Golf Nova Scotia is excited to announce an employment opportunity for a Part Time, year round Member Services Administrator to join our team!

We are looking for an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about building relationships and supporting the golf community across Nova Scotia.

This is an opportunity to become part of a growing sport and contribute to the services and experiences that support our member clubs, golfers, and partners throughout the province.

Golf is about more than just the game. It provides opportunities to connect with people, build lasting relationships, and create meaningful experiences. We are looking for someone who shares that enthusiasm and is interested in helping strengthen golf across Nova Scotia.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the full job posting and submit their application before the deadline to Golf NS Executive Director, Sara Wilson. (executivedirector@nsga.ns.ca)

Application Deadline: November 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Anticipated Start Date: Dec 7, 2026 

Position: Part-time, Year Round

Full Job Posting: CLICK HERE

We look forward to welcoming a new member to the Golf Nova Scotia team!

PGA Atlantic is proud to announce the induction of the late Jerry Byers into the PGA Atlantic Hall of Fame, recognizing his outstanding career, leadership, and lasting contributions to the game of golf throughout Atlantic Canada. At this year’s Awards Gala, held during the PGA Atlantic Industry Show in November, Jerry will be inducted into the PGA Atlantic Hall of Fame in both the Player and Builder categories.

Born on March 29, 1952, in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Byers was an exceptional athlete whose accomplishments extended well beyond the golf course. Before beginning his career as a PGA Professional, he enjoyed a successful professional hockey career that saw him drafted 12th overall by the Minnesota North Stars in 1972. He went on to play within the organizations of the Minnesota North Stars, Atlanta Flames and New York Rangers, while also becoming well known throughout Nova Scotia for his time with the Nova Scotia Voyageurs. His hockey career later took him overseas, where he played in Switzerland, Austria and Japan from 1980 to 1984.

Throughout the summers during his professional hockey career, Byers continued to develop his passion for golf, working as an Assistant Professional at Ken-Wo Golf Club in Kentville under PGA Professional Boyd Lockhart.

Following his playing career in hockey, Byers dedicated himself fully to the golf industry. He spent 14 years as a Golf Professional at Hartlen Point Golf Club in Eastern Passage, while also operating his own business, Jerry Byers Golf Shop.

His commitment to the PGA and the growth of the profession extended beyond his work at the club level. In addition to his many years of service on the PGA Atlantic Board of Directors and various committees, Byers served as President of PGA Atlantic from 1999 to 2000, providing leadership to the association and its members during his tenure.

In 1998, Jerry and his wife, Ernestine, purchased Olde Town Golf Course in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. Together, they owned and operated the facility for nine seasons, continuing Jerry’s lifelong commitment to the game and to creating opportunities for others to enjoy golf.

Byers earned numerous honours throughout his remarkable athletic career, including induction into the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame. His accomplishments in both hockey and golf reflected not only his extraordinary athletic ability, but also the dedication, work ethic and team-first mentality that characterized his life.

Jerry passed away on December 25, 2006, at the age of 54. His legacy continues through his family, the many people whose lives he influenced, and the golf and sporting communities he helped strengthen throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

PGA Atlantic is honoured to recognize Jerry Byers as a member of the PGA Atlantic Hall of Fame, celebrating a PGA Professional whose achievements, leadership and character left a lasting mark on the Association and the game of golf.

Article written by the PGA of Atlantic Canada.

Congratulations to Digby’s own Eric Locke for securing the National PGA of Canada Teaching Professional Championship in BC.

Eric competed in the National Championship from October 23-26 and won in the first playoff hole over Kevin Stinson of Chilliwack. Also in the field and finishing 9th was Alex MacDonald, Director of Instruction at Links at Brunello.

Eric is the Head Teaching Professional at Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club in Alberta. Nova Scotia Proud!

FULL ARTICLE: https://www.pgaofcanada.com/media/locke-wins-playoff-thriller-and-bruce-claims-wire-to-wire-victory-in-langley-51782

Congratulations to Nova Scotia’s own Abbey Baker on being named the NEC Golfer of the Month for October! A well-deserved recognition for Abbey and another great achievement representing Fairleigh Dickinson University!

CLICK HERE for the full article.

The Devonshire Cup brought international golf to Nova Scotia as Team Canada faced the United States at Cabot Cape Breton in Inverness. The biennial competition provided an opportunity for Canadian golfers to represent their country while showcasing the world-class golf experience available right here in Cape Breton.

Nova Scotia was represented by Paul Batchelor of Bedford and Bryan Fader of Halifax, who proudly wore the Canadian colours on home soil. Their participation highlighted the talent within our province and gave local golf fans an opportunity to follow an international competition taking place in their own backyard.

Team Canada came out on top, earning a memorable victory over the United States. Hosting an event of this calibre at Cabot Cape Breton was also a great opportunity to showcase Nova Scotia as a destination for golf and major sporting events. Congratulations to Paul and Bryan on representing our province and being part of Team Canada’s winning effort!

FULL SALTWIRE ARTICLE By Jeremy Fraser: https://www.saltwire.com/cape-breton/canada-u-s-to-battle-for-devonshire-cup-golf-championship-in-cape-breton

After five years of building opportunities for golfers of all abilities, Golf Nova Scotia is proud to announce the inaugural Golf NS All Abilities Championship.

Golf Nova Scotia launched its Adaptive Golf Program in 2021 with a simple goal: to provide individuals with disabilities an opportunity to learn, play, and enjoy the game of golf through accessible instruction, adaptive equipment, and support from PGA professionals.

