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From The Editors March 9th, 2021

In this edition of British Columbia Golf's newsletter we unfortunately bring the news of the RBC Canadian Open having to be cancelled for the 2nd straight year due to Covid-19.

Fortunately, though, we do have plenty of other 'good news' articles for you to read, including a report from Brad Ziemer on the upcoming re-birth of Sagebrush GC, his story on the recent appointment of BC's Jody Jackson to a prominent teaching role with the LPGA as well as his latest BC Golf Notes.

Be sure to check out the other stories including the ModGolf interview with BC Golf Industry veteran James Cronk by host Colin Weston.

Enjoy your golf and please stay safe.

The British Columbia Golf Editors

2021 RBC Canadian Open Cancelled Due To Ongoing COVID-19 Challenges

Due to logistical challenges related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic it was announced today that the 2021 RBC Canadian Open, scheduled for June 7-13 has been cancelled. READ MORE

Sagebrush Gets A New Lease On life

The new owners of Sagebrush, the highly acclaimed golf course near Merritt that has been closed since 2014, plan to re-open the facility this summer. READ MORE

Golf Canada Annual Meeting Concludes With Liz Hoffman Elected As 116th President

Golf Canada’s 2021 Annual Meeting culminated with the election of Thornhill, Ont. native Liz Hoffman as the 116th President of the National Sport Federation. READ MORE

Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Osoyoos swamped as it starts its season; Hadwin, Taylor look to bounce back at Players Championship; Whitman hired as Marine Drive consultant

Brad Ziemer shares his latest version of BC Golf Notes including an early sign that golf courses will be bustling again in BC this summer. READ MORE

The ModGolf Podcast: James Cronk, Co-Founder Of Golf Industry Guru

ModGolf Podcast creator and host Colin Weston recently sat down with Golf Industry Guru Co-Founder James Cronk to learn how his team puts the customer first. READ MORE

B.C.‘s Jody Jackson Relishing Her New Role As LPGA’s Technical Lead Of Instruction

Jody Jackson, a longtime resident of southern Vancouver Island and a former coach with British Columbia Golf, was recently named as the LPGA’s technical lead of instruction. READ MORE

NEW Tournament Site Launch

Beginning in 2021, British Columbia Golf along with Golf Canada and the other provincial associations have changed Tournament Management Software. READ MORE

PGA TOUR Player, BC's Roger Sloan, Brings Canada To Texas

After missing the cut at Pebble Beach recently, Roger Sloan was anxious to get home to Houston and see if the forecasted winter weather was actually going to show up. READ MORE

The R&A And The USGA Modernize Amateur Status Rules

The R&A and the USGA have announced proposals for significant changes to the Rules of Amateur Status that govern the game worldwide. READ MORE

Humour: Life In The Trap - March 2021

With all the uncertainty and ups and downs in the world these days sometimes a little humour is in order. To that end we have some new comic strips from Seattle's Rick Newell. READ MORE