Hirtle and Graves win the 2019 Bronze Championship
The Eden Golf Club hosted the 2019 Women’s Bronze Championship today in Paradise, NS.
The Bronze is a net championship where competitors qualify through their home clubs. This annual championship requires competitors to have a 19.0 factor or greater at the time of qualifying. Clubs can field teams of up to five competitors and the lowest two net scores are combined to determine a team championship.
When the dust settled, the team of Candy Hirtle and Cathy Graves from the host club, Eden who finished atop the field. The team carded a combined net total of 129 (-15).
Finishing 10 strokes behind the winners, was the team of Shelley King and Judy Young from the Avon Valley Golf Club who finished with a net 139 (-5).
Colleen Youden and Betty Mattson from the Ken Wo Golf Club finished in third place with a team net score of 141 (-3).
For a complete list of results from the 2019 NSGA Women’s Bronze Championship please CLICK HERE.
Free Future Links Clinic and BBQ at Glen Arbour Golf Club
Free Future Links Clinic and BBQ at Glen Arbour Golf Club
Date:
August 8, 2019
Time:
11:00-11:45am Clinic 1 – Limited to 20 spot
12:15-1:00pm Clinic 2 – Limited to 20 spots
Location:
Glen Arbour Golf Club
40 Club House Ln,
Hammonds Plains, NS
B4B 1T4
Details:
Future Links Learn to Golf Clinic for beginners boys and girls (ages 8-12)
Clubs are available or you can bring your own! Participants will learn Golf 101 – safety, stance, grip, swing and the FUNmentals of golf!
Here are a few things you should know prior to arriving for your shift:
Please prepare to work outside, wear a hat, bring sunscreen – hopefully we will not have any rain, but if we do please dress accordingly.
All volunteers will be provide with one volunteer shirt – these will be available for pick up during the volunteer orientation sessions.
It would be helpful if you arrived 15-20 minutes prior to your shift so that we will have time to shuttle you into position.
Our volunteer coordinators will be located in the Big Tent to the right of the clubhouse. (Both courses)
We will provide food and water during your shift, it might be a good idea to bring as extra bottle of water, just in case.
Glen Arbour Golf Course and The Links at Brunello set to host 2019 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship
HAMMONDS PLAINS, N.S. – The world’s best amateur golfers are set to compete in the 115th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship in Nova Scotia at both Glen Arbour Golf Course and The Links at Brunello from August 5-8.
The championship was first held in 1895, making it one of the most storied sporting events in Canada and the third oldest amateur golf championship in the world. Glen Arbour will play host to 264 players from 12 countries over four stroke play rounds, while The Links at Brunello will co-host for the first two rounds prior to the 36-hole cut.
“Golf Canada is delighted to be back in Nova Scotia to conduct the 2019 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship at two terrific venues,” said Adam Helmer, the Tournament Director. “We are confident both Glen Arbour Golf Course and The Links at Brunello will challenge some of the top amateur golfers in the world as they vie for exemptions into two prestigious national championships.”
In 2018, Zach Bauchou of Forest, Va. defended his championship by winning at Duncan Meadows Golf Course in Duncan, B.C., by a three-stroke margin. Bauchou is the 22nd American to capture the Canadian Men’s Amateur crown and made his pro debut at this year’s RBC Canadian Open.
Current PGA TOUR players Mackenzie Hughes (Dundas, Ont.) and Nick Taylor (Abbotsford, B.C.) are both winners of the event. Taylor won it in 2007, while Hughes won back-to-back titles in 2011 and 2012.
“We are thrilled to be hosting this strong field at Glen Arbour Golf Club and welcoming this prestigious championship to our course,” said Mike DeYoung, General Manager of Glen Arbour Golf Club. “The golf course is in tremendous shape and we look forward to seeing some of the world’s top amateur competitors take to the fairways.”
“The Links at Brunello and our members are excited to be the co-host for the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship,” added Miles Mortensen, General Manager of The Links at Brunello. “Our staff has been working tirelessly to prepare for the competition and we are proud to showcase our course and our community.”
A full field of competitors will compete for the Earl Grey Trophy and the title of Canadian Men’s Amateur champion, including Team Canada’s Josh Whalen of Napanee, Ont., who was the low Canadian in 2017, Brendan MacDougall of Calgary, who finished in a tie for 16th in 2018 and Chris Crisologo of Richmond, B.C., who is the reigning South American Amateur champion.
An inter-provincial team championship will be played in conjunction with the first 36 holes of the competition, with three-member teams vying for the Willingdon Cup. Team Québec, consisting of Hugo Bernard (Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Que.), Joey Savoie (La Prairie, Que.) and Julien Sale (Gatineau, Que.) shot a combined 10 under par to capture Québec’s second straight team championship in 2018.
