The Nova Scotia Golf Association mourns the loss of past president Doug McEwan. Doug passed away at his home on September 14, 2019. Born in Montreal, Doug retired in 1995 as a Lieutenant-Colonel from the Canadian Air Force after serving our country for 37 years.
Doug is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Hazel Mary McEwan; sons Duane (Marija) McEwan, Daryl (Rosemary) McEwan and daughter Debra Kruger. Grampa (aka “Mr. Doug”) was also a cherished part in the lives of his step-daughters Diane (JR) Letourneau and Donna (Mike) Lenehan. From this the many grandchildren, nieces and nephews; Holly, Nikita, Logan, Daniel, Marcas, Mitchell, Matthias, John, Kimberly, Allison, Sean, Jillian, Jennifer and Josh, helped complete the circle of his loving family. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Doug and Violet McEwan; sister, Heather and son-in-law Robert.
In 1997 he joined the NSGA Championship Committee as an Assistant Tournament Chair until 1999. In 1999 he became the Chairman of the NSGA Championships Committee and served in this role until 2001. After serving as a tournament administrator he then began his work as Rules Official. He served as the Assistant Rules Director fro 2001 to 2002. In 2003 he became the Chairman of the Rules Committee. A position he held twice during his service to the NSGA.
In 2007, Mr. McEwan was elected to the position of 2nd Vice President of the NSGA. In 2009 he was appointed to the Provincial Council with Golf Canada and was also elected as 1st Vice President of the NSGA.
In 2010 he was elected as the President of the NSGA and served as President until 2013. He subsequently served as NSGA Past President in 2014-2015 and Rules Director in 2016-2018.
During his time with the NSGA, Mr. McEwan has officiated in countless local, provincial and national championships.
In 2018 Doug was awarded the NSGA Distinguished Service Award for the for his long- term service and his impact on the game of golf in Nova Scotia.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20th, 2019 at Queen of Heaven Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood with Padre Michael Conteh officiating.
A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 98, 1472 Veterans Lane, Kingston. Family flowers only please. Donations in Doug’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902-825-3448. Online guestbook may be signed by clicking HERE
Team New Brunswick wins the 2019 Atlantic Golf Championship
The 2019 Atlantic Golf Championships wrapped up today at the Humber Valley Resort in Newfoundland. Competitors from across Atlantic Canada were treated to wonderful hospitality and a spectacular golf.
Originally contested in 2014, this years’ championship marked the sixth year of the Atlantic Golf Championships where teams from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador compete for both the “Atlantic Cup”, and individual competitions. Players are competing for eight (8) exemptions for 2019 Canadian Championships. Exemptions include men’s and women’s Canadian Amateur, Mid-Master, Senior and Super Senior.
Team New Brunswick has successfully defended their title, this marks the third year in row winning the Atlantic Championship. Team NB finished with a total of 20 points. Team Newfoundland & Labrador finished second with a total of 18 points. Team Prince Edward Island finished in third with a total of 13 points and Team Nova Scotia finished fourth with a total of 7 points.
Bathurst native and member of the Gowan Brae Golf Club, Molly MacDermaid won the Women’s Amateur division with two-round total of 171. Finishing two-strokes behind was Kathleen Jean from Stephenville, NL.
Alex Palmer from The Riverside Golf Club in Rothesay, NB, won the Men’s Amateur division after carding a two-day total of 143 (66-77). Finishing in second place was Micheal Furlong from the Bally Haly Golf Club in St.John’s NL.
Cameron King from Georgetown, PE won the Mid-Master’s division by one-stroke over Greg Jones from the Country Meadows Golf Club in Moncton, NB. King fired a two-day total 148 (76-72).
Erin Musgrave from the Country Meadows Golf Club in Moncton, NB won the Women’s Mid-Master division. Musgrave fired 80 during her final round to finish with a two-day total of 167. Finishing five-stroke behind was Melissa Castle from the Belvedere Golf Club in Charlottetown.
Eddie Bearns from the Bally Haly Golf Club won the Men’s Senior title after firing a two-day total of 146 (74-72) and finished eight stroke ahead of Garry Jenkins from Fredericton, NB.
