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From The Editors May 10th, 2022

In this edition of British Columbia Golf's newsletter we bring you the latest version of Brad Ziemer's BC Golf notes. Brad leads off this week's notes with a look at the tremendous season Coquitlam's A.J. Ewart is having in his junior year at Barry University. Ewart is ranked at the top of the U.S. Men's College golf rankings and continues to lead his team en route to the National Championships starting next week.

Brad also has a preview of BC's attempt at an unprecedented '5-peat' as the province's North Pacific Junior Ladies Team heads south to the Homestead Golf Course in Washington in search of their 5th consecutive triumph in the NPJLT Matches competiton. Meet the outstanding team of young women, 4 of whom are on Golf Canada's National Squad, as they try to keep BC's unbeaten streak alive.

Additionally, we bring you the details of the brand new B.C. Women's Open to debut in June through the work of the GolfBC Group and the VGT.

The British Columbia Golf Editors

Drive For Five On For B.C. At North Pacific Junior Ladies Team Matches

The long wait is almost over for Team British Columbia in its quest for a ‘five-peat’ in the North Pacific Junior Ladies Team Matches. B.C.’s 'drive for 5' was put on hold in 2020 and '21 due to Covid-19. READ MORE

Chilliwack Golf Club To Host ParaGolf Canada Adaptive Golf Clinic

Chilliwack Golf Club is hosting a ParaGolf Canada adaptive golf clinic on Saturday, May 14th. There are a limited number of spaces available, those interested should register through Chilliwack GC's website. READ MORE

The Canadian Dermatology Association Launches Its Month-Long National Sun Awareness Campaign

As the weather becomes milder and Canadians start heading outdoors, the Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) launches its month-long sun awareness campaign. READ MORE

Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Ewart wins again at NCAA Regionals and much more...

A.J. Ewart is the top-ranked player in NCAA Division II golf and the Coquitlam native keeps showing us why as he picked up his 5th outright win of the year last week. That and more in Ziemer's Notes. READ MORE

Hometown Triumph For Comox, BC's Riley Wheeldon In Final PGA TOUR Canada Q-School

BC's Riley Wheeldon has fully exempt status this year on The PGA TOUR Canada thanks to his impressive performance at last week’s qualifying school at Crown Isle Golf Resort. READ MORE

BC's Shelly Stouffer Wins The Match She Had Been Waiting For; Washington Defends Its Lamey Cup Team Title As B.C. Finishes Third

BC's Shelly Stouffer's singles match with Oregon’s Lara Tennant at the PNGA Lamey Cup was a very highly anticipated contect, especially in Stouffer's eyes. READ MORE

Join In The 25th Anniversary KidSport BC Golf Tournament

KidSport BC’s annual golf tournament is back and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the event, which will once again be hosted at Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey on Monday June 20. READ MORE

New B.C. Women's Open Hopes To Provide Path To The Pros

VGT commissioner Fraser Mulholland hopes the GolfBC Group B.C. Women’s Open at Mayfair Lakes G & CC is a significant first step for women looking to make their way to the LPGA Tour. READ MORE

Melanoma And Me: A Cautionary Tale Of My Life In The Sun

Two-time BC Women's Amateur Champion Kim Cowburn-Evans has had a recent challenge with malignant melanoma. She tells her story in a very open and insightful manner. READ MORE

NextGen Pacific To Kick Off BC's Canada Summer Games Team Selection

BC Golf's selection committee will use the NextGen Pacific Championship at Nanaimo GC to start the process of selecting the 2022 Canada Summer Games Team to represent BC in August. READ MORE