The field will be reduced to the low 70 and ties for the final two rounds contested at Glen Arbour.
Glen Arbour Golf Course is one of Atlantic Canada’s and Halifax’s premiere golf destinations. Designed by renowned Canadian golfer and course architect Graham Cooke, the course previously hosted the 2005 CP Women’s Open, as well as the TELUS World Skins Game, the Mike Weir Miracle Golf Drive and the first Wayne Gretzky & Friends Tournament.
The Canadian Men’s Amateur Qualifier will be played at Glen Arbour Golf Course on Aug. 2 – a minimum of five spots into the tournament will be awarded. Additional information can be found here.
Co-host The Links at Brunello, located in Timberlea, N.S., was voted as one of Canada’s top 25 golf courses by Golf Digest in 2018. Designed by Thomas McBroom, the course was opened in 2015 and is regarded as one of the region’s finest.
In addition to claiming the title of 2019 Canadian Men’s Amateur champion, the winner will earn exemptions into the 2019 U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club in Pinehurst, N.C. and the 2020 RBC Canadian Open at St. George’s Golf and Country Club in Toronto from June 8-14.
The champion will also be eligible to receive an exemption into the U.S. Junior Amateur, the U.S. Mid-Amateur or the U.S. Senior Amateur, if applicable.
NOTABLES
Josh Whalen, Napanee, Ont.
Whalen returns to the Canadian Men’s Amateur with unfinished business. The Kent State alumnus finished third with four under-par rounds in 2017, but missed the cut last year. He enjoyed a strong 2018 season that saw him earn top-5 finishes at the Flagstick Open and the Argentinian Men’s Amateur Championship. He enters the tournament ranked No. 623 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Canon Claycomb, Bowling Green, Ky.
Claycomb has represented the United States on the international stage on numerous occasions, including most recently as a member of the 2019 Wyndham Cup team. He was the youngest member of the 2017 Junior President’s Cup team. The 17-year-old was the winner of the 2017 PING Invitational, and is the 61st-ranked player on the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Chris Crisologo, Richmond, B.C.
Crisologo made a name for himself at the 2018 RBC Canadian Open, winning the Gary Cowan Award as the low amateur at the event. Currently studying at Simon Fraser University, he won three tournaments in 2018 – the Concordia Invitational (NCAA), the South American Amateur and the British Columbia Amateur. This season, Crisologo won the South American Amateur in February.
Noah Goodwin, Corinth, Tex.
Ranked No. 67 on the World Amateur Golf Ranking, Goodwin is entering his junior year at Southern Methodist University. The highlight of his junior career was winning the 2017 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship. Goodwin won the Rolex Junior Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017, becoming only the fifth player ever to do so, joining an exclusive club that includes Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
Brendan MacDougall, Calgary
As a sophomore, Calgary’s MacDougall captured the Big South Conference Championship as a member of High Point University by a convincing six strokes and added four top-20 results for the Panthers. He followed his collegiate season with a T16 result at the 2018 Canadian Men’s Amateur and a victory at the Alberta Match Play Championship. In 2016, MacDougall lost in a playoff at the Future Links, driven by Acura Western Championship.
Christopher Vandette, Beaconsfield, Que.
One of the brightest prospects in Canadian golf, Vandette recently placed third at the 2019 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup. As a 16-year-old, he made the cut of the 2018 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship and was in a tie for 7th following the opening round after posting a 68.
More information on the 2019 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship can be found here.
Leaderboard Carriers wanted for the Canadian Men’s Amateur
Golf Canada is looking for volunteers to work at the 2019 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
Are you able to walk 18-holes while carrying a leaderboard sign?
Do you want to watch the world’s best amateur golfers?
If you have answered yes to these questions then we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
We are looking for leaderboard carriers to work the final two rounds of the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
Volunteers will be required to walk 18-holes each day while carrying a leaderboard and keeping track of competitors scores.
Dates: August 7 & 8 (approximately 8:00am to 3:00pm)
Location: Glen Arbour Golf Club
If you are interested in volunteering for the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship please click here to register.
Joanie McCarville and Jan Gaudette win the 2019 NSGA Two Ball Championship
Joanie McCarville and Jan Gaudette win the
2019 NSGA Two Ball Championship
The rain did not stop the 156 players today from competing in the 2019 Women’s Two-Ball. The morning draw dealt with some periods of heavy downpours but they fought on. The afternoon draw lucked out with dry weather for the most part. All in all, it was a very successful day. The ladies enjoyed an amazing meal after their round, prepared by the Brightwood kitchen staff. We are all very thankful for everyone who made today a success!
