Golf NS News – July Part 2 (Volume 3, Edition 4)
Team NS at the 120th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship
This week our Men’s Amateur Team NS is competing at the 120th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. This event was hosted by The Royal Ottawa Golf Club and Rivermead Golf Club. Thank you to Team NS and other Nova Scotians for representing the province, you made Nova Scotia Proud!
Cole Stewart: 73, 78 (Missed Cut)
Liam Brann: 74, 76 (Missed Cut)
Luke MacDougall: 75,77 (Missed Cut)
Calum Cummings: 76, 80 (Missed Cut)
Jordie Cooper: 78, 76 (Missed Cut)
One tee at a time: East Coast women on a mission to make golf more inclusive
By Desiree Anstey
Ping!
It’s an exhilarating sound, says Sara Wilson, a PGA of Canada golf professional, as her club strikes the small golf ball balanced on a tee with one swift stroke.
Will this be another hole-in-one?
She watches with anticipation as the ball soars through the air.
Wilson notes with pride that she once scored two hole-in-ones in the same week, a rare and celebratory feat for any golfer.
Golf began as a solo act for Wilson at Idylwylde in Sudbury, Ont., at the age of 13.
It soon progressed to more than just a game.
“I learned through golf to build those life skills of confidence, resilience, leadership, you know, camaraderie and, eventually, a sense of community,” reflects Wilson, who, in 2013, launched a gateway into the world of golf for women and girls in Halifax through Metro Ladies Golf Inc.
“My parents and older brother played golf, and we were all competitive in multi-sports. However, with golf (at that time), you could only join the junior club at 13. I was the only girl attending weekly lessons, but I felt like one of the boys, hanging out with my brother and his friends.”
No longer a male-dominated sport
Over the past 20 years, from taking the game seriously at age 17 and competing at the local and then provincial levels as a professional, including working throughout the industry, Wilson notes that the adage of golf, one rooted in culture, is evolving.
“My friends had mentioned to me, you know, ’cause I’ve been in it so long, that it’s a male-dominated game. However, I have always been persistent, and now, through my business, I open doors for women who haven’t been part of a traditional golf club,” says Wilson, who now has over 170 members strong.
“It’s about making sure girls have exposure to a sport at a young age and giving them role models and leaders. I stay here (a golf coach) because I want more girls to see me, play the game, and make it.”
While there are rules and etiquette around the game, golf is fun, she says.
“There’s a social crowd, a game to master that can be played anywhere in the world and well into old age, and even opportunities.”
Wilson and the members of her club visit the Caribbean once a year for a leisurely game of golf.
“And if you play off-season or buy a pass, it can be very affordable,” she notes.
Wilson has played at some of the top-ranked golf courses, near and far, including the Cabot Links in Cape Breton, which has consistently ranked among the best in the country and world.
“There’s a place for everyone in the sport, which is the greatest part about it,” she notes.
“You can be a low skill level golfer and get a hole-in-one, and be a high-skilled golfer and never get that hole-in-one. Then you can have a short or long game; there are all different body types and skill levels, so it’s very rewarding in that way.
“I couldn’t imagine playing hockey without knowing how to skate, but in golf, you can hit an incredible drive and still not really know how to putt. Over time, you will learn those skills. You can learn from a driving range, putting green, or programs offered at the course. But when you see improvement, that’s when you get hooked.”
There’s a rising prominence and impact of women on and off the course.
“We just have to step out of our comfort zone and do things that are going to attract more to your facility,” says Wilson.
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https://www.saltwire.com/newfoundland-labrador/east-coast-women-want-to-make-golf-more-inclusive
Team NS at the 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BMO
This week our Women’s Amateur Team NS is competing at the 111th Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, presented by BMO. This event was hosted by Riverside Country Club in Rothesay, New Brunswick. Thank you to the team members for representing Nova Scotia at this event, you made Nova Scotia Proud!
Round 1: 85
Round 2: 82
Missed Cut
Round 1: 91
Round 2: 85
Missed Cut
Round 1: 95
Round 2: 89
Missed Cut
Brittany Anderson: 89, 91 – Missed Cut
Golf NS News – July Part 1 (Volume 3, Edition 3)
Girls Come Try Golf
We are proud to bring back our Girls Come Try Golf Program for the 2025 season. This program is meant for girls, ages 6-12, to come and learn golf in a fun way. This is a free event therefore there is limited space. Clubs can be made upon request. If you are interested, please contact Technical Director Morgan Wren, technicaldirector@nsga.ns.ca or (902)-536-3656
All sessions will be hosted from 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Tuesday July 29th: Better Golf Plus (Dartmouth)
- Thursday August 28th: Antigonish Golf Club
We happy to introduce out Women’s Come Try Golf Program! This program is meant for all women to come and learn golf in a fun way with no experience required. This is a free event therefore there is limited space. Clubs can be made upon request. If you are interested, please contact Technical Director Morgan Wren, technicaldirector@nsga.ns.ca or (902)-536-3656.
