Event Recap – 2026 Golf NS Boys/Girls Junior Championship presented by Jaguar Land Rover Halifax
This year’s Junior Championship was a chance to showcase the junior talent across Nova Scotia. Hosted by Lingan Golf Club in Cape Breton, the championship featured three days of competitive golf as junior golfers battled for the chance to become provincial champions. On Day 2, our U13 and U15 champions were crowned. Congratulations to Lila Doiron and Josh Nickerson for taking home the U13 titles, and to our U15 champions, Lila Bishop and Holden Urquhart.
With our younger Junior Champions crowned, Day 3 brought the anticipation of deciding our U17 and U19 champions. Congratulations to Claira Frizzell for earning both titles, shooting a three-day total of 217. Congratulations as well to Luke MacDougall for completing back-to-back U17 and U19 sweeps! Luke finished with a three-day total of 205, highlighted by an impressive albatross on Hole 10 during Day 2.
The championship featured some outstanding golf, with 25 individual rounds under par across the three-day event. A special congratulations to Luke MacDougall, Cole Stewart, Nathan MacDonald, Tucker Doiron, Elliott Mullen, and Holden Urquhart for finishing the tournament under par.
Thank you to Lingan Golf Club and their volunteers for hosting this event and helping our Juniors and their families feel welcome.
We would also like to congratulate our players that will be representing Team NS at Nationals this, best of luck to you all!
- Claira Frizzell
- Mikelle MacDonald
- Lila Bishop
- Cole Stewart
- Nathan MacDonald
- Luke MacDougall
- Lila Bishop
- Holden Urquhart
Event Recap – 2026 Golf NS Women’s Provincial Championship
Another great championship complete for the 2026 season! A huge congratulations to all of the women who competed at the 2026 Women’s Amateur Championship at Chester Golf Club. The week brought plenty of challenges, with 30°C heat on the first two days followed by strong winds in the final round, but the players pushed through and made the most of every round.
From close competition across the divisions to an incredible hole-in-one by Michelle Turcotte, this championship had no shortage of memorable moments.
Congratulations to our 2026 champions:
Amateur Champion: Abbey Baker
Overall Mid-Amateur Champion: Mireille LeBlanc
Overall Senior Champion: Joanie McCarville
Mid-Master Champion: Heather Hines
Super Senior+ Champion: Jill Rafuse
Congratulations to our golfers chosen for the 2026 Women’s Amateur Team:
- Abbey Baker, Ashburn Golf Club
- Lila Bishop, KenWo Golf Club
- Annika Parkash, Ashburn Golf Club
Our 2026 Women’s Mid-Amateur Team (Not Pictured):
- Mireille LeBlanc, Clare Golf & Country Club
- Kyla McIsaac, Nova Scotia Public Players
- Alexa Bushnik, Seaview Golf & Country Club
Our 2026 Women’s Senior Team:
- Joanie McCarville, Ashburn Golf Club
- Debbie Arsenault, Eaglequest Grandview Golf & Country Club
- Tamara Rent, Golf Canada Club – Nova Scotia
Good luck to these teams as they compete at Nationals!
A huge thank you to General Manager Alex Egan, his staff, and all of the volunteers who played a vital role in making this championship a success. We would also like to recognize the Food & Beverage team, who kept everyone well-fed throughout the weekend with delicious chowder and lobster rolls.
A special thank you goes to Superintendent Matt Blackburn and his team for the tremendous work they put into preparing the course for this championship. Their dedication was evident, with the course in outstanding condition throughout the event.
Thank you to Chester Golf Club for hosting a fantastic championship and providing an incredible experience for all players, volunteers, and staff.
We hope to see you next year for another great Women’s Provincial Championship!
Event Recap – 2026 Golf NS Men’s Amateur Championship
Congratulations to the 2026 Golf NS Men’s Amateur Champion, Owen Mullen! Owen captured his first Men’s Amateur title after an outstanding 3 days of competition at the 2026 Golf NS Men’s Amateur Championship in Antigonish. The victory marks his second Provincial Championship of the season, having also claimed the Men’s Four-Ball Championship earlier this month with teammate Mark Chandler.
Golf Nova Scotia extends a heartfelt thank you to Antigonish Golf & Country Club for hosting this event. Your support and hospitality helped make this championship an even greater success.