The team of Joanie McCarville and Jan Gaudette of Ashburn have won the 2019 Championship after firing a team score of 74. The team battled the tough Pinehurst format and weather conditions to come out on top. Both were very pleased with their win. This is their first two-ball win as team.
Finishing second overall was Karen Munn and Tracy MacKay from Truro. The team carded a 75 and finished one stroke behind the champions.
In the second division, the team of Mary Besson and Meredith Palmer from Ashburn carded an 83 to win by retrogression. Taking second place is Rachel Thomson and Kimberly Morash of Brightwood.
Winning the third division was the team of Cathy Beaton and Patty Menard from Antigonish, after firing a team score of 88. In second place through retrogression was Rose Marie Stewart and Barbara Curry of Abercrombie.
Karen Miller and Roxcy Verge of Penn Hills took the win in the fourth division. The team came in with a score of 91 to secure the top spot in their division. Second place team of Sherri Cariou and Theresa Bellefontaine of Penn Hills carded a 93 today.
Thank you to all the competitors of the 2019 Women’s Two Ball Championship. We hope you had a great time and that we will see you again next year.
For a complete list of results from the Women’s Two Ball Championship please
The 2019 MCT Mid-Amateur has come to a close. It was a successful weekend of exceptional competitive golf. During the final round, just as the final group made the turn, the weather began to decline. The expected rain and thunder storms made its way to Chester Golf Club, delaying what was an intense final round. After a short delay, the golfers were able to get back on the course and fight for the win.
Sean Stuart of Ashburn Golf Club has been crowned the 2019 MCT Mid-Amateur Champion, after firing a final round of 70, for a three-day total of 211. “It was a grind at the very end, but I’m pretty relieved with the outcome as the lead kept flipping back and forth the whole day.” said Stuart when asked how he felt about todays round. This is Stuarts second Provincial Championship title of the season, after winning the 2019 Men’s Four-Ball in June with partner Trevor Chow.
In second place is Brett McKinnon of Ashburn. McKinnon carded a 73 to secure his spot on the podium. The two battled it out until the end for the top spot. Rounding out the top 3 of the championship is Craig Hollett of Grandview who fired the low round of the day, 68, to secure this spot and finishing the three days at +4. Hollett is also the 2019 Mid-Master Champion.
Kevin George of Lingan fired a low round of 72 to be crowned the champion of Division 2.. Finishing in second place is John Dobson of Dundee who carded a three-day total of 227 after carding a 78 in round 3. Calum Cummings of Penn Hills and Chad Anderson of Brighwood finished tied for third on the podium in division 2. Cummings carded a steady 72 and Anderson an 8, for their three-day total of 228.
Division 3 champion is Darrell Kline of Ashburn who fired a 77 today, to bring his three-day total to 230. Taking second place is Jeff Fraser of Abercrombie, five back of first for a three-day total of 235, (+25). Rounding out the top 3 is Dan Anthony of Avon Valley. Anthony carded a strong 78 to bring his three-day total to 237, (+27).
For round 3 results from the 2019 MCT Insurance Men’s MID-Amateur Championship, please CLICK HERE
McKinnon, Craig Hollett of Grandview, and Paul Coulson of Truro, with alternate Marc Pothier of Ken-Wo will be representing Nova Scotia at the 2019 Canadian Men’s Mid Amateur Championship at Summett Golf Club in Toronto ON from August 20-23.
Other competitors to earn quota spots into the national championship are:
Greg Black, Oakfield
Andrew MacPherson, Oakfield
Trevor Chow, Ashburn
Congratulations to all the winners, and best of luck to those representing Nova Scotia at nationals!
The top three competitors, including one mid-master competitor (aged 40 and over), will be selected to compete in the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. This years national championship will be held at the Summit Golf Club in Toronto, ON on August 20-23. The practice round will be held on August 21.
In addition to the three team spots, the NSGA will award an additional five (5) quota spots for 2019 Canadian Mid- Amateur Championship. These five quota spots will be allocated based on results from the 2019 MCT Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships (no age restrictions).
McKinnon Leads 2019 MCT Mid-Amateur
McKinnon claims the Solo Lead in the 2019 MCT Mid-Amateur
Brett McKinnon, going into round 3 at even par.
Round 2 of the 2019 MCT Mid-Amateur was a battle for the golfers. Temperatures rose to 32 degrees celsius, with the ocean breeze not being much help.
