Lower Mainland: Local News / Whatcom County
Political Pundit Les Leyne Predicts B.C. Election And Its Effect On Golf In The Province
Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:29 Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:18
Alfie Lau (Contributing Writer)
Victoria Times-Colonist political columnist Les Leyne is one of the most respected voices in the Victoria legislative press gallery, but what he's really passionate about is the sport of golf.
Leyne, who's part of a regular Saturday morning foursome at Cordova Bay in Victoria, gave a spirited talk at the 2013 Allied Golf Association of British Columbia State of the Game symposium at the University Golf Club where he predicted what the future of golf will look like come May 15.
AGA-BC State Of The Game Symposium Wrap-Up
Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:33 Tuesday, 02 April 2013 05:02
Alfie Lau (Contributing Writer)
The message was clear at the AGA-BC symposium at the University Golf Club on March 25: work smarter, provide better value and create your own brand.
As the golf industry tries to work its way through a world of declining rounds, declining yields and increased costs, it would seem there's little room for optimism.
But listen to speakers like Jim McLaughlin, Ian Robertson, Andy Hedley and Jim Lee, and you get the sense that there is room for growth and profits, provided you work smarter and roll with the times.
Langer Outlasts Couples For Senior Open Win
Last Updated on Sunday, 01 August 2010 14:32 Sunday, 01 August 2010 12:53
SAMMAMISH, Wash. – Bernhard Langer shot a final round 3-under 67 and took advantage of Fred Couples’ critical mistake to complete a daunting trans-Atlantic double and win the U.S. Senior Open championship Sunday.
Aussie Wins Pacific NW Amateur
Last Updated on Saturday, 31 July 2010 07:48 Saturday, 31 July 2010 07:34
VICTORIA, British Columbia - Long Reef Golf Club members in Sydney, Australia, raised funds so amateur players like Brett Drewitt and a few of his peers could travel to North America to play in several top tournaments.
From The Fairway: Still Time To Get Your U.S. Senior Mens Open Tickets
Last Updated on Sunday, 18 July 2010 07:28 Sunday, 18 July 2010 06:52
by Gayle Moss (www.golfgal.ca)Every year I say I’m going to find a way to attend a major championship and every year, it’s just too far away and too expensive.
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