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Special thanks to the Members and Staff at Fircrest Golf Club for hosting the 2024 Interclub event with Royal Colwood.  This was the 51st edition of the Fircrest/Royal Colwood Interclub and we look forward to continuing the tradition.
 
Guests on this episode:
00:55 – 06:30
Steve Bowles - General Manager, Fircrest GC

06:31 – 09:37
Jim Chu - Member, Fircrest GC

09:38 – 14:27
Daniel Shepherd - Head Professional, Fircrest GC

14:28 – 23:51
Stan Lowe - Member, Royal Colwood GC
Brian Beal - Member, Fircrest GC
Sean Meehan - Member, Fircrest GC

23:52 – 32:39
John McMillan - Member, Fircrest GC
Adam Trevor - Member, Fircrest GC

32:40 – 37:16
Stan Lowe - Member, Royal Colwood GC
John Story - Member, Royal Colwood GC
Bill Coles - Member, Royal Colwood GC
 

https://fircrestgolf.com/web/pages/home

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On this episode, we hear from Tom Martell (coordinator) about the "Train Wreck" event at Royal Colwood.  The Train Wreck is a 2 man team event, where the team collects points and tries to avoid having a train wreck (which means both players score net bogey or worse).

                   Net Bogey = 0 points

                   Net Par = 1 point

                   Net Birdie = 2 points

                   Net Eagle = 5 points

                   Net Double Eagle = 8 points

At Royal Colwood, there are 2 Train Wreck events each year, 1 in the Summer and 1 in the Fall.
Tom talks about some of the history of the train wreck and more details about playing in this fun tournament!

Congrats to the 2024 Winners:
Summer - Kent Campbell & Tristan Story
Fall - Ted Rush & Kirk Handrahan

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Short trip to Portland, Oregon for a friendly match with a few members of Columbia Edgewater, special thanks to Ky Fullerton, Evan Wilson and Erik Bjorvik for setting this up and being gracious hosts.

With the help of John Story and Bill Coles we recollected for a few minutes about our couple of days at Columbia Edgewater.  This trip supports another strong recommendation for Royal Colwood members to head to Portland to enjoy good food at "Salty’s on the Columbia River" before or after a great round of golf at Columbia Edgewater.

https://www.saltys.com/portland/

https://www.columbiaedgewater.com/golf/macan-course

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Great conversation with 50-year members Mike Adamek and Tom LeQuesne.  These two Royal Colwood members reminisce about the early years of their golf membership and later share some of their experiences of golfing other AV Macan golf courses over the past 40 years.  

With Tom and Mike being around for some time they both bring up some wonderful memories at Royal Colwood and how things have evolved over the years.  

Mike wants to play with Rory McIlroy, Guy Lafleur and Tom LeQuesne in his dream foursome, while Tom has always wanted to golf with Roger Staubach.  These guys are dedicated sports fans and hugely devoted to their respective Cowboys (Tom) and Habs (Mike).  The Adamek’s and LeQuesne’s are long established Westshore families and have a great history of significant sport and community contributions.

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The Lucifer Golfing Society was created in 1921 by a small group of like-minded men who enjoyed golfing, fine dining and camaraderie.   In September 2024, the modern "Lucifers" travelled to Canada and part of their itinerary included a trip to Royal Colwood to play in a friendly match and to enjoy great food prepared by Chef Sam Benedetto and his staff.  Have a listen and learn a bit more about the Lucifer Golf Society.
 
 List of Guests:

01:20 – 09:23

Justyn Comer – Lucifer Member – Royal St. Georges & Luffness New

Dr. David Mitchell – Lucifer Member – Royal St. Georges

09:24 – 18:14

Mark Dumas – Lucifer Captain (current) – Hankley Common & Berkshire

Bryan Hamblin – Lucifer Captain (elect) – Rye G.C.

18:15 – 31:17

Ted Clarke – Commonwealth Lucifer Winner 2005 – Weston Golf & Country Club, Royal Montreal & Royal Cinque Ports G.C.

Gerry Kelly – Commonwealth Lucifer Winner 2006 – Royal Colwood

31:18 – 41:02

John Ainsworth – Lucifer Event Liaison – Royal Colwood

Bruce Brown – Lucifer Competitor – Royal Colwood

Big thanks to Dick Austin, John Ainsworth and all the Royal Colwood Staff for making this event such a success.

 
https://lucifergolfingsociety.com/

https://strikersgolfingsociety.com/

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Congratulations to Dale Jackson for being inducted to Royal Colwood's Wall of Honour, builder category.

Dale joins me for a conversation about some of his golf experiences and more importantly his accomplishments in the world of golf that has ultimately qualified him for the Wall of Honour.

