Three Tied for the Lead After Round One of the #GolfBeattieStrong Men’s Senior Championship
Garry Beattie tees off #1 during the 1st round of the #GolfBeatieStrong Men’s Senior
It was overcast and humid during the first round of the #GolfBeattieStrong Men’s Senior Championship at the Avon Valley Golf and Country Club. Three competitors finished with an even par 71 during todays opening round.
Ed Peveril from Ken-Wo finished even par after recording five birdies including three in a row on holes seven, eight, and nine. Jim MacMaster (NSSPC) also had five birdies after carding a two over par 38 on the front and a two under par 33 on the back. Terry Clarke from the Links at Penn Hills had four birdies and finished the front with a one over par 37 and one under par 34 on the back.
Currently in second, and one shot behind the leaders, is Gary Smith of the Paragon Golf and Country Club. Rounding out the top three is Avon Valley Dean Woodman, who fired a two-over 73. Defending Champion Steven Locke (Truro) is T11 after posting a 5-over 76.
Competitors had the opportunity to win $10,000 during the first round. Dr. Ryan Thomas Dentistry
sponsored the $10,000 hole in one prize on the 15th hole. Sadly the prize went unclaimed.
The #GolfBeattieStrong Men’s Senior continues tomorrow. For for more information, and round one results please
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The Nova Scotia Golf Association, Dormie Workshop and #GolfBeattieStrong are please announce a new head cover that will provide funding to Brain Cancer Research at the QEII
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The Paragon Golf Club hosted the 2018 Women’s Bronze Championship today in Kingston, NS. The field competed in hot temperatures with the humidex reaching almost 40 degrees.
The Bronze is a net championship where competitors qualify through their home clubs. This annual championship requires competitors to have a 19.0 factor or greater at the time of qualifying. Clubs can field teams of up to five competitors and the lowest two net scores are combined to determine a team championship.
When the dust settled, the team of Barb Eaton and Gwen Merriam from the Paragon Golf Club finished atop the field. The team carded a net two under par 142. The home course team each carded a net 71 to win their first provincial championship.
Finishing one stroke behind the winners, was the team of Margot McDonald and Faun Millman from the Grandview Golf Club who finished with a net 143.
Pam Jenkins and Cathy McGinnis from Avon Valley finished in third place with a team net score of 145.
For a complete list of results from the 2018 NSGA Women’s Bronze Championship please
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The Nova Scotia Golf Association, Dormie Workshop and #GolfBeattieStrong are please announce a new head cover that will provide funding to Brain Cancer Research at the QEII
These unique head covers are available for purchase from Dormie Workshop with 50% of the sale of each head cover going towards Brain Cancer Research at the QEII. The head covers are also available for fairway woods and hybirds.
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July 29, 2018
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CANADA’S CAMPBELL CLAIMS FIRST PRO TITLE AT BEIJING CHAMPIONSHIP
BEIJING, CHINA—Canada’s Peter Campbell shot a closing 70 to hold off China’s Huilin Zhang and win his first pro title at the RMB 1.5 million Beijing Championship, the ninth event of this year’s PGA TOUR Series-China. Campbell, 35, is the third Canadian to win on Tour, following 2015 winners Justin Shin and Eugene Wong.
The left-hander held a two-stroke lead after the second and third rounds at Topwin Golf and Country Club, and finished 17-under, just one ahead of playing partner Zhang (68), a winner on the Tour in 2015 and 2016.
Korean Woojin Jung (69) was third at 15-under, one ahead of American Ryann Ree (70), while Korean Todd Baek (68), winner of May’s Haikou Championship, shared fifth at 13-under with American Sejun Yoon (72), who also played in the final group.
Singapore’s Quincy Quek (71) was alone in seventh at 12-under, one ahead of Japan’s Yuwa Kosaihira (64), while Hong Kong’s Motin Yeung (70), Canada’s Justin Shin (71) and Thailand’s Gunn Charoenkul (68) tied for ninth at 10-under. Kosaihira and Yeung both tied American Charlie Saxon and England’s Callum Tarren for most top-10s this year with four.
Campbell, who previously played on the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada and PGA TOUR Latinoamerica, had even considered withdrawing ahead of the Beijing Championship after missing the cut in the previous two events, but decided to play with a “no-care attitude” at Topwin that helped him cope with the pressure of leading.
“It worked. I don’t know how I did it. I mean, nothing really phased me out there. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever done before, so definitely something to think about going forward,” said Campbell, who was joint-second after 54 holes of the Chongqing Championship in March before a 74 left him tied 14th, his best result in the first eight events.
