Golf

Brooke Henderson, of Canada, watches her tee shot on the second hole during the final round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Henderson buoyed by fan support at CPKC Women’s Open as Khang wins in playoff

Henderson was low Canadian in Vancouver, tying for 13th at 2 under, with her play mimicking her year

 

Brigitte Kim Thibault, of Canada, hits her tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Vancouver, on Friday, August 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

CPKC Women’s Open serves as measuring stick for young Canadian professionals

A total of 10 amateur Canadians, including Ellie Szeryk, played in the event

 

Brooke Henderson of Canada hits from the 14th hole during the Evian Championship women’s golf tournament in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Brooke Henderson headlines a stacked field of golfers at this week’s CPKC Women’s Open. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Lewis Joly

Henderson eager to play in CPKC Women’s Open at Shaughnessy in Vancouver

Brooke Henderson headlines a stacked field of golfers at this week’s CPKC…

 

Nick Taylor was exhausted after his three-round playoff where he edged out Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. Taylor makes an approach shot on hole 6 during final round Canadian Open golf championship action in Toronto, Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Nick Taylor’s life has surreal moments since RBC Canadian Open win

Chat with Gretzky in a McDonald’s drive-thru part of the experience

Nick Taylor was exhausted after his three-round playoff where he edged out Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. Taylor makes an approach shot on hole 6 during final round Canadian Open golf championship action in Toronto, Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Parksville’s Gavyn Knight hits out of the sand trap at 2023 B.C. Amateur Men’s Golf Championship Morningstar Golf Course on Friday, July 14. (Michael Briones photo)

Vernon’s Humphreys cruises to B.C. Amateur men’s golf title in Parksville

Teen finishes six shots ahead of runner-up Jace Minni

Parksville’s Gavyn Knight hits out of the sand trap at 2023 B.C. Amateur Men’s Golf Championship Morningstar Golf Course on Friday, July 14. (Michael Briones photo)
Morningstar Golf Club member Gavyn Knight is one of the local golfers who will seek top honours at the B.C. Men’s Amateur Golf Championships, July 10 to July 14. (PQB News file photo)

21st B.C. Men’s Amateur Golf ­Championship set to tee off in Parksville

More than 150 golfers entered in event set for July to 10 July 14 at Morningstar Golf Club

Morningstar Golf Club member Gavyn Knight is one of the local golfers who will seek top honours at the B.C. Men’s Amateur Golf Championships, July 10 to July 14. (PQB News file photo)
Nick Taylor and his wife Andie Taylor speak following a past edition of the UFV Cascades charity golf event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)

Cheering on from Abbotsford: How Nick Taylor’s family took in the historic win

Father-in-law Phil Dodd saw Taylor emerge at Ledgeview and then become a part of his family

Nick Taylor and his wife Andie Taylor speak following a past edition of the UFV Cascades charity golf event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)
Nick Taylor swings away at Ledgeview during a charity event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)

Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Club played big hand in creating Nick Taylor

GM Brad Clapp thrilled to see Ledgeview legend win RBC Canadian Open

Nick Taylor swings away at Ledgeview during a charity event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)
Nick Taylor had a breakthrough season as a junior and helped the Huskies win a conference title. (Huskies Media Guide)

From Huskie to top dog: How Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor developed at the University of Washington

Taylor’s coaches reflect on his growth at University of Washington and his legacy left on the school

Nick Taylor had a breakthrough season as a junior and helped the Huskies win a conference title. (Huskies Media Guide)
Golfers enjoyed a day of sunshine on the course at Sparwood Golf Club on June 3 for Merl and Carol Shelley’s sixth annual Parkinson’s Disease fundraiser. The couple raised a record-breaking $19,000 this year. Pictured on the course, from back left, is Kyle Brennan, Jordan Leskosek, Jacob Gliege and Jeremy Hume. In front are Terry Hume and his grandson Jamison (Photo courtesy of Kim Pryhitko)

Shelleys’ Parkinson’s Golf Fundraiser raises record amount of money

Merl and Carol Shelley raised $19,000 for Parkinson Society British Columbia this year

