CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE LEVEL 1 EXAM: https://www.randa.org/en/rules-academy

RULES OF CONTEST

Golf Nova Scotia is excited to launch the 2025 Rules of Golf Contest, running from November 5 to December 5.

HERES HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Register for the R&A’s Level 1 Rules of Golf course, available online here or through the Golf Canada App.
2️⃣ Pass the Level 1 Exam with at least 60%
3️⃣ Download your certificate and email it to intern@nsga.ns.ca to be entered into the draw.

Bonus Entries x3: Purchase a Rules of Golf book

Two lucky winners who successfully complete the exam will receive a Golf Nova Scotia Prize Pack! Want to study up? You can purchase a Rules of Golf book directly from the Golf NS office.

Let’s see how many Nova Scotians can earn their Level 1 certification this year and take the next step toward Level 2!

📅Contest closes: December 5, 2025
🏆Winners announced: December 10, 2025
Good luck, and happy learning!

Contest ends Dec 5th at 11:59pm. The winners will be contacted from the official Golf Nova Scotia account. Golf Nova Scotia will not be contacting anyone until after December 5th, please be cautious of scam accounts. Entrants must be living in Nova Scotia. Contest open to Nova Scotia residents only who are members of Golf Canada. Please note when you register to participate in the R&A Rules Academy through the Academy’s R&D Rules website, your contact information and other relevant information, including exam results, will be shared with Golf Canada. Golf Canada reserves the right to use this information to communicate with you about rules training, golf education, volunteer opportunities and golf events. We will use this information to promote and develop golf in Canada.

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of William “Bill” MacMillan, a cherished member of our golf family whose dedication and service enriched our association for decades. His mentorship and friendship among fellow volunteers will leave a lasting legacy for golf in Nova Scotia.

Bill was just as dedicated to the sport of golf as he was to his community, being a significant contributor to Golf Nova Scotia since 1985. Throughout his tenure, he acted as a Referee, Course Rater, National Board Member, NSGA Executive Committee Member, President (1995–1996), Vice-President, Governor with Golf Canada, as well as Chair of Golf Canada’s Handicap and Course Rating Committee. 

A long-standing member at Hartlen Point Golf Club, Bill served on the Executive Committee for 21 years and was recognized with the 2019 NSGA Distinguished Service Award and the 2019 Golf Canada Volunteer of the Year.

Bill’s passion for the game, his integrity, and his lifelong commitment to fair play left a lasting impact on countless tournaments, golf clubs, and players across the province and country. Bill not only volunteered his time to Golf Nova Scotia, but he was also always ready to lend his expertise and mentor younger officials.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Bill’s family and loved ones. His legacy will live on through the many lives he touched and the lasting contributions he made to golf in Nova Scotia and beyond. May he rest in peace.

Obituary

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special General Meeting of The Nova Scotia Golf Association will be held virtually on October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and vote on the following matters:
1. The amendment of Article 5.1 to change the fiscal year of The Association from December 31st to October 31st each year.
2. The amendment of Article 5.3 to change the appointment of an Auditor to audit the accounts of the NSGA each year to a Review of accounts by an independent accounting firm.
3. Resolution to amend Article 3.6 to reflect changes to the duties conducted during the annual general meeting based on outcomes of the above resolutions.

Members are entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and vote on their behalf. Proxy forms must be submitted by October 19, 2025. Proxy forms will be sent out at a later date.