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The Great Blue Jacket Schism of 2010

The Great Blue Jacket Schism of 2010 The Twenty –first century encompasses one of the most exciting periods in amateur golf history. One of the most important historical events of this era is The Great Blue Jacket Schism of 2010 (The Great Schism). What were the key dates of this famous historical event? What were the names of the people who were involved in this historical occasion? Interesting facts and information about The Great Blue Jacket Schism of 2010 is detailed below.

Important Facts about the Great Schism of 2010 - split between the Governing Body and a Rogue Organizing Committee The Great Schism of 2010 was the split between the existing Righteous Governing Body (RGB) and the Rogue Organizing Committee (ROC). In March 2010, relations between the RGB and the brazen ROC reached a terminal crisis. This crisis led to the separation between the RGB and the ROC. The split, The Great Blue Jacket Schism of 2010, led to the development of the ROC sponsored and much maligned New Blue Jacket and the more fan friendly and respected Blue Jacket Classic.

The Blue Jacket Invitational (Classic) was long respected as a democratically run tournament based on all that was right and good in sport. In late March 2010, Mr. Brown, of some easterly provincial influence, unilaterally introduced a reformulated tournament. In later years, this action would become known as the Edict of Saanich.

Traditionalists were horrified that special interests had forged ahead with a faux tournament. Many refused to accept these terms and declared the proceedings void. Messrs Muir and McMillan, original architects of the classic format, withdrew their support, whilst Mr. Brown remained entrenched. Mainlanders, South Islanders and residents of the Western Communities could not decide which one to play. While some declared their support for New Blue Jacket, others called for a return to the Blue Jacket Classic. The spectacle of two rival tournaments, each holding out as the only legitimate award of a blue jacket was destined to follow the path of professional boxing, the World Hockey Association and Indy Car.

The Council of Cordova Bay This great schism in western golfing lore was finally healed at the Council of Cordova Bay. There were numerous "phantom tournaments" at this time, but they were all rejected in favor of a return to the classic format. The world rejoiced.