Courtesy Women's Golf Day

November is here, and the holidays are around the corner. Now is the time to think about GOLF! We wish you all a wonderful autumn.

We are happy to share some exciting news with you regarding WGD 2023! By popular demand, we are extending the dates of Women's Golf Day to a Weeklong Celebration this year...

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PGA of Canada

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Together with the PGA of Canada, Golf Canada is excited to announce the continuation of the Women in Coaching program and formally open applications for the 2023 cohort.

The Women in Coaching program is an initiative that launched in 2021 with nine inaugural participants, that strives to deliver a stronger gender balance among high-performance coaches.

Each participant receives in-depth career development support focused on four main areas: individualized learning plans, virtual and in-person coaching education, and hands-on training experiences with coaches and top players.

The Golf Canada Foundation continues to be a key financial contributor to the program, including through the new Jocelyne Bourassa Scholarship.

“The Women in Coaching program gives women in our industry an opportunity to network with likeminded, talented, and strong leaders to help increase the female representation in the sport.” said Jennifer Ha, 2022 program participant and assistant coach of Team Canada – NextGen. “This program is led by women who are driven to make coaching in this country more equal and equitable.”

The 2023 Women in Coaching cohort will kick off with an in-person session at a national team training camp in Phoenix, Ariz., where participants will shadow national team coaches and engage in activities including technical skill development and women in sport leadership.

“The Women in Coaching program presents an opportunity for some of Canada’s most-accomplished female leaders as well as up and coming coaching talents to further their career developments together,” said Jennifer Greggain, associate coach of Team Canada – Women. “The strong collection of PGA of Canada members will continue to drive the initiative through knowledge and experience sharing on the way to building a foundation for the future.”

Now in its third year, the Women in Coaching program is led by Greggain, Emily Phoenix (Manager, High Performance Sport, Golf Canada) and new for 2023, Beth Barz joins the team. Barz brings over 20 years of coaching experience from rugby, is a coach developer and advisor with COACH+, and is currently pursuing her PhD at Queens University.

PGA of Canada professionals interested in the National Women in Coaching program can click here to apply and are encouraged to reach out to Emily Phoenix (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with any questions.

Applications close on Monday, Dec. 5 at 11:00pm EST.

VIASPORT BRITISH COLUMBIA - On September 30, individuals and communities will be honouring Orange Shirt Day, as well as the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.

Collectively, we are marking this important occasion by encouraging members of the sport, physical activity, and recreation sectors to actively participate in this day of Truth and Reconciliation...

BC’s Shelly Stouffer Celebrates With Son Brett After Winning The USGA Sr. Women’s Title. (Image Credit Steve Gibbons/USGA)

Shelly Stouffer not only won the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, but she also made a little history by becoming the first British Columbian to win a United States Golf Association championship. “That’s pretty cool,” the longtime Nanoose Bay resident said over the phone from Alaska.

BC’s Yeji Kwon Receives The Canadian Junior Girls Championship Trophy From Golf Canada President Liz Hoffman. (BC Golf Photo)

After shooting a three-over 75 in the first round of the Canadian Junior Girls Championship, Yeji Kwon really wasn’t thinking about winning the event.

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 the final round of the inaugural GolfBC Group B.C. Women’s Open.

Wong took an aggressive line with her driver, cutting the corner by taking her tee shot over the pond on the dogleg right hole. She was left with a chip of just 39 yards, which she proceeded to knock in the hole for an eagle that helped propel her to a two-shot win.

Leah John Is The 2022 BC Women's Amateur Champion - Image Credit Bryan Outram/BC Golf

By Brad Ziemer, British Columbia Golf

 In a final round that had more twists and turns than the Sea to Sky Highway, Vancouver’s Leah John emerged on top and successfully defended her B.C. Women’s Amateur Championship at Pitt Meadows Golf Club...

Leah John took home more than a nice trophy when she won last summer’s B.C. Women’s Amateur Championship at Summerland Golf & Country Club.

As part of the annual Women's Golf Day festivities this year British Columbia Golf put on a 'Cloud Scramble' for teams of women across the province...

She played a practice round with Lexi Thompson, birdied her first hole at the U.S. Women’s Open and created some memories that will last a lifetime.

Surrey’s Lauren Kim had an absolute blast at her first U.S. Women’s Open and will return home to her Grade 11 classes at Earl Marriott Secondary more determined than ever to one day becoming a full-time touring pro.

NANOOSE BAY, British Columbia Golf — One of her sons works in the pro shop, her mom and dad had a house near the first tee and her late husband was the longtime head professional at Fairwinds Golf Club, so yes, this one meant a lot to Shelly Stouffer. 

The Nanoose Bay resident won her third straight B.C. Senior Women’s title on her home course and had to work a little extra time to do it. Stouffer birdied the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat Sandra Turbide of Maple Ridge.

Here are some of the tournaments and events happening in June that are open to girls and women...

To celebrate Women’s Golf Day 2022, British Columbia Golf is hosting a fun, "cloud scramble" event and we would like you to take part!

Celebrate Women’s Golf Day and enter to win a two-night stay and play package in partnership with St. Eugene Golf Resort and Casino...

CHASE, British Columbia — Nonie Marler led from start to finish at the B.C. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, but that doesn’t mean she didn’t have to overcome a little adversity along the way.

UBC’s Women’s Golf Team Overcame A Bizarre Pre-Tournament Incident To Run Its Record This Season To 11-0. (Image Courtesy NAIA/UBC Athletics)

These ’Birds can’t be beat. The UBC Thunderbirds women’s golf team added another chapter to its storybook season by winning the 2022 NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship in Oklahoma City.

The UBC team of Grace Bell, Elizabeth Labbé, Sonja Tang, Emily Li, and Shania Remandaban led from start to finish en route to the national championship. UBC is a perfect 11-0 in tournament play this season.

Golf Canada is adding new financial benefits available to competitors at the Canadian Junior Girls Championship, Canadian Junior Boys Championship, Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, and Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship, each presented by BDO.

Competitive play isn’t just for the pros! There are a handful of leagues in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island to join if you have a low handicap in BC...

UBC’s Elizabeth Labbe shot a final-round 4-under-par 68 to erase a 4-stroke deficit to earn medalist honours, helping the Thunderbirds claim their second Cascade Conference Women’s Golf Championship and 10th straight victory of the season at Eagle Point Golf Club.

The Vancouver Golf Tour has been a stepping stone for the likes of Nick Taylor and Adam Hadwin to the PGA TOUR and commissioner Fraser Mulholland would love to see it help provide a path for female players looking to make their way to the LPGA Tour.

Mulholland hopes the inaugural GolfBC Group B.C. Women’s Open, to be played June 4-5 at Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club in Richmond, is a significant first step.