Golfers enjoyed a day of sunshine on the course at Sparwood Golf Club on June 3 for Merl and Carol Shelley’s sixth annual Parkinson’s Disease fundraiser. The couple raised a record-breaking $19,000 this year. Pictured on the course, from back left, is Kyle Brennan, Jordan Leskosek, Jacob Gliege and Jeremy Hume. In front are Terry Hume and his grandson Jamison (Photo courtesy of Kim Pryhitko)
Canadian Nick Taylor kisses the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf championship in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

THE MOJ: Legends being born on Abbotsford public golf course

Taylor’s amazing Canadian Open win another mark in the ledger of Ledgeview Golf Club

Canadian Nick Taylor kisses the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf championship in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is tackled by security shortly after running onto the green with champagne to celebrate the Canadian Open win on Sunday (June 11) by Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor. (RBC Canadian Open screen shot)

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin ‘survives’ tackle after Nick Taylor’s Canadian Open win

Pair of Abbotsford golfers become the talk of social media on Sunday night after thrilling win

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is tackled by security shortly after running onto the green with champagne to celebrate the Canadian Open win on Sunday (June 11) by Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor. (RBC Canadian Open screen shot)
Nick Taylor, of Canada, reacts after winning the Canadian Open championship on the fourth playoff hole against Tommy Fleetwood, of Southport, U.K., in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)

Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor snakes 72-foot eagle putt to win RBC Canadian Open

Yale secondary alum the first Canadian golfer to win national open in 69 years

Nick Taylor, of Canada, reacts after winning the Canadian Open championship on the fourth playoff hole against Tommy Fleetwood, of Southport, U.K., in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)
Nick Taylor of Abbotsford takes a swing at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, June 11. (PGA Tour video screenshot)

B.C. golfer Nick Taylor breaks course record at RBC Canadian Open

Taylor ended third round at open with a 9-under 63 on Saturday, still vying to win

Nick Taylor of Abbotsford takes a swing at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, June 11. (PGA Tour video screenshot)
FILE - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the start of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday, June 6, 2023, when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

PGA Tour and Europe join forces with Saudi’s LIV Golf

The tour was fighting the threat of Saudi-backed LIV Golf for more than a year

FILE - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the start of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday, June 6, 2023, when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Harvey Langdon and Merl Shelley hit the golf course for the Shelley family’s Parkinson Golf Fundraiser in 2018. (Kimberley Vlasic/The Free Press)

Shelleys hosting sixth annual Parkinson’s Golf Fundraiser

Couple have raised nearly $38,000 for Parkinson Society British Columbia since the event started

Harvey Langdon and Merl Shelley hit the golf course for the Shelley family’s Parkinson Golf Fundraiser in 2018. (Kimberley Vlasic/The Free Press)
(L-R) Coach Chris MacDonald, Mackenzie Bickell, Hudson LaFayette, Aidan Schumer, Dylan MacDonald, and John Paul Kahlert helped the UBC Thunderbirds claim victory at the NAIA Men’s Golf Championships. (NAIA/Special to The News)

UBC Thunderbirds claim victory at national golf tournament

The B.C. team finished at five-over-par at the 2023 NAIA Men’s Golf Championships

(L-R) Coach Chris MacDonald, Mackenzie Bickell, Hudson LaFayette, Aidan Schumer, Dylan MacDonald, and John Paul Kahlert helped the UBC Thunderbirds claim victory at the NAIA Men’s Golf Championships. (NAIA/Special to The News)
Celebrating a big putt at a 2022 RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final. (Megan Robinson/PGA of Canada)

Amateur PGA events coming to Kelowna courses

The Kelowna golf events are held on May 29, June 27, and July 23

Celebrating a big putt at a 2022 RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final. (Megan Robinson/PGA of Canada)
Participants in the Elk Valley Parkinson’s Golf Fundraiser in Sparwood on June 4, 2022 (Kim Pryhitko / Seven Photography)

Sparwood Golf Club plans more family and youth programs for upcoming season

Club will host high school teams and make golf more affordable for families

Participants in the Elk Valley Parkinson’s Golf Fundraiser in Sparwood on June 4, 2022 (Kim Pryhitko / Seven Photography)
Golden Eagle Golf Club hosted the first tournament of the MJT 2023 season from March 13-14. (MJT/Special to The News)

2023 season of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour tees off at B.C. golf course

Players received gift packages in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the MJT

Golden Eagle Golf Club hosted the first tournament of the MJT 2023 season from March 13-14. (MJT/Special to The News)