Landry claims the 2021 NB Amateur & Mid-Amateur titles after a sudden-death playoff victory
2021 NB Men's Amateur & Mid-Amateur Champion, Michel Landry pictured with Golf NB President, Judy Astle.
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BATHURST, NB– Players began to arrive bright and early at the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club for the final round of the NB Men’s Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. Sunday’s round would encapsulate all that the Par 72, C.E. Robinson Design has to offer. Demanding tee shots, pin locations requiring caution and precision, unpredictable winds off the Bay of Chaleur, and nerves would all play a factor in the outcome of Sunday’s final round.
With the overnight leader, Stuart Earle resting at 6-under, there were several players eager to get down to business. Sitting 4 shots back of Earle were Golf NB Public Player- Liam Llewellyn, Restigouche’s Darren MacPherson, and Danek Hadley, representing the host club of Gowan Brae. The trio all headed into Sunday’s round at 2-under par.
The leaders teed off at 12:51 PM. A powerhouse pairing, comprised of the 2003 & 2015 NB Men’s Amateur Champion, Brett Taylor of the Riverside Country Club, 2002, 2016, & 2019 NB Men’s Amateur Champion, Michel Landry of the Fredericton Golf Club, and the Westfield Golf & Country Club’s Stuart Earle.
Earle sat in solo first at 6-under par, following an opening-round 67, and a 1-under, 71 on Saturday. Fredericton’s Michel Landry held second at 5-under following rounds of 66 and 73, and Riverside’s Brett Taylor remained two shots behind Landry after recording a 71 and 70 heading during rounds 1 and 2.
SUNDAY FUNDAY!!!
The third and final round of the NB Men's Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. kicks off at 7:00 AM.
Players took to the course on Sunday with red numbers on their mind, an impressive nine players broke 70 during the final round. Leading those players was Gowan Brae’s Danek Hadley who signed for a stellar 7-under, 65. Fredericton’s Michel Landry finished a group behind Hadley, recording a 4-under, 68 pushing him to a three-round total of 9-under. Hadley’s aggressive play slotted him in a tie for first place with Landry.
Returning to the first tee, a sudden-death playoff was on for Landry and Hadley to duke it out for the NB Men’s Amateur Championship. Gowan Brae’s par-4 1st hole was the start and finish to the playoff as Landry calmly drained a birdie putt in front of his friends and family to solidify his victory.
Today’s win makes Landry a four-time NB Men’s Amateur Champion, adding to his already impressive victories in 2002, 2016 & 2019.
The Riverside’s Brett Taylor finished second in the Mid-Amateur Championship after finishing at 7-under, 2 shots back of Landry.
In the Dormie Workshop Par-3 Challenge, the Fredericton Golf Club’s Eric Coffin came out victorious. His performance of even-par on the Par-3s at Gowan Brae this week edged out Liam Llewellyn via retrogression. For this stellar play, Coffin received a custom Dormie Workshop Par-3 Challenge Champion alignment stick cover.
For more information on the 2021 NB Men’s Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co., including results and tee times, please CLICK HERE.
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Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1934, is the official governing body for amateur golf in New Brunswick. In January of 2006, the New Brunswick Golf Association (NBGA) officially merged with the New Brunswick Ladies Golf Association (NBLGA), resulting in one united governing body for amateur golf in the province. Programs offered by Golf NB to its 46 partner facilities and 6,600 individual members include provincial championships, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, and junior golf development programs.
Westfield’s Stuart Earle sneaks into the lead after a successful moving day in Bathurst
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BATHURST, NB– A sunny Saturday greeted players at the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club for Round 2 of the NB Men’s Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. A delayed start of one hour from Round 1 was a strategic decision by Golf NB’s Rules Committee Chair, Dave Morison. 8:00 AM starting times for Saturday provided additional drainage opportunities after an excessive amount of overnight rainfall.
Many players took to the course on Saturday with the goal of out-performing their first-round results. The combination of clear skies, a small breeze, and summer temperatures, set Gowan Brae up to provide the ultimate test of championship golf. The temptation of risk and reward, paired with what is considered to be one of the toughest stretches of golf holes in Canada, from 13-17, set up for a challenging moving day in Bathurst.