Stratford, PE native Sherry White from the Belvedere Golf Club won the Senior Women’s title over Mary Walton-Rossignol from the Fredericton Golf Club. White carded a two round total 166 (87-79) to finish three strokes ahead of Walton-Rossingnol.
Wayne Ford from the Blomidon Golf Club in Corner Brook, NL won the Men’s Super Senior with two round total of 151 (74-77).
Sharon Case from the Miramichi Golf & Country Club captured the Women’s Super Senior title after firing a two-day total of 173 (88-85).
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The 2019 Atlantic Golf Championships got underway today at the Humber Valley Resort in Western, NFLD. Competitors from across Atlantic Canada enjoyed a beautiful day at the Doug Carrick designed course, ranked 8th in Canada by ScoreGolf in 2019.
Originally contested in 2014, this years’ championship marked the sixth year of the Atlantic Golf Championships where teams from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador compete for both the “Atlantic Cup” as well as eight (8) exemptions into 2020 National Championships in their respective divisions. Exemptions include men’s and women’s Canadian Amateur, Mid-Master, Senior and Super Senior.
After the first round, New Brunswick leads the team competition with a cumulative team total of 19 points. In second place in the team competition is Newfoundland & Labrador with a total of 17 points. Prince Edward Island is currently in third place with 14 points and Nova Scotia is in fourth position with 8 points.
Bathurst, NB native, Molly MacDermaid and Kathleen Jean from Stephenville, NFLD are tied for the lead in the women’s amateur competition after recording rounds of 89. Sitting one stroke behind the leaders is Taylor Cormier from Blomidon Golf & Country Club in Corner Brook, NFLD.
Alex Palmer from The Riverside Country Club in Rothesay, NB had the round of the day after carding a six under par 66 during today’s first round. The 32 year old carded 2 eagles, 4-birdies and 2-bogeys to tie the competitive course record at the Humber Valley Resort. Sitting in second place in the amateur men’s competition is Michael Furlong, the 2019 Atlantic Champion (NFLD). The Bally Haly Country Club member fired a two-over par 74.
Cameron King from Georgetown, PE carded a four-over par 76 today and has a two stroke lead in the men’s mid master division over Stu Musgrave from Moncton, NB and a member of Country Meadows Golf Club. Musgrave carded 6 over par 78.
Melissa Castle from the Belvedere Golf Club in Charlottetown is leading the women’s mid-master competition after carding a first round total of 83. There is a two-way tie for second place between Erin Musgrave from the Country Meadows Golf Club in Moncton, NB and Anderson Creek member Myrna Millar from Ellerslie, PE who each carded first round 87’s.
Eddie Bearns from Paradise, NL and member of Bally Half Country Club is leading the senior division with two-over par 74. Garry Jenkins from the Fredericton Golf Club is one stroke behind Bearns.
Mary Walton-Rossingnol from the Fredericton Golf Club is leading the senior women’s division with a first round total of 83. One stroke behind in second place is Paula Napke-Flanagan from the Miramichi Golf & Country Club.
Sharon Case also from the Miramichi Golf & Country Club is leading the women’s super-senior division with a first round total of 88.
Blomidon member Wayne Ford from Corner Brook, NL is leading the men’s super senior division with a first round total of 74.
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The beautiful Humber Valley Resort is located in Western Newfoundland. Ranked the 8th in Canada by ScoreGolf Magazine, the Resort features an 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, Wellness Spa, Luxury Vacation Condominiums and Luxury Chalets all in the heart of Humber Valley. The Eagles Perch Clubhouse sits 400 feet above the Humber River offering a panoramic view of Deer Lake and The Appalachian Mountains. This spectacular setting is a premier facility for weddings, golf tournaments, conventions, business meetings and social events.
Humber Valley set to host the 2019 Atlantic Championship
10th hole, Humber Valley Resort - The River Course
The 2019 Atlantic Golf Championship will return to Newfoundland and Labrador, as Humber Valley Resort in gets set to host the 6th Annual Atlantic Golf Championship on September 14 & 15, 2019.
The Atlantic Golf Championship, which brings together the region’s best amateur golfers, will come to the Humber Valley Resort for the first time next week. This best in class championship is host to top golfers from across Atlantic Canada. Amateur, Mid-Master and Senior golfers will compete over 36 holes for both individual and team titles.
