b'BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLFSupporting the Game, Supporting the CommunityT he sun is shining, temperatures areMore play within the province also strengthens local rising, the sky is blue and golf courseeconomies, sparing us all from the worst effects of an economic tee sheets are filling up. Each of thesedownturn. The cost is all in Canadian dollars, so we avoid exchange elements indicate the arrival of the 2025fees while supporting our local economies. Talk about a win-win. golf season and I for one cannot wait. TheIncreased play does mean increased planning, though, older I get the more of a fair-weather golferas there will be added pressure applied on tee sheets. Help is I have become. This past winter off-seasonavailable through booking services such as those provided by KRIS JONASSON seemed to drag on forever. operators like www.golfinbritishcolumbia.com.Chief Executive OfficerBritish Columbia Golf While the sky is blue, and the winds areNot only are booking agents able to assist with tee times, they moderate, it is safe to say ominous cloudscan also provide a wide range of accommodation options.lurk just over the horizon. The economy isI remain optimistic golf will continue to thrive throughout the weakening with many economists forecasting that at least aprovince despite economic concerns. Golfers have a role to play moderate recession may soon arise. Tensions around the worldand supporting local facilities helps to ensure the golf economy are building and we are entering a period of global uncertainty. remains strong.Fortunately, golf enters this new reality in a very strongWelcome to the 2025 golf season. Lets all get out and put a position. Since the pandemic, golf has exploded, and we havepeg in the ground!entered a new golden age for the sport. It is incumbent on all golfers to do what we can to keep the game growing.Past economic downturns can be a good indicator of what the near and longer-term future may resemble. And, while it would seem logical that when the economy weakens rounds of golf decline, history itself would suggest the opposite is what occurs. Many find the mental therapy golf provides to be a great stress reliever and the value of spending time on the course increases.It is likely our golfing neighbours to the south will continue to come north to play the game we all enjoy. Not only will they enjoy an enhanced currency exchange, but British Columbia has some of the most under-appreciated golf in the world. If you want desert, parkland, mountain or ocean golf, it is all available. B.C. courses have spectacular scenery along with plenty of wildlife, all at affordable rates.Many B.C. golfers may avoid travel to the U.S. because of the political situation in addition to the high cost of the U.S. dollar. Also, a number of us are simply unaware of the quality of golf within our province. Its time to get out and explore!At British Columbia Golf we walk the talk. Even a cursory look at our championship schedule confirms we traverse the province with championships at facilities ranging from great municipal layouts to high-end resort courses and everything in between. Great golf is available and can be found and enjoyed in all corners of the province.2 BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLF| JUN 2025'