Round 1 leader, Michel Landry teed off at 1:42 accompanied by Westfield’s Stuart Earle and Kingswood’s Stephen Anderson. A total of 13 players were under par after Friday’s opening round, with the final amateur pairing totaling an astonishing 15-under par within their group. The trio along with many other title chasers looked to make some moves ahead of Sunday’s final round.
It was Westfield’s Stuart Earle who was able to adapt quickly to Saturday’s difficult scoring conditions. A front nine 32, 4-under put the former Team NB player in the NB Men’s Amateur Championship driver’s seat heading into the back nine. The toughest stretch of the course was up ahead and a well-played front nine allowed Earle to hold on to a 1-under, 71 after a more strenuous 3-over back. The Woodsman Point native would see his two-day total of 138, 6-under move him to the top of the NB Men’s Amateur leaderboard heading into Sunday’s final round.
Fredericton’s Michel Landry joins Earle in the final pairing, after carding a second-round 1-over, 73. The Riverside Country Club’s Brett Taylor made a moving day push with a 2-under 70, propelling him into Sunday’s final group. The final pairing of Earle, Landry, and Taylor will tee off on Gowan Brae’s par-4 first hole at 12:51 PM Sunday.
In the NB Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, Michel Landry of the Fredericton Golf Club holds a two-stroke lead ahead of Riverside’s Brett Taylor. The duo will battle out for the Mid-Amateur crown while also attempting to make a push on Earle for the Amateur title. Sitting in solo third position is Darren MacPherson of the Restigouche Golf Club, Saturday’s round of even-par 72 positions MacPherson 3 shots behind the Mid-Amateur leader, Michel Landry.
Saturday’s low round of the day belongs to Patrick Cormier of the Fox Creek Golf Club. A more than impressive 3-under, 69 in round 2’s difficult conditions gives the Bishops University athlete the #WhoWentLow title of the day.
#Whowentlowoftheday – Fox creek’s patrick cormier
The Dormie Workshop Par-3 Challenge rewards the amateur player who performs the best on all par-3’s during the course of the championship. Kingswood’s Stephen Anderson and Golf NB Public Player, Liam Llewellyn share the lead after two rounds. The pair both sit at even-par heading into Sunday.
A major highlight in this week’s field is The Riverside Country Club’s, Isaac Dixon. On Dec 30, 2020, Isaac sustained an unfortunate injury while playing Junior A Hockey for the Grand Falls Rapids. After sustaining an L1 vertebrae bust and a severe spinal cord injury, there were doubts as to if he would be able to participate in competitive sports ever again.
Isaac, a former Junior Club Champion at Riverside was left with a long path to recovery. With incredible strength, determination, and support from his loved ones and friends, Isaac is once again able to tee it up. Golf NB is thrilled to welcome Isaac and his family to Gowan Brae this week as the 1.8 Index looks to leave his mark on this year’s event. Isaac is a proud member of Paragolf Canada as he begins his journey in adaptive golf.
riverside’s isaac dixon teeing off during round 2 of the nb men’s amateur championship
Adding to the 2021 NB Men’s Amateur Championship’s feel-good moments, the Fredericton Golf Club’s Gary Jenkins played Saturday’s round without a power cart for the first time in numerous years after sustaining a serious leg injury. Gary has been a staple on the New Brunswick Senior Tour and club invitationals, as well as Golf NB’s events.
Sunday’s third and final round of the 2021 NB Men’s Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers is scheduled to commence at 7:00 AM. Players with the highest two-day gross total will tee off first, followed by the leaders in the middle of the day.
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Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1934, is the official governing body for amateur golf in New Brunswick. In January of 2006, the New Brunswick Golf Association (NBGA) officially merged with the New Brunswick Ladies Golf Association (NBLGA), resulting in one united governing body for amateur golf in the province. Programs offered by Golf NB to its 46 partner facilities and 6,600 individual members include provincial championships, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, and junior golf development programs.
A stellar opening round 66 gives Fredericton’s Michel Landry the NB Men’s Amateur lead
Fredericton Golf Club's Michel Landry reading a putt during round one.
