Golf

Austin Krahn, seen here receiving his award for top juvenile in MJT BC last November, won the individual gross points in the BC Golf BC Juvenile Championships. Gazette file photo

Christina Lake teen golfer wins provincial championship

Austin Krahn comes first in the individual gross points at BC Juvenile Championships

 

Brooke Henderson, of Canada, watches her tee shot on the second hole during the final round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Henderson buoyed by fan support at CPKC Women’s Open as Khang wins in playoff

Henderson was low Canadian in Vancouver, tying for 13th at 2 under, with her play mimicking her year

 

Brigitte Kim Thibault, of Canada, hits her tee shot on the 14th hole during the second round at the LPGA CPKC Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament, in Vancouver, on Friday, August 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

CPKC Women’s Open serves as measuring stick for young Canadian professionals

A total of 10 amateur Canadians, including Ellie Szeryk, played in the event

 

Brooke Henderson of Canada hits from the 14th hole during the Evian Championship women’s golf tournament in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Brooke Henderson headlines a stacked field of golfers at this week’s CPKC Women’s Open. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Lewis Joly

Henderson eager to play in CPKC Women’s Open at Shaughnessy in Vancouver

Brooke Henderson headlines a stacked field of golfers at this week’s CPKC…

Brooke Henderson of Canada hits from the 14th hole during the Evian Championship women’s golf tournament in Evian, eastern France, Sunday, July 30, 2023. Brooke Henderson headlines a stacked field of golfers at this week’s CPKC Women’s Open. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Lewis Joly
Nick Taylor was exhausted after his three-round playoff where he edged out Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. Taylor makes an approach shot on hole 6 during final round Canadian Open golf championship action in Toronto, Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Nick Taylor’s life has surreal moments since RBC Canadian Open win

Chat with Gretzky in a McDonald’s drive-thru part of the experience

Nick Taylor was exhausted after his three-round playoff where he edged out Tommy Fleetwood to win the RBC Canadian Open. Taylor makes an approach shot on hole 6 during final round Canadian Open golf championship action in Toronto, Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Parksville’s Gavyn Knight hits out of the sand trap at 2023 B.C. Amateur Men’s Golf Championship Morningstar Golf Course on Friday, July 14. (Michael Briones photo)

Vernon’s Humphreys cruises to B.C. Amateur men’s golf title in Parksville

Teen finishes six shots ahead of runner-up Jace Minni

Parksville’s Gavyn Knight hits out of the sand trap at 2023 B.C. Amateur Men’s Golf Championship Morningstar Golf Course on Friday, July 14. (Michael Briones photo)
Morningstar Golf Club member Gavyn Knight is one of the local golfers who will seek top honours at the B.C. Men’s Amateur Golf Championships, July 10 to July 14. (PQB News file photo)

21st B.C. Men’s Amateur Golf ­Championship set to tee off in Parksville

More than 150 golfers entered in event set for July to 10 July 14 at Morningstar Golf Club

Morningstar Golf Club member Gavyn Knight is one of the local golfers who will seek top honours at the B.C. Men’s Amateur Golf Championships, July 10 to July 14. (PQB News file photo)
Nick Taylor and his wife Andie Taylor speak following a past edition of the UFV Cascades charity golf event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)

Cheering on from Abbotsford: How Nick Taylor’s family took in the historic win

Father-in-law Phil Dodd saw Taylor emerge at Ledgeview and then become a part of his family

Nick Taylor and his wife Andie Taylor speak following a past edition of the UFV Cascades charity golf event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)
Nick Taylor swings away at Ledgeview during a charity event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)

Abbotsford’s Ledgeview Golf Club played big hand in creating Nick Taylor

GM Brad Clapp thrilled to see Ledgeview legend win RBC Canadian Open

Nick Taylor swings away at Ledgeview during a charity event. (Darren McDonald/UFV)
Nick Taylor had a breakthrough season as a junior and helped the Huskies win a conference title. (Huskies Media Guide)

From Huskie to top dog: How Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor developed at the University of Washington

Taylor’s coaches reflect on his growth at University of Washington and his legacy left on the school

Nick Taylor had a breakthrough season as a junior and helped the Huskies win a conference title. (Huskies Media Guide)
Canadian Nick Taylor kisses the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf championship in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj

