02-JUN-2008

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club (ARGC) continues its commitment to environmentally sustainable practices, and socially responsible management with the following key initiatives:

15-MAY-2008

The GolfBC Group is pleased to introduce for 2008 ‘GBC Family Golf Day’ in June. GolfBC continues to lead the Canadian Golf Industry in player development with programs such as ‘GolfBC Free Lesson Month’, ‘Kids Play Free at GolfBC’, ‘Beginner Friendly Certification’ and ‘Take-a-kid to the Course Week’ (in partnership with the NGCOA).

09-MAY-2008

Arbutus Ridge Golf Club has received certification in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP), an international program administered by Audubon International designed to help landowners preserve and enhance the environmental quality of their property. The plan was developed by Ron Olaussen, Superintendent, who is also recognized for his effort to plan for environmental stewardship.

25-OCT-2007

Victoria, B.C., - Two GBC Golf Academy Teaching Professionals were honoured at the 2007 BCPGA Awards Dinner on October 10th, 2007, in Penticton. John Randle won the coveted Teacher of the Year award and Jamie Heffernan won the prestigious Junior Promoter of the Year award.

31-AUG-2007

The Kauai Lagoons Golf Club, acquired by the GolfBC Group in 2003, was sold to Marriott Vacation Club International in August 2007. Marriott Vacation Club International, who has a substantial presence on Kauai, is well positioned to carry on the vision set for that development. The GolfBC Group remains strongly committed to its BC courses as well as its other Hawaiian property, the Wailea Golf Club on Maui. This sale will allow the GolfBC Group to focus its resources on their flagship properties at Wailea and other future opportunities.