Since its launch, the program has continued to grow through weekly sessions at Rosevale Golf Course and Better Golf Dartmouth, creating a welcoming environment where athletes can develop their skills, build confidence, make connections, and enjoy the game on their own terms.

Adaptive Golf is about more than modifying the game. It is about creating equitable access, breaking down barriers, and celebrating what every golfer can do. Golf’s ability to adapt to a wide range of physical, cognitive, sensory, and neurological abilities makes it a unique sport where everyone can find a way to participate.

The introduction of the Golf NS All Abilities Championship marks the next chapter in Golf Nova Scotia’s commitment to growing and supporting Adaptive Golf across the province.

The championship will provide athletes with an opportunity to experience competitive golf in a welcoming and inclusive environment while celebrating the progress and achievements of Nova Scotia’s All Abilities golf community.

From the first Adaptive Golf sessions in 2021 to the inaugural All Abilities Championship, this is the next step in making golf a game for everyone.

Golf Nova Scotia looks forward to welcoming athletes and celebrating this exciting new chapter in 2027.

More information about the Golf NS All Abilities Championship, including registration and event details, will be announced soon.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported the Golf Nova Scotia 50/50 Raffle this season in support of junior golf.

Thanks to your incredible support, our first 50/50 raised an impressive $3,400, with half going to the lucky winner and the other half supporting junior golf initiatives across Nova Scotia.

We truly appreciate everyone who purchased tickets, shared the raffle and helped us make our first 50/50 a success.

Thank you for supporting the future of junior golf in Nova Scotia

A World-Class Experience

For Brightwood Golf & Country Club Superintendent Sue Crawford, the opportunity to volunteer at the Solheim Cup was far more than a chance to be around one of the biggest events in women’s professional golf. It was an opportunity to learn, connect with turf professionals from around the world, and gain a broader perspective on what it takes to succeed as a golf course superintendent.

Hosted at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands, the Solheim Cup brought together the world’s best players and a massive international team behind the scenes to prepare and maintain the golf course at the highest level.

Crawford described the experience as one she will remember throughout her career.

From being treated like a VIP and enjoying incredible food to experiencing the energy of the crowds, Crawford was impressed by every aspect of the event. The Bernardus Golf property itself left a lasting impression.

“I doubt I’ll ever be on a nicer golf course,” Crawford said.

The course was unique, with fescue used across all playing surfaces and no traditional rough. Naturalized areas between holes featured heath and trees, while the property itself had previously been farmland before Bernardus Golf was developed.

But while the golf course and atmosphere were spectacular, it was the work taking place behind the scenes that provided Crawford with some of the most valuable lessons.

105 People, 84 Volunteers and a 4:00 a.m. Start

Preparing a golf course for a Solheim Cup is an enormous operation.

The maintenance team consisted of 105 people, supported by 84 volunteers representing 22 different countries. Every morning, the operation began long before the first tee time, with maintenance equipment leaving the facility at approximately 4:00 a.m.

The team was divided into specialized roles, including:

• 22 people mowing greens
• 11 people mowing fairways
• 8 people mowing surrounds
• 6 people changing holes
• 24 people raking bunkers
• 6 people mowing tees
• 5 people rolling greens
• 4 people collecting data

Crawford spent her mornings rolling greens, while her evenings were generally spent on the fairway divot-filling crew.

The target green speed for the championship was 10.5 feet, requiring an incredible level of preparation, consistency and attention to detail.

For Crawford, being part of that operation offered a perspective that simply cannot be gained from watching a professional tournament from the gallery.

Learning From the Best

One of the biggest benefits of the experience was the opportunity to work alongside turf professionals from clubs and facilities around the world.

Crawford was able to exchange ideas, learn different approaches to course preparation and build relationships with people she may work with again throughout her career.

The experience also expanded her professional network, creating opportunities to volunteer at future major events, connect with potential speakers for the annual turfgrass conference and develop relationships throughout the industry.

Most importantly, Crawford came away with a broader understanding of what it means to be a successful superintendent.

More Than Growing Grass

While technical turf management is obviously a major part of the job, Crawford believes her experiences at major championships have reinforced that being a successful superintendent requires much more.

“Anyone can learn to grow grass, but it takes work to be a good leader, an effective communicator, and an adaptable problem solver.”

That perspective is perhaps the most valuable takeaway from Crawford’s time at the Solheim Cup.

Working at a championship of this magnitude provided an opportunity to see firsthand how communication, teamwork, preparation and leadership come together to create a world-class playing surface.

For Crawford, volunteering at the Solheim Cup and previously at events such as the Presidents Cup has become one of the most memorable aspects of her career. The knowledge, relationships and perspective gained through these experiences will continue to benefit her work at Brightwood Golf & Country Club and contribute to the broader turfgrass community here in Nova Scotia.

Looking Ahead

Crawford’s Solheim Cup experience is a great example of the opportunities available to Nova Scotia’s golf industry professionals when they step outside their home facilities and become part of the global golf community.

From the early-morning maintenance operation to the final putt, the Solheim Cup demonstrated the incredible amount of work required behind the scenes to deliver professional golf at the highest level.

For Sue Crawford, it was an experience that went far beyond maintaining a golf course. It was an opportunity to learn, connect, lead and grow as a professional and one that she will carry with her throughout the rest of her career.