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From The Editors January 15th, 2019

In this first edition for 2019 of your British Columbia Golf newsletter you'll find these interesting stories from our province as well as from around the world of golf:

- British Columbia Golf is seeking a replacement* for longtime, revered Manager of Field Operations & Tournament Director, Susan White. If you are interested, best hurry as today is the last day for applying.

(*We sincerely hesitate to use the term 'replacement' as there likely isn't one. However, we are also very sincere in offering the opportunity for someone new)

-  Canada's Brooke Henderson headlines a 2018 Year To Remember for Canadian golfers as related by Golf Canada's John Gordon

- Also, Brooke will be playing for more money in more places around the world this year according to the new LPGA 2019 schedule

- Video: PGA TOUR host Teryn Gregson brings us The Good, The Bad & The Unusual highlights from the PGA TOUR's Sentry TOC including 'new rules' issues

- Speaking of New Rules issues, ModGolf Podcaster Colin Weston sat down to talk with Victoria, BC's rules Guru, Dale Jackson, on that very subject

-  As long as we're on the topic of golf's New Rules, we may as well show you a video that explains some of the more pertinent ones

- Learn how your golf facility can register for free to be a host for the 2019 Women's Golf Day, a global event happening on June 4th. There's also a link in the story to a great interview with Women's Golf Day founder, Elisa Gaudet, by ModGolf host Colin Weston

- BC's Roger Sloan is one of the latest members of Team RBC as he makes his return to the PGA TOUR

 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


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Dale Jackson - Revealing The Process Behind Creating The New Rules of Golf

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Register Your Golf Facility To Host A 2019 Women's Golf Day For Free

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Merritt, BC's Roger Sloan Among Four New Canadians To Join Team RBC Golf Brand

RBC has welcomed its newest Team RBC golf brand ambassadors including BC's Roger Sloan. READ MORE

BC Sport Leadership Conference Happens January 19th In New Westminster

The BC Sport Leadership Conference brings together a diverse collection of organizations, teams, and individuals with the singular purpose of improving their craft. READ MORE & REGISTER HERE

Video: PGA Tour Good, Bad And Unusual With New Rules In Play

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LPGA Tour Announces 2019 Schedule And Increased Purses

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