Author Archives: BC Golf House

The History of “Aeration” in the Northwest Definition for Aeration ‘When we speak of aerification of soils we refer specifically to the cultivation of soil under permanent sod without disturbing the surface grass. “ Every spring in Vancouver the golf … Continue reading →

Biography of Harry “Low Tide” Winder &University Golf Course This article was generated by an Ebay acquisition. We acquired the 1937 Spalding Exhibition program held at the University Golf Course. In all his interviews, Harry Winder, the University Golf Course … Continue reading →

Arthur Cornelius Flumerfelt – His contribution to Golf Access to new historical newspapers, particularly the Grand Forks News, produced a new lost golf club in Grand Forks BC. (April 19th, 1902). “A golf club has just been organized in the … Continue reading →

EARLY GOLF AT BALFOUR 1912 – 1932   Sources: Nelson Daily News, Kootenay Mosaic by Clara Graham, Kootenay Outlet Reflections by Linda. Taylor, Canadian Golfer Magazine. In 1889, Charles Wesley Busk came to the West Kootenays working for W.A. Baillie-Groman. … Continue reading →

Revelstoke Golf Club Celebrates 100 years on April 9th, 2024. Sources: A Guide to Golf Courses of BC, Alan Dawe: Backspin, Arv Olson; Newspapers: Vancouver Province, Vancouver Sun, Mail Herald (Revelstoke), Revelstoke Review; BC Provincial Archives; Revelstoke Museum & Archives; … Continue reading →

Chilliwack Golf & Country Club – History 1924 – 1940 One of the purposes of this article is identify the location in the Fraser Valley where the 1st golf shot was made. Prior to 1924 the Chilliwack Progess published reports … Continue reading →

ALDERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB HISTORY 1923 – 1953 “The most difficult golf course in the Pacific Northwest” For over fifty years, 1913 – 1964 Arthur Vernon Macan determined how the golfers of the Pacific Northwest played the game. He succeeded through … Continue reading →

George Junor – An unknown NW Golf Architect. While researching the Alderwood CC article, Portland newspapers frequently noted George Junor was constructing or designing a new golf course in Oregon or South-west Washington. Preliminary research indicates  he specialized in renovations, … Continue reading →

The Formation of the Oregon State Golf Association (later Oregon Golf Association)  First attempt in May 1920 Walter Pearson of Waverley canvassed for the formation of a state golf association. Waverley introduced a state championship for men and women in … Continue reading →

Kimberley Golf Club Celebrates 100 Years in 2024 Sources: Newspapers:Vancouver Sun & Province, Nelson Daily News, Creston Review, Cranbrook News, Calgary Herald, Victoria Daily Colonist Mountain Treasures 1979 Kimberley Senior Citizen History Book Committee Backspin 1993 Arv Olson Guide to … Continue reading →