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Earlly Nelson, BC Golf

Posted on August 2, 2022 by BC Golf House

PRE 1910 GOLF IN NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA Nelson 1899 As the fourth oldest city in the province in 1900, it is not surprising golf may have been played at Nelson during the early part of the century. Research already shows … Continue reading →

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British Columbia Women’s Golf Records – Provincial Championships

Posted on July 22, 2017 by BC Golf House

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of women’s golf in British Columbia, the BC Golf House Society is preserving the records for the CLGU/CLGA BC Branch from 1895-2004. In 2004, the BC Ladies Branch amalgamated with the BC Men’s Golf … Continue reading →

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British Columbia Ladies Golf Association Presidents

Posted on July 7, 2017 by BC Golf House

This table shows the terms and names of the presidents of the British Columbia Ladies Golf Association from 1933 to 2004. From 1933 to 1966, the BC ladies faction was known as the British Columbia Branch of the Canadian … Continue reading →

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Hopkins Trophy Matches Team Members

Posted on June 30, 2017 by BC Golf House

Year Venue Canadian Team Members 1952 Beaconsfield Golf Club Patrick Fletcher Stan Horne Jules Huot Stan Leonard* Bobby Locke Gordon Brydson Bill Kerr 1953 Beaconsfield Golf Club Stan Leonard* Pat Fletcher Al Balding Rudy Horvath Jack Kay Jules Huot … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Team Matches (Men)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by BC Golf House

Year Venue Canadian Team Members 1954 Royal and Ancient Golf Course Phil Farley Nick Weslock Walter McElroy* Doug Silverberg Bob Fleming* Donald Doe HR Pickens RCGA Gordon Taylor (non-playing Captain) 1959 Royal Johannesburg Golf Club Ron Willey* Nick Weslock … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Team Matches (Women)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by BC Golf House

Year Venue Canadian Team Members 1959 St. Andrews Golf Course Roma Neundorf Mary Gay Rae Milligan Judy Darling Marlene (Stewart) Streit Mrs. J.H. McCarter (non-playing Captain) 1963 Royal Melbourne Golf Club Marlene (Stewart) Streit Margaret Todd* Betty Cole Gayle … Continue reading →

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World Cup Team Matches Canadian Team Members (formerly the Canada Cup)

Posted on June 30, 2017 by BC Golf House

1953 – Stan Leonard & Bill Kerr (team finished 2nd) 1954 – Jules Huot & Stan Leonard (team finished 4th) 1955 – Patrick Fletcher & Stan Leonard 1956 – Al Balding & Stan Leonard (team finished 3rd) 1957 – Stan … Continue reading →

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America’s Cup Canadian Team Members

Posted on June 30, 2017 by BC Golf House

Canadian-American Golf Match Year Venue Canadian Team Members 1951 Saucon Valley Country Club Walter McElroy* Jerry Kesserling Nick Weslock Phil Farley Bill Mawhinney* Don Doe Laurie Roland* Alan Boes America’s Cup Matches Year Venue Canadian Team … Continue reading →

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RBC Canadian Open comes to town

Posted on July 14, 2011 by BC Golf House

RBC Canadian Open The Canadian Open along with the best field in living memory will be teeing off at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club Monday July 18 through Sunday July 24. Practice rounds and pro ams are scheduled for Monday, … Continue reading →

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New book on A.V.Macan creates interest

Posted on April 22, 2011 by BC Golf House

This book details Vernon Macan
Mike Riste, Honorary Historian at the BC Golf House has written a biography on AV Macan, a notable golf course architect in the Pacific Northwest with… Continue reading →

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