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From The Editors July 31st, 2019

In this issue of British Columbia Golf's newsletter, we have the wrap up of yet another landmark victory by one of BC's and Canada's all-time great amateurs, Doug Roxburgh. Roxburgh added to his already lengthy resume of National and Provincial titles with his 5th BC Senior Men's Championship.

We also have news on the record-setting qualification by a female into the CP Canadian Women's Open at the ripe-old age of 12. Along with that there's news of two of BC's finest young golfers heading to Ivy League Universities on scholarships down south, how Daylight Saving Time is important for golf in our province and an enlightening piece by Brad Ziemer on the great year that Merritt's Roger Sloan is having. Even if CBS golf analyst Peter Kostis doesn't think Sloan has a good grasp on The Beatles and their history.

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

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

The Legend Continues As Doug Roxburgh Wins His Fifth B.C. Senior Mens Title

Doug Roxburgh keeps adding to his incredible amateur record that began way back in 1969. Last week at Vernon Golf & Country Club, the 67-year-old Roxburgh captured his fifth B.C. Senior Mens title. READ MORE

Blind Golf Championships In BC Wraps Up With The Kootenays Catching All Eyes

British Columbia kicked off a 10-day stretch of Championship Blind Golf in Creston with the first-ever BC Provincial Championships, July 5th and 6th. READ MORE

Daylight Saving Time Is Good For Golf And Golfers

British Columbia Golf believes that continuing to change our clocks bi-annually is of particular benefit for recreational activities including, of course, golf. READ MORE

Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Roger Sloan’s Super Summer Continues; Amateur A.J. Ewart Wins Golden Ears Men’s Invitational; 12-year-old Michelle Liu Plays Her Way Into CP Women’s Open

BC golfers such as Merritts Roger Sloan, continue to make news as Sloan posted another top-10 finish Sunday on the PGA TOUR. Read that and more in Brad Ziemer's latest BC Golf Notes. READ MORE

The 2019 BC Indigenous Provincial Golf Championships Registration Is Now Open

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council has announced the 2019 BC Indigenous Provincial Golf Championships will be hosted at the Musqueam Golf & Learning Academy. READ MORE

Navarrosa Wins Canadian Women’s Amateur As BC's Liu Becomes Youngest Ever To Qualify For CP Women's Open

Probably the biggest news to come from the Canadian Women's Amateur is BC's 12-year old Michelle Liu becoming the youngest ever to earn an exemption into the CP Womens Open. READ MORE

Everything’s Coming Up Ivy For Tiffany Kong And Angela Zhang

Young Vancouver golfers Tiffany Kong and Angela Zhang are heading to Ivy League schools Princeton University and Dartmouth College to play golf and study this Fall. READ MORE

BCer's Chris Crisologo, Tristan Mandur Earn Spots In U.S. Amateur Championship

British Columbians Chris Crisologo and Tristan Mandur have each qualified for next month's prestigious U.S. Amateur at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. READ MORE

Community Coach Workshop Coming To Mayfair Lakes GC

If you're looking at getting more involved in junior golf, this fall Mayfair Lakes Golf Course will host a workshop designed to help teach you the skills required by a community coach. READ MORE

BC's Roger Sloan On Making The Most Of His Second Chance On The PGA TOUR. . .And The Beatles

Merritt, BC's Roger Sloan has his golf game in a groove lately. And, yes, he does know a little about Liverpool's 'Fab Four', despite what CBS golf analyst Peter Kostis thinks. READ MORE