Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Sloan Locks Up Exempt Status For Next Year; GolfBC Completes Sale Of Arbutus Ridge; Seymour Plays Host To U.S. Women’s Amateur Qualifier

Roger Sloan's fine play of late has allowed him to keep his place on the PGA TOUR next season. Brad Ziemer has news on that and more in this week's BC Golf Notes. READ MORE

Make Your Picks For The Open Championship In The BC Golf Fantasy Golf Challenge

It's getting down to the wire to gain entry into the BC Golf Fantasy Golf Challenge Grand Prize finale. This week is your last chance so get your picks in for The Open Championship. READ MORE

Richmond’s Brycen Ko Overcomes Shaky Start To Win B.C. Junior Boys Championship By Five

Brycen Ko made it a clean sweep of BC Junior titles for the Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club with his win in the Junior Boys Championship held at Fairwinds GC on Vancouver Island. READ MORE

Angela Zhang Rides A Suddenly Hot Putter To B.C. Junior Girls Championship

When her putter finally came to life,17-year-old Angela Zhang, who plays out of Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club had an inkling she was about to fulfill one of her big golfing goals. READ MORE

Canadian Golf Mourns The Loss Of Margaret Todd

It is with great sadness that the entire golf community mourns the loss of Margaret (Sutcliffe) Todd, who passed away July 15, 2019 at the age of 101. READ MORE

BC's Sihota One Of 8 Canadians In The Field For 72nd U.S. Junior Amateur Championship

Victoria, BC's Jeevan Sihota tees it up in the 72nd U.S. Junior Amateur at the famed Inverness Club this week. READ MORE

Video: SCGA Rules Crew - Rule 18.2a 'Time For Search'

The rules used to allow 5 minutes to search for a lost ball. In this video the SCGA Rules Crew explains the new rules regarding time for search outlined in Rule 18.2a. WATCH VIDEO