Event Recap- 2026 Golf NS Women’s Pinehurst Championship
The 2026 Golf NS Women’s Pinehurst Championship took place on August 18 at the beautiful KenWo Golf Course.
With a full field of teams competing, it was the duo of Kyla McIsaac and Laura MacMillan who captured the 2026 Golf NS Women’s Pinehurst Championship title. The pair posted an impressive even-par round of 70 to claim the championship.
While the sun may not have been shining, there were plenty of smiles throughout the day as teams battled it out on the course. The championship featured a strong showing of women’s golf, with great competition and plenty of impressive play throughout the field.
Congratulations to all of the players on a hard-fought championship, and thank you to everyone who helped make the event such a success. We were thrilled to see a full field of teams competing and celebrating women’s golf in Nova Scotia.
A special thank you goes to KenWo Golf Club for hosting the championship, as well as their staff and volunteers for their hard work and support in making the 2026 Golf NS Women’s Pinehurst Championship a fantastic event.
Golfer Spotlight: David McDonald
Ashburn’s David McDonald is a four-time winner of our Provincial Senior Championship, and proof that your best golf might still be ahead of you!
CBC News recently reported on David’s unbelievable feat of shooting an even-par 72 at New Ashburn Golf Club at the age of 85.
We’re wishing David all the best as he chases his 18th hole-in-one and another par round.
Credit: Richard Woodbury, CBC News
2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
This week our Men’s Mid-Amateur Team NS will be competing at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO. This event is being hosted by Brantford Golf & Country Club in Brantford, Ontario. Thank you to Cody Harvey, Matt Gallupe, and Glenn Robinson for representing Nova Scotia at this event, you’re making Nova Scotia proud!
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Cody Harvey
Round 1: 72 (E)
Round 2: 75 (+3)
Missed the cut
Matt Gallupe
Round 1: 79 (+7)
Round 2: 81 (+9)
Missed the cut
Glenn Robinson
Round 1: 77 (+5)
Round 2: 71 (-1)
Missed the cut
Dave Williamson: T60 – +6
Round 1: 72
Round 2: 74
Made the cut
Round 3: 75
Round 4: 73
Trevor Chow
Round 1: 76 (+4)
Round 2: 73 (+1)
Missed the cut
Leon Carter: T72 – +10
Round 1: 73
Round 2: 71
Made the cut
Round 3: 79
Round 4: 75
Chris Topshee: T74 +13
Round 1: 69
Round 2: 75
Made the cut
Round 3: 79
Round 4: 79
Craig Hollett
Round 1: 75 (+3)
Round 2: 77 (+5)
Missed the cut
Tom Burge
Round 1: 74 (+2)
Round 2: 78 (+6)
Missed the cut
2026 Team Nova Scotia
This summer has been filled with exciting competition across Nova Scotia, with our Provincial Championships providing athletes with the opportunity to earn a spot on Team Nova Scotia for their respective national championships.
Based on their outstanding performances at our Provincial Championships, the top three eligible finishers in each division earned the honour of representing Nova Scotia on the national stage. We are proud to recognize the athletes selected to Team Nova Scotia across the Junior Boys, Junior Girls, Men’s Amateur, Women’s Amateur, Men’s Mid-Amateur, Women’s Mid-Amateur, Men’s Senior, and Women’s Senior teams.
These golfers demonstrated incredible skill, hard work, and determination throughout the season, earning their place among the province’s top players. We are incredibly proud of each athlete and wish them the very best as they represent Nova Scotia with pride at their respective national championships. Congratulations to all of our Team Nova Scotia athletes!
We are proud to introduce the following three Junior Boys golfers who competed at the 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship hosted by Wascana Country Club in Regina, Saskatchewan from August 11-14:
Cole Stewart
Nathan MacDonald
Luke MacDougall
We are proud to introduce the following three Junior Girls golfers who competed at the 2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship hosted by TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario from August 11-14:
Claira Frizzell
Mikelle MacDonald
Lila Bishop
We are proud to introduce the following three Men’s Amateur golfers who competed at the 121st Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship co-hosted by Mickelson National Golf Club and Heritage Pointe Golf Club in Calgary, Alberta from July 27-30:
Liam Brann
Matt Gallupe
Owen Mullen
We are proud to introduce the following three Women’s Amateur golfers who competed at the 112th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship hosted by The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga, Ontario from July 21-24:
Lila Bishop
Abbey Baker
Annika Parkash
We are proud to introduce the following three Men’s Mid-Amateur golfers who competed at the 2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship hosted by Brantford Golf & Country Club in Brantford, Ontario from August 18-21:
Cody Harvey
Matt Gallupe
Glenn Robinson
We are proud to introduce the following three Women’s Mid-Amateur golfers who competed at the 2026 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship hosted by Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ontario from August 5-7:
Kyla McIsaac
Alexa Bushnik
Mireille LeBlanc
We are proud to introduce the following three Men’s Senior golfers who will compete at the 2026 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship hosted by Niakwa Country Club in Winnipeg, Manitoba from September 8-11:
Jeff Hovell
Rob Collins
Rob Watt
We are proud to introduce the following three Women’s Senior golfers who will compete at the 2026 Canadian Women’s Senior Championship hosted by Pine Hills Golf Club in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta from September 16-18:
Tamara Rent
Joanie McCarville
Debbie Arsenault
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2026 Canadian Junior Girls Championship
This week our Junior Girls Team NS is competing at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship, presented by BDO. This event is being hosted by TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in Caledon, Ontario. Thank you to Claira Frizzell, Mikelle McDonald and, Lila Bishop for representing Nova Scotia at this event, you’re making Nova Scotia proud!
