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The Prince George Golf Club is born The C.G. Ternan years Why is Shaughnessy important?  Mr. Gee Ternan, the father of golf in northern B.C, caddied at Shaughnessy.  He entered UBC in the forestry department in 1920 by financing his … Continue reading →

BLOCK BROS 108 RANCH AND GOLF COURSE DEVELOPMENT CELEBRATES 50 YEARS References include quotes from various sources: newspapers, articles, and interviews AUTHOUR’S PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS Very rarely do I have the opportunity to research and to write about a development containing … Continue reading →

CARIBOO OPEN Rod McKenzie Trophy – Men’s Champion Scott Trophy – Women’s Champion YEAR               MEN’S CHAMPION                             WOMEN’S CHAMPION 1934               DR. C. Ewart (PG) 1935               Eddie  Gaspard (W) 1936               Bob Foulis (Q) 1937               Bob Foulis (Q) 1938               Les Woods … Continue reading →

McCleery GC History Around 1860, Hugh McRoberts arrived in New Westminster. As the population increased, he became despondent over the expanding town area. One day in the spring of 1862, he launched his canoe into the mighty Fraser River.  At … Continue reading →

CAPSULE HISTORY OF THE PRO-MADE GOLF COMPANY 1934 – 1960 “The fairy tale story of a small Vancouver manufacturing company” In the heart of the Depression, Roy Bertram (Bert) Francis had a vision to create hand made golf clubs in … Continue reading →

Newlands G&CC 70th Anniversary <Original Clubhouse circa 1948> After researching several books and articles, such as Arv Olson’s “Backspin” and various articles in “Fore” magazines, there appears to be confusion for the opening date for the Newlands G.&C.C. Recently, while … Continue reading →

<Salt Spring Island Golf Club,  No.1 Fairway> March 23, 1928, saw a public meeting at Mahon Hall. Thirty-three people attended with the intention of forming a golf club. With W.E. Scott in the chair, K. Butterfield undertook secretarial duties. It … Continue reading →

1988    The Springs (Radium), Fairmont,              Semlin Valley, Shadow Ridge, Lacarya,                     Windermere, Arbutus Ridge, Hillview,                Eagle River 1989    … Continue reading →

In the Greater Vancouver Regional District (Area from Whistler to Hope) 1989    Mayfair Lakes, Pemberton, Poppy Estates 1990    Royalwood, Coyote Creek 1993    Belmont, Chateau Whistler, Furry Creek,              Swan-e-set, Riverway 1994    Northview, Redwoods, … Continue reading →

125th Tacoma (Washington), United Services (BC), New Westminster (BC) 100th Nelson (BC) 90th Cottage Grove (Oregon), City View (Oregon), Lakeway (Washington), Oakway (Oregon), Monagh Lea (Oregon), Meadowbrook (Oregon), Vashon Island (Washington), Parkland (Washington), Riverside (Washington), Stillwater (Washington), Edgewater (Washington), Hermiston … Continue reading →