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UBC Golf teams Shine at Canada West Championships, Bolstered by Record alumni Support
CHILLIWACK, BC – October 28, 2025 – The UBC Thunderbirds golf programs concluded a prosperous first three months of the 2025-26 season with strong performances at the Canada West Championships held at the chilliwack Golf Club. The UBC women’s team secured their sixth-consecutive canada West Championship title, while the men’s squad earned a silver medal, finishing just two shots behind UBCO.
The women’s championship was a closely contested affair, with UBC and UBCO entering the final day tied. A sensational final round, where the team shot seven-under par, propelled UBC to a six-stroke victory. UBC’s Katherine Hao claimed the individual women’s title, winning by five strokes.
On the men’s side, UBCO defended their conference title, overcoming a three-stroke deficit to UBC with a nine-stroke improvement on the final day.
Beyond on-course success, UBC Golf experienced a surge in support during September’s annual Back the ‘Birds Day, achieving remarkable fundraising results. A record number of supporters, including a strong turnout of golf alumni, contributed generously, with funds directly supporting student-athlete scholarships.
“The tremendous support from within the Thunderbirds community has certainly been both refreshing and invigorating for the dedicated and talented student-athletes and staff that comprise the UBC Golf program,” a UBC Athletics spokesperson stated.
The teams are currently focused on academics and will enjoy a holiday break before resuming competition in early February. The men’s team will kick off the back half of their season at the NCAA Division 1 bill Cullum Invitational in Somis, California on February 2, while the women’s team will compete at the NCAA Division 1 UCR Soboba Classic in Jacinto, California beginning February 6.
UBC Athletics is currently conducting a search for a full-time head coach to provide ongoing leadership for the Thunderbirds Golf program.
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