Team NS at the 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BMO
This week our Women’s Amateur Team NS is competing at the 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BMO. This event was hosted by Riverside Country Club in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Thank you to the team members for representing Nova Scotia at this event, you made Nova Scotia Proud!
Round 1: 85
Round 2: 82
Total: 167
Round 1: 91
Round 2: 85
Total: 176
Round 1: 95
Round 2: 89
Total: 184
Girls Come Try Golf
We are proud to bring back our Girls Come Try Golf Program for the 2025 season. This program is meant for girls, ages 6-12, to come and learn golf in a fun way. This is a free event therefore there is limited space. Clubs can be made upon request. If you are interested, please contact Technical Director Morgan Wren, technicaldirector@nsga.ns.ca or (902)-536-3656
All sessions will be hosted from 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Tuesday July 29th: Better Golf Plus (Dartmouth)
- Thursday August 28th: Antigonish Golf Club
We happy to introduce out Women’s Come Try Golf Program! This program is meant for all women to come and learn golf in a fun way with no experience required. This is a free event therefore there is limited space. Clubs can be made upon request. If you are interested, please contact Technical Director Morgan Wren, technicaldirector@nsga.ns.ca or (902)-536-3656.
Date: Tuesday July 29th, 2025
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Location: Better Golf Plus (Dartmouth)
Golf Canada NextGen Atlantics Recap
Golf Canada NextGen Atlantics is a great opportunity for junior golfers within the Atlantic Provinces to showcase their talents on the national level. The juniors came to impress and did not disappoint, congratulations to all of you, you made Nova Scotia proud.
Cole Stewart made an impression on home turf. He went on the win the tournament with a total of -4 over the three day tournament. Winning on a national stage is not an easy task, so please join us in congratulating him on a well deserved win!
Nova Scotia Junior Boys Leaderboard
- 1st: Cole Stewart
- 3rd: Kooper MacKay
- T4: Tucker Doiron
- T7: Luke MacDougall
- T7: Nathan MacDonald
- T7: Colby Bent
- T7: Blake Wilson
- T7: Ben Brown
Nova Scotia Junior Girls Leaderboard
- 3rd: Olivia Seaman
- 6th: Lila Bishop
- Claira Frizzell
Team NS has been selected for the 2025 Canada Games
Last week the 2025 Golf Canada NextGen Atlantics was hosted at Nova Scotia’s very own Oakfield Golf & Country Club. The end of this event also marked the end of the team trials to decide who will be representing Team NS in August at the 2025 Canada Games in St.John’s. Firstly we would like to thank all the players who tried out for the team as well as the host clubs for our trails. Now lets meet the team!
- Coach: Sara Wilson
- Manager: Brad Curren
- Players: Cole Stewart, Kooper MacKay, Lila Bishop, Claira Frizzell
Congratulations to you all on making them team and we are wishing you all the best of luck in August!
Nova Scotia impresses at PEI Golf Association Provincial Championship
Over 20 Nova Scotian golfers took place in the PEIGA Amateur and Senior Provincial Championships that have taken place of the month. With 10 provincial titles up for grabs between these two events, Nova Scotia players won three of them. Congratulations to our winners, you did Nova Scotia proud
- Men’s Mid-Master Champion: Leon Carter
- Men’s Senior Champion: Terry Moore
- Women’s Senior Champion: Cathy Donald
Round 1: 71
Round 2: 68
Round 3: 69
Total: 207 (-9)
Round 1: 70
Round 2: 71
Total: 141 (-3)
Round 1: 82
Round 2: 79
Total: 160 (+16)
Event Recap – 2025 Golf NS Boys/Girls Junior Championship presented by Jaguar Land Rover Halifax
Our Junior Championship is always an anticipated event that showcases the amazing junior talent in Nova Scotia. Hosted by Brightwood Golf & Country Club, we were able to crown our junior champions in spectacular fashion after they battled the wet conditions on Day 1. On Day 2 we crowned our U13 and U15 champion. Congratulations to our U13 Champions, Sienna MacKenzie and Borden Nicholson, and our U15 Champions, Piper Day and Finn Grinton on their wins! With four champions crowned, there were still titles to be taken on Day 3. Congratulations to Claira Frizzell, U17 Girls Champion, and Olivia Seaman, U19 Girls Champion! Winning in a playoff for both the Congratulations to Luke MacDougall on his steady play and clutch putt on the first playoff hole to win both the U19 and U17 Boys Championships over defending Champion, Cole Stewart. Thank you to everyone for coming out and playing this year and we hope to see you all back next year. We are happy to announce that next year the 2026 Golf NS Boys/Girls Junior Provincial Championship will be hosted by Lingan Golf Club, dates of the championship will be released soon. A big thanks to the host club and Junior Supporters Taylor Made and Jaguar Land Rover Halifax.
We would also like to congratulate our players that will be representing Team NS at Nationals this, best of luck to you all!
Team NS Girls
- Annika Parkash
- Claira Frizzell
- Kate Pemberton
Team NS Boys
- Cole Stewart
- Luke MacDougall
- Tucker Doiron
U15 Team NS
- Lila Bishop
- Finn Grinton
Event Recap – 2025 Golf NS Women’s Provincial Championship
This weekend was the 2025 Golf NS Women’s Provincial Championship hosted by River Oaks Golf Club, was an amazing success. This championship showcases the best of the best of female golfers in Nova Scotia Thank you to all the participants for coming out and competing, we hope to see you again next year. Congratulations to our winners!
