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From The Editors November 5th, 2019

In this issue of British Columbia Golf's newsletter we have news on the rollout of the much anticipated World Handicap System (WHS) which will take effect in 2020. Canada is one of the countries currently planning to implement the new system at the start of the New Year. Find out more in the attached article.

We also have the announcement of the players nominated by British Columbia Golf for the annual PNGA Player of The Year Awards. And it seems hard to believe, but it was 20 years ago this past month that PGA Tour superstar and Air Canada Championship regular competitor Payne Stewart was killed in a tragic plane mishap. Golf.com contributor John Hawkins takes a look back at the eerie events taking place on that day.

You can also find a useful piece on various gifts for the golfer in your life, or yourself for that matter, as well as a survey to help the Vancouver Parks Golf Courses serve you better, a video of a world record for 'longest useable club'and much more.

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

World Handicap System To Roll Out In 2020

The World Handicap System (WHS) is ready to be launched from January 2020 and will provide golfers with a unified and more inclusive handicapping system for the first time. READ MORE

Twenty Years After Payne Stewart’s Death, Questions Linger About His Legacy, Both As A Player And A Man

News traveled swiftly that Monday, Oct. 25, 1999 of a Learjet flying aimlessly toward the Great Plains after departing Orlando that morning. It was a tragic and eerie way for Payne Stewart to die. 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

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

British Columbia Golf Announces 2019 PNGA Players Of The Year Nominations

British Columbia Golf has announced their 2019 PNGA Player of the Year nominees. READ MORE

Brooke Henderson Win's Canadian People's Choice Award

Brooke Henderson added to her impressive collection of awards, receiving the inaugural People’s Choice Award from Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. 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

United States Holds Off Canada To Capture Inaugural Women’s PGA Cup

The Women’s PGA Cup had its share of compelling moments as the United States team held off Canada and captured the inaugural Women’s PGA Cup competition. READ MORE

Experience The Historic Danube Golf & Culture Cruise

Special Travel International is staging a very unique high-end cruise for next fall that combines a river cruise along the Danube with culture and some world class golf. READ MORE

Video: We've Heard Of Being A Long Driver...But This Is Ridiculous

Guiness Book of World Records holder, Karsten Maas, is at it again. Already the holder of the record for hitting a shot with 'The Longest Useable Club' Mass recently 'added' to his mark. WATCH VIDEO