Brett McKinnon of Ashburn was able to defeat the heat and has taken the solo lead after firing a score of 72 (+2). McKinnon is even through two rounds. Only one shot back is Sean Stuart of Ashburn, who carded a plus 3, 73 and has a two-day total of (+1). There is a two-way tie between Mark Pothier of Ken-Wo CC and Paul Coulson of Truro for the last spot on the podium. Pothier fired a plus 2, 72 to earn this spot and Coulson fired a plus 5, 75 for a two day total for the both of them of (+4). Coulson is also leading the Mid-Master championship by 2 strokes, over Craig Hollett of Grandview (+6).
Sean Stuart chips in for birdie on 16.
Chad Anderson of Brightwood fired a low round of one over, 71 (+7), to take the lead in Division 2. Two shots back in second place is John Dobson of Dundee Resort after entering the clubhouse with a plus 6, 76 (+9). In third place is Paul Fewer of Granite Springs, who shot plus 6, 76 (+10).
Division 3 is lead by Darrell Kline from Ashburn Golf Club, after firing a consistent 77, for a two day total of 153 (+13). Three shots back sits Robert Helmkay of Grandview. Helmkay fired a +10, 80 to sit at a two-day total of +16.
Round 3 is set to begin at 8:00am Sunday, July 20th.
For round 2 results from the 2019 MCT Insurance Men’s MID-Amateur Championship, please CLICK HERE
The top three competitors, including one mid-master competitor (aged 40 and over), will be selected to compete in the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. This years national championship will be held at the Summit Golf Club in Toronto, ON on August 20-23. The practice round will be held on August 21.
In addition to the three team spots, the NSGA will award an additional five (5) quota spots for 2019 Canadian Mid- Amateur Championship. These five quota spots will be allocated based on results from the 2019 MCT Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships (no age restrictions).
Stuart and McKinnon lead 2019 MCT Mid-Amateur Championship
Stuart and McKinnon share lead after the first round!
The views at Chester Golf Club
Today marked the first round of the MCT Men’s Mid Amateur Championship at Chester Golf Club. The amazing course, and equally stunning views challenged some of the provinces top male competitive golfers.
Ashburn’s Sean Stuart and Brett McKinnon share the lead after firing an impressive 68 (-2) during todays first round. Stuart carded five birdies and three bogeys while McKinnon, a graduate of Jacksonville University mens golf team, carded seven birdies and five bogeys.
One shot back, and tied for third are Paul Coulson of Truro and Craig Hollett from Grandview after carding a one-under, 69. The two are also tied for the lead in the Mid-Master divison (over 40).
Tied for fifth is Shawn Johnson of Hartlen Point Forces GC and Glenn Robinson of Ashburn Golf Club. Johnson and Robinson were both even for the day on the par 70 course.
Taking the solo lead in Division 2 is Mitch Campbell from Oakfield, after firing a steady 72 (+2) today. One stroke back is John Dobson from Dundee. In a three-way tie for third place in the second division is Steven Ward (Ken-Wo), Paul Fewer (Granite Springs) and Derek Bent (Paragon). The three carded a score of 74 (+4).
In the Division 3 there is a three-way tie for first. Robert Helmkay and Ken Ervanowitz, both from Grandview, and Joel Stronge from Amherst, lead their division after carding a first round total of 76 (+6).
National Championship:
The top three competitors (including one mid-master competitor aged 40 and over) will be selected to compete in the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. This years national championship will be held at the Summit Golf Club in Toronto, ON on August 20-23. The practice round will be held on August 21.
In addition to the three team spots, the NSGA will award an additional five (5) quota spots for 2019 Canadian Mid- Amateur Championship. These five quota spots will be allocated based on results from the 2019 MCT Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships (no age restrictions).
CALLING ALL CADDIES
CALLING ALL CADDIES
Do you like golf?
Want to have an inside the ropes experience with future tour stars?
We are looking for passionate and positive people to take part in the Caddy Program for our Premier Amateur event, The 115th Canadian Amateur Championship hosted by Glen Arbour Golf club and Links at Brunello.
The event will take place from August 3rd to 8th, 2019.
Eligibility:
Age: 15 and older and able to walk and carry a golf bag excess of 50 pounds on steep terrain, For long durations.
Caddies must not commit to the championship unless they’re available throughout the entire week (Saturday – Thursday). Caddies must be available for all championship days.
Caddies must wear flat soled, soft shoes (running shoes are preferred)
Caddies must follow the dress code of Golf Canada and the host club
Caddies should fill out a registration form (name, phone number and address)
All caddies must check in to receive they’re bib before going to the starting tent.
Caddies must wear their bibs on the range and practice facilities.
Caddies shall not engage in conduct unbecoming of a caddie during the event.
Caddies shall assist in maintaining the course by REPLACING DIVOTS AND RAKING BUNKERS as soon as possible after their player has played.
Caddies shall not engage in any conduct which is prohibited for players under the Golf Canada Anti-Doping Program.
