Whistler Golf Club Announces Significant Renovation

By Scott MacLeod, flagstick.com 

Whistler, BC – Whistler Golf Club and Tourism Whistler are thrilled to announce the start of a transformative $10 million renovation of the Whistler Golf Club’s course as part of its comprehensive master plan redevelopment.

Originally opened in 1983, the Whistler Golf Club is now 41 years old and requires significant updates to remain current, competitive, and aligned with Whistler’s reputation as a world-class resort destination.

The extensive renovation, set to begin September 2, 2025, aims to elevate the golf experience and enhance the course’s playability, beauty, and safety.

For more and details on the planned renovations please click HERE

To see Brad Ziemer story & interview with GM Alan Kristmanson, click HERE for Ziemer's BC Golf Notes. 

Golf Canada Excited To Offer Youth On Course Across British Columbia

Youth on Course enables juniors to golf for $5 or less at participating locations across Canada, further breaking down the accessibility barrier in golf. Golf Canada is excited to offer Youth on Course across British Columbia, and we want you to be involved!

This isn’t just any day on the course. We’re challenging you (or your team) to play 100 holes in one day—on foot! Why? Because we’re raising money and awareness for Youth on Course, a program that makes golf accessible to youth across British Columbia by subsidizing rounds in your community. But we can’t do it without your help!

UBC-Okanagan’s Julia Alexander-Carew Captures Individual Title At True North Classic For Second Win In Three Days

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

BURNABY, B.C. (September 25) - A super summer for Julia Alexander-Carew looks like it’s going to be followed by a fabulous fall. The UBC-Okanagan sophomore won her second tournament in three days as she captured the individual title at the True North Classic at Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby. The 54-hole NCAA Division II event was hosted by Simon Fraser University.

The 19-year-old Alexander-Carew finished the tournament at one-under par and won by five shots over UBC’s Grace Bell. It follows her win this past weekend at the Saint Martin’s University Grisham Memorial tourney in DuPont, Wash., which was her first NCAA victory. Now the Oakville, Ont. native has two.

SFU Women Deliver Win To Their New Head Coach In Season-Opener

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

The Simon Fraser University women’s team gave Krysta Schaus a win in her debut as the program’s interim head coach. The Red Leafs won the Saint Martin’s University Grisham Memorial tourney played at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash.

SFU finished the 36-hole team event at nine-over par. That was good for a 16-shot win over UBC-Okanagan and George Fox University, who tied for second.

Krysta Schaus Hits The Ground Running As SFU’s Interim Head Coach

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

When Krysta Schaus was named interim head coach of the Simon Fraser University men’s and women’s golf teams in early September, her to-do list was rather daunting.

Her players were just returning to campus after the summer break and Schaus had to get both teams organized and ready to compete.

She also had a big event to organize — SFU’s own True North Classic, which will welcome 19 teams and 113 players to Riverway Golf Course in Burnaby on Sept. 23 and 24.