A.V. Macan Podcast

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 Colwood for the past 17 years and has served as the Men’s Captain.  Being a volunteer at our golf course is only a small part of the volunteering Bruce has done in...

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.  Derek is big part of Junior Golf development at Royal Colwood, and he’s often seen leading young girls and boys in their exposure to the golf world.  He...

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 franchise - which eventually became John's Donut House for the next 17 years. John talks about his many years of golfing around Royal Colwood and cool memorie...

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 credit to Tiger Woods for creating huge interest in golf while he was learning the game as a Junior.  After his high school graduation, Kevin went onto College in the...

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 winning the BC Amateur Golf Championship in 2016 (at 15 yrs old) and playing college golf in Division I NCAA for Oregon State University. Nolan has decided not to tur...

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 and spent many summers playing and competing as a junior member. Cynthia served in the Canadian Armed Forces as a musician performing in the Ceremonial Guard during her...

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 involved in the golf industry since 1989.  Rich is from Regina, Sask. and played Junior Golf at the Wascana Country Club. The 2nd toast is made by Rich and is in honour of our...

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 a graduate of the Camosun College Golf Management Program. Winston looks forward to the future at Royal Colwood with lots of new projects underway and important gol...

The host, Matt Waterman talks about starting the A.V. Macan Podcast. Sound editing done by Todd Mason.