“It’s just awesome. This just came out of nowhere and I was able to put some good swings together. It was a tough day, we had a good group, we all battled out there and luckily I was able to come away with it.”
Campbell opened with a birdie, bogeyed the fifth and birdied the eighth to make the turn one ahead of Zhang, who birdied Nos. 4, 7 and 8 as temperatures again reached 34 degrees Celsius in Beijing.
Campbell birdied 12 and 13 to stay one ahead of Zhang, who started the back nine with a bogey and three birdies. The Florida-based Canadian doubled his lead on 14 when he sunk a tricky putt for par and Zhang missed a shorter par putt.
However, Campbell’s lead was back to one after he three-putted the par-3 16th, but two closing pars were enough for the win, with Zhang’s birdie putt on 17 lipping out.
“We were trading shots out there, it was fun,” said Campbell, who spends summers with his family back in his native Nova Scotia. “We hit some really good shots and we holed some good putts. Luckily, I was able to stay ahead for most of the day.”
Zhang, 28, produced his best performance of the season, with a tie for 11th at the Changsha Championship in May his highest finish until his return to Topwin.
On the par-5 closing hole, Zhang missed the green with his 5-wood second shot and was unable to get close enough with his chip to give himself a strong birdie chance, but was otherwise delighted with his week.
“My swing and putting were great this week. I was very focused on my game and this is my best result in the past two years,” said Zhang, who just missed out on last year’s Web.com Tour after finishing sixth on the 2016 Order of Merit.
“This was a great round and I became more confident as the day went on. I hope I can play well in the remaining five events and I’ll try to finish in the top-five to get onto the Web.com Tour.”
The Tour will resume next month with the Suzhou Open at Jinji Lake Golf Club from August 30-September 2 and the Qinhuangdao Championship at Qinhuangdao Poly Golf Club from September 6-9.
Every tournament on this year’s PGA TOUR Series-China offers RMB 1.5 million, a 25-percent increase over purse levels from 2016.
The PGA TOUR established PGA TOUR Series-China in 2014 as its third international developmental tour, following in the footsteps of PGA TOUR Latinoamerica and the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada. Since its inception, PGA TOUR Series-China players have received Official World Golf Ranking points for top finishes at official tournaments.
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Dustin Johnson pulled away from the field after a nearly two-hour rain delay to win the RBC Canadian Open for the first time.
Johnson shot a 6-under 66 to finish the only Canadian stop on the PGA TOUR at 23-under par.
The world No. 1 tied for second in the RBC Canadian Open at Glen Abbey Golf Club in 2013 and 2016.
Byeong Hun An (69) and Whee Kim (69) finished as runners up at 20-under in the US$6.2 million event, with Keegan Bradley (64) placing fourth at 19-under.
Mackenzie Hughes (68) of nearby Dundas, Ont., was the low Canadian, tying for eighth at 15 under overall to claim the Rivermead Cup.
A Canadian has not won the national title since Victoria’s Pat Fletcher accomplished the feat in 1954.
Johnson entered the day in a four-way tie for the lead with Kim, Hun An and Kevin Tway but had seven birdies and a bogey to pull away from the group.
A nearby lightning storm delayed play for an hour and 45 minutes and shrunk the massive crowd that usually trails Johnson from hole to hole.
Hamilton Golf and Country Club will host the 2019 RBC Canadian Open. It is also shifting forward in the PGA TOUR’s schedule, moving to early June in the week before the U.S. Open.
OAKVILLE, Ont. – The 109th playing of Canada’s National Men’s Open Championship gets underway with 156 of the world’s best golfers, including 21 Canadians and world No. 1 Dustin Johnson set to compete for the 2018 RBC Canadian Open trophy and the champion’s share of the $6.2 million (US) purse.
Johnson, an 18-time winner on the PGA TOUR, has had great success at Canada’s National Open Championship, finishing runner-up in both 2013 and 2016.
“It’s always good to come back here. I’ve had some success here and I enjoy coming and playing the Canadian Open, especially being an RBC ambassador,” said Johnson. “I get a lot of fans out here and they’ve been great the past few years.”
The world’s No. 1 golfer had high praise for the work superintendent Andrew Gyba and his team have done to get the course ready for the RBC Canadian Open.
“The course is in really good shape, probably the best shape I’ve seen it since I’ve played here,” added Johnson. “It’s going to be a good week.”
Johnson went on to talk about the recently announced date change for the RBC Canadian Open—moving to June 3 to 9 beginning in 2019—and the impact he anticipates it will have on the tournament.
“I think it’ll be good for the golf tournament. A lot of guys like to play the week before the U.S. Open, so you’ll definitely get some different guys,” said Johnson. “I think the field will definitely improve, even though this year I feel like we have a really good field at the tournament.”
