Jill MacDonald and Robert Deal represent Nova Scotia at the 2024 Canadian All Abilities Championship


Round 1: 116
Round 2: 108
Round 3: 104
Total: 328

Round 1: 98
Round 2: 102
Round 3: 108
Total: 308
Hovell, Fader and Moore represent Team NS at the Canadian Senior Men’s Championship





David Canfield: 78, 74, 78, 77
Paul Batchelor: 77, 76, 81, 79
Jeff Vanwart: 80, 81 Missed Cut
7 Nova Scotians Playing NCAA Golf this Year!

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Abbey BakerFairleigh Dickinson University
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Haley BakerFairleigh Dickinson University
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Olivia SeamanMercyhurst University
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Owen MullenUniversity of Notre Dame
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Dimitri MihelakosManhattan College
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Mark ChandlerGardner Webb University
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Jake SmithWingate University
350 Competitors Competed in the 2024 Golf NS Junior Invitational Tour


The 2024 Golf NS Junior Invitational Tour was a tremendous success in its second year, with 350 young golfers participating this season in 18 different events. The dedication, sportsmanship, and passion for the game made this season successful. Thank you to all the players for an awesome summer filled with incredible moments and outstanding performances and a huge thank you to all the parents for their support and travel. We look forward to seeing you on the greens next year!
The Junior Invitational Golf Tour was founded in 2023 to provide junior golfers the opportunity to play and gain competitive experience, learn the rules of golf, while having fun and meeting new friends. The series of One Day- 18 hole tournaments are designed to be an introduction to competition where juniors can develop their skills.
Thank you to the 18 golf courses who hosted a Junior Invitational, we could not do this without your events, we are looking forward to working with you again in 2025 and continue to grow the game of golf!
2024 GNS Junior Invitational Tour Winners | |||||
U11 Boys | Pts | Club Affiliation | U11 Girls | Pts | Club Affiliation |
Josh Nickerson | 2220 | Ken Wo | Lila Doiron | 1550 | Antigonish |
Nazzim Raffih | 2160 | Ken Wo | Kirsten Wyne Balmes | 1500 | Public Players |
Elijah Faddoul | 2118 | Ashburn | Rylan Doiron | 1438 | Antigonish |
U13 Boys | U13 Girls | ||||
Holden Urquhart | 2470 | Ken Wo | Lila Bishop | 2120 | KenWo |
Youseff Raffih | 2340 | Ken Wo | Sienna MacKenzie | 2005 | Antigonish |
Charlie Stewart | 2255 | Oakfield | Priya Dixon | 960 | River Hills |
U15 Boys | U15 Girls | ||||
Nolan Brown | 2690 | Antigonish | Zara Kenley | 2090 | Digby Pines |
Luke MacDougall | 2688 | Oakfield | Claira Frizzell | 2060 | Oakfield |
Cole Stewart | 2593 | Oakfield | Mikelle MacDonald | 1890 | Ashburn |
U17 Boys | U17 Girls | ||||
Kooper MacKay | 2650 | Ken Wo | Kate Pemberton | 2080 | Avon Valley |
Ben Brown | 2470 | Antigonish | Allie Burns | 2020 | KenWo |
Sam Dixon | 2430 | River Hills | Avery Cohen | 910 | Abercrombie |
U19 Boys | U19 Girls | ||||
Orion Comeau | 2160 | Clare GC | Olivia Seaman | 1450 | KenWo |
Charlie MacMillan | 2130 | Seaview | Annika Parkash | 1010 | Ashburn |
Evan Isenor | 1878 | Penn Hills |

Points will be awarded for placement in each event. Tour champions will be awarded at the end of the season. Points will be awarded in the following categories:
- U19, U17, U15, U13, U11Girls
- U19, U17, U15, U13, U11 Boys
A participant’s best 4 placements (points) will determine their ranking in their division.
We encourage all juniors to play in as many Junior Invitationals as possible.