1.  Rules Official (R&A, USGA, Golf Canada PGA, LPGA) 2001 – present

2.  Club Captain, Royal Colwood Golf Club 2003 – 2004 

3.  Chair, Golf Canada Rules Committee 2013 – 2016 

4.  Member, R&A Rules Committee 2013 – 2016 

5.  Member, Joint Rules Committee 2013 – 2019 

6.  Official of the Year, Sport BC 2014

7.  Rules Official, Olympic Games (Rio) 2016

8.  Vice President, Golf Canada 2019 – 2013

https://www.golfcanada.ca/

WALL OF HONOUR MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the “Wall of Honour” is to recognize those members, past and current, who have brought credit to Royal Colwood and to themselves through their actions, either by distinguishing themselves as an outstanding golfer, not only at the Club level, but beyond; i.e. Provincial, National or International or by making significant and lasting contributions as a builder of the game through their volunteer or professional service to the benefit of Royal Colwood and Provincial or National or International golf associations. 

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Royal Colwood Golf Club proudly hosted the 110th Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, 30 July - 02 August 2024, presented by BDO.
 
Congratulations to all the competitors, staff, volunteers and members for a successful Championship.

 Part 2 – List of Guests:

00:46 – 08:53

Emily Odwin – Competitor, Barbados

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas

08:54 – 16:17

Alison Murdoch – Canadian Golf Hall of Fame

Rules Official for the Championship

16:18 – 24:57

Jordan Monks – MOTUS Physiotherapy (Sponsor)

24:58 – 29:24

Momo Sugiyama – Competitor, Australia

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana

29:25 – 43:28

Sakura Sugiyama – Competitor, Australia

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

43:29 – 1:03:26

Ken Beaumont, Ian Fraser & Sean Pierce – Royal Colwood Golf Club

Volunteer Caddies for Montgomery Ferreira, Vanessa Zhang & Casey Weidenfeld respectively

1:03:27 – 1:06:38

Matt Waterman – Closing Remarks

https://smumustangs.com/sports/womens-golf
https://heritage.golfcanada.ca/hall-of-fame-members/alison-murdoch/
https://motusphysio.ca/
https://www.purdue.edu/home/athletics/
https://meangreensports.com/

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Royal Colwood Golf Club proudly hosted the 110th Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, 30 July - 02 August 2024, presented by BDO.

Congratulations to all the competitors, staff, volunteers and members for a successful Championship.

Part 1 – List of Guests:

00:45 – 08:40

Ann Martyn – Tournament Volunteer Chair

Gordy Scutt – Head Professional, Royal Colwood Golf Club

 08:41 – 15:55

John Deneer – Director of Competitions & Athlete Development for Alberta Golf

 15:56 – 20:42

Nikolina, Jordan & Paula – Food & Beverage Staff

 20:43 – 26:52 

Dave Branson – Championship Caddy Master

Jack Nessel – Volunteer Caddy

 26:53 – 36:53 

Moira Gagnon – 2025 Tournament Chair – 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship

Riverside Country Club, Saint John, NB

 36:54 – 55:35 

David McCarthy – President, Golf Canada

 55:36 – 1:01:40

Cynthia Adamek – Competitor 

Royal Colwood Golf Club

 1:01:42 – 1:07:18

Jeff King & Ed Bain

“The Upside” – Chek TV

https://www.riversidecountryclub.ca/
https://albertagolf.org/
https://www.golfcanada.ca/articles/golf-canada-annual-meeting-concludes-with-david-mccarthy-elected-to-serve-a-second-term-as-president/
https://www.cheknews.ca/the-upside/

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Columbia Edgewater visits Royal Colwood

As Columbia Edgewater Country Club approaches its 100th Anniversary in 2025, Ky Fullerton and his friends John Delaittre and Evan Wilson visit Royal Colwood and graciously take time to join me for a quick podcast episode.  They, along with other Club members, continue to re-build the Columbia Edgewater historical archives relating to A.V. Macan as part of the centenary celebration and as the new clubhouse is being completed.
John discusses some of Columbia Edgewater's best holes #4, #17 and #9.  He also tells a good Brooke Henderson story and therefore will always be a fan of hers.
Evan talks about three distinctly key things that contribute to the likability of their golf course: good drainage; design of the routing makes or breaks your tee shot; and the inside 9 and outside 9 going in opposite directions.
Columbia Edgewater proudly continues to host the Portland Classic:  it is the longest running, non-major, on the LPGA tour.  Columbia Edgewater shares a strong connection to women’s golf in many ways.
Big thanks to Ky Fullerton, Evan Wilson and John Delaittre for their efforts and support.
Yes, we played all 18 after the podcast recording and they played Victoria Golf Club the next day!

https://www.lpga.com/tournaments/portland-classic/overview

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Royal Colwood is proud to host the 110th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO.  Elaine Bobolo, Organizing Chair, Ruth McDougall and Barb Rainey join the host Matt Waterman in studio to chat about getting ready for the Championship!  

The Championship runs 29 July – 2 August 2024 and the field will include 156 golfers. 

Royal Colwood has a long history of hosting championships and this summer’s event is expected to be a hit.

Later in the episode we talk about many of the competitors expected to play in the Championship.  

Good luck to all the competitors!

Regional Sponsors include:

Gold – Agilyx MUNIvers

Silver – McDonalds, Lexus, Boom & Batten

https://www.golfcanada.ca/competition/2024-canadian-womens-amateur-championship/

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