Women’s Amateur Champion: Abbey Baker
Women’s Mid-Amateur Champion: Mackenzie Rice
Women’s Mid-Master Champion: Jennifer Comeau
Women’s Senior Champion: Karla Wilms
Women’s Super Senior Champion: Karla Wilms
Women’s Super Senior Plus Champion: Paulette Driscoll
At the end of this event, we not only get to crown the champions, but the individuals who will be representing Team NS at Nationals are selected. Congratulations and good luck!
Team NS Women’s Amateur: Abbey Baker, Haley Baker, Kate Pemberton
Team NS Women’s Mid-Amateur: Brittany Anderson, Mireille LeBlanc, Heather Hines
Team NS Women’s Senior: Debbie Arsenault, Joanie McCarville, Tamara Rent
Event Recap – 2025 Golf NS Men’s Amateur Championship
Our second tournament of the season was the 2025 Golf NS Men’s Amateur Championship at Northumberland Links. This event is always an exciting one, seeing what the players can do over the course of the three days. Players battled through wind over the course of the tournament in order to try and secure a win. Congratulations to Isaac MacNaughton on his win, making it his second Golf NS Men’s Amateur win in three years! Thank you to all of the players coming out and supporting the event and we are excited to see you all next year.
In addition to crowning a champion at this event, the players that will represent Team NS at the Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship is decided. Congratulations to Isaac MacNaughton, Mark Chandler and Bobby Dunphy and best of luck at Nationals!
100 Years of the NS Women’s Amateur Media Release!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 25, 2025
Golf Nova Scotia Set to Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Amateur Golf at the 2025 Golf NS Women’s Provincial Championship
Halifax, NS – Golf Nova Scotia is proud to announce that the 2025 Golf NS Women’s Provincial Championship, featuring the Amateur, Mid-Amateur, and Senior divisions, will take place at River Oaks Golf Club from July 2–4, 2025, and will serve as a historic celebration marking the 100th playing of the Women’s Amateur Championship in Nova Scotia.
This momentous milestone honors a century of female champions, trailblazers, and contributors who have shaped the landscape of women’s golf across the province. The three-day championship at River Oaks will bring together Nova Scotia’s top female golfers to compete for provincial titles in an event steeped in tradition, competition, and community.
“We’re thrilled to bring this championship to River Oaks and to celebrate 100 years of the Women’s Amateur,” said Sara Wilson, Executive Director of Golf Nova Scotia. “This event not only showcases the incredible talent of today’s players, but also honors the legacy of those who paved the way for women in the sport.”
The 2025 Golf NS Women’s Provincial Championship will feature:
- Amateur Division
- Mid-Amateur Division
- Senior Division
This year’s venue, River Oaks Golf Club, provides a challenging setting in the heart of Nova Scotia, offering the perfect backdrop for this landmark championship. Spectators are encouraged to attend and cheer on the province’s best as they compete to become part of Nova Scotia golf history.
For championship information, including tee times, player profiles, and leaderboard updates, visit www.nsga.ns.ca.
Myles Creighton’s Unforgettable Wichita Open Weekend
WICHITA, Kan. – June 22, 2025 – The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas Wichita Open at Crestview Country Club produced a dream weekend for Nova Scotian golfer Myles Creighton, as the 29‑year‑old delivered a hole-in-one on Friday, a historic 11-under 59 on Saturday, and closed with a composed 2-under 68 on Sunday to clinch his first Korn Ferry Tour victory at 17-under par .
Friday: From the Brink to an Ace
Creighton started three-over through 27 holes but rallied with a 5-under on the back nine—including a stunning hole-in-one at the par-3 12th hole—to narrowly make the cut at even par. It was the spark that ignited his incredible weekend.
Saturday: The Historic 59
In blustery conditions, Creighton carded 12 birdies and just one bogey, capped by a dramatic chip-in at the 18th, to become the 15th player in Korn Ferry Tour history to record a sub-60 round, and the first Canadian to do so. He shared a 15-under clubhouse lead, setting up a showdown on moving day.
Sunday: The Magician Seals the Deal
Despite starting the day 1-over through nine, Creighton rebounded with an eagle on 11 and three birdies on the back nine, finishing with a steady 2-under 68, edging out Emilio González by one stroke and claiming the title.
Second Year, One Goal: Top 20 & a PGA Tour Card
This win comes in Creighton’s second season on the Korn Ferry Tour, marking his 41st Tour start. Before this breakthrough, he had climbed from well outside contention, noted as having no top-10s in 13 starts this season . Now, he surges to No. 16 on the season points list, putting him inside the top 20.
Creighton has shown grit throughout the season, making the last eight cuts in a row and thriving under Friday pressure—a testament to his Sunday mentality (golfdigest.com+2sportsnet.ca+2facebook.com+2).
About Myles Creighton
Hometown: Digby, Nova Scotia
Age: 29
Turned Pro: 2018, following a collegiate career at Radford University
Tour History: Previously competed on PGA Tour Latinoamérica before earning Korn Ferry Tour status.
Looking Ahead: Aiming for PGA Tour Status
With the regular season running through October and the top 20 qualifying for PGA Tour graduation, Creighton’s win is more than just a trophy—it’s a ticket toward fulfilling his dream. As the Korn Ferry Tour heads into its summer stretch, Creighton scrambles confidently towards the next rung on golf’s ladder.