By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

PRATTVILLE, AL (September 09, 2024) - Leah John seems to be getting the hang of this professional golf thing.

The 24-year-old Vancouver native, who only graduated from college this past spring, headed out on her pro golf journey this summer not quite knowing what to expect.

The two-time B.C. Women’s Amateur Champion hoped she could prove to herself that her game was ready for the next level.

Mission accomplished.

The PGA of BC Professionals Lead National Award Wins + Pros On The Move & Other News...

Volunteer spots have been filling up fast for the 2023 CP Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, BC, taking place August 21-27, 2023.

But there's still time to sign up and be a part of a great event and see the best women golfers in the world, including Canada's own Brooke Henderson. 

Stuart Macdonald Is Shown Here Competing In The RBC Canadian Open - Image Credit BBrault/Golf Canada

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

Stuart Macdonald made it look easy as he sailed through the second stage of Korn Ferry Tour qualifying school in Murrieta, Calif.

But the 27-year-old Vancouver native will tell you it was anything but. Q-school, Macdonald says, is never easy...

Kevin Stinson Tees Off During A VGT Event - Image Courtesy Vancouver Golf Tour

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

Kevin Stinson has collected something much more valuable than a bunch of frequent-flier points the past three weeks. He has stored away some precious golfing memories that will last a lifetime...

Padraic O'Rourke, The 2021 PGA of BC Club Professional Champion, Is Heading To Marine Drive As The Venerable Club's New Director Of Golf - PGA of BC Photo

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

Padraic O’Rourke grew up on the west coast of Ireland and had the opportunity to play many of the famed links courses in his homeland.

He quickly gained an appreciation of the game’s history, something he said was top of mind in accepting the position of director of golf at Vancouver’s Marine Drive Golf Club...

Cordova Bay Golf Course's Nate Ollis Hoists The William Thompson Trophy As He Claims The 2022 PGA of BC Championship Presented By Axis Insurance At Pitt Meadows Golf Club - PGA of BC Photo

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(AUGUST 24, 2022) PITT MEADOWS, BC (PGA of British Columbia) – Nate Ollis of Cordova Bay Golf Course birdied the third playoff hole at Pitt Meadows Golf Club to capture the 2022 PGA of BC Championship presented by Axis Insurance...

Ilirian Zalli Holds The Trophy After Winning The Vancouver Open - Image Credit Brad Ziemer/BC Golf

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

Vancouver Golf Tour commissioner Fraser Mulholland has a video he shot 11 years ago when now PGA TOUR regular Adam Hadwin won the Vancouver Open in a playoff at Fraserview Golf Course. In that video, you’ll see a youngster watching the action rather intently. That kid was Ilirian Zalli and on Sunday he became the latest Vancouver Open champion...

Norm Jarvis Is Seen Here After His Win In The 2018 PGA of BC Srs. Championship - PGA of BC Photo

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

No one loved golf more than Norm Jarvis, the longtime Vancouver-area pro who died August 7th following a lengthy illness...

From those who on the move to the apprentices who have passed their grueling playing ability test, here is the latest news from the PGA Professionals across the Lower Mainland...

Chilliwack Golf Club’s Zach Olson wins PGA of BC Assistants’ Championship while Richmond CC's Doug Morgan takes the Seniors' title...

The 2022 Chilliwack Open Presented by Langley Concrete Group saw two pros - and one am - take home some significant cheques…

Richmond's Christine Wong - Image Credit Brad Ziemer/Twitter

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

The par 4 seventh hole at Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club is rated as the toughest on the Richmond layout, but Christine Wong made it look easy in Sunday’s final round of the inaugural GolfBC Group B.C. Women’s Open...

Find listings for all the June tours, tournaments, and selected special events from Pemberton to Hope...

Golf Burnaby posts some great tips on their website. Here is one you can use on the range...

Golf Burnaby posts some great tips on their website. Here is one you can use on the chipping green...

Golf Canada, in partnership with title sponsor RBC, is pleased to announce the qualifying format for the 2022 RBC Canadian Open, scheduled for June 6-12 at St. George’s Golf & Country Club in Toronto with nearby Islington Golf Club serving as the official practice facility.