PAIRINGS FOR ROUNDS 1 and 2
Pairings and start times for the opening two rounds of the 109th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship on Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27 are now available online here.
INTERVIEW VIDEO, AUDIO AND TRANSCRIPTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
Interview, audio and transcripts for the following players and events from Wednesday, July 25 are available here and video is available here. Please note the videos are unedited, uncut and broadcast-quality.
- Brooks Koepka
- Jhonattan Vegas
- Mackenzie Hughes and Corey Connors
- Dustin Johnson
2018 MEDIA GUIDE AND PLAYER PERFORMANCE BOOK:
Media can also download the 2018 RBC Canadian Open Media Guide for complete stats, records and historical information. Media can also download the 2018 RBC Canadian Open Player Performance Book which details individual player statistics from 1904-2017.
TELEVISION COVERAGE:
The following are television times for the 2018 RBC Canadian Open:
Thursday July 26
- TSN 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Golf Channel 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday July 27
- TSN 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Golf Channel 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday July 28
- Golf Channel 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- CBS & Global 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday July 29
- Golf Channel 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- CBS & Global 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
RED AND WHITE DAY:
On Friday, July 27, we invite you to wear your brightest reds and your whitest whites to celebrate Canada and show your support for the Canadian players competing in our National Open. Canadian flags will be handed out at the main entrance while supplies last.
TICKETS:
Grounds tickets for all days of the 2018 RBC Canadian Open, as well as, a limited number of premium ticket packages are still available. A full list of ticket packages and pricing is available online at http://www.rbccanadianopen.com/. Golf Canada and RBC are also pleased to offer FREE admission to juniors 17 and younger—Click here to download a FREE Junior Pass.
The weather was hot and beautiful today at the Ken Wo Golf Club. A total of 176 competitors competed in the 2018 NSGA Women’s Two Ball Championship presented by Dr. Ryan Thomas Dentistry.
Two Ball Champions – left to right: Meghan McLean, Wendy Sentner, Vice President of the NSGA and Cecilla Gutierrez Perez
When the dust settled, it was the team of Meghan McLean and Cecilla Gutierrez Perez, who finished a top the field. The college teammates carded a one-over par 72. Gutierrez Perez is a native of Mexico, while McLean is a member of Ken Wo.
Finishing one-stroke behind the champions, was the team of Susan Tumblin and Connie Reynolds from the Oakfield Golf Club. Finishing third overall was Mireille Lewis (Clare) and Heather Pothier (Truro), who carded a five-over par 76.
Theresa Breen and Colette Brake from Brightwood won the second division after recording a 79.
The team of Colleen Youden and Sirpa Winslade from the Ken Wo Golf Club won the third division.
Sherri Cariou and Theresa Bellefontaine from the Links at Penn Hills won the fourth division.
Two lucky teams won the door prizes provided by Dr. Ryan Thomas Dentistry. The teams of Karen Miller and Winny Mills; and Jodi MacKay and Sherri Thurston won the door prizes and will enjoy a day at the Interlude Spa and dinner at the Gio Restaurant.
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LENEHAN WIN’S THE 2018 MCT MEN’S MID-AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Jamie Jackson from MCT Insurance and 2018 MCT Men’s Mid-Amateur Champion Stuart Lenenhan (left to right)
The weather hampered the final round of the MCT Men’s Mid Amateur Championship. The round began with heavy rain, resulting in a 90-minute delay. Followed by dense fog which rolled in this afternoon. The sun eventually came out as the leaders made the turn.
Stuart Lenehan from the Grandview Golf Club, captured his second MCT Mid-Amateur title today, at the Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club. Heading into the final round, Lenehan was three shots behind the leader Bobby Marriott. He fired an impressive three-under 68 to finish with a three-day total of 215.
Sean Stuart finished in second place after finishing today with a one over par 71. The Ashburn member had a three-day total of 219 (+6).
Jamie Jackson from MCT Insurance and 2018 MCT Men’s Mid-Master Champion Bobby Mariott (left to right)
Bobby Marriott won the Mid-Masters division (ages 40+), after carding a final round one-over 72. He finished third overall with a three day total of 219.
Stuart Lenehan, Sean Stuart, and Bobby Marriott will represent Nova Scotia at the 2018 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, in Victoria B.C.
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Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club showed it’s true colours today during the second round of the MCT Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship.Tough playing conditions allowed only the most resilient competitors to break 80, as the wind, rain, and fog blew in off the Atlantic.
