CHURCH POINT, N.S. – Defending champion Calvin Ross shot a 3-under-par 68 and Meghan McLean carded a 3-over-par 74 to lead their respective divisions at the Future Links, driven by Acura Atlantic Championship at Clare Golf and Country Club on Tuesday.
Ross registered four birdies and a single bogey during his opening round. The 18-year-old from Fredericton, N.B., made his first birdie just before he made the turn and started to find his game down the stretch.
“I started getting it going on number nine,” he said, after his opening round. “I took a bogey on 12 but after that my putter was red hot and rolled in a few good putts. It saved me more than a few times and really helped me out near the end.”
Sitting one stroke behind Ross is Sydney Forks, Nova Scotia’s Aubrey Farrell who registered the only other round under par. The 18-year-old attacked the course right off the bat with back-to-back birdies to start the tournament. After a pair of bogeys left him at even par before heading to the back nine, he tightened up his game and made birdies on holes 14 and 16 to hold his spot in second.
Back in third place locked up in a three-way tie are: Jordan Guenette (Minesing, Ont.), Andrew Bruce (Corner Brooke, N.L.) and Jack Anderson (Hallifax, N.S.) who all shot even-par 71’s.
In the girls division, McLean carved herself out a two-shot lead after carding six bogeys and three birdies. The Port Williams, N.S., native was the only player to record more than one birdie in the girls division.
“The course was in really good shape so it definitely made it a lot of fun to play,” she said. “When you were on the fairway you knew you were going to have a good lie, but when you were in the rough anything could have happened. I was having trouble putting at first, it took my awhile to get used to the greens, but I settled down on the back nine and was happy with all the birdie putts I made.”
In second place, two strokes behind McLean, is Kiley Rodrigues from Kingston, Ont.. The 17-year-old got off to a solid start with six straight pars, but stumbled with three consecutive bogeys after that. She later added two more bogeys on the back nine and sits at 5 over for the tournament.
Raesa Sheikh, from Port Williams, N.S., and Laura Jones from Moncton, N.B., are both tied in third at 6 over par after they each shot a 77 for their opening round.
The top six finishers in the Boys Division will earn exemptions into the 2017 Canadian Junior Boys Championship on July 31-Aug. 3 at Cataraqui Golf and Country Club in Kingston, Ont. The top six in the Girls Division will earn exemptions into the 2017 Canadian Junior Girls Championship on Aug. 1-4 at Camelot Golf & Country Club in Cumberland, Ont.
Full results can be found here.
Golf Canada concludes its 2017 Future Links championship season as the Future Links, driven by Acura Atlantic Championship is ready to take place at Clare Golf and Country Club from July 17-20.
With support from the Nova Scotia Golf Association, the Future Links, driven by Acura Atlantic Championship is the final regional junior championship presented in partnership with Acura this season. The 54-hole stroke play tournament will begin with a practice round on July 17 before the tournament gets underway with round one on July 18.
Founded in 1967, Clare Golf and Country Club will be hosting its first ever Future Links Championship. Overlooking St. Mary’s Bay, the course offers a challenging layout for golfers of all abilities and possesses a full variety of holes with distinctive character and beauty.
“Golf Canada and the Nova Scotia Golf Association are excited to present the 2017 Future Links, driven by Acura Atlantic Championship in Church Point,” said David Campbell, Tournament Director. “The beautiful setting here at Clare Golf and Country Club will pose a tough test for Canada’s premier junior golfers and give them an opportunity to showcase their skills against the strongest junior golfers in Atlantic Canada.”
The field will consist of 76 junior golfers in the Junior Boys Division with the top six earning exemptions into the 2017 Canadian Junior Boys Championship on July 31-Aug. 3 at Cataraqui Golf & Country Club in Kingston, Ont. A tie for the sixth position will be decided by a playoff following the conclusion of play.
The Junior Girls Division will consist of 22 golfers with the top six (including ties) earning an exemption into the 2017 Canadian Junior Girls Championship on Aug. 1-4 at Camelot Golf & Country Club in Cumberland, Ont.
