Whistler Golf Club

Morgan takes second round lead at the BCPGA

August 31st, 2010

Back to back 67’s has Doug Morgan of the Redwoods in first place with a comfortable three shot lead heading into the final round of the BCPGA Championship at the Arnold Palmer designed Whistler Golf Club. Morgan has a three shot lead over Brynn Parry of Seymour Creek who bounced back with the low round of the tournament with a 5 under par score of 66.

Morgan’s second round included 6 birdies and two bogies, while his first round included an amazing eagle two at the 460 yard par 4 16th. Parry’s round also included 6 birdies along with a lone bogie at the difficult par 3 8th.

“Conditions were difficult today” said Alan Kristmanson, Director of Golf at the Whistler Golf Club. ” Overnight rain softened the course a little but the greens were still extremely quick and you had to ensure you kept the ball below the hole. The leaders played some great golf today in difficult wind and rain. The pins will be a little tougher tomorrow so it should be an exciting finish.”

Players have raved about the conditions at the Whistler Golf Club. Click here to listen to the Pros review the Whistler Golf Club.

Click here to view scores following the second round of play.

The third and final round goes Wednesday with the leaders teeing off around noon. Spectators are welcome free of charge.

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BCPGA FIRST ROUND RESULTS

August 31st, 2010

A perfect day for golf greeted BC’s top professionals at the Whistler Golf Club, the host of the 2010 BCPGA Championship. “The course is playing perfectly” one pro said. “The greens are firm and fast, just the way we like them. Good shots are rewarded and bad shots, well you pay the price.’

Three rounds of 67 were shot in the morning wave before the winds came up and firmed up the greens, Defending Champ Doug Morgan of The Redwoods fired an impressive 32 on the back nine , the tougher of the two nines at the Whistler Golf Club. Joining Morgan at 67 were former Whistler local and Arbutus Ridge Professional Eddie Boudreau. Ju Young Hyun of Musqueam carded the final 67 in the morning.

Tuesdays tee time begin at 7:30. Final round tee times start Wednesday at 7:30. The public is encouraged to come watch some great golf free of charge.

Click here for first round results!

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Hole In One

August 28th, 2010

Doris from Quesnel, BC

Just two days before the BCPGA Championship, Doris from Quesnel is setting some high standards with a Hole In One today.

Congratulations Doris, well done.

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B.C.’s top Pro’s coming to the Whistler Golf Club

August 24th, 2010

The Whistler Golf Club is proud to be hosting the British Columbia Professional Golfers Association tournament August 30- September 1st. B.C.’s top club professionals will battle it out for a $33,000 prize purse on the 6722 yard Arnold Palmer design.

“The course is in great shape right now” says Alan Kristmanson, General Manager of the Whistler Golf Club. “We expect some good scores but if the wind blows it could be tough out there as our greens will get pretty firm and quick”

Defending champion Doug Morgan returns to defend his title he won at Crown Isle last year. Bryn Parry is another favorite along with former Whistler resident and past champion Eddie Boudreau.

The public may watch the event free of charge. Monday will see the pros playing in an 8am or 2pm Pro Am. Regular tee times by placing start at 7:30 am on Monday and Tuesday. Another good place to watch will be at the newly rebuilt Range at the Whistler Golf Club. Local Pros playing in the event include Andrew Smart from Nicklaus North and Alan Kristmanson, Ryan Pepper, Duncan Savage, Daniel Ryan and Dan Axford from the Whistler Golf Club.

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Winner Golf For 20

August 15th, 2010

Look at this happy bunch of guys.

Smiles all around for the winners of our "Win Golf for 20"

Obviously, when you have won free golf for yourself and 19 of your closest friends, why wouldn’t you be all smiles.
Just do like Jeff Hogson did, go to our website and sign up to “Win Golf For 20″

Thanks guys for spending the day with us.

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The Range Grand Opening – Day 2

August 1st, 2010

The sun came back out to make the second day of our Grand Opening of The Range a truly grand day!

Wilson Yeu was our first KP contest winner and now enjoys a Nike VR wedge in the bag. Thanks again to Ian Carlson from Nike Golf for being such a big part of our opening festivities with prizes and demos!

Wilson Yeu flanked by Ian Carlson from Nike and Ryan Pepper CPGA with his new Nike VR wedge

Keegan Blunden, one of our junior members, was beat out in a putting contest yesterday but had the luck of the draw when it came to winning a wedge also! Nester Egido stepped up to the plate in the putting contest to drain all three putts and win a Hybrid from Nike!

Ro Davies handing Keegan Blunden, one of our junior pass holders his new Nike VR wedge

Nestor Egido being lifted by Dan Axford CPGA and Ro Davies

Brother Twang rocked the tee line all afternoon and when it came to their luck of the draw, Luci McEachern, a loyal student of our CPGA Pros, was drawn to win a new Nike VR Driver! The new Nike drivers were flying out the door as Andy McNaughton, one of our passholders, hit the cart and was stoked to have the dream club in the bag!

