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From The Editors September 8th, 2021

In this edition of British Columbia Golf's newsletter you can see the latest version of Brad Ziemer's BC Golf notes including Shelly Stouffer's Canadian Senior Women's Championship and how she's headed for Alabama and the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur.

We also have Brad's wrap-up on Victoria's Craig Doell picking up his 3rd BC Men's Mid-Amateur title.

In keeping with BC golfers performing well at the National level, Port Alberni's Chistina Spence Proteau won the Canadian Women's Mid-Amateur Championship for the 6th time, this one coming in Quebec.

In addition, we would like to bring your attention to the First Tee - BC chapter now being open for registration for programs, be sure to check that out as programs start the week of September 20th.

Enjoy your golf and please stay safe.

The British Columbia Golf Editors

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Victoria’s Craig Doell Comes From Behind To Win His Third B.C. Mid-Amateur Championship

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Registration For First Tee - BC Programs Now Open

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Rules Infraction Results In New B.C. Women’s Mid-Amateur Winner Being Named

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