2022 Player of the Year Award Reception

Over the weekend, the NSGA hosted the 2022 Player of the Years Award Reception!

Thank you Golf Central for hosting the event for the players and their guests as well as being a proud partner of the NSGA and the lead sponsor of the Player of the Year.

Congratulations to all of our 2022 Players of the Year, and thank you to everyone who attended.

Player of the Year Announcements!

Player of the Year Standings

Dormie, Black Friday Blast – 50% off on over 1500 Headcovers!

Don’t wait, Dormie Workshop has over 1,500 selected headcovers at 50%, off we know they are going to go fast!

And as a bonus, we have just received a selection of end of season stock from our friends at Srixon/Cleveland. Drivers, fairways, hybrids, wedges, an iron set, a tour bag, and select shoes for men and women!! These won’t last long!

Stop by the Dormie HQ, 3731 Mackintosh Street in Halifax and get your goods right from the source. Come enjoy a real shopping experience and maybe hit a few balls in our simulator.

If not, we can quickly ship your order before Dec 6, 2022, to ensure delivery for the holidays.

Do you use Xmas shopping as an excuse to get out of the house but hate shopping? Come play on our golf simulator while “shopping” 

Dormie Workshop

Sincerely,

Our friends at Dormie Workshop

End of Season Giveaway!

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Instagram Giveaway

Details: Since golf courses are starting to close the NSGA wants to reward one lucky winner!

Enter for a chance to win a Cobra Golf Bag, A sleeve of Taylormade TP5 Golf Balls, 4 NSGA Puma Shirts, 2 Taylormade Hats, Golf Canada Towel, Golf Canada Headcover, a large bag of tees, and an NSGA Flag.

Here’s how to enter ⛳️
1. Like this photo on Instagram
2. Follow @novascotiagolf
3. Tag 4 people that you played with this summer on Instagram

*BONUS ENTRY* Share this post to your story and tag us.

*BONUS ENTRY* Follow us on Twitter

*BONUS ENTRY* Like NSGA on Facebook

The Contest ends Friday, November 11 at 11:59am. Winners will be contacted privately from this account only. Entrants must be living in Nova Scotia.

Volunteer with Us!

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Volunteer With Us!
It is the combined efforts of Staff, Board, Committees, and Volunteers that are the engine of the NSGA.
Do you live near a Championship host site and wish to be a part of our Tournament Team? Have an interest in the Rules? Want to learn more about how courses are rated?
Click the link below to learn more and connect with one of our team members.

Were you on a Golf Team in University or College?

Were you on a Golf Team in University or College?

The NSGA would like to know!

We would appreciate it if you could kindly reach out and let us know the post-secondary school you attended when you were a part of a golf program or team.

Our aim is to provide a list on our website for juniors to see all the opportunities out there in the game of golf. As well as the area you are from in Nova Scotia.

Please email Kaydem, communications@nsga.ns.ca your school.

UPDATED PATHWAY FOR JUNIOR GOLFERS!

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New and Improved!
Check out the updated Pathway for Junior Golfers in Nova Scotia.
These are the 5 steps that are crucial to developing your golf game as a Junior.
More information can be found on our website (link in the bio) and questions can be answered by emailing NSGA Technical Director, Sara Wilson!

2022 NSGA Provincial Championship Recap & Leaderboards

NSGA SOLO EVENTS

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U13 Girls Provincial Championship

Champion: Claira Frizzell (Oakfield GCC)

Runner Up: Lila Bishop (KenWo GC)

Location: River Hills Golf & Country Club

Date: July 4-6, 2022

Next year host: KenWo Golf Club

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U13 Boys Provincial Championship

Champion: Nathan MacDonald (Oakfield GCC)

Runner Up: Carter Lavigne (Moncton GCC)

Location: River Hills Golf & Country Club

Date: July 4-6, 2022

Next year host: KenWo Golf Club

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U15 Girls Provincial Championship

Champion: Avery Cohen (Abercrombie GC)

Runner Up: Tatum Lohnes (Osprey Ridge)

Location: River Hills Golf & Country Club

Date: July 4-6, 2022

Next year host: KenWo Golf Club

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U15 Boys Provincial Championship

Champion: Rylan Sutherland (Brookfield GCC)

Runner Up: AJ Campbell (KenWo GC)

Location: River Hills Golf & Country Club

Date: July 4-6, 2022

Next year host: KenWo Golf Club

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U17 Girls Provincial Championship

Champion: Annika Parkash (Ashburn GC)

Runner Up: Olivia Seaman (KenWo GC)

Location: River Hills Golf & Country Club

Date: July 4-6, 2022

Next year host: KenWo Golf Club

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U17 Boys Provincial Championship

Champion: Simon Mullen (Truro GC)

Runner Up: Colby Bent (Truro GC)

Location: River Hills Golf & Country Club

Date: July 4-6, 2022

Next year host: KenWo Golf Club

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U19 Girls Provincial Championship

Champion: Abbey Baker (Ashburn GC)

Runner Up: Abby Wamboldt (Northumberland Links)

Location: River Hills Golf & Country Club

Date: July 4-6, 2022

Next year host: KenWo Golf Club

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U19 Boys Provincial Championship

Champion: Gavin Ives (Ashburn GC)

Runner Up: Logan Forward (Oakfield GCC)

Location: River Hills Golf & Country Club

Date: July 4-6, 2022

Next year host: KenWo Golf Club

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Women’s Amateur Championship

Champion: Heather McLean (KenWo GC)

Runner Up: Haley Baker (Ashburn GC)

