Two years ago, a group of fearless pioneers forged a new game that has forever changed the sporting community at Trinity Western University. Adam Bawden, Tanner Evans, Jordan Cliff, Colin Bandstra, and Richard “Dick” Crowder of 2/3 Upper, along with Mike Harloff and Dave Muller can be credited with the creation of Campus Golf, the game that’s roots can be traced back to 2003.

Back in its early days, Campus Golf was played with real golf balls: Titleist, Top Flite, Strata, you name it. Unfortunately, one fateful day brought the use of golf balls to a screeching halt. Adam Bawden, one of the founders of this legendary game, teed up for what was to be an ordinary hole. The pressure must have gotten to Adam and his shot got away from him. Adam’s ball flew majestically through a Resident Director’s office window. It goes without saying that golf balls have never been used on campus since.

This incident was a stumbling block for Campus Golf, but the sport persevered. The great minds that created Campus Golf decided that tennis balls would be a feasible alternative to the golf ball. A new era of Campus Golf had begun. To this day, tennis balls are still used and I’m proud to say that no more windows have been smashed. Sure, a person or two has stepped into the path of a ball, but that’s all.

For those of you who don’t know much about the sport, there’s no better way to learn than to play a round. Every so often a group of chic individuals can be seen on the greens of Trinity Western. You can’t miss a Campus Golfer. He/She will be decked out in their Sunday best, or even a wedding tux. This is a gentleman’s game; we must treat it as one. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, less and less games of Campus Golf have been played this year. This pains me in a very deep manner.

I however encourage everyone to grab a club and play a round. You don’t even need to know what the traditional “holes” are. Just make something up. It’s an addicting game that captures the imagination of everyone young and old. There’s no greater feeling in the world than seeing your ball fly gloriously across the school’s courtyard, or to see your friend hit his ball short of the lady’s tee. For those who have played, you know what I’m talking about.