She Plays Golf Festival – Atlantic

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5 Nova Scotians Playing NCAA Golf!

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NCAA Athletes

A huge shout-out to the 5 talented Nova Scotians teeing off this season in NCAA golf:

Abbey Baker – Fairleigh Dickinson University
Olivia Seaman – Mercyhurst University
Dimitri Mihelakos – Manhattan College
Mark Chandler – Gardner-Webb University
Colby Bent – Fairmont State University

We’re so proud to see them represent our province both on the greens and in the classroom. Here’s to a season of great drives, strong putts, and academic wins. Go get ’em!

Golf NS News – August (Volume 3, Edition 5)

2025 Canadian U15 Championship – Lila Bishop & Finn Grinton Represent Nova Scotia

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Lila Bishop (Nova Scotia Female Representative)

Round 1: 76

Round 2: 81

Total: 157

T18

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Finn Grinton (Nova Scotia Male Representative)

Round 1: 78

Round 2: 79

Total: 157

45TH

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Jack Grintoon

Round 1: 73

Round 2: 73

Total: 145

T5

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Holden Urquhart

Round 1: 76

Round 2:  77

Total: 153

T36

Women’s Senior Team NS at 2025 Canadian Women’s Senior Championship

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Team Nova Scotia: Joanie McCarville, Debbie Arsenault, & Tamara Rent
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Joanie McCarville

Round 1: 89

Round 2: 86

Round 3: 88

Total: 263

T62: Women’s Senior

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Debbie Arsenault

Round 1: 93

Round 2: 90

Missed Cut

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Tamara Rent

Round 1: 99

Round 2: 85

Missed Cut

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Additional Nova Scotians

Made the Cut:

  • Jill Rafuse: 87, 85, 89: T59
  • Sandra Mumford: 91, 86, 88: T66

Missed Cut:

  • Annelie Vandenburg: 93, 88
  • Paulette Driscoll: 95, 87
  • Ginette Allard: 100, 97

Team NS Golf at the 2025 St. John’s Canada Games

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2025 St. John’s Canada Games

The 2025 Canada Summer Games, proudly held in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador from August 8 to 25, stands as Canada’s largest domestic multi-sport celebration. Drawing over 5,000 young athletes, coaches, and support staff from all 13 provinces and territories, the Games will feature approximately 240 medal events across 17 sports (19 disciplines). Hosted across venues in St. John’s—including the newly built Fortis Canada Games Complex—the event will leave a lasting legacy through enhanced sporting infrastructure, volunteer engagement, and community inspiration.

The golf tournament for the Canada Games will be held at Bally Haly Golf Club.

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Team Nova Scotia – Golf

Players:

  • Lila Bishop
  • Claira Frizzell
  • Cole Stewart
  • Kooper MacKay

Coach / Manager:

  • Sara Wilson
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Kooper MacKay wins Silver Medal!
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Team NS Places 5th Overall – Mix Competition
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Lila Bishop

Hometown: Port Williams
Age: 13

Results:

  • Round 1: 81
  • Round 2: 82
  • Round 3: 80
  • Round 4: 83

Total: 326

10th Overall

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Claira Frizzell

Hometown: Halifax

Age: 15

Results:

  • Round 1: 78
  • Round 2: 88
  • Round 3: 80
  • Round 4: 85

Total: 331

12th Overall

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Kooper MacKay

Hometown: Wolfville
Age: 16

Results:

  • Round 1: 75
  • Round 2: 77
  • Round 3: 76
  • Round 4: 71

Total: 299

2nd Overall – Silver Medalist

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Cole Stewart

Hometown: Fall River

Age: 15

Results:

  • Round 1: 76
  • Round 2: 78
  • Round 3: 77
  • Round 4: 88

Total: 319

12th Overall

Photo Highlights

2025 Golf NS Women’s Bronze Championship – Event Recap

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CHAMPIONS: Team Brookfield Golf & Country Club (Team 1)

The 2025 Golf Nova Scotia Women’s Bronze Championship came down to an exciting finish at Brookfield Golf & Country Club. After a hard-fought day on the course, Team Brookfield (Team 1) — Allyson Burgess, Juanita Cooper, Christie-Anne Oickle, and Judy Oickle — captured the title in dramatic fashion. The team secured the championship on a playoff hole, where Juanita Cooper sealed the victory with a clutch birdie to help her team to the win. Congratulations to Team Brookfield on an outstanding performance and a memorable championship victory!

2025 Golf NS Women’s Pinehurst Championship – Event Recap

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CHAMPIONS: Mireille Leblanc & Heather Hines

This years Women’s Pinehurst Champion was once again a success. This year was extra important as it was the 50th anniversary of the event. We would like to thank all of the participants for coming out and being apart of Golf NS history. Shoutout to Yarmouth Links staff and volunteers for all their help in making this event possible. Congratulations to our winners, Mireille LeBlanc and Heather Hines on their win. This win marks the third win in a row for this duo! We would also like to congratulate all of our divisional winners from the event.

Men’s Mid-Amateur Team NS at 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship

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Men’s Mid-Amateur Team NS: Brett McKinnon, Glenn Robinson, & Matt Gallupe

Congratulations to Team Nova Scotia Men’s Mid-Amateur on their outstanding achievement in securing second place at the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, held August 19–22 at the Seymour Golf & Country Club in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Well done for rising to the occasion and making your province proud!

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Brett McKinnon

Round 1: 72

Round 2: 73

Round 3: 75

Round 4: 71

Total: 291

T7: Men’s Mid-Amateur

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Glenn Robinson

Round 1: 68

Round 2: 77

Round 3: 76

Round 4: 78

Total: 299

T7: Men’s Mid-Master

T24: Men’s Mid-Amateur

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Matt Gallupe

Round 1: 80

Round 2: 73

Missed Cut

 

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Additional Nova Scotians

Jack Chafe: 83, 79 (Missed Cut)
Liam Fullerton:
83, 87 (Missed Cut)
Marc Young:
80, 73 (Missed Cut)
Trevor Chow:
80, 79 (Missed Cut)
Mitchell Burke:
78, 73 (Missed Cut)
Kevin George:
81,81 (Missed Cut)

Golf NS Junior Golf News