Bill MacMillan honoured with NSGA Distinguished Service Award
The Nova Scotia Golf Association is pleased to announce that William ‘Bill’ MacMillan has been recognized as the recipient of the 2019 NSGA Distinguished Service Award for his long- term service and impact on the game of golf in Nova Scotia.
For the past 32 years Mr. MacMillan has worked tirelessly as a Referee, Course Rater, and a board member for the NSGA and Golf Canada.
In 1985 he joined the NSGA Executive Committee working as an Assistant on rules, handicap and rating chairman that continues to this day. In 1995 he became the first elected Vice-President of the NSGA and served in this role until 1996 when he was elected President of the NSGA.
Highlights during his tenure of president with the assistance of past Executive Director Murray Purcell, were establishing our Player of the Year points system and founding the NSSAF Golf Tournament.
In 2003 Mr. MacMillan was nominated by Alvin Sinclair as a Governor with Golf Canada (formerly the RCGA). He served as a governor for a decade until 2013.
He was the Golf Canada Handicap and Course Rating Committee Chairman from 2009 to 2013. In 2013 he was appointed NSGA Tournament Director until 2018 and now in 2019 serves as the chair of the NSGA Tournament committee and is a member of the Handicap and Course rating committee.
During his time with the NSGA Mr. MacMillan rated over 2400 holes in seven (7) provinces and two (2) states. He has also been an official at over 270 provincial and national championships and 475 rounds of golf.
Also, we’d like to note his work with his home club of Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club for serving on the Executive Committee for 21 years (17 of those as rules and handicap chairman).
Mr. Macmillan lives in Eastern Passage and is retired from the Geological Survey of Canada at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography where he was employed from 1972 to 2010.
2019 NSGA Annual General Meeting – Sunday, Oct 20
The 2019 NSGA Annual General Meeting will be hosted at the Avon Valley Golf Club on
Sunday, Oct 20, 2019*
from 10:00am-12:00pm.
We encourage a representative from all member clubs to attend.
To view the 2018 NSGA Draft Financial Statements please CLICK HERE
Please RSVP to David at
902-468-8844 ex. 1
or
david@nsga.ns.ca
*The AGM will be held on Sunday, Oct 20 not Saturday
CBU Win’s NSGA University & College Championship
The first ever NSGA University & College Championship has come to a close. With 38 competitors representing 6 institutions from across Nova Scotia, it was a great way to kick off the newest competition to the NSGA Championship Schedule.
The team comprising of Nick Carmichael, Kevin George, Colin Fraser, Ian Fraser and Tyler Syms, from Cape Breton University were crowned the 2019 Team Champions with total combined gross score of 305. In close second in the team event was Saint Mary’s University with a combined score of 308.
Claiming top spot in the men’s individual competition, after firing an impressive 2-over-par 70, was Cape Breton University’s Kevin George. On the women’s side, Dalhousie’s Sydney Erb posted a solid round of 86.
Congratulations to the first ever champions of the NSGA Atlantic University/College Championship.
This wraps up our competitive season here with the Nova Scotia Golf Association. Thank you to all those that participated and represented our province locally and nationally. We’re looking forward to seeing you in the 2020.
Special Thank you to SMUSA & SMU Athletics & TD Insurance for Sponsoring the event.
Thank you to Brightwood Golf and Country Club for being an outstanding Host.
For results click here.
For information on the Brightwood Golf Club click here.
If you have any questions please contact Bryce Zinck at bryce@nsga.ns.ca
The NSGA Mourns the loss of Doug McEwan
The Nova Scotia Golf Association mourns the loss of past president Doug McEwan. Doug passed away at his home on September 14, 2019. Born in Montreal, Doug retired in 1995 as a Lieutenant-Colonel from the Canadian Air Force after serving our country for 37 years.
Doug is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Hazel Mary McEwan; sons Duane (Marija) McEwan, Daryl (Rosemary) McEwan and daughter Debra Kruger. Grampa (aka “Mr. Doug”) was also a cherished part in the lives of his step-daughters Diane (JR) Letourneau and Donna (Mike) Lenehan. From this the many grandchildren, nieces and nephews; Holly, Nikita, Logan, Daniel, Marcas, Mitchell, Matthias, John, Kimberly, Allison, Sean, Jillian, Jennifer and Josh, helped complete the circle of his loving family. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Doug and Violet McEwan; sister, Heather and son-in-law Robert.
In 1997 he joined the NSGA Championship Committee as an Assistant Tournament Chair until 1999. In 1999 he became the Chairman of the NSGA Championships Committee and served in this role until 2001. After serving as a tournament administrator he then began his work as Rules Official. He served as the Assistant Rules Director fro 2001 to 2002. In 2003 he became the Chairman of the Rules Committee. A position he held twice during his service to the NSGA.
In 2007, Mr. McEwan was elected to the position of 2nd Vice President of the NSGA. In 2009 he was appointed to the Provincial Council with Golf Canada and was also elected as 1st Vice President of the NSGA.
In 2010 he was elected as the President of the NSGA and served as President until 2013. He subsequently served as NSGA Past President in 2014-2015 and Rules Director in 2016-2018.
During his time with the NSGA, Mr. McEwan has officiated in countless local, provincial and national championships.
