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 turn pro and remain in the competitive amateur ranks – likely a difficult decision for many golfers...

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 summer postings while attending UVic.  After University she became a professional musician with...

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 golf course designer.  “A.V. Macan” Sound editing done by Todd Mason.

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 golf tournaments coming soon. To appropriately kick off these episodes, Winston gives the Loyal Toast . ...

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