b'BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLFWomens Spotlight:RHONA LAWIn her mid-40s, Rhona Law reached an impasse. She was a single mother working in the pulp and paper industry who woke up one morning and said to herself, I dont want my children thinking this is the only thing they can do. She quit her stable job, and decided to radically alter her career plans, entering the golf industry. She began her new adventure working at golf facilities in Northern B.C., and eventually gained the confidence and skills to pursue membership in the PGA of BC. Since earning her status as a professional, Law has shown a strong commitment to teaching and helping the next generation of golfers improve. She said one of her key goals is to introduce beginners to the sport and help them avoid frustration and stick with golf. Last spring, she took up her current position as a Class A Teaching Professional at Blue Ocean Golf Club in Sechelt.I started practicing. And I applied for membership. I did my Playing Ability Test, and here I am. Im proud of the fact that I had the guts to just go do it. Despite a later start in the industry than most, Law has enjoyed an illustrious career with some cherished memories to hold ontoIm trying to talk them into, Hey, give golf a try, because this along the way. Her teaching abilities have given her uniqueis what you can do. opportunities, including the chance to play with a legend ofThe positive and grateful attitude that Law carries has the sport. guided her to sustained success and a wealth of professional When I was younger, I had the opportunity to play atoptions. She said she is motivated every day by her peers in Torrey Pines with Billy Casper. I worked for his golf schools,the Association, as well as seeing her students gain love for and Billy would come visit the students. Billy and I and athe game as they make progress with her as their guide.couple other camp counselors went to play Torrey PinesIf I can make anybodys day better, that gets me up together. It was a real thrill! I mean, playing with a Mastersin the morning. If I can put a smile on your face, that gets winner is awesome, said Law. But, a better memory is theme up in the morning. If I can say, Hi, how are you? and fact that a few years ago, I got to play in the best foursomeyoure doing great, that gets me up in the morning. Im of my life. That consisted of my dad, my sister, my son andliving the dream. Look at me now, Im living in one of the me. My dad is in a retirement home now, he just turned 90.most beautiful places in the country. Im working with the He still talks about, Remember that time when we all wentgreatest team in the golf business. Im a member of an out to play golf? Thats the best story I can tell people, whenAssociation that I never thought I would be good enough 6 BRITISH COLUMBIA GOLF|MAR 2024'