In 2018 Doug was awarded the NSGA Distinguished Service Award for the for his long- term service and his impact on the game of golf in Nova Scotia.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20th, 2019 at Queen of Heaven Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood with Padre Michael Conteh officiating.
A reception will follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 98, 1472 Veterans Lane, Kingston. Family flowers only please. Donations in Doug’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., 902-825-3448. Online guestbook may be signed by clicking HERE
Team New Brunswick wins the 2019 Atlantic Golf Championship
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NB Leads 2019 Atlantic Golf Championships After Day 1
The 2019 Atlantic Golf Championships got underway today at the Humber Valley Resort in Western, NFLD. Competitors from across Atlantic Canada enjoyed a beautiful day at the Doug Carrick designed course, ranked 8th in Canada by ScoreGolf in 2019.
Originally contested in 2014, this years’ championship marked the sixth year of the Atlantic Golf Championships where teams from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador compete for both the “Atlantic Cup” as well as eight (8) exemptions into 2020 National Championships in their respective divisions. Exemptions include men’s and women’s Canadian Amateur, Mid-Master, Senior and Super Senior.
After the first round, New Brunswick leads the team competition with a cumulative team total of 19 points. In second place in the team competition is Newfoundland & Labrador with a total of 17 points. Prince Edward Island is currently in third place with 14 points and Nova Scotia is in fourth position with 8 points.
Bathurst, NB native, Molly MacDermaid and Kathleen Jean from Stephenville, NFLD are tied for the lead in the women’s amateur competition after recording rounds of 89. Sitting one stroke behind the leaders is Taylor Cormier from Blomidon Golf & Country Club in Corner Brook, NFLD.
Alex Palmer from The Riverside Country Club in Rothesay, NB had the round of the day after carding a six under par 66 during today’s first round. The 32 year old carded 2 eagles, 4-birdies and 2-bogeys to tie the competitive course record at the Humber Valley Resort. Sitting in second place in the amateur men’s competition is Michael Furlong, the 2019 Atlantic Champion (NFLD). The Bally Haly Country Club member fired a two-over par 74.
Cameron King from Georgetown, PE carded a four-over par 76 today and has a two stroke lead in the men’s mid master division over Stu Musgrave from Moncton, NB and a member of Country Meadows Golf Club. Musgrave carded 6 over par 78.
Melissa Castle from the Belvedere Golf Club in Charlottetown is leading the women’s mid-master competition after carding a first round total of 83. There is a two-way tie for second place between Erin Musgrave from the Country Meadows Golf Club in Moncton, NB and Anderson Creek member Myrna Millar from Ellerslie, PE who each carded first round 87’s.
Eddie Bearns from Paradise, NL and member of Bally Half Country Club is leading the senior division with two-over par 74. Garry Jenkins from the Fredericton Golf Club is one stroke behind Bearns.
Mary Walton-Rossingnol from the Fredericton Golf Club is leading the senior women’s division with a first round total of 83. One stroke behind in second place is Paula Napke-Flanagan from the Miramichi Golf & Country Club.
Sharon Case also from the Miramichi Golf & Country Club is leading the women’s super-senior division with a first round total of 88.
Blomidon member Wayne Ford from Corner Brook, NL is leading the men’s super senior division with a first round total of 74.
For more information on the Atlantic Golf Championship please click HERE
For more information on the Provincial Golf Association please click below:
Prince Edward Golf Association
About Humber Valley Resort
The beautiful Humber Valley Resort is located in Western Newfoundland. Ranked the 8th in Canada by ScoreGolf Magazine, the Resort features an 18-Hole Championship Golf Course, Wellness Spa, Luxury Vacation Condominiums and Luxury Chalets all in the heart of Humber Valley. The Eagles Perch Clubhouse sits 400 feet above the Humber River offering a panoramic view of Deer Lake and The Appalachian Mountains. This spectacular setting is a premier facility for weddings, golf tournaments, conventions, business meetings and social events.
Humber Valley set to host the 2019 Atlantic Championship
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The NSGA Mourns the loss of Garry Beattie
The Nova Scotia Golf Association mourns the loss of past president Garry Beattie. Garry lost his courageous battle with cancer on Monday, September 9, 2019.
Born in Woodstock, NB, Garry played his junior golf at the Woodstock Golf and Curling Club. He had a successful amateur career and was a true student of the game. He represented Nova Scotia at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship in 2006 and competed at numerous provincial championships. He also represented his home club, Ashburn multiple times as a member of the Rose Bowl Team.
Garry joined the NSGA Board in 2008 and served two terms as President (2016-2018). Garry led by example and contributed his time and resources to growing the game in Nova Scotia. Through the foundation he established, the #GolfBeattieStrong, Garry aimed to raise money and increase awareness around brain cancer research in Nova Scotia.
Garry was survived by his wife Lori Duggan, his mother, Margaret; his brother, Brian; his sister, Lori; nephews, Brad, Coltan and Oscar; and niece, Eve. He was predeceased by his father, Don.
A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, September 29 at 3pm at the Old Ashburn Golf Club.
Donations can be made to the QEII Health Centre Foundation in memory of Garry either online or by phone 1-888-428-0220.
To view Garry’s obituary please click HERE
NSGA PLAYER OF THE YEAR – 2019 WINNERS
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WOODMAN AND BANKS WIN 2019 SENIOR MEN’S FOUR BALL
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