Date: Tuesday July 29th, 2025
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Location: Better Golf Plus (Dartmouth)
Golf Canada NextGen Atlantics Recap
Golf Canada NextGen Atlantics is a great opportunity for junior golfers within the Atlantic Provinces to showcase their talents on the national level. The juniors came to impress and did not disappoint, congratulations to all of you, you made Nova Scotia proud.
Cole Stewart made an impression on home turf. He went on the win the tournament with a total of -4 over the three day tournament. Winning on a national stage is not an easy task, so please join us in congratulating him on a well deserved win!
Nova Scotia Junior Boys Leaderboard
- 1st: Cole Stewart
- 3rd: Kooper MacKay
- T4: Tucker Doiron
- T7: Luke MacDougall
- T7: Nathan MacDonald
- T7: Colby Bent
- T7: Blake Wilson
- T7: Ben Brown
Nova Scotia Junior Girls Leaderboard
- 3rd: Olivia Seaman
- 6th: Lila Bishop
- Claira Frizzell
Team NS has been selected for the 2025 Canada Games
Last week the 2025 Golf Canada NextGen Atlantics was hosted at Nova Scotia’s very own Oakfield Golf & Country Club. The end of this event also marked the end of the team trials to decide who will be representing Team NS in August at the 2025 Canada Games in St.John’s. Firstly we would like to thank all the players who tried out for the team as well as the host clubs for our trails. Now lets meet the team!
- Coach: Sara Wilson
- Manager: Brad Curren
- Players: Cole Stewart, Kooper MacKay, Lila Bishop, Claira Frizzell
Congratulations to you all on making them team and we are wishing you all the best of luck in August!
Nova Scotia impresses at PEI Golf Association Provincial Championship
Over 20 Nova Scotian golfers took place in the PEIGA Amateur and Senior Provincial Championships that have taken place of the month. With 10 provincial titles up for grabs between these two events, Nova Scotia players won three of them. Congratulations to our winners, you did Nova Scotia proud
- Men’s Mid-Master Champion: Leon Carter
- Men’s Senior Champion: Terry Moore
- Women’s Senior Champion: Cathy Donald
Round 1: 71
Round 2: 68
Round 3: 69
Total: 207 (-9)
Round 1: 70
Round 2: 71
Total: 141 (-3)
Round 1: 82
Round 2: 79
Total: 160 (+16)
Event Recap – 2025 Golf NS Boys/Girls Junior Championship presented by Jaguar Land Rover Halifax
Our Junior Championship is always an anticipated event that showcases the amazing junior talent in Nova Scotia. Hosted by Brightwood Golf & Country Club, we were able to crown our junior champions in spectacular fashion after they battled the wet conditions on Day 1. On Day 2 we crowned our U13 and U15 champion. Congratulations to our U13 Champions, Sienna MacKenzie and Borden Nicholson, and our U15 Champions, Piper Day and Finn Grinton on their wins! With four champions crowned, there were still titles to be taken on Day 3. Congratulations to Claira Frizzell, U17 Girls Champion, and Olivia Seaman, U19 Girls Champion! Winning in a playoff for both the Congratulations to Luke MacDougall on his steady play and clutch putt on the first playoff hole to win both the U19 and U17 Boys Championships over defending Champion, Cole Stewart. Thank you to everyone for coming out and playing this year and we hope to see you all back next year. We are happy to announce that next year the 2026 Golf NS Boys/Girls Junior Provincial Championship will be hosted by Lingan Golf Club, dates of the championship will be released soon. A big thanks to the host club and Junior Supporters Taylor Made and Jaguar Land Rover Halifax.
We would also like to congratulate our players that will be representing Team NS at Nationals this, best of luck to you all!
Team NS Girls
- Annika Parkash
- Claira Frizzell
- Kate Pemberton
Team NS Boys
- Cole Stewart
- Luke MacDougall
- Tucker Doiron
U15 Team NS
- Lila Bishop
- Finn Grinton