The four Atlantic Golf Associations will conduct qualifying tournaments to select 20 players from their respective provinces’ to compete at Glen Arbour in September.
The Atlantic Golf Championship will see male and female golfers in amateur (under 40) Mid-Master (male 40-54 & female 40-49), Senior (male 55+ and female 50+) and Super-Senior divisions for one male (over 65) and one female (over 60) competing for both provincial teams and individual titles.
Similar to the format used at national tournaments the Championship will include two rounds that will determine champions in the team competition and individual competition. Through an agreement with Golf Canada the winners of each division will receive an exemption into respective national championships for the following year.
About the Humber Valley Resort
Humber Valley Resort is located in Western Newfoundland, just 20 minutes from the Deer Lake Airport. The Resort features an 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, Wellness Spa, Luxury Vacation Condominiums and Luxury Chalets all in the heart of Humber Valley. The Eagles Perch Clubhouse sits 400 feet above the Humber River offering a panoramic view of Deer Lake and The Appalachian Mountains. This spectacular setting is a premier facility for weddings, golf tournaments, conventions, business meetings and social events
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The NSGA Mourns the loss of Garry Beattie
The Nova Scotia Golf Association mourns the loss of past president Garry Beattie. Garry lost his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, September 9, 2019.
Born in Woodstock, NB, Garry played his junior golf at the Woodstock Golf and Curling Club. He had a successful amateur career and was a true student of the game. He represented Nova Scotia at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship in 2006 and competed at numerous provincial championships. He also represented his home club, Ashburn multiple times as a member of the Rose Bowl Team.
Garry joined the NSGA Board in 2008 and served two terms as President (2016-2018). Garry led by example and contributed his time and resources to growing the game in Nova Scotia. Through the foundation he established, the #GolfBeattieStrong, Garry aimed to raise money and increase awareness around brain cancer research in Nova Scotia.
Garry was survived by his wife Lori Duggan, his mother, Margaret; his brother, Brian; his sister, Lori; nephews, Brad, Coltan and Oscar; and niece, Eve. He was predeceased by his father, Don.
A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, September 29 at 3pm at the Old Ashburn Golf Club.
Donations can be made to the QEII Health Centre Foundation in memory of Garry either online or by phone 1-888-428-0220.
As the 2019 competitive season has come to a close, the NSGA is pleased to announce the 2019 NSGA Player of the Year Awards.
The Player of the Year (POY) is a ranking system that awards points to players based on tournament results throughout the golfing year. It is designed to promote golf development through competition and celebrate the individual achievements of golfers in Nova Scotia.
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NSGA COBRA/PUMA Junior Girls Player of the Year
Abbey Baker, Ashburn Golf Club
Abbey Baker had a stellar 2019 season and managed to sweep the Junior Girls POY series in the process. There was hardly a tournament where her name wasn’t atop the leaderboard. Abbey claimed 6 first place finishes this season, including the MJT Chester – Bantam division, the Truro, Ashburn, and Oakfield Junior Invitationals, the Ashburn Junior Girls Club Championship, and the MJT Atlantic Championship at Fox Harb’r. At the 2019 COBRA/PUMA Junior Girls Championship Abbey took home the Bantam Girls title, and finished 2nd overall. Abbey also represented Nova Scotia at the 2019 Canadian Junior Girls Championship. Congratulations on all your accomplishments this season Abbey!
NSGA COBRA/PUMA Junior Boys Player of the Year
Jake Smith, Ashburn Golf Club
Provincial Team Member, Jake Smith from Ashburn Golf Club captured his first Cobra Puma Junior Boys’ Player of the Year title this season. Smith finished in the top three in 5 out of his 7 competitive events. Jake claimed top spot at the MJT Chester event, a couple second place finishes at the Ken-Wo Junior Invitational and the MJT Atlantic Championship at Fox Harb’r, and 3-third place spots at the US Kids Teen Qualifier at Penn Hills, the Sketchers Junior Series at Northumberland, and at the Future Links Atlantic Championship. At the 2019 COBRA/PUMA Junior Boys Championship, Smith placed 5th in the Juvenile division, and 11th overall. Jake also competed in the 2019 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, and the Future Links Quebec Championship. Congratulations Jake, on your 2019 competitive season!