Round 2 – Bobby Marriot teeing of #1
Bobby Marriott is looking to capture his first Mid-Amateur title tomorrow. The Granite Spring’s member has the lead heading into the final round of the 2018 MCT Men’s Mid-Amateur. He fired a five-over par 76 and has a two-day total of 145.
Defending champion Trevor Chow, carded a four-over par 75 today and is currently one-shot back from Marriott. He will be looking to claim his fourth Mid-Amateur title tomorrow.
Sitting tied for third, with two-day totals of 147 are Sean Stuart and Stuart Lenehan. The 2016 Mid-Amateur Champion, Sean Stuart, fired a three-over par 74 which was the low round of the day. While Lenehan, from Grandview, and the 2015 Mid-Amateur Champion, carded a five-over par 76 today.
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PORT BLANDFORD, N.L. – Owen Mullen emerged as leader in the Boys Division while Haley Baker captured a playoff victory at the Future Links, driven by Acura Atlantic Championship at Twin Rivers Golf Course on Thursday.
Mullen, who started the day co-leading with Peter Blazevic, shot a 1-over-par 72 — the low round of the day — to earn his victory in the Boys Division. The Truro, N.S., talent had a slow start with three consecutive bogeys but rebounded with an impressive eagle on the 9th hole, followed by three birdies on the back-nine to earn a two-stroke victory.
“I’m really excited. It’s my second win of the year. I haven’t been playing my best lately so it was good to close this one out and get the win. It’ll be my first nationals and going to Medicine Hat should be a good time looking to play well and hoping to make the cut.”
“It’s my second win of the year. I haven’t been playing my best lately so it was good to close this one out and get the win,” said the 14-year-old, who is heading to the Canadian Junior Boys Championship in near the end of the month. “The tournament will be my first nationals. I’m just looking to play well there and am hoping to make the cut.”
Blazevic, Mullen’s second round co-lead, finished close behind in second after carding a 3 over. The 14-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., struggled throughout the round but ended strong with back-to-back birdies on the 15th and 16th holes. He finished at 6-over-par 221.
Finishing in third place was Ewan Jr. Kelly from Beaver Bank, N.S., at 11-over-par 224. The 17-year-old fired a tournament-low 70 on Tuesday to lead after the first round but fell to third place after carding 78-76.
The other top-six finishers earning exemptions into the 2018 Canadian Junior Boys Championship on July 30-Aug. 2 at Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club in Medicine Hat, Alta., are: Michael Simms of St. John’s, N.L., Mark Chandler of Chester, N.S., and Eric Yun of Richmond Hill, Ont.
In the Girls Division, Haley Baker and Raesa Sheikh fired final rounds of 11 over and 7 over, respectively, to finish the round at 17-over-par 230 and enter into a playoff for first. Baker outlasted Sheikh and won the playoff by one stroke on hole number one.
“I think it’s a pretty big win for me. It was probably one of the better tournaments I played in score wise but it was pretty nerve-wracking,” said Baker, who played alongside her younger sister in the final round. “My sister was really supportive of me because she saw I was struggling. She just told me to stay with it, so that was very helpful.”
Four shots back from Baker and Sheikh was Haley’s younger sister, Abbey Baker. The 13-year-old finished in third at 21-over-234.
Rounding out the top six earning exemptions into the 2018 Canadian Junior Girls Championship on July 31-Aug. 3 at Beach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen, B.C. are Ashley Chow (North York, Ont.), Taylor Cormier (Corner Brook, N.L.) and Mackenzie Deveau (Moncton, N.B.).
2018 FUTURE LINKS, DRIVEN BY ACURA ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS – JUNIOR BOYS DIVISION
- Owen Mullen, Truro, NS, *76-71-72-219 +6
- Peter Blazevic, Mississauga, ON, *74-73-74-221 +8
- Ewan Jr Kelly, Beaver Bank, NS, *70-78-76-224 +11
- Michael Simms, St. John’s, NL, *77-73-76-226 +13
- Mark Chandler, Chester, NS, *77-75-76-228 +15
- Tae Kyoung (Eric) Yun, Richmond Hill, ON, *77-78-75-230 +17
2018 FUTURE LINKS, DRIVEN BY ACURA ATLANTIC CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS – JUNIOR GIRLS DIVISION
- x-Haley Baker, Halifax, NS, *73-75-82-230 +17
- Raesa Sheikh, Caledon, ON, *74-78-78-230 +17
- Abbey Baker, Halifax, NS, *81-75-78-234 +21
- Ashley Chow, North York, ON, *75-82-79-236 +23
- Taylor Cormier, Corner Brook, NL, *86-89-80-255 +42
- Mackenzie Deveau, Moncton, NB, *88-91-90-269 +56
Full results.
