The Crown Isle CrownCast: Recent Episodes
Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community
The Crown Isle CrownCast is a podcast that lets you in on everything Crown Isle. This unique Vancouver Island Golf Resort and Community offers a championship 18 hole golf course that challenges your senses. From views of the mountains to the amazing Graham Cooke design surrounded my beautiful homes Crown Isle is a place to call your own. Our motto is come for a tee time…stay for a lifetime and after your experience here we’re sure you’ll agree. Weekly we talk to the leaders of Crown Isle and find out what’s on their mind and also detail life at Crown Isle.
On CrownCast Episode 43 host Murray Brookshaw and Head Professional Jared Siminoff cover a myriad of topics. They talk about upcoming events including the RBC Scramble, the Captain’s Cup and Ladies’ Wine and Nine. Jared also has a very cool story about a Pro’s predicament in the PGA TOUR Canada Q School held at Crown Isle.
On CrownCast Episode 42 with General Manager Bill Kelly, Head Professional Jared Siminoff and Murray Brookshaw they talk about the new 2022/2023 Membership offer. The Crown Isle crew also provides insight into new club events and the upcoming Burgundy Jacket Tournament. If you’re a betting person they also give a sneak peek into the winning picks for the 2022 Masters Tournament.
CrownCast Episode 41. Host Murray Brookshaw speaks with General Manager Bill Kelly and Head Professional Jared Siminoff about the new Crown Isle Golf Membership for the 2022/2023 season.
Host Murray Brookshaw speaks with GM Bill Kelly of Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community. This episode covers a myriad of topics including improvements at the golf course, new member events, an update on the Flight Deck plus Bill and Murray talk a little Tiger and Charlie.
On CrownCast Episode 39 host Murray Brookshaw talks planning, coaching and Phil with Head Professional Jared Siminoff. Jared reveals his plans for the upcoming golf year. He also speaks about his coaching philosophy. It’s a fun listen with a few surprises for our Members.
In CrownCast Episode 38 host Murray Brookshaw and Coach Brian Wise have news about his wife Mindy, takeaways from Summer coaching and reveal new offerings for the Fall. Also, Junior Golf Coach Mark Valliere joins them for a recap of the Operation 36 program.
On CrownCast Episode 37 our host Murray Brookshaw speaks with General Manager Bill Kelly on a variety of topics. They discuss the big club events from the Summer, recap the Champions, talk Turkey with our Thanksgiving offering and go in depth on COVID protocols while preaching patience.
CrownCast Episode 36 - We R charitable, details two very important community initiatives that Crown Isle is involved with. LIsten as Bill Kelly speaks with host Murray Brookshaw about the 13th Annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Classic. Steve Blacklock also joins us to give some info on the Rotary Club and Lion’s Club Golf Ball drop. Both take place on September 10th at Crown Isle.
CrownCast Episode 35 - Be Wise with Coach Brian features a conversation between host Murray Brookshaw and Brian Wise about a wide range of topics. Brian has an update on the health of his wife Mindy, Tournament Play, the TPI process and his coaching sessions for the Fall.
CrownCast Episode 34 - Club Championships. Murray Brookshaw speaks with Head Professional Jared Siminoff and Tournament Chairperson Dave Yanick about the upcoming Club Tournaments. It’s a revealing and interesting conversation that gives you every reason to compete.
CrownCast Episode 33 features host Murray Brookshaw and General Manager Bill Kelly speaking about the new public health protocols, upcoming events and the Golfathon for ALS. They also reveal details about the Hot August Nights Car show and cruise coming up on August 14 and 15.
On CrownCast Episode 32 host Murray Brookshaw speaks with Villa Rooms Manager Matt Rolston. They have a great conversation about Matt’s passions and why he has such a love for his job. He lets us in on the renovations and upgrades for the Villas. It’s a fun chat. Have a listen.
CrownCast Episode 31 features a conversation with General Manager Bill Kelly and host Murray Brookshaw. They discuss Phil’s win for the ages last weekend and cover the new public health order and how it impacts Crown Isle.
CrownCast Episode 30 with Head Professional Jared Siminoff. This week Jared gives us some insight into his background, philosophy and what he hopes to bring to Crown Isle. At the end of the podcast he reveals his pick for the PGA Championship.
In CrownCast Episode 29 - Real Talk with Bert Jaeger, we discuss his interesting background, why he got into real estate and talk about an exciting new development in Crown Isle. Bert also has some interesting insights on the Comox Valley real estate market.
CrownCast Episode 28 - Be Wise with Coach Brian features an update on Brian’s wife Mindy, news on Gentlemen’s Night at the office and some coaching tips related to Benchmarking, SMART Goal Setting and new clinics.
In CrownCast Episode 27 host Murray Brookshaw and General Manager Bill Kelly recap the Masters, talk about the Crown Isle Burgundy Jacket tourney and the first Gentlemen’s Night at the Office. Listen for other surprises as well.
CrownCast #26 features another Be Wise with Coach Brian episode. Brian and host Murray Brookshaw talk about scoring mistakes and how you should love your beautiful golf swing.