2017 MCT Men’s Nova Scotia Amateur Champion is currently leading the 61st Annual Eastern Amateur Championship at the Elizabeth Manor Golf & Country Club in Portsmouth, VA. Fresh off his victory last week at the Nova Scotia Men’s Amateur Championship and an earlier win this season at the 45th Rice Planters Invitational, Creighton is having an historical season. Myles is a member of the Radford University golf team which is a D1 school in the NCAA. He has also moved into 20th place on the Canadian Order of Merit.
Myles has a three stroke leading heading into todays final round with a -13 par 54 hole total of 197.
The final round of the Eastern Amateur will take place today, Sunday, July 16. For results please CLICK HERE
Notable past champions of the Eastern Amateur include: Lanny Wadkins, Ben Crenshaw and Curtis Strange.
BRAD CURREN FINISHES T4 AT THE
SOUTHERN ONTARIO OPEN
Hammonds Plains native Brad Curren finished T4 at the 2017 Southern Ontario Open and earned a $1725 pay cheque. Curren was in the lead group during yesterdays (July 15, 2017) final round and carded final round 70 to the tournament with thirteen under par total of 272.
For complete results from the Southern Ontario Open
CLICK HEREThe Southern Ontario Open is a stop on the Great Lakes Tour and the winner received an exemption into Mackenzie Investments Open presented by Jaguar Laval July 17-23.
About the Great Lakes Tour:
Founded in 2001 the Great Lakes Tour was made to serve as a vital training ground for some of Canada’s best touring professionals. It has also provided countless competitive outlets for various players, both professional and amateur. More than 4,000 players from around the globe have competed for more than $4-million in prize money. Notable Alumni of the Great Lakes Tour Include PGA Tour Player David Hearn, Champions Tour Winner Rod Spittle and Web.com/PGA Tour Player Brad Fritsch to name a few.
SHAUN MARGESON & MEGHAN MCLEAN WINNERS AT THE 2017 COBRA PUMA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Shaun Margeson won the 2017 COBRA PUMA Championship at Ken Wo Golf Club. The 18-year-old Fall River native, who plays at Ashburn, came from behind today to successfully defend his title. Margeson will be heading to the University of Costal Georgia in Brunswick, GA this fall.
Finishing tied for second were third round leader Jakob Wamboldt from Northumberland Links and John Mosher from Chester. Mosher fired 73 and Wamboldt fired a 76 during the final round and they finished with four day total of 289.
Mosher also won the Junvenile division (U17) over Ewan Kelly Jr from Ashburn by 4 strokes
Meghan McLean of the Ken Wo Golf Club added a second provincial junior championship to her resume today. This win caps off an amazing junior career for the 18 year old from Port Williams native, she will begin her college career this fall as a member of the Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT. Mclean fired a 74 during the final round to end the tournament with a four day total of 293.
Finishing 13 strokes behind her older sister, Heather McLean carded an 80 during the final round to finish with a 306. Haley Baker from Ashburn finished third overall with a score of 326.
Team members going to Nationals (left to right) – Shaun Margeson, Jakob Wamboldt, John Mosher, Heather McLean, Meghan McLean and Haley Baker.
Margeson, Wamboldt and Mosher will represent Nova Scotia at the 2017 Canadian Junior Boys Championship being held at the Cataraqui Golf Club in Kingston, ON from July 31-Aug 03.
The McLean sisters and Haley Baker will be representing Nova Scotia at the 2017 Canadian Junior Girls Championship which will be held at the Camelot Golf Club in Cumberland, ON from Aug 1-Aug 04.
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IT WAS MOVING DAY AT THE COBRA PUMA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
The third round of the 2017 COBRA PUMA Junior Championship at Ken Wo Golf Club saw plenty of movement on the leaderboard. Tomorrows final round is shaping up to be an exciting finish.