Brother Twang entertaining the huge crowd at The Range

Luci McEachern, the winner of a new Nike VR driver with Ryan Pepper CPGA

Andy Mcnaughton on the left with Daniel Ryan, the Winner of the hugely popular "Hit the Cart" contest

In our next putting contest, Willie Lewis Sr. was the victor in a three person playoff winning a new Nike wedge.

Willie Lewis Sr. lining up a tough putt with caddie Ro Davies

The hit the cart contest was definitely a popular one, and junior member Casey Klimock dropped one right in the box for the win!

Hit the cart winner Casey Klimock fighting over his new Nike VR hybrid with Dan Axford CPGA

Our next KP winner was Mike Turcotte who prevailed in the prevailing winds and is also enjoying a new Hybrid from Nike!

Mike Turcotte, KP winner testing his accuracy with his new Nike VR hybrid

If you weren’t one of the on-site draw prize winners, don’t fret! We are still going to give away more amazing Nike clubs and a 10 game pass from everyone that entered to win over the course of the weekend. Thank you to everyone that came out to enjoy the new Range!

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The Range Grand Opening

July 31st, 2010

High noon on Saturday, July 31, 2010 saw the ceremonial first swing and official opening of the Range! The sun was shining, the hot dogs grilling, and Ian Carlson from Nike Golf was on site with all the latest Nike gear (and will be back again tomorrow). Our Pros on hand for free tips and good deals for the future!

Nike Golf had kindly supplied 18 new Victory Red drivers, rescue clubs, and wedges. No time was wasted starting to give them away to our guests in attendance. Everyone on the line at noon took part in a KP contest that saw Darryl Palmer stick it to 10 feet for the first rescue club now part of his bag.

Ro Davies handing Darryl Palmer his brand new Nike VR Hybrid

CPGA Duncan Savage took a break from giving free lessons to run the first putting contest which saw Cameron Pascoe winning a new Nike wedge.

Duncan Savage CPGA and Ian Carlson presenting Cameron Pascoe with his new Nike VR wedge

Then we opened fire on Shimmy in the picker cart, and CPGA Ryan Pepper’s student Chris “Tin Tin” Schindele was the first to hit the cart and won a new Victory Red Nike driver. Chris has also taken part in Nike Junior camps in previous years, so it looks like it was a good investment!

Ryan Pepper CPGA, Paul Shimizu, Tin Tin Schindele and Ian Carlson from Nike

We had a lucky draw prize (everyone coming to the opening Saturday and Sunday has a chance to win great prizes) and Bob Beatty took home a new wedge. Hugh Walker, Whistler Golf Club loyal supporter won himself a rescue club in another KP contest with a beautiful shot.

Ian Carlson and Ryan Pepper knighting Hugh Walker and Bob Beatty with their new clubs

Close to 40 people took part in our second putting contest and three guests battled it out for 3 playoff rounds until Naomi Ford, who has been learning to play golf in the Whistler Golf Club’s women’s only clinics was the ultimate winner of a new Nike driver – her first golf club to start her down a lifetime of fun times on the links!

Ian Carlson with Naomi Ford and her new Nike VR driver

Then at 4:30 the skies turned black and the lightning began to strike, and we all took cover from the biblical rains and hail storm!

We’ll be back again tomorrow from 12-6 to have a bunch more fun. Come and join us!

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“The Range” now open!

July 13th, 2010

After and extensive renovation post Olympics, The Range at the Whistler Golf Club opened for a soft opening on July 17th. Guest will have be able to work on their full swing on our brand new Fiberbuilt synthetic tee line with grass tees opening in the not to distant future. Coming soon will be our expanded putting green and our new short game area with a full chipping green and practice bunker.

Our Grand Opening celebration will be July 30- August 2nd where will will give a way a Nike driver a day to the winner of our closest to the pin competition.

To see photos of the complete renovation from start to today click here.

See you at “The Range!”

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The Whistler Golf Club at the Canada Day Parade

July 1st, 2010

Happy Birthday Canada!
What a great parade this year. About 50 local businesses and groups participated in this year’s parade. Of course the Whistler Golf Club was part of it and what a success it was. The whole route of the parade was packed with spectators.

Check out Ro Davies, our Sales Manager in his best lady bug impersonation.

As always, hard at work busy bees.

With some of our Canadian Olympians and Paralympians athletes. From left to right, Mike Janyk, Ashley McIvor, Morgan Perrin, Maelle Ricker, Matt Hallat, Lindsay Debou, Julia Murray, Rob Fagan , Sam Daniels, Justin Lamoureux, Davey Barr.

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Squamish Nation Golf Tournament

June 18th, 2010

What a great day for the Squamish Nation Golf Tournament. Great fun was had by all and we even saw some good golf! The players were welcomed with a great buffet breakfast, box lunches delivered to the carts on course and lots of on course entertainment.

Whistler is a great place to host your charity event, fundraiser or client appreciation event. Give Ro a call at 604-938-5886 for more information. Click here to view our Group Outings Packages and as always we have access to the best accomodation rates in Whistler.