Carson Kallis: From National Champion to a Thrilling One-Shot Win

Carson Kallis has been competing—and winning—at a high level for more than two decades. Now, fresh off a dramatic one-shot victory at the 2026 Play Golf BC Assistants’ Championship, he joins Steve to tell the full story behind the win.Carson breaks down his three-birdie start, the crucial eagle on the 14th and the tense finish that secured the title at The Dunes at Kamloops.The conversation also goes beyond one tournament. Carson shares how he discovered golf, developed into one of Canada’s top junior players, earned an NCAA Division I opportunity and eventually captured the 2012 NAIA individual national championship with the University of Victoria.Steve and Carson also discuss life at Burnaby Mountain, his approach to coaching, handling pressure, memorable moments from the course—and John Jamieson’s unbelievable 290-yard albatross hole-in-one during the same championship.A relaxed conversation about competition, coaching and a lifetime in the game of golf.Brought to you by: https://www.riversidegolf.ca/