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BATHURST, NB– 112 of New Brunswick’s most elite and competitive amateur male golfers take to the field in the 91st playing of the NB Men’s Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co.In addition, for a second consecutive year, the Men’s Amateur also features a Senior Field made up of 38 players.
Friday’s opening round was minutes away from being postponed before Mother Nature decided to ease the conditions and allow the competition to take place.
Leading off the field at the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club was 2018 and 2020 NB Men’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Champion, Alex Palmer, alongside 2020 NB Junior Boys Champion, Daniel Kirby. The duo highlight a series of powerhouse pairings as the field features 26 players with plus handicap indexes. Taking to the course immediately after was the three-some of Darren Roach, Stuart Earle, and Stephen Anderson, all of whom have a more than impressive playing resume. Friday mornings’ third pairing featured past champion Michel Landry, Stéphane Boudreau, and Sam Young.
A strong field would be an understatement ?
The 2021 NB Men's Amateur, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. features 26 plus handicap players.
It was the Westfield Golf & Country Club’s Stuart Earle who would get to work early and take advantage of the softer conditions. A superb opening round 67, 5-under would give Earle the clubhouse lead. Heating up on the back nine, Earle would record a 32, 4-under thanks to an eagle on #11 and a three consecutive hole birdie stretch on 14-16. As impressive as it was, Earle’s lead would be short-lived as the Fredericton Golf Club’s Michel Landry would go on to enter the clubhouse minutes letter with an even better 66, 6-under card. The 2002, 2016, & 2019 Champion started off hot with birdies on #1,2,3,5 & 8 on his way to a 31, 5-under front nine, complimented by a 1-under back.
After day 1, a total of 13 players have broken par. Kingswood & Connors Golf’s Stephen Anderson carded a smooth 4-under, 68 to find himself 3rd on the leaderboard. The Riverside Country Club’s Greg Steele sits one shot behind Anderson after an opening-round 3-under, 69. Completing the top-5 of the Men’s Amateur Leaderboard after round 1 is, Michael MacDonald and Sean Wedge of The Riverside Country Club, Simon Richard of Royal Oaks, Eric Coffin of the Fredericton Golf Club, and Darren McPherson of Restigouche who all recorded a 2-under, 70 round on Friday.
Stephen anderson looks on as his playing partners hole out.
The Mid-Amateur Leaderboard looks very similar as Michel Landry holds a 2 shot lead ahead of Stephen Anderson, Riverside’s Greg Steele sits in solo-3rd after his opening-round 3-under, 69.
Round 2 begins on Saturday at 8:00 AM, with the Amateur Players teeing off first in the order of high to low scores from Round 1.
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Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1934, is the official governing body for amateur golf in New Brunswick. In January of 2006, the New Brunswick Golf Association (NBGA) officially merged with the New Brunswick Ladies Golf Association (NBLGA), resulting in one united governing body for amateur golf in the province. Programs offered by Golf NB to its 46 partner facilities and 6,600 individual members include provincial championships, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, and junior golf development programs.
Nestled along the Bay of Chaleur, the C.E. Robinson Design, Par 72 layout is known for two of what are considered to be the toughest holes in Canada. The par four 13th hole plays a challenging 447-yards that requires an accurate tee shot, into a severely sloping fairway, before players can think about trying to attack the tiny, three-tiered green perched high on the hill. The 13th is followed shortly after by the 243 yards, par 3, 17th which features a demanding tee shot that is partly over water and into a prevailing wind. With two holes on that can change the makeup of an event in an instant, players will be treated to a true test of Championship Golf, and one that will force 113 of the province’s most accomplished male competitors to maintain their focus on the Sunday’s back nine as they pursue the NB Men’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur titles.
