Brooke Henderson’s win at the CP Women’s Open in Regina truly was something special. Not only for Henderson, but hopefully also for the future of women’s golf in Canada. You couldn’t help but notice that among the huge gallery following Henderson in her final round at Wascana Country Club were a number of young children. Many of them girls. What a role model they now have in Henderson, who celebrates her 21st birthday on Sept. 10.

Brad Ziemer reflects on the 2011 RBC Canadian Open, which was held at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver. "I thought the tournament would have returned to Shaughnessy by now, especially given the almost universal praise the course received from the PGA Tour players back in 2011 and before that in 2005. But now I’m not sure if it will ever be back" ...

Some random thoughts as we head into what will be a very busy month of golf in July: from the Open Championship and the RBC Canadian Open to "Amateur Hour" throughout the province.

Jared du Toit and birdies just seem to go together at Gallagher’s Canyon. Playing in the final group of the day at the GolfBC Championship, the 23-year-old second-year pro from Kimberley shot a five-under par 66 Friday to grab the 36-hole lead at 11-under par.

Matt Hopley is now going to learn how to drive. Not a golf ball — he is already very good at that — but a car. Hopley celebrated his 16th birthday Thursday so after missing the cut in Friday’s second round of the GolfBC Championship, Hopley was planning to get his parents to take him to the nearest driver licensing office.