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The Golf Canada University and College Championships are ongoing at the Firerock Golf Club in Komoka, Ontario. The Heatsa国际传媒檚 team consists of the same trio that won the CCAA national bronze medal last year.

Rookies Samantha Copeland and Rebecca Reitsma join senior McKenna Lesuik as the team looks to excel at the 72-hole tournament that consists of both team and individual play.

Copeland won the UBC Okanagan Female Rooke of the Year, was a CCAA All-Canadian, and the PACWEST Provincial Player of the Year, and said shesa国际传媒檚 ready for the challenging tournament.

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Newly announced Heat coach Clay Stothers has been working with the team since being announced Heat golf coach in the middle of May.

The national championship is a showcase of university and college golf programs in Canada and allows the qualifying teams to compete for a national championship, as well as acting as the Canadian team qualifier for the World University Golf Championship.

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The championships conclude May 31. Results on the UBC Okanagan golfers can be found .

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