THE MOJ: Legends being born on Abbotsford public golf course

Taylor’s amazing Canadian Open win another mark in the ledger of Ledgeview Golf Club

Canadian Nick Taylor kisses the trophy after winning the Canadian Open golf championship in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is tackled by security shortly after running onto the green with champagne to celebrate the Canadian Open win on Sunday (June 11) by Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor. (RBC Canadian Open screen shot)

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin ‘survives’ tackle after Nick Taylor’s Canadian Open win

Pair of Abbotsford golfers become the talk of social media on Sunday night after thrilling win

Abbotsford’s Adam Hadwin is tackled by security shortly after running onto the green with champagne to celebrate the Canadian Open win on Sunday (June 11) by Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor. (RBC Canadian Open screen shot)
Nick Taylor, of Canada, reacts after winning the Canadian Open championship on the fourth playoff hole against Tommy Fleetwood, of Southport, U.K., in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)

Abbotsford’s Nick Taylor snakes 72-foot eagle putt to win RBC Canadian Open

Yale secondary alum the first Canadian golfer to win national open in 69 years

Nick Taylor, of Canada, reacts after winning the Canadian Open championship on the fourth playoff hole against Tommy Fleetwood, of Southport, U.K., in Toronto on Sunday, June 11, 2023. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)
Nick Taylor of Abbotsford takes a swing at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, June 11. (PGA Tour video screenshot)

B.C. golfer Nick Taylor breaks course record at RBC Canadian Open

Taylor ended third round at open with a 9-under 63 on Saturday, still vying to win

Nick Taylor of Abbotsford takes a swing at the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday, June 11. (PGA Tour video screenshot)
FILE - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the start of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday, June 6, 2023, when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

PGA Tour and Europe join forces with Saudi’s LIV Golf

The tour was fighting the threat of Saudi-backed LIV Golf for more than a year

FILE - PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan speaks during a news conference before the start of the Travelers Championship golf tournament at TPC River Highlands, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Cromwell, Conn. The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday, June 6, 2023, when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia’s golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
(L-R) Coach Chris MacDonald, Mackenzie Bickell, Hudson LaFayette, Aidan Schumer, Dylan MacDonald, and John Paul Kahlert helped the UBC Thunderbirds claim victory at the NAIA Men’s Golf Championships. (NAIA/Special to The News)

UBC Thunderbirds claim victory at national golf tournament

The B.C. team finished at five-over-par at the 2023 NAIA Men’s Golf Championships

(L-R) Coach Chris MacDonald, Mackenzie Bickell, Hudson LaFayette, Aidan Schumer, Dylan MacDonald, and John Paul Kahlert helped the UBC Thunderbirds claim victory at the NAIA Men’s Golf Championships. (NAIA/Special to The News)
Celebrating a big putt at a 2022 RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final. (Megan Robinson/PGA of Canada)

Amateur PGA events coming to Kelowna courses

The Kelowna golf events are held on May 29, June 27, and July 23

Celebrating a big putt at a 2022 RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final. (Megan Robinson/PGA of Canada)
Golden Eagle Golf Club hosted the first tournament of the MJT 2023 season from March 13-14. (MJT/Special to The News)

2023 season of the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour tees off at B.C. golf course

Players received gift packages in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the MJT

Golden Eagle Golf Club hosted the first tournament of the MJT 2023 season from March 13-14. (MJT/Special to The News)
The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)

B.C.’s first Indigenous Golf Championship tees off in South Okanagan

The event, hosted at Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course, will see 128 golfers compete

The NK’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course presents stunning views of the South Okanagan Valley. (nkmipcanyon.ca)
Brooke Henderson hits a shot from the ninth tee during the final round of the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Henderson went on to win the event, the 13th LPGA Tour title of her career. THE CANADIAN PRESS-AP-John Raoux

Canada’s Brooke Henderson wins 13th LPGA Tour title

Her 13 professional wins are the most in Canadian golf history

Brooke Henderson hits a shot from the ninth tee during the final round of the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. Henderson went on to win the event, the 13th LPGA Tour title of her career. THE CANADIAN PRESS-AP-John Raoux