Bryce Zinck hired as the NSGA Operations Manager
“We are very excited to have Bryce joining the NSGA, he has great experience as a golf professional and administrator.” said David Campbell, Executive Director of the NSGA. “Bryce will be working to on managing various areas of operations including Communications, Finance and Events. He has deep roots in golf here and Nova Scotia and wealth of experience in the industry.”
“I am looking forward to contributing to the team at the Nova Scotia Golf Association. I am proud to join an association which has governed and protected golf in Nova Scotia since 1927. It has been a fixture in my life since I was a junior golfer and helped shape my career.” said Bryce Zinck, NSGA Operations Manager.
Bryce graduated from the Holland College, Golf Business Management Program 2010 and is PGA of Canada Class A Professional.
In 2013, Bryce began working for the ClubLink as Corporate Events Coordinator and Merchandise Manager. In 2015 he was promoted to Associate Golf Professional and Member Retention.
Originally from Kingston, Bryce grew up playing at the Paragon Golf and Country Club. He also began his golf career working there in 1999 as part of the greens crew, pro shop and junior coordinator.
Ross wins the MCT Men’s Amateur Championship
This marks Ross’s second win on Nova Scotia soil. Ross won the 2017 Future Links Atlantic at Clare Golf Club. This win was just weeks before he won the 2017 Canadian Junior Championship.
“Today there was a little more pressure and I felt it on the front nine. I got suited coming down the back. I was able to get it done and I finished pretty strong.” said Ross following his round. “The course is in unbelievable shape. I know a-lot of guys from Nova Scotia that I grew up competing against. It was great to be here and compete against them in their home province.”
Ross is heading back to New Brunswick to compete in the Golf NB Men’s Amateur next week.
Two time NSGA Amateur Champion, Dave Williamson of the Ashburn Golf Club finished second overall and six strokes behind Ross. “In a weird twist of fate, I lost to a young man from New Brunswick. Over a decade ago (2008) I won my first men’s championship at Lingan and then traveled to New Brunswick where I won the Golf NB Amateur in the same year. I hope Calvin can do the same when he returns home next week.” said Williamson after the round.
Representing Team Nova Scotia at the upcoming Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship is Dave Williamson, Brett McKinnon and Kevin George. The three-man team will compete as part of the Willingdon Cup Interprovincial Competition at the Canadian Amateur next month in Halifax at the Glen Arbour Golf Club and Links of Brunello in Halifax on August 5-8.
Below are the competitors who have qualified for the 2019 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship.
Kevin Scott, Abercrombie
For a complete list of results from the 2019 MCT Men’s Amateur Championship please CLICK HERE
Chandler & Arsenault Crowned 2019 Women’s Champions
Ross leads the MCT Men’s Amateur Championship heading into the final round
Brett MacKinnon from the Ashburn Golf Club tied for the low round today after also firing a three under par 68. The 2016 MCT Men’s Amateur Championship has a good history here at the Abercrombie Golf Club after winning the NSGA Junior Championship in 2012. The Glace Bay native grew up playing at Lingan, fired six birdies and three bogies on route to todays 68. McKinnon sits in second place with a two-day total of 143 heading into tomorrows final round.
Chandler & Arsenault Lead 2019 Women’s Championships
The NSGA and competitors of the Women’s Amateur & Senior Championships would like to thank Wendy Sentner and TD Wealth in Halifax for their generous donation of water to help beat the heat.
Moving day at the Women’s Amateur Championship was an exciting one, with competitors shuffling around the leaderboard. Chester’s Allison Chandler took the lead with a +6, 79. This brought her two-day total to 162 (+16). The 2017 champion and is looking to capture her second NSGA Amateur title.
Meghan McLean of Ken-Wo and Julia Henderson of Abercrombie both sit at 165 (+19) and tied for second place heading into tomorrows final round. Sitting in 4th place is the younger McLean sister, Heather, who is looking to defend her 2018 title.
Margaret McLean of Ken-Wo and Paragon’s Debbie Walker are tied for lead in the second division, with a two-day total of 183. Greenwood’s Barbara Comeau sits 6 shots back in third.