CrownCast Episode 4 features General Manager Bill Kelly and host Murray Brookshaw. They have info on Weekend Brunch, Easter Turkey Dinner takeout, Gentlemen’s Night at the Office kickoff, The 2nd Annual Burgundy Jacket Tournament, how to elevate your tee shot at the Sandwedge and much more.
CrownCast Episode 3 features host Murray Brookshaw and GM Bill Kelly introducing 2 new team members. Christine Grant is our new Food and Beverage Manager. She combines her experience in Whistler and Vancouver with a love for local food and craft breweries to bring fresh and exciting updates to Crown Isle. Head Professional, Jared Siminoff is from Powell River and come to us from Point Grey in Vancouver. He has some excellent ideas to bring our Customer Service to the next level.
On the latest Be Wise with Coach Brian CrownCast teaching professional Brian Wise covers some personal news about the health of his wife Mindy, more details on the Titleist Performance Institute and outlines his teaching plans for 2021. As always, Brian is engaging, fun to listen to and real as you can get.
The first CrownCast of 2021 recaps 2020 and looks to next year as a Membership and the future of Crown Isle. General Manager Bill Kelly and host Murray Brookshaw let you behind the curtain for a peek at some exciting plans at Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community.
General Manager Bill Kelly and host Murray Brookshaw discuss the Tiger and son Charlie dynamic, recap the Charity Auction just held at Crown Isle, talk New Years Eve takeout, new events in January and what’s in store for 2021 here at Crown Isle. This is the last episode of the year. Happy Holidays from the CrownCast team.
Be Wise with Coach Brian - Your host Murray Brookshaw and Coach Brian Wise explore a myriad of topics including Tiger playing in a tournament with his son Charlie, the Fall Coaching wrap up, our Titleist Performance Instuite offering at Crown Isle and the new Speed clinic. Download today for an action packed episode. This is the perfect golf fix as we hit the winter months.
Murray and Bill talk about the Masters and the Crown Isle Burgundy Jacket in early November. They also give details on the Crown Isle COVID - 19 protocols per the recent health order by Dr. Bonnie Henry.
Host Murray Brookshaw talks with GM Bill Kelly about upcoming November events including Wine Weekend pairing dinners and the Burgundy Jacket golf tournament. Crown Isle was recently awarded Golf Facility of the Year by the PGA of BC. They also talk about Covid updates including masks, golf shop specials, and a look forward to Christmas and the winter ahead.
Murray talks to Director of Real Estate Jason Andrew about current development and changes in our Resort Community.
Murray and Bill discuss the Mayor’s Golf Charity Classic including Covid changes. They also look back at the PGA of BC tournament and Men’s Club Championships held in August. We’ve also got a new mixed doubles tournament coming up at the end of the month, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.
Murray talks to Director of Real Estate Jason Andrew about current development and changes in our Resort Community.
Be Wise with Coach Brian – Brian fills Murray in on the recent Junior Club Championship as well as membership and lessons this year. Plus of course they touch on some great tips to improve your game.
Murray and Bill catch up on recent Covid-19 changes at the Resort including masks for employees. Managers recently went over the Member Survey that was done earlier this year, discussing what we have already accomplished and what more we are hoping to achieve. And they touch on our plans to provide Resort activities this winter for locals and visitors who will not be able to head south.
Be Wise with Coach Brian – Get some tips to improve your golf game with Associate Golf Professional Brian Wise.
Murray and Bill talk about Resort updates in food and beverage, the pro shop and Covid-19. They also chat about upcoming events including the Classic Car Cruise on July 25 and the RBC Scramble on July 31.
Murray and Bill talk the re-opening of the Timber Room, the new Sandwedge snack shack, and more updates at Crown Isle and The Park.
Murray and GM Bill Kelly cover more developments in Resort operations with continuing changes under COVID-19. Lots of new things coming up, including the re-opening of the driving range on May 22, the return of Men’s Night on May 21. A new halfway shack is also set to open above the 10th tee very soon, plus the new Crown Isle app, take-out food service, and other upcoming projects.
Murray has a physically distanced chat with General Manager Bill Kelly regarding updates and procedures in the Resort and on the golf course during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Murray and General Manager Bill Kelly talk golf updates and upcoming events, including the return of weekly Men’s Night starting April 23 and upcoming Ladies Nights. Director of Golf Rod Prieto highlights new equipment in the Pro Shop and upcoming Demo Day April 18. Associate Golf Pro Brian Wise makes an appearance to talk improving your golf game whether you’re new to the game or need to polish your skills.
Murray talks with General Manager Bill Kelly about updates and additions to golf membership for 2020 as well as new things in the golf shop (including new staff!). He also chats with Food and Beverage Manager Daniel O’Donnell about the new Timber Room menu and upcoming events including Dine Around and St. Patrick’s Day.
Meet General Manager Bill Kelly, learn about Christmas at Crown Isle, including the Holiday Resort Walk and Gingerbread Village, plus other events happening this December at the Resort.