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From The Editors September 29th, 2020

In this edition of British Columbia Golf's newsletter, we have a couple of great articles on golf as a game for everyone and as a game for life.

Earlier this year, Golf Canada ex-President Leslie Dunning put together a wonderful article in the Spring 2020 issue of Club Manager Quarterly, a publication of The Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM) on how golf courses could make their facilities more accessible with respect to those with disabilities.

You can read that article in this issue along with a recently published report by The R&A on how golf "can provide significant health benefits to older participants in the form of improved muscle strength and balance."

Brad Ziemer has the story on Kelowna's Norm Bradley finally getting that elusive BC Championship as well as his latest edition of Ziemer's BC Golf Notes.

You'll also find the background on a terrific new series of children's golf books, a great tip geared toward women golfers on bunker play, and a piece on 9 different fun games you can play with your golf group out on the course.

Enjoy your golf and please stay safe.

The British Columbia Golf Editors

Ideas To Make Your Course More Accessible

Obstacles can present barriers to people with disabilities in many aspects of their lives. Here are some ideas on how to make golf courses more accessible to them. READ MORE

New Evidence Indicates Golf Improves Muscle Strength And Balance

An international research study backed by The R&A has found new evidence to suggest golf can provide significant health benefits to older participants in the form of improved muscle strength and balance. READ MORE

9 Different Games To Play On The Golf Course

If you’re looking for some fun games you could play with your group next time you tee it up, check these out. READ MORE

Ziemer's B.C. Golf Notes: Bootleg Gap back on market; Taylor plans four in a row to start fall; Roxburgh’s junior reunion

A year after putting it on the market, the City of Kimberley is still trying to sell Bootleg Gap Golf Course. READ MORE

POSTPONED

The Canada Games Council and the 2021 Canada Games Host Society have decided to postpone the 2021 Canada Summer Games until the summer of 2022. READ MORE

Norm Bradley Finally Wins His Big One In Dramatic Fashion

Kelowna's Norm Bradley beat Mike Mannion on the first hole of a playoff to capture the B.C. Senior Men’s Championship. READ MORE

British Columbia Golf Members Eligible For A Free Two-Year Subscription To Golfweek Digital Magazine

As one of the benefits for being a Golf Canada/British Columbia Golf member, you can receive a 'FREE' two-year subscription to Golfweek's digital magazine. READ MORE

Women’s Golf Tips: The 2 Keys For A Great Bunker Game

The truth is, you need two things to be a good greenside bunker player as a woman: sand and speed. READ MORE

Ruby and Pals - A Children's Book About Golf And More

Ruby and Pals is a fun read where children, parents and grandparents can relate to different characters. This series is for children of all ages. READ MORE

Video: European Tour Challenge - Using Kid's Clubs

During the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Northern Ireland, the European Tour challenged Shane Lowry, Padraig Harrington and others to hit a kids' size club in a nearest-the-pin challenge. WATCH VIDEO