NSGA Women’s Player of the Year
Debbie Arsenault, Grandview Golf & Country Club
Grandview member, Debbie Arsenault has re-claimed the Women’s Player of title for 2019. Arsenault won the POY title back in 2017, and narrowly missed it in 2018. Over the competitive season, Arsenault played in 9 registered POY events, placing top 3 in five of those events. Debbie’s wins include the 2019 NSGA Women’s Senior Championship, the Grandview Ladies Club Championship, a 2nd place finish in the Amherst Ladies Invitational, and a couple 3rd place finishes at the June Bug and the Greenwood Ladies Field Day. Arsenault also represented Nova Scotia at the 2019 Canadian Women’s Senior Championship, and finished top Nova Scotian at T30. Congratulations Debbie on yet another successful competitive season!
NSGA Men’s Player of the Year
Brett McKinnon, Ashburn Golf Club
Brett McKinnon of Ashburn GC, has earned his first Men’s Player of the Year title this season. During the competitive season, McKinnon claimed two 2nd place finishes in both the MCT Men’s MID-Amateur Championship and the Cape Breton Road Builders Tournament. McKinnon also placed 3rd in the MCT Men’s Amateur Championship. In addition to local events, McKinnon represented Team Nova Scotia at the 2019 Canadian Men’s Amateur & Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships. McKinnon finished top Nova Scotia at the MID Amateur National Championship, placing T22. Congratulations on all your achievements this summer, Brett!
Junior Zone Players of the Year
As well as the individual Player of the Year awards, the NSGA recognizes the Junior ‘Player of the Year’ in each of nine regional zones. The following junior golfers were chosen as Zone ‘Player of the Year’ based on their tournament results during the 2019 season.
West – Seamus Dentremont, West Pubnico G & CC
Valley – Heather McLean, Ken-Wo GC
Cape Breton – Liam Brann, The Lakes GC
Nova Canso – Taylor Long, Abercombie CC
North – Iain Sinclair, Northumberland Links
Central – Owen Mullen, Truro GC
Metro East – Logan Forward, Oakfield G & CC
Metro West – Haley Baker, Ashburn GC
South Shore – Mark Chandler, Chester
Congratulations to this years winners!
The annual Player of the Year awards reception will take place at Avon Valley Golf Club on September 29, 2019.
WOODMAN AND BANKS WIN 2019 SENIOR MEN’S FOUR BALL
NSGA Senior Men’s 4-Ball Championship
Woodman & Banks are the Champions
Falmouth, N.S. – The 2019 NSGA Senior Men’s 4-Ball Championship has come to an end. The championship was hosted at Avon Valley G&CC, and we had a successful two days. This championship concludes our 2019 summer events.
Winning by four strokes is the team of Erwin Banks and Dean Woodman from Paragon Golf & Country Club/ Avon Valley. Coming in at a two-day total of 134. The duo has been declared the 2019 champions. In a close second is Les Smith and Gary Smith of Paragon Golf and Country Club, after shooting a two-day total of 138.
First place in the second division goes to teammates Chris McCarthy and Rod MacPherson. The Avon Valley members carded a score of 72 (+1) to bring their two-day total to 142 (E). In second place is Steve Ingram of Lost Creek and Rob Crawford of Avon Valley. The team fired a two-day total of 145 (+3).
Thank you to all the competitors who came out. As well, a special thank you to the Avon Valley G & CC for being spectacular hosts.
The NSGA would like to send warm wishes to all of our members as the summer competitive season comes to a close and fall is upon us. Enjoy the rest of the golf season!
Falmouth, N.S. – The opening round of the 2019 NSGA Senior Men’s 4-Ball Championship, hosted at Avon Valley G&CC, started off to be a gloomy one. Welcoming the morning groups with some dark clouds, and light showers. Luckily, the sun came out for the afternoon and made for a fantastic day of golf.
