Halifax’s Abbey Baker has added another milestone to an already impressive golf career, capturing the Stonehill “Hill Yeah” Invitational for her first individual victory at the NCAA Division I level.

Baker put together two consistent rounds of 70 (-2) to finish the 36-hole championship at 4-under par, earning the individual title for Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU). The victory marks a significant moment in Baker’s collegiate career as she begins her fifth season with the Knights.

A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a member of Ashburn Golf Club, Baker is currently a graduate student at FDU. She joined the Knights as a freshman for the 2022-23 season and has remained with the program throughout her collegiate career. As a freshman, she competed in eight events and posted a 77.3 scoring average, before appearing in nine events during her sophomore campaign and recording five top-20 finishes. After missing the 2024-25 season due to injury, Baker returned to the FDU lineup and is now competing as a graduate student.

Her connection with FDU began before she arrived on campus. The Knights announced Baker’s signing in November 2021, when she was already one of Nova Scotia’s most accomplished junior golfers. She joined the program in 2022, following in the footsteps of her older sister Haley, who also competed for FDU.

Baker brought an extensive championship resume with her from Nova Scotia. Golf Nova Scotia records show she won the Nova Scotia U19 Girls Championship four consecutive times from 2020 through 2023, while also winning the U17 Girls Championship three consecutive years from 2019 through 2021. She made the jump to the top of the provincial women’s game in 2023, winning both the U19 Girls and Women’s Amateur titles in the same season.

Her success continued after aging out of junior competition. Baker captured her third Golf Nova Scotia Women’s Amateur Championship in 2026 and earned a spot on Team Nova Scotia for the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship.

Now, after years of competing with the Knights, Baker has added an NCAA Division I individual title to that résumé.

Her victory at the Stonehill “Hill Yeah” Invitational represents a memorable achievement in her time at FDU: two rounds of 70, a 4-under-par winning total, and her first collegiate victory on the Division I stage.

Congratulations to Abbey on an outstanding accomplishment and another proud moment for golf in Nova Scotia!

Luke MacDougall, Fall River – NS

Golf Nova Scotia is proud to recognize Luke MacDougall on his invitation to the 2026 Golf Canada NextGen Selection Camp, where he is representing Nova Scotia alongside some of the country’s top junior golfers.

The NextGen Selection Camp brings together talented young athletes from across Canada as they continue their development and work toward representing Canada on the international stage. An invitation to the camp is a significant accomplishment and recognizes Luke’s continued growth, strong performances, and potential as one of Nova Scotia’s emerging junior golfers.

Luke has been a member of the Junior Development Team Nova Scotia, gaining valuable experience competing at the provincial and national levels. His continued commitment to improving his game, combined with his competitive performances, has helped earn him recognition among Canada’s top developing junior athletes.

The 2026 NextGen Selection Camp provides athletes with an opportunity to train alongside some of the country’s best young golfers while working with Golf Canada’s coaches and high-performance staff. The camp is designed to evaluate and develop athletes as they pursue future opportunities within Golf Canada’s national development pathway.

For Luke, the invitation represents another important step in his golfing journey and an opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches and players in the country.

Golf Nova Scotia congratulates Luke on this outstanding achievement and wishes him the best of luck at the 2026 Golf Canada NextGen Selection Camp!

We look forward to following Luke’s continued development and seeing what comes next for this talented Nova Scotia golfer

Golf Nova Scotia extends condolences to family and friends of Brian Gordon of Pugwash, Nova Scotia. Brian served as the President of Golf Nova Scotia from 1991-1992.

Brian was a life long member of Northumberland Links Golf Club and was a friend to many in the golf community across the Province.

A service celebrating Brian’s life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, Wallace, Nova Scotia. A reception will immediately follow at Northumberland Links Golf Course, Pugwash.

Brian Edwin Gordon Obituary Sep 9, 2026 – MacDiarmid Mundle Coulter Funeral Homes & Crematorium

Five Nova Scotia golfers are taking their talents to the United States this season, competing at the NCAA level while pursuing their academic goals.

Representing three of Nova Scotia’s golf clubs, Owen Mullen, Colby Bent, Abbey Baker, Kooper MacKay and Olivia Seaman are beginning another chapter in their golf careers.

Abbey Baker — Ashburn Golf Club

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FDU Women’s Golf

Olivia Seaman — KenWo Golf Club

Olivia Seaman is entering another season with the Mercyhurst University Lakers in Erie, Pennsylvania. Mercyhurst’s golf program competes at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Northeast Conference.

MH Women’s Golf

Owen Mullen — Truro Golf Club

Owen Mullen is competing with the Colorado State University Rams in Fort Collins, Colorado. The Rams compete in NCAA Division I men’s golf. Colorado State is a member of the Pac-12 Conference.

CSU Men’s Golf

Colby Bent — Truro Golf Club

Colby Bent is competing for Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The Broncs compete in NCAA Division I athletics and are members of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC).

Kooper MacKay — KenWo Golf Club

Kooper MacKay is competing for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Mountain Cats in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Pitt-Johnstown competes in NCAA Division II and is a member of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).

UPitt Johnstown Men’s Golf

From Nova Scotia to campuses across the United States, these five golfers are representing their home province while balancing the demands of collegiate competition and academics.

Golf Nova Scotia wishes Owen, Colby, Abbey, Kooper and Olivia a successful season both on the course and in the classroom. We look forward to following their progress throughout the year.

As the new school year gets underway, we are pleased to remind you that intake is open for the Sport School Credit Program – Coaching and Officiating.

The program provides Grade 10, 11 and 12 students with an opportunity to earn a full high school credit for their involvement in coaching or officiating within sport in Nova Scotia.

Who Can Participate?

The program is open to current Grade 10, 11 and 12 students who are:

• Coaching or officiating in sport;
• Participating with a recognized sport organization or PSO member; and
• Interested in developing their coaching or officiating skills while earning a high school credit.

Students can begin and complete the program at any time during their Grade 10–12 years.

We encourage all PSOs to share this opportunity with your clubs, associations, coaches, officials, athletes and families. This is a great way to recognize the valuable contribution that young people make to sport in Nova Scotia while supporting their education and leadership development.

Registration and specific program information can be found at: High School Personal Development Credit | Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage

For questions about the program, please contact schoolcredit@novascotia.ca.