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Claira Frizzell- T48
Round 1: 78 (+7)
Round 2: 77 (+6)
Made the cut
Round 3: 77 (+6)
Round 4: 75 (+4)
Mikelle MacDonald
Round 1: 89 (+18)
Round 2: 90 (+19)
Missed the cut
Lila Bishop
Round 1: 80 (+9)
Round 2: 79 (+8)
Missed the cut
2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship
This week our Junior Boys Team NS is competing at the Canadian Junior Boys Championship, presented by BDO. This event is being hosted by Wascana Country Club in Regina, Saskatchewan. Thank you to Cole Stewart, Nathan MacDonald and, Luke MacDougall for representing Nova Scotia at this event, you’re making Nova Scotia proud!
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Cole Stewart- T17
Round 1: 70 (-2)
Round 2: 75 (+3)
Made the cut
Round 3: 71 (-1)
Round 4: 69 (-3)
Nathan MacDonald- T58
Round 1: 72 (E)
Round 2: 74 (+2)
Made the cut
Round 3: 72 (E)
Round 4: 79 (+7)
Luke MacDougall
Round 1: 68 (-4)
Round 2: 81 (+9)
Missed the cut
Tucker Doiron- T45
Round 1: 73 (+1)
Round 2: 72 (E)
Made the cut
Round 3: 73 (+1)
Round 4: 75 (+3)
Ben Brown
Round 1: 75 (+6)
Round 2: 75 (+6)
Missed the cut
Jack Grinton- T58
Round 1: 75 (+3)
Round 2: 72 (E)
Made the cut
Round 3: 75 (+3)
Round 4: 75 (+3)
Finn Grinton- 74
Round 1: 71 (-1)
Round 2: 75 (+3)
Made the cut
Round 3: 84 (+12)
Round 4: 88 (+16)
Remembering Garry Beattie: #GolfBeattieStrong
The #GolfBeattieStrong Men’s Senior Championship honours the life and legacy of Garry Beattie, a longtime member of Ashburn Golf Club and a respected member of the Nova Scotia golf community.
Garry was known as a competitive golfer, but those who knew him remember him even more for his kindness, generosity, and willingness to give back to the game he loved. He served two terms as President of Golf Nova Scotia and was a dedicated member of Ashburn, always willing to lend a hand whenever he was asked.
Garry proudly represented Nova Scotia at the 2006 Canadian Mid-Amateur Championship and was a familiar face on many Ashburn Rose Bowl teams. Even after being diagnosed with brain cancer, Garry continued to play the game he loved. He made one final Rose Bowl team and helped lead Ashburn to victory over Brightwood.
Throughout his battle with cancer, Garry approached life with the same positive spirit that defined him. He inspired his friends, fellow golfers, and the staff at Ashburn through his strength, optimism, and determination.
His commitment to making a difference extended beyond the golf course. While battling cancer, Garry founded #GolfBeattieStrong, raising funds and awareness for brain cancer research in Nova Scotia and leaving a lasting impact far beyond the golf community.
As Gordie Smith of Ashburn Golf Club put it, Garry would undoubtedly be watching this past week’s championship from above, wishing he could be here competing, but more importantly, hoping everyone enjoys the week and the game he loved so much.
It is our honour to associate Garry’s name with the #GolfBeattieStrong Men’s Senior Championship. This championship celebrates not only senior golf in Nova Scotia, but the values Garry represented: competition, camaraderie, generosity, perseverance, and a love for the game.
We are proud to remember Garry Beattie and carry his legacy forward through the game he loved.
This article was written with contributions from Gordie Smith of Ashburn Golf Club, who shared his memories and reflections on Garry Beattie.
Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Last week, Team Nova Scotia competed at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship, presented by BDO, hosted by Burlington Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ontario. Due to severe weather, the championship was shortened from 54 holes to a 36-hole competition.
A huge thank you to Kyla McIsaac, Alexa Bushnik, and Mireille LeBlanc for proudly representing Nova Scotia on the national stage. We are so proud of your efforts and dedication!
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Kyla McIsaac- T26
Round 1: 80 (+8)
Round 2: 77 (+5)
Made projected cut
Mireille LeBlanc- T44
Round 1: 84 (+12)
Round 2: 80 (+8)
Made projected cut
Alexa Bushnik- T46
Round 1: 87 (+15)
Round 2: 78 (+6)
Made projected cut
Lori Dithurbide
Round 1: 89 (+17)
Round 2: 92 (+20)
Missed projected cut
Cathy Donald- T57
Round 1: 84 (+12)
Round 2: 85 (+13)
Made projected cut
Brittany Anderson- T50
Round 1: 86 (+14)
Round 2: 82 (+10)
Made projected cut
Natalie Rippey- T65
Round 1: 85 (+13)
Round 2: 91 (+19)
Made projected cut
Kaitlyn Graham- T59
Round 1: 86 (+14)
Round 2: 85 (+13)
Made projected cut
Golf NS News Edition 4, Volume 8- July
