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14 OLYMPIC VIEW'S KEVIN MAXWELL TAKES TITLE AT ARBUTUS RIDGE Kevin Maxwell from fellow GolfBC Group's facility, Olympic View shot 68, 67 to win the 2014 AR Open. Said GM on Facebook, "We hope the amateurs enjoyed the $10,000 prize table & the pros enjoyed the purse! Thank you to all the volunteers, sponsors & participants. Great feedback on conditions, food and overall service - see you all next year." THE FUTURE IS NOW FOR BEAR MOUNTAIN Ecoasis Developments, who purchased the Bear Mountain lands and assets last October, has announced that the future build out of the community will include keeping all 36-holes of the Mountain and Valley courses. "Our goal at Bear Mountain is to become the finest resort/residential community in Canada," confirmed Dan Matthews, managing partner and founder of Ecoasis. For the courses, this means the 10th hole of the Mountain layout will come out of play effective Jan 27th and the stunning extra par three hole (referred until now as the optional 19th) will come into play, enabling Ecoasis to move ahead with the build-out of the Hedgestone neighbourhood bringing new golf course lots to market this summer. Also to appeal to a wider group of golfers, two returning nines will be offered on The Valley Course in 2014. "This will be great for the course, and the community," said Jordan Ray, Director of Golf at Bear Mountain. "People are busy and we get asked all the time if it's possible to play 9 holes. Two returning 9's will open up our facility to more golfers..." Darren Burns, Golf Superintendent at Bear Mountain, welcomes the changes along with an increased budget to improve the courses. "We are thrilled to receive the recognition and support for new equipment that will improve the quality of the courses and the play experience for everyone. Ecoasis is making a genuine commitment to the greens department and the maintenance program here at Bear Mountain." bearmountain.ca FAIRWINDS GOLF CLUB New here this spring is the 'Friends of Fairwinds' program, the best way to save throughout the year. You earn loyalty dollars while also getting preferred golf rates all year. Your $129 entry fee includes one complimentary round of golf, 30-45% off rates throughout the year, $2 off baskets at the practice facility, a complimentary day pass for two to Fairwinds Centre, $3 off all power cart rentals (per person, winter specials not included), five-day advance booking and inclusion in 'Fairwinds Rewards' with an immediate $20 to spend. 1-866-468-7054 fairwinds.ca LONG BEACH, SARATOGA BEACH AND NOW COMOX Keith "Gibby" Gibson was responsible last year for re-opening Saratoga Beach to rave reviews. This year he has added taking over the golf shop at the nearby Comox Golf Club. Still he is a Tofino boy and wants to remind you to bring the sticks out to Long Beach, ..." and play one of the best nine hole tracks around." (editor's note: Except now maybe Comox will be included as an equal #1). 2014 Rates at Long Beach are 9-holes for $25.80 and 18-holes for $36 while juniors are only $10. For those who are die-hards, the unlimited daily rate is $60, annual golf pass is $799 and annual range Pass $299 THE HIGHLAND PACIFIC HP CLUB MEMBERSHIP The outstanding Highland Pacific HP CLUB loyalty membership costs just $109 to join and gets you an 18 hole round of golf, seven 45 ball buckets, a one hour drop-in group lesson, exclusive 2014 HP Club hat, 10 day advance booking privileges, 10% off green fees, 15% off power cart rentals plus a complimentary round of golf on your birthday! Visit highlandpacificgolf.com CHIP SHOTS Royal Colwood is continuing their successful 100th anniversary (1913- 2013) membership program where you can join for $1913, royalcolwood.org. Take advantage of Crown Isle's "Stay & Play" package for two that includes Villa accommodation, golf & golf cart from only $309/night. Call 250-703- 5031 or visit crownisle.ca... Peter Fibiger of Olympic View GC in Victoria, BC has been elected Zone 4 Vice President for the Pacific Northwest Golf Association... Duncan Meadows has completed some tweaking to their first- rate short game practice area that now allows longer pitches and chips. "GIBBY" IS EXPANDING HIS BUSINESS HOLDINGS ALL IMAGES CREDIT / COURTESY KEITH GIBSON COMPILED BY iG EDITORS REGIONAL REPORT Vancouver Island