Jakob Wamboldt from Hammonds Plains shot an even 70 during the third round today and has a two stroke lead heading into the final round. Wamboldt, a member of the Northumberland Links Golf Club, had a solid third round carding 3 birdies and 3 bogey’s. He has three day total of 213.
Defending champion Shaun Margeson, bounced back into contention with a one over par 71 today, after a disappointing second round yesterday. The Fall River native has a three round total of 215 (68-76-71).
There is a three-way tie for the lead as Chester’s, John Mosher and Ashburn’s, Jack Anderson have matched scores through the first 54 holes of competition. The two golfers fired identical scores of 74-71-71 – 216.
Mosher is also leading the juvenile division and has a three stroke lead over Ben Callaghan, from Abercrombie and Mark Chandler, from Chester.
In the Girls division, home course favourite, Meghan McLean has widen her lead heading into the final round. The 2014 Junior Girls Champ fired an even round 70 today and has a three day total of 77-72-70 – 219. Younger sister Heather McLean is currently 7 strokes behind, with a three day total of 75-77-74 – 226. Sara Cumby, also from the Ken-Wo Golf Club is in third place with a total of 248.
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MARGESON AND BAKER MAKE HISTORY AGAIN
Brady Margeson and Abbey Baker
Brady Margeson and Abbey Baker captured the 2017 COBRA PUMA Bantam Championships today at the Ken-Wo Golf Club. Three years ago at the Junior Championships in Paragon, Margeson and Baker’s older siblings, Shaun Margeson and Haley Baker won the same championship.
This is both Brady and Abbey’s first win at a provincial championship they are both members of Ashburn. Twelve- year old Baker fired a two day total of 175 (90-85) to win the COBRA PUMA Bantam Girls Championship by seven strokes over Abby Wamboldt. Wamboldt who lives in Hammonds Plains and is a member at the Northumberland Links had rounds of 95-87. Sitting one stroke behind Wamboldt was Ken-Wo member Danielle Cumby.
Brady Margeson fired a 76 today, which was the low round in the Bantam Division. He finished with a two round total of 158 (+6). Finishing in second and one stroke behind Margeson was Jordan Cooper from the Northumberland Links. The Fall River native carded a two-day total of 159 after rounds of 81-78. Kien Fudge from Lunenburg is a member of the Public Player Club and finished alone in third place. The 12-year old who lives in Vietnam during the winter is a member of the Song Be Golf Resort finished with a two-day total of 162.
McLean’s battle for the top spot!
The McLean sisters switched places during todays second round. Meghan who was two strokes behind her younger sister heading into todays second round fired a two over par 72 and now has a three shot lead heading into tomorrows third round. Heather struggled today after carding a +7 (77) today. There is a two-way tie for third place as Ken-Wo’s Sara Cumby and Ashburn’s, Haley Baker fired totals of 163.
Farrell moves into the drivers seat!
Sydney Forks native, Aubrey Farrell moved into first place today after carding a two over par 72. The Seaview member was tied for the lead after the first round and has an even par heading into tomorrows third round. Sitting three shots back with two day totals of 143 are Jakob Wamboldt from Hammonds Plains and Mark Chandler from Chester. The pair shot rounds of 74 – 72 respectively and are currently tied for second place.
Mark Chandler is also leading the juvenile division of the COBRA PUMA Championship by one stroke over Abercrombie’s Ben Callaghan who has a two-day total of 144.
The third round of the 2017 COBRA PUMA Junior Championship will resume tomorrow and will conclude on Thursday.
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Farrell and Margeson are tied for the lead at the
2017 COBRA PUMA Junior Championship
Aubrey Farrell
NSGA Provincial team members, Aubrey Farrell and Shaun Margeson are two under and tied for the lead after the first day of the 2017 COBRA PUMA Junior Championship at the Ken-Wo Golf Club. Farrell, a member of Seaview Golf Club carded an eagle, 2 birdies and 2 bogies during his first round. Margeson, a member of Ashburn had 3 birdies and 1 bogey.
Jakob WamboldtJakob Wamboldt from the Northumberland Links fired a one under par 69 today. The Hammonds Plains native fired a 36-33 and sits alone in third place.
