b'BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLFCarrying Forward a History of Crowning ChampionsT he first British Columbia AmateurIn July, Bootleg Gap and St. Eugene Mission will welcome Golf Championship was conducted inblind golfers in competitions featuring both gross and net 1894, and since that time, save for periodscompetitors. July also sees young golfers gathering in Maple of war, British Columbia Golf has beenRidge to represent their zones in the BC Summer Games.involved in conducting Championships ofDetails on BC Golf Championships can be found on our Excellence.website, and I encourage you to have a look, as we have The Victoria Golf Club minutes fromcompetitions for all levels of play.KRIS JONASSON the original meeting showed the existingAnd it has to be noted that volunteers are the backbone Chief Executive OfficerBritish Columbia Golf golf clubs of the time wanted to createof British Columbia Golf. If you have free time, an interest an event to determine the Championin learning or just want to give back, just reach out and Golfer of the Year in British Columbia.indicate your availability. There are no shortages of volunteer Interestingly, that first championship took place in December. opportunities. We guarantee you will make new friends.Over the ensuing years British Columbia Golf addedGolf is a growing sport in British Columbia and the championships in different age and gender categories2024 season promises to continue the growth trend. You with one common theme: they were all Championships ofcan play an integral part in the growth by playing an event, Excellence! volunteering your time, or simply inviting a new golfer to join In 2023, history was made, as for the first time Britishyou on the links. Columbia Golf introduced events which not only determinedGolf has come a long way since that first championship a Champion Golfer of the Year but also a Champion (netin 1894. We will continue to honour the history but have our of handicap) Golfer of the Year. These events includedeyes focused on a bright future. Thanks in advance for all you the inaugural Indigenous as well as the All-Abilitiesdo for the sport. championships.In 2024, British Columbia Golf will introduce additional events into our competitive calendar which will again recognize gross and net division winners. The National Golf League, originally envisioned by Golf Canada, will crown its first champions in both gross and net play just before the 2024 RBC Canadian Open. In the fall of 2023 provincial golf associations qualified teams from league play to represent the province at a national championship. In 2024, teams will qualify through league play and then move forward to a full provincial championship culminating with the opportunity to represent the province in a national competition just prior to the 2025 RBC Canadian Open. Qualifying teams will be based on both gross and net scores.Cloud Championships are returning with a goal of expanding participation. Cloud events run monthly from April through September and are competitions where teams (2, 3 or 4) compete at their home course utilizing different formats. We use Golf Genius to match scores against course ratings to determine gross and net champions.2 BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLF|MAR 2024'