June 9, 2024
Champions:
- Boys: Ben Brown
- Girls: Claira Frizzell

June 16, 2024
Champions:
Boys:
- U17: Duncan MacMullin
- U15: Eli Brown
- U13: Holden Urquhart
- U11: Alex MacDonald
Girls:
- U15: Claira Frizzell
- U13: Sienna MacKenzie

July 8, 2024
Champions:
Boys:
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U19: Colby Bent
- U17: Cohen McNeil
- U15: Eli Brown
- U13: Holden Urquhart
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U11: Tyler Delorey

July 9, 2024
Champions:
Boys:
- U19: Charlie MacMillan
- U17: Ben Brown & Cohen MacNeil
- U15: Pierce MacKenzie
- U13: Holden Urquhart
- U11: Marco MacKenzie
Girls:
- U13: Sienna MacKenzie

July 10, 2024
Champions:
Boys:
U19: Charlie MacMillan
U17: Collin Furdas
U15: Parker Spencer

July 11, 2024
Champions:
Boys: Overall Luke MacDougall
- U19 Colby Bent
- U17 Ben Brown
- U15 Nolan Brown
- U13 Youseff Rafih
- U11 Joshua Nickerson
Girls: Overall Kate Pemberton
- U19 Taylor Wilson
- U17 Avery Cohen
- U15 Zara Kenley
- U13 Lila Bishop
- U11 Rylan Doiron

July 15, 2024
Champions:
Boys: Jesse Churchill
Girls: Claira Frizzell

July 18, 2024
Champions:
Boys: Mitchell Patterson
Girls: Olivia Seaman

July 23, 2024
Champions:
Overall Boys: Cole Stewart
- U19 Jack Foerster
- U17 Sam Dixon
- U15 Cole Stewart
- U13 Holden Urquhart
- U11 Elijah Faddoul
Overall Girls: Kate Pemberton
- U17 Kate Pemberton
- U15 Mikelle MacDonald
- U13 Sienna MacKenzie

July 29, 2024
Champions
Boys:
- U19 Charlie MacMillan
- U17 Cohen MacNeil
- U15 Parker Spencer
Girls:
- U19 Julia Chiasson

July 30, 2024
Champions:
Boys: Kooper MacKay
Girls: Olivia Seaman

August 7, 2024
Champions:
Boys Overall: Kooper MacKay
- U19 Orion Comeau
- U17 Kooper MacKay
- U15 Nathan MacDonald
- U13 Joseph Faddoul
- U11 Elijah Faddoul
Girls Overall: Annika Parkash
- U19 Annika Parkash
- U17 Kate Pemberton
- U15 Claira Frizzell

August 8, 2024
Champions:
Boys Overall: Kooper MacKay
- U19 Charlie MacMillan
- U17 Tyler Schmeisser
- U15 Eli Brown
- U13 Holden Urquhart
- U11 Josh Nickerson
Girls Overall: Kate Pemberton
- U17 Allie Burns
- U15 Zara Kenley
- U13 Sienna MacKenzie

August 13, 2024
Champions:
Overall Boys: Tyler Schmeisser
Overall Girls: Kate Pemberton

August 15, 2024
Champions:
Boys Overall: Sam Dixon
- U19 Jordan Keizer
- U17 Andre Lombard
- U15 Nash Atwood
- U13 Tony Yazbek
- U11 Joshua Nickerson
Girls Overall: Zara Kenley
- U13 Lila Bishop

August 20, 2024
Champions:
Boys: Luke MacDougall
Girls: Claira Frizzell

August 21, 2024
Champions:
Boys: Orion Comeau
Girls: Zara Kenley

August 22, 2024
Champions:
Boys: Orion Comeau
Girls: Zara Kenley
Cole Stewart and Claira Frizzell represent Nova Scotia at the Inaugural Canadian U15 Championship




Luke MacDougall: 76, 74 – 150 (+10)
Zara Kenley: 80, 83 – 163 (+23)
Nathan MacDonald: 78, 74 – 152 (+12)
2024 Golf NS Women’s Bronze Recap