Leading the field are Avon Valley’s own Dean Woodman, and Paragon’s Erwin Banks. The 2016 champions carded an impressive bogey free round of 3-under-par 68. Sitting in 2nd place, and only one shot off the lead, are defending champs Mike Hebb (Ashburn) & David Shupe (Ashburn). Tied with them are couple Cape Bretoners, Bill Burns (Lingan) & Kevin MacRae (The Lakes).
Three teams sit tied for third at 1-under-par 71 (McCarthy & MacPherson, Gray & MacVicar, and Carruthers & deGraaf).
Taking top spot in the second division are teammates Chris McCarthy & Rod MacPherson. The Avon Valley members carded four birdies and three bogies to finish 1-under-par 70.
With good weather and great course conditions, and only 18 holes remaining, tomorrow’s final round is shaping up to be an exciting one!
Future Links crowns eight Junior Skills Challenge National Event winners
AURORA, ON - Aug 18, 2019 : 2019 Future Links Junior Skills Challenge National Event.
Winners pose for a group photo after the event.
Left-to-right, Top Row: mile Journault, Gabe Bugden, Alissa Xu, Keighan Decoff
Left-to-right Bottom Row: Claira Frizzell, Liam McLaren, Noah Turner, Ari Tur
(Photo by Christian Bender / Golf Canada)
AURORA, Ont. – Golf Canada is pleased to announce the eight champions of Sunday’s Future Links, driven by Acura Junior Skills Challenge National Event at Magna Golf Club in Aurora, Ont.
The National Event, running for the 11th consecutive year, crowned female and male champions from four age groups (8 under, 9-11, 12-14 and 15-18). Among the 31 participants from across the country, the following eight individuals emerged as champions:
– Liam McLaren, Pheasant Run Golf Club, Georgina, ON | Boys 8 and under
– Ari Tur, Seymour Golf & Country Club, North Vancouver, B.C. | Girls 8 and under
– Noah Turner, Essex Golf & Country Club, LaSalle, ON | Boys 9-11
– Claira Frizzell, The Links at Montague, Halifax, NS | Girls 9-11
– Gabe Bugden, Blomidon Golf Club, Corner Brook, NL | Boys 12-14
– Alissa Xu, Station Creek Golf Club, Richmond Hill, ON | Girls 12-14
– Émile Journault, Cap-Rouge Golf Club, Québec City, QC | Boys 15-18
– Keighan Decoff, Glen Lovat Golf Club, Fraser’s Mountain, NS | Girls 15-18
The winners of each age group received a champion’s package from Titleist Footjoy. In addition, Émile Journault and Keighan Decoff – winners of the 15-18 age groups – have earned exemptions into their local 2020 Future Links, driven by Acura Championship.
In Sunday’s National Event, juniors competed in a three-part skills challenge which tested putting, chipping, and driving.
Sunday’s participants had the highest scores on the National Leaderboard after participating in a Skills Challenge qualifying event at their local club. Throughout the year, over 140 clubs hosted a Future Links, driven by Acura Junior Skills Challenge with over 3000 junior golfers participating.
“The Future Links, driven by Acura Junior Skills experience is a celebration of skill development facilitated by coaches at over 140 facilities across Canada,” said Adam Hunter, senior manager of junior programs at Golf Canada. “We are extremely happy with another excellent National Event and want to thank our sponsors for helping make this dream a reality.”
On Saturday, the National Event participants received an apparel prize pack from Cobra Golf handed out in the Magna locker room and played the back nine as part of the Golf Canada Junior Open.
Participants are provided weekly grounds passes and have an opportunity to be involved in Monday’s Canada Day All-Star Pro-Am and Wednesday’s Walk with a Pro event.
For more information on the Future Links, driven by Acura Junior Skills National Event click here.
Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and Senior Championship heads to Osoyoos Golf Club
OSOYOOS, B.C. – One hundred and fourty-two golfers ranging from 25-73 years of age will descend on Osoyoos Golf Club in Osoyoos, B.C., from Aug. 17-20 for the 49th playing of the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and Senior Championship.
Four individual trophies are up for grabs at the 54-hole tournament in southern British Columbia.
Competitors over 25 will vie for the Mid-Amateur title, players over 40 will be eligible to compete in the Mid-Master competition and those over 50 will play for the Senior Championship. Finally, those 60-and-over will compete for the Super Senior title.
