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From The Editors November 21st, 2019

In this issue of British Columbia Golf's newsletter we've got Adam Hadwin's reaction to being a captain's pick by Ernie Els for the International Team in next month's Presidents Cup in Australia as he spoke with our Brad Ziemer.

We also have news on the Mackenzie Tour - PGA Tour Canada's players selecting the Bayview Place DCBank Open held at Victoria, BC's Uplands GC as their 'Tournament of The Year' for 2019.

There's a terrific story on Renee Powell from the PGA of America and the work she's doing through golf for the US military's women war veterans and women in golf overall.

You can read about the Golf Canada National Amateur and Junior squad team selections for 2020, including four players from British Columbia and an update story by Brad Ziemer on the resurgence of an always popular track on Vancouver Island as Morningstar GC in Parksville is making a comeback after some financial difficulty.

And 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

Hadwin Pumped About Another Crack At Presidents Cup

Adam Hadwin has the 2nd chance he so desperately wanted and is determined to make the most of the opportunity as one of International Team Captain Ernie Els' picks for next month's Presidents Cup. READ MORE

Victoria's Uplands GC Home To Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada Players’ Choice for Tournament of the Year

The Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada announced that Mackenzie Tour players voted the Bayview Place DCBank Open held at Victoria's Uplands GC as the 2019 Tournament of the Year. READ MORE

The R&A And The USGA Announce Modifications To World Amateur Golf Ranking ® (WAGR ®)

The R&A and the USGA announced the World Amateur Golf Ranking ® (WAGR ®) will be determined by a new system called the Power Method beginning with the first update in January 2020. READ MORE

Canadian Golf Hall Of Fame Introduces Age Restriction Of 40

The Canadian Golf Hall of Fame has announced that the Hall of Fame Selection Committee has instituted an age restriction of 40 going forward for induction into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. READ MORE

Great Ideas on Gifts for Golfers – No Special Occasion Required!

This is the time to plan your gift giving for your favourite golfers to unwrap this year. These gifts are useful and reflect your thoughtfulness and appreciation of the recipient. READ MORE

Renee Powell: A Driving Force In Golf

73-year-old Renee Powell of the PGA of America, decided to help women veterans whose service in places like Vietnam, Korea and Iraq has taken a toll, from sexual assaults to post-traumatic stress disorder. READ MORE

U.S. And Canadian College Golf Coaches Coming To Richmond ID Camp

Six university coaches are coming to Richmond's Zone Golf Academy on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, golfers from the ages of 10-18 have an opportunity to interact and gain exposure to college golf programs. READ MORE

New Morningstar Managers Look To Put Parksville Course Back On The Vancouver Island Golfing Map

There was a time when Morningstar Golf Course was a must-play stop for golfers visiting central Vancouver Island. Happily, it seems the Parksville layout is on the road to re-establishing its once lofty reputation. READ MORE

Take The Vancouver Parks Golf 2019 Survey

You can help the 3 terrific municipal layouts in Vancouver (Fraserview, McCleery and Langara) as they look for input to better serve the golfing public going forward. READ MORE

Golf Canada's 2020 National Amateur And Junior Squads Includes 4 From BC

Golf Canada announced the names of the 18 athletes, male and female, who have been selected to represent Team Canada as part of the 2020 National Amateur and Junior Squads. Four are from B.C. READ MORE