Congratulations to all players who competed and made this year’s championship a success!
Congratulations to our golfers chosen for the 2026 Men’s Amateur Team:
- Owen Mullen, Truro Golf Club
- Matt Gallupe, Brightwood Golf & Country Club
- Liam Brann, The Lakes Golf Club & Resort
Additional Nova Scotians who earned quota spots:
- Ben Brown
- Luke MacDougall
- Leon Carter
- Bobby Dunphy
- Kooper MacKay
- Cole Stewart
Best of luck to this team as they compete at Nationals!
Good luck to the Juniors representing Nova Scotia at NextGen Quebec!
Best of luck to Jack & Finn Grinton, Holden Urquart and Nathan MacDonald at NextGen Quebec this week
Click the link in the bio to view the leaderboard.
Golf NS News Edition 4, Volume 6 – June
Become a Coach or Instructor to Earn a High School Credit!
Sport Leadership – Coaching and Officiating
In partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and Sport Nova Scotia, the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage has developed the Sport Leadership Personal Development Credit for high school students in Nova Scotia.
This program provides students with the opportunity to build valuable leadership skills through coaching and/or officiating, while earning a high school credit for their meaningful contribution to the sport community.
Eligibility
The program is open to Nova Scotia High School students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 who are actively involved in coaching or officiating with:
- a community sport club, or
- a provincial sport organization that is a member of Sport Nova Scotia
Program structure
Students enrolled in the program may earn one full high school credit by completing all program requirements in either coaching or officiating.
Contact
For additional questions, contact schoolcredit@novascotia.ca.
Nova Scotia’s Tucker Doiron competed in a stacked field at the US Junior Amateur Qualifier on Monday, June 8th
The qualifier featured 70 of Canada’s top junior athletes at the challenging Chilliwack Golf Club in British Columbia. The qualifier offers 3 spots into the field for the 78th US Junior Amateur Championship, to be held at Saucon Valley C.C. in Bethlehem, PA, from July 20-25, 2026.
Tucker shot an impressive 4-under par round of 68 that featured an eagle and four birdies. His performance had placed him in a 3-person playoff for the final qualifying spot, where he earned the 1st alternate position after a 7-hole playoff.
Tucker will await a call from the USGA as he remains high on the alternate list for what is well known as the best junior tournament in the world, the 78th US Junior Amateur Championship.
Tucker is a member of the Nova Scotia Junior Development Team and has shown tremendous dedication to improving in every aspect of the game. His desire to compete at the highest levels in junior golf is proving that his work in Nova Scotia is paying off at the national and international stage.
Congratulations on a great performance, Tucker, and Nova Scotia will be cheering you on as we hope to see you compete in Pennsylvania in late July.
2026 Golf NS Men’s Four-Ball Championship
Congratulations to the 2026 Golf NS Men’s Four-Ball Overall Champions: Owen Mullen and Mark Chandler! The duo captured the title after two days of competition at Paragon Golf & Country Club and Berwick Heights Golf Course, kicking off another exciting Provincial Championship season.
The divisional winners featured the following players:
Division A: Trevor Chow & David Williamson
Division B: Darcy McHugh & Peter Topshee, Terry Moore & Don Dorey, Marc d’Entremont & Georges d’Entremont
Division C: Carl Baltzer & Brad Corkum
Division D: Brad Mountain & Kenny Mountain
Golf Nova Scotia extends a heartfelt thank you to Paragon Golf & Country Club and Berwick Heights Golf Course for hosting this event for the past three consecutive years. Your continued support and hospitality have made this championship a highlight on our tournament calendar.
Congratulations to all players who competed and made this year’s championship a success!
AccessAbility Week 2026
National AccessAbility Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday in May.
For 2026, join us from May 31 to June 6 to celebrate and promote:
- the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada
- the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers
- ongoing efforts to become a more accessible and disability-inclusive Canada
This year’s National AccessAbility Week theme is “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.”
It invites all of us, including governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals, to take action to advance a barrier-free country. Significant progress has been made to eliminate and prevent barriers, and by continuing to work together, we can build a truly accessible, inclusive and equitable Canada.
Our country is stronger when persons with disabilities can participate fully in all aspects of society.
Together, we can empower each other and make a meaningful impact.
Golf NS News Volume 4, Edition 5 – May