The Golf Nova Scotia Women’s Bronze Championship was a fantastic celebration of fun and community, hosted by the beautiful Fort View Golf Course. Over 70 women from across the province gathered for a day of fun & competitive golf!
While the competition was still a highlight, the emphasis remained on having fun and building connections within the golfing community. Many participants appreciated the opportunity to play in such a welcoming environment, where the pressure was off, and the enjoyment of the game was the true reward.
At the end of the day, the awards ceremony recognized a few standout performances, but the real win was the shared experience of a fantastic day on the course. A big thank you to Golf Nova Scotia, the volunteers, and sponsors for making this event such a success.
2024 Golf NS Junior Skills Competition Recap


The Junior Skills Competition was a fantastic showcase of young golf talent, highlighting the future stars of the sport. Held at The Links at Brunello the event brought together almost 100 juniors from across the province to test their skills in various challenges, including driving, chipping, and putting.
The event concluded with prizing, where participants were celebrated for their efforts and achievements. Overall, the Junior Skills Competition was a huge success, bringing together the community to celebrate junior golf and support the development of these promising young athletes.
Congratulations to all the participants and winners, and a big thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and sponsors who made this event possible!







Wilms ,Wamsley and Rent represent Team NS at the Canadian Senior Women’s Championship





Debbie Arsenault: 85, 85, 81
Joanie McCarville: 82, 86, 85
Sandra Mumford: 81, 95, 81
Paulette Driscoll: 92, 91 (Missed Cut)
Debbie Sutherland: 104, 97 (Missed Cut)
Catherine Beaton: 95, 102 (Missed Cut)
Tammy Atwood: 93, 87 (Missed Cut)
2024 Golf NS Women’s Pinehurst Championship Recap


This years Women’s Pinehurst was one for the books! Hosted by Avon Valley Golf & Country Club, this unique event was saw tremendous support with over 140 players! Rainy weather overnight threatened the course conditions nevertheless all of our players enjoyed the course and the beautiful weather. These events would not be possible without all of the fantastic course staff, grounds crew, kitchen staff and of course the players! Thank you to everyone who came out and played we hope to see you all in Yarmouth next year!

Congratulations to Heather Hines and Mireille Lewis who captured their second consecutive Women’s Pinehurst Championship at an astounding two under (69) well played!

- Division 1
- 1: Tracey MacKay + Karen Munn
- 2: Jennifer Alward + Rachel Thomson
- T3: Joanie McCarville + Michelle Karis
- T3: Gayle MacDonald + Tracey Crooks
- 5: Alison Brown + Natalie MacKay
- 6: Wendy Balser + Debbie Sutherland
- Division 2
- 1: Breanna Lloy + Deanna Harnish
- 2: Chris Bernard + Rachel deVries
- 3: Natalie Rippey + Joan Langille-Elliot
- 4: Karla Wilms + Lynn Doucette
- T5: Suzie Thistle + Karen Lindsay
- T5: Taylor Comeau + Vanessa Pulley
- Division 3
- 1: Jen McKenzie + Kelly Adams
- 2: Bekki McGillivary + Kim Garby
- 3: Gail Hong + Cynthia Creaser
- 4: Denise Snow + Cheryl MacMillan
- T5: Colette Brake + Louise Aucoin
- T5: Ginette Allard + Cathy Robertson
- Division 4
- 1st: Sandra Atterlsey + Cindy Riguse
- T2: Sharen Johnson + Brenda MacDonald
- T2: Joni Ronaldson + Bernadette Richards
- 4: Maxine Ring + Michelle Turcotte
- T5: Shelley Lynch + Kathy Siddall
- T5: Joan Langley + Beth Fougere
McKinnon, Robinson & Harvey represent Team Nova Scotia at the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship





Made the Cut
- Matt Cormier: 73, 72,77, 73
- Aaron Nickerson: 75, 71, 71, 73
Missed the Cut
- Craig Hollett: 73, 77
- Calum Cummings: 78. 72
- David Canfield: 74, 76
- Bobby Dunphy: 76, 75
- Leon Carter: 80, 75