“The Mid-Am and Senior is a great opportunity for Canadian amateurs to find success and compete on a national stage,” added tournament director Adam Cinel. “We are very excited to bring this talented field to a spectacular host club in Osoyoos. The course’s beautiful layout will provide a tough, yet fair test for all the golfers here this week.”
Hayward finished one stroke behind Wooster in both the Mid-Masters and Senior competitions. The Super Senior competition was won by Procter, B.C., native Jackie Little, who finished one stroke ahead of Penny Baziuk (North Saanich, B.C.).
Wooster is returning in 2019 to defend her titles, as are Proteau, Hayward, Little and Baziuk.
In addition to the four individual competitions, an inter-provincial team competition will take place during the first two rounds.
Team Ontario, consisting of Hayward, Judith Kyrinis (Thornhill, Ont.) and Terrill Samuel (Etobicoke, Ont.) won the team competition in 2018 with a two-day score of 11-over-par 299.
After 36 holes, the field will be reduced to the low 70 players and ties from the senior division. Further to that, all Mid-Amateurs and Mid-Masters posting a 36-hole score which is equal to the last player(s) to qualify for the final round, will make the cut. A minimum of ten Mid-Amateurs (age 25-39), five Mid-Masters (age 40-49) and five Super-Seniors (age 60+) will make the cut.
The winner receives an exemption into the 2019 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur being contested at Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from Aug. 24-29.
Established in 1973, Osoyoos Golf Club expanded to a 36-hole layout in 2006. Located in a picturesque setting adjacent to Osoyoos Lake overlooking the town with the mountains in the distance, the 2019 Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and Senior Championship is the first Golf Canada championship conducted at the course.
“Our course is renowned for its spectacular views and very consistent turf conditions,” said Doug Robb, general manager of Osoyoos Golf Club. “It’s in great condition and we’re thrilled to share our course with these talented women.”
Additional information about the tournament, including the full field and tee times is available here.
NOTABLES
Sue Wooster, Australia
Wooster enters the tournament as the defending champion, currently holding the Mid-Amateur, Mid-Master and Senior titles. The 57-year-old rode the exemption she earned at last year’s tournament all the way to the final of the U.S. Senior Amateur, finishing runner-up to Lara Tennant.
Mary Ann Hayward, St. Thomas, Ont.
A four-time Canadian Women’s Amateur champion and member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, Hayward won the Canadian Women’s Mid-Senior in 2013 and came in third last year. The 59-year-old has represented Canada internationally on numerous occasions, including eight times at the World Amateur Championship.
Alison Murdoch, Victoria
The 69-year-old Canadian Golf Hall of Famer has won the Canadian Women’s Mid-Senior four times, most recently in 2007. She had a pair of good results in 2018, finishing third at the British Columbia Mid-Amateur and fourth at the 2018 Alberta Senior Ladies Championship.
Jackie Little, Procter, B.C.
The reigning Canadian Super Senior champion won this event in 2008 and 2009. In 2018, Little won her sixth B.C. Senior Women’s Championship. She was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Golf Hall of Fame in 2017 and played the U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur Championship for the third time in 2018.
Judith Kyrinis, Thornhill, Ont.
The 2016 Canadian Mid-Senior champion finished in fourth place at last year’s event. Kyrinis played both the Ontario Women’s Match Play and the Ontario Women’s Amateur Championship in 2019, finishing in a tie for fifth and a tie for 19th, respectively.
FAST FACTS
Six Canadian Golf Hall of Fame members have won the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship; Marlene Streit, Gayle Borthwick, Alison Murdoch, Marilyn O’Connor, Margaret Todd and Mary Ann Hayward.
Streit (1985, 1987-88, 1993), Borthwick (1994-1995, 1999-2000) and Murdoch (2002, 2004-05, 2007) are tied for the most Canadian Women’s Senior Championship victories with four each.
Nancy Fitzgerald has the most consecutive Canadian Women’s Senior Championship victories – winning three straight titles from 1996-1998.
To date, Australian Sue Wooster is the only non-North American winner of the event.
The champion receives an exemption into the 2019 U.S. Women’s Senior Amateur at Cedar Rapids Country Club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, from Aug. 24-29.