Location: Amherst Golf Club

Date: July 8-10, 2022

Next year host: TBD

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Women’s Mid- Amateur Championship

Champion: Kyla McIsaac (NS Public Player)

Runner Up: Jennifer Comeau (Oakfield GCC)

Location: Amherst Golf Club

Date: July 8-10, 2022

Next year host: TBD

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Women’s Senior Championship

Champion: Joanie McCarville (Ashburn GC)

Runner Up: Leslie Houde (Paragon GCC)

Location: Amherst Golf Club

Date: July 8-10, 2022

Next year host: TBD

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Men’s Amateur Championship

Champion: Brett McKinnon (Ashburn GC)

Runner Up: Gavin Ives (Ashburn GC)

Location: Ashburn Golf Club

Date: July 15-17, 2022

Next year host: The Links at Penn Hills

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Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship

Champion: Brett McKinnon (Ashburn GC)

Runner Up: Corson Roach (Lingan GC)

Location: Lingan Golf Club

Date: July 22-24, 2022

Next year host: TBD

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Men’s Mid-Master Championship

Champion: Leon Carter (Dundee RGC)

Runner Up: Glenn Robinson (Oakfield GCC)

Location: Lingan Golf Club

Date: July 22-24, 2022

Next year host: TBD

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Senior Men’s Provincial Championship

Champion: Jeff Hovell (Ashburn GC)

Runner Up: Rob Collins (Clare GCC)

Location: Eden Golf & Country Club

Date: August 10-11, 2022

Next year host: TBD

NSGA TEAM EVENTS

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Men’s 4-Ball Championship

Champion: Derrick Boudreau & Morgan Penny – (Yarmouth Links)

Runner Up: Adam Clannon & Kevin Tucker – (Hartlen Point)

Location: Hartlen Point Force Golf Club

Date: June 11-12, 2022

Next year host: TBD

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Women’s Pinehurst Championship

Champion: Heather McLean & Beth Lloyd – (KenWO GC)

Runner Up: Mireille Lewis (Clare GCC) & Heather Hines (Truro GC)

Location: KenWo Golf Club

Date: July 26, 2022

Next year host: TBD

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Women’s Bronze Championship

Champion: Team Public Players – Metro Ladies: Elizabeth Deveau, Brenda MacDonald, Mary McCurdy, Christie-Ann Oickle, Lesley Brewer

Runner Up: Team Northumberland Links: Sandy Jolly, Wendy Isenor, Millie Brown, Linda Burton, Karen George

Location: Northumberland Links

Date: August 8th, 2022

Next year host: TBD

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Senior Men’s 4-Ball Championship

Champion: Paul Coulson (Truro GC) & Mike Henderson (Oakfield GCC)

Runner Up: 

Location: Mountain Golf & Country Club

Date: September 14-15, 2022

Next year host: TBD

Dormie Play Yellow Signature Event

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Registration

Date: September 23, 2022

Location: The Links at Brunello

Cost: $920 per team

Format: 18-Hole Two Person Stableford Better Ball

Registration Limited: 45 Teams (90 players)

 

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Donate Now to Play Yellow

In addition to this year’s tournament, Dormie is offering some incredible options to donate towards this year’s charity – the IWK Foundation.

Check out their registration page for more info!

Click below to Donate Now!

River Hills Golf & Country Club – HIRING

Clubhouse Manager Opportunity

River Hills Golf & Country Club

Clyde River, NS

www.riverhillsgolf.ca

Is this you?

We are looking for an energetic, service-oriented manager to organize, plan and lead the day-to-day operational aspects of the clubhouse at River Hills. You will work closely with a team consisting of the Course Superintendent, the Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, staff, and volunteers on behalf of our members and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizing and planning for 440+ members and guests

• Proficient use of the golf management software system at River Hills

• Customer service/Communication

• Budget preparation, financial tracking, inventory

• Staff hiring, management and scheduling

• Sales, marketing, and promotion

• Event planning/fund-raising efforts

• Team-building initiatives

• Follow-up practices with attention to detail in all areas of work

Qualifications:

Minimum three to five years of recent and relevant managerial experience in a service-oriented business with proven ability to multi-task while leading the operational, planning and organizing efforts for River Hills. A golfing background with relevant educational certificates and degrees are assets, but not required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills with oversight for creation and adherence to checklists (weekly/monthly) for the various operational areas. Proven time management skills.

• Create financial and tracking reports – memberships, green fees, trail fees, cart rentals, bar sales, kitchen sales, inventory tracking as required and present financial results at the Board meetings.

• Superb interpersonal, customer service and conflict resolution skills. Ability to inform, oversee and enforce polices on behalf of River Hills.

• Proven ability to hire, train and coach a successful and enthusiastic staff. Manage scheduling in accordance with employment policies and budget targets. Ensure that payroll is carried out accurately and on time.

• Possess exceptional communication skills, including written oral, and computer skills with a working knowledge of social media tools for marketing and promotion.

• Ensures cleanliness and safety for clubhouse/driving range/practice area/rental power carts.

• Ability to take on new initiatives to improve the golfing experience at River Hills and self-motivated to be current with knowledge of golf, business trends and developments.

• Sit as an ex-officio member on the River Hills Board of Directors.

Job Type: ​Seasonal, full-time for golf season (typically March to end of October). Criminal record check required and will sign a River Hills confidentiality statement.

Salary: ​Negotiated – based on skills and experience.

How to Apply:

Send your cover letter and resume by end of day Thursday, October 6 to:

Morag Wilson

Personnel Committee

River Hills Golf & Country Club

morag@riverhills.ca

Note: We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.