- NSGA Women’s Amateur – Round 2 Results
- NSGA Women’s Senior – Round 2 Results
Strong finish for Nova Scotians at the New Brunswick Junior
Junior Development team member Haley Baker successfully defended her title at the New Brunswick Junior Championship. Haley won her first NBGA Junior Championship in 2018 and returned last week to the Hampton Golf Club to win her second title. The 17-year old Baker carded a three round total of 235 to win by five strokes over sister and fellow team member, Abbey Baker.
All three competitors will be traveling to Truro next week to compete in the COBRA PUMA Junior Championship on July 9-11.
Romero and Arsenault Lead the 2019 Womens Amateur and Senior
The first round of the 2019 NSGA Women’s Amateur & Senior Championships got underway today at 14 Wing Greenwood Golf Club. The tough conditions and the 38 degree temperatures tested competitors both physically and mentally. A true battle of attrition.
Round 1 leader Women’s AM – Cristal Romero
It is a close race for the Women’s Amateur Championship, with 5 competitors all within a few shots of first place. Grandview’s Cristal Romero leads the charge after firing a steady 8-over 81. The 2016 & 2017 Atlantic Women’s Amateur Champion looks to capture her first NSGA title.
Round 1 leader Women’s SR – Debbie Arsenault
Round 2 sets up to be an exciting “moving day,” as competitors will continue to battle the heat, and each other, out on the course.
- NSGA Women’s Amateur – Round 1 Results
- NSGA Women’s Senior – Round 1 Results
Ross and Irwin lead the 2019 MCT Men’s Amateur Championship
Summer has arrived with vengeance and so have the tourists. Calvin Ross from Fredericton, NB and Joe Irvin from Mississippi Mills, ON are tied for the lead after the first round of the 2019 MCT Men’s Amateur Championship. As temperatures soared above 30 degrees with humidity nearing 40, competitors battled the heat and exhaustion during todays first round.
Ross, who is a member of the Kingswood Golf Club and winner of the 2017 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, fired 5 birdies and 3 bogies to finish with a two under par 69. Ontario native, Joe Irwin is a caddy at Cabot and carded 6 birdies, two bogeys and one double to finish the round at two under.
Kevin George from the Lingan Golf Club is currently in second place after firing an even par 71.
There is a four-way tie for fourth place with Matt Cormier (Amherst), Owen Mullen (Truro), Craig Hollett (Dartmouth) and Teran Newell (Shelburne) all finished with a two over par (73).
For round one results please CLICK HERE
Austin Connelly becomes third Canadian to book British Open ticket
SANDWICH, England – A third Canadian has earned a spot in the British Open.
Canadian-American dual citizen Austin Connelly of Lake Doucette, N.S., shot 8-under 136 over two rounds on Tuesday at Prince’s Golf Club to earn the third and final spot in the golf major at the qualifier.
The 22-year-old, who grew up in Texas, finished one stroke behind Curtis Knipes and Callum Shinkwin.
Connelly, who has conditional status on the European Tour, will join Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., and Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., July 18-21 at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland.
Connelly, who is scheduled to represent Canada at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru later this summer, is in the British Open for the second time in three years. He finished tied for 14th at the tournament in 2017 after falling out of contention on the final day.
Nova Scotia’s top female golfers will converge at Greenwood Golf Club to compete in the 2019 Women’s Amateur and Senior Championship
The Greenwood Golf Club is set to host the 2019 NSGA Women’s Amateur & Women’s Senior Provincial Championships on July 5-7. The 54 hole stroke play tournament will begin on Friday and will crown an Amateur and Senior Provincial Women’s Champions.
The top three golfers from both the Amateur and Senior will be selected to represent Nova Scotia at their respective National Championships.
Past Amateur Champions in the field include Heather McLean, Allison Chandler and Julia Henderson.
Past Senior Champions in the field include Sue Tumblin, Debbie Arsenault, Leslie Houde and Jean Boudreau.
The 2019 Canadian Women’s Amateur Nationals will be held at Red Deer Golf Club in Red Deer, Alberta, from July 23-26.
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