A.V. Macan Podcast
Arthur Vernon Macan was a Champion Golfer, a World War I veteran and most notably a celebrated golf course architect. Macan is credited with designing numerous golf courses in the Pacific Northwest and is arguably the most important person to ever walk the fairways of Royal Colwood.
Episodes
26 episodes
Lucifer Golfing Society visits Royal Colwood
The Lucifer Golfing Society was created in 1921 by a small group of like-minded men who enjoyed golfing, fine dining and camaraderie. In September 2024, the modern "Lucifers" travelled to Canada and part of their itinerary included a tri...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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41:24
Dale Jackson - 2024 Wall of Honour Induction
Congratulations to Dale Jackson for being inducted to Royal Colwood's Wall of Honour, builder category.Dale joins me for a conversation about some of his golf experiences and more importantly his accomplishments in the world of g...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:12
Championship Week - Part 2
Royal Colwood Golf Club proudly hosted the 110th Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, 30 July - 02 August 2024, presented by BDO. Congratulations to all the competitors, staff, volunteers and members for a successful Champ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:07:08
Championship Week - Part 1
Royal Colwood Golf Club proudly hosted the 110th Canadian Women's Amateur Championship, 30 July - 02 August 2024, presented by BDO.Congratulations to all the competitors, staff, volunteers and members for a successful Championshi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:08:48
Columbia Edgewater visits Royal Colwood
Columbia Edgewater visits Royal ColwoodAs Columbia Edgewater Country Club approaches its 100th Anniversary in 2025, Ky Fullerton and his friends John Delaittre and Evan Wilson visit Royal Colwood and graciously take time to join ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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30:01
110th Canadian Women's Amateur Championship - Royal Colwood Golf Club
Royal Colwood is proud to host the 110th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. Elaine Bobolo, Organizing Chair, Ruth McDougall and Barb Rainey join the host Matt Waterman in studio to chat about getting ready for the Ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:59
Gordy Scutt - Head Professional - Royal Colwood Golf Club
Hope you enjoy this episode with Gordy Scutt, new Head Professional at Royal Colwood. We talk about his golf career from the very early days to current day. Gordy has played all over the world as a Junior representing Canada, throug...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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47:05
A.V. Macan Podcast goes on the Road
For this episode, we took the podcast on the road and compiled 4 days of content with our group of 8.Our trip included:Fircrest Golf Club 1923Columbia Edgewater Country Club 1925Inglewood Golf Club 1919Beach Grove 1927
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:20
Broadmead Care's Charity Golf Tournament
Veterans Memorial Lodge is one of five Broadmead Care homes in Greater Victoria. An attractive, comfortable Home located in the pleasant Broadmead neighbourhood in Victoria, it provides long term care for veterans and seniors on Vancouver...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:04
50 Year Member - Rupee Pallan
We celebrate Rupee’s 50 years of membership at Royal Colwood. “Mr. Pallan” is well known in the Westshore area after serving for 35 years in School District 62. Rupee’s initiation fee 50 years ago was $400 and the monthly dues were ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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39:16
Golf Canada Western Regional Director - Doug Hastie
Kicking off Season 2 of the A.V. Macan Podcast, we're joined by Royal Colwood Member Doug Hastie. Doug is currently working for Golf Canada as the Director for Western Canada. Doug learned his golf from none other than George Knudse...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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50:06
2023 Women's Captain - Lori Lumley
In our final episode of 2023, we're joined by Lori Lumley who has just finished her 1 year term as Women's Captain at the Royal Colwood Golf Club.Lori played competitive fastball as a youngster and into her adult years but decided as re...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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39:18
Craig Young - Professional - Royal Colwood Golf Club
In episode 13, Royal Colwood Professional Craig Young joins me to chat about his 23+ years at our golf club. Craig and his wife come from competitive skiing backgrounds but his summer love of golf as a kid carried through to his working l...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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49:16
2023 Club Championship - Aaron Butters
In 2023, Royal Colwood celebrated 100 years of Club Championships and in this episode we are joined by Aaron Butters, Club Championship Committee Chair, to talk about the successes of the event. All the Divisions had medal...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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28:01
2023 Don Ross Derby - Jack Jenner
Jack Jenner is the creator and still manages the Don Ross Derby at Royal Colwood. This event is one of the most enjoyable tournaments on the schedule for the Men’s Division. It consists of 2– nine hole matches on the Friday and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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54:00
Club Captain - Alec Mackie
Alec Mackie is the Club Captain at Royal Colwood Golf Club, he is in his second year of a 3 year term. Alec has been a member of the Club since 1984 and is originally from Carnoustie, Scotland.In fact, his first golf was learned at...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:58
Dr. Dave Mick - Wall of Honour - Royal Colwood Golf Club
Dave Mick – Wall Of Honour - Royal Colwood Golf ClubDave joined Royal Colwood as a junior member in 1961 and over his golfing career he climbed the steps of recognition to be forever commemorated on the Wall of Honour at Royal Colwood.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:42
Invasive Species Removal - Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown is our guest on episode 8 of the A.V. Macan Podcast, we chat about the Invasive Species Removal program that he and other volunteers at the Club have been working on for the past few years. Bruce has been a member at Royal Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:23
Derek Senft - Professional - Royal Colwood Golf Club
Derek Senft is our guest on episode 7, he's a member of the professional staff at Royal Colwood Golf Club. Derek has 10 years experience at Colwood and previously learned some of the golf industry at Victoria Golf Club and at Cultus Lake...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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50:51
John's Donut House - John Rempel
John Rempel is our guest on episode 6, he's been a member at Royal Colwood Golf Club since 1980. John served his country for 25 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Once John retired from the military he decided to buy a donut fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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34:10
Kevin Carrigan - Wall of Honour - Royal Colwood Golf Club
In episode #5, Kevin Carrigan comes in to chat about his experiences at Royal Colwood Golf Club (RCGC). He is a “Wall of Honour” member and is previously a winner of the Men’s Club Championship eight (8) times in a row!Kevin gives cre...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:29
Nolan Thoroughgood - 2022 Men's Club Champion - Royal Colwood Golf Club
In episode #4, you’ll hear from Nolan Thoroughgood the 2022 Men’s Club Champion at Royal Colwood Golf Club (RCGC). He is a home grown golfer at RCGC and has been a high achiever throughout his playing career. The highlights include ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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29:34
Cynthia Adamek - 2022 Women's Club Champion - Royal Colwood Golf Club
In episode #3, Cynthia Adamek sits down to chat about her golfing career at Royal Colwood Golf Club (RCGC). She is the 2022 Women’s Club Champion and is a four time winner of the Championship. Cynthia grew up around Royal Colwood an...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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46:04
Rich Chlopan - Head Professional - Royal Colwood Golf Club
In episode #2, you’ll meet Rich Chlopan the Head Professional at the Royal Colwood Golf Club (RCGC). Rich has been an employee at RCGC for 8 years and has held the Head Professional position the past 4 years. He has been involve...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:59
Winston Michell - General Manager - Royal Colwood Golf Club
In episode #1 you'll meet Winston Michell the General Manager of the Royal Colwood Golf Club. Winston is 3 1/2 years into his role as the General Manager, he started the position at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic! He is ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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43:53