New Glasgow native and member of Abercrombie Golf Club, Ben Callaghan is leading the juvenile division (under 17). Callaghan was even par 70 today. Close behind Callaghan is Mark Chandler from Chester and Ewan Kelly Jr from Ashburn, who shot rounds of 71 and 72 respectively.
Home Course Trio Battle for the Lead at Ken-Wo
Heather McLean – photo credit Stephen Forest -Localxpress
Sisters Meghan and Heather McLean are battling for the lead at their home course today. The sisters, who are 18 and 16 respectively, are also members of the NSGA Provincial Team. Meghan won the 2014 NSGA Junior Championship and is looking to finish her last year as a junior on top with another win. Younger sister Heather is looking to capture her first Junior title. After the first round, sister Heather is two strokes ahead of her older sister. Heather fired the low round during day one and carded a 5 over par 75 to take the early lead. Meghan fired a 77 while fellow club member Sara Cumby sits in third place after carding a 80 during her first round.
Abby Baker from Ashburn has a one stroke lead in the Bantam Division after she scored 90. Truro member Natalie MacKay (90) is currently in second place and Ken-Wo’s Danielle Cumby (95) is in third.
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Junior Boys
CHANDLER CAPTURES FIRST AMATEUR TITLE
History is made as Chandler wins first Amateur and Arsenault wins first Senior
Allison Chandler from the Osprey Ridge Golf Club captured her first NSGA Amateur Championship at the River Hills Golf Club. Chandler, who won the 2015 and 2016 NSGA Junior Championship fired a two over par 74 during her final round to claim her first amateur championship. She finished the championship with a three day total of 234 and was 13 strokes ahead of Cristal Romero from Grandview who finished second overall. Finishing in third was Jen Comeau from Oakfield who carded a three day total of 262.
Chandler, Romero and Cathy Beaton were selected to represent Nova Scotia at The Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship which will be held at Cutten Fields Golf Club in Guleph, ON from July 25th-28th.
For a complete list of results from the 2017 NSGA Women’s Amateur Championship CLICK HERE
ARSENAULT WINS THE 2017 WOMEN’S
SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
Grandview’s Debbie Arsenault made history today after she won her first NSGA Senior Women’s Championship at the River Hills Golf Club in Shelburne. Arsenault fired a 84 during her final round to win her first provincial title and finished with a three day total of 247.
Oakfield member Susan Tumblin fired the low score during the final round after carding an 84 today. She finished in second place with a three day total of 253. While Joanie McCarville finished third with a three day total of 257.
Arsenault. Tumblin and McCarville will travel to Newfoundland next month to represent the province at the Canadian Women’s Senior Championship at Humber Valley Resort, NL from August 22nd-24th.
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Chandler leads at N.S. women’s amateur and Arsenault leads the Women’s Senior
Allison Chandler of Chester fired a 6-over 78 to take a two-stroke lead after 36 holes of play at the Nova Scotia women’s amateur championship at River Hills Golf Club near Shelburne.
Allison Chandler fired a 6-over 78 to take a two-stroke lead after 36 holes of play at the Nova Scotia women’s amateur championship at River Hills Golf Club near Shelburne.
Chandler, a Chester resident who plays out of Osprey Ridge, collected a birdie, five bogeys and a double bogey during her second round on Saturday.
The final round is Sunday.
Grandview’s Cristal Romero, the first round leader, shot an 84 to fall two shots back.
Oakfield’s Jennifer Comeau and Emily Frail of Ashburn are tied for third, a dozen strokes off Chandler’s pace.
In the NSGA women’s senior championship, Grandview’s Debbie Arsenault has taken a six-shot lead into Sunday’s final round.
Arsenault, who shared the first-round lead with Ashburn’s Joanie McCarville, fired an 80 on Saturday.
She leads Oakfield’s Susan Tumblin, who carded a second-round 86 to move into sole possession of second place.
McCarville struggled during her second round with a 90.
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