Highlighting the field of the 91st playing of the NB Men’s Amateur Championship. Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. is two time, and defending NB Men’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Champion, Alex Palmer of The Riverside Country Club (2018 & 2020), while a pair of past champions in the Fredericton Golf Club’s Michel Landry (2002, 2016 & 2019) and Darren Roach (2010 & 2017) of Riverside look to stand in the way of Palmer’s repeat bid. Joining Landy & Roach in the chase pack will be 2020 NB Under 19 Boys Champion, Daniel Kirby of JH Sports & the Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club, Kingswood Golf’s Steven Anderson, and homegrown talents like Ben MacDonald and Danek Hadley.
For the second time, the NB Men’s Amateur Championship field will be rounded out with a Senior Men’s Division made up of 40 of the province’s top Senior Men as they prepare for the 2021 NB Men’s Senior Championship to be held later in the month. Leading the long list of notable players is the 2020 NB Men’s Senior and Super-Senior Champion, Gary Melanson (Covered Bridge & Aroostook Valley), 2020 NB Senior Men’s Player of the Year, Dan Coulombe of the West Hills Golf Course, along with past NB Senior Men’s Champions Marc Armstrong (2016), Sonny Phillips (2015), Herrick Hansen (2013) and Mike Breen (2012).
Gowan Brae will play host to a Major Championship for the first time since the 2018 Canadian Men’s Senior Championships which featured nine players from New Brunswick.
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Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1934, is the official governing body for amateur golf in New Brunswick. In January of 2006, the New Brunswick Golf Association (NBGA) officially merged with the New Brunswick Ladies Golf Association (NBLGA), resulting in one united governing body for amateur golf in the province. Programs offered by Golf NB to its 46 partner facilities and 6,600 individual members include provincial championships, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, and junior golf development programs.
Richardson comes from behind to claim back to back Provincial Titles
Scott Killen, General Manager of Audi Moncton poses with NB Ladies Provincial Champion, Leanne Richardson
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MONCTON, NB – With mother nature having her say on Tuesday’s proceedings, the second and final round of the NB Ladies Provincials, Driven by Audi Moncton shaped up to be a true test of championship golf.
Round 1 leaders in the NB Ladies Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Senior, and Super-Senior Divisions took to the course at 11:15 AM and were greeted by the natural defense of Royal Oaks, high winds, rolling fairways, deep bunkers, and tricky greens. Featured in the final pairings are the 2019 NB Ladies Provincial Champion, Leanne Richardson, and the 2018 NB Ladies Provincial Champion, Morgan Matchett.
The 2019 NB Ladies Amateur, Mid-Amateur, and Senior Champion would pick up where she left off on Monday. Battling the difficult scoring conditions, Richardson would go on to brace the wind and card a 7-over, 79 during Tuesday’s final round. A two-day total of 154, 10-over would give Richardson a four-shot cushion on her way to claim the 2021 NB Ladies Amateur, Mid-Amateur, and Senior titles. Finishing tied for second in both the Amateur & Mid-Amateur Divisions were Ashburn’s Cathy Donald whose rounds of 80 and 78 matched Miramichi’s Morgan Matchett’s opening round 73 and a final round score of 85. The two finished the event at 14-Over, one stroke ahead of the Fredericton Golf Club’s Maureen O’Donnell who finished in 4th.
In the Senior Division, Cathy Donald of the Ashburn Golf Club in Halifax, finished in solo second. Two strokes behind Donald was Royal Oaks’ own, Shelley Thomas who followed up her opening round 78 with an 82 in Tuesday’s difficult scoring conditions.
The chase for the NB Ladies Super-Senior Crown took all 36 holes as the 2018 NB Super-Senior Champion, Kathy Grebenc of the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club, and Rockwood Park’s Pam Cossey went head to head for the 2021 title. Cossey’s 8-over, 80 in round one paired with her 82 in Tuesday’s final round would be enough to edge out Grebenc. The Bathurst native would card a final round 84, totalling 165, 21-over for 36 holes. Finishing in the Top-3 was the Fredericton Golf Club’s Mary Walton-Rossignol with a 36 hole total of 169, (87,82).
2021 Super-Senior Champion, pam cossey pictured with golf nb president, judy astle
In the newly established, Platinum Division, Pokemouche’s Raymonde Boudreau captured the divisional title after two impressive rounds of 15-over, 87 and 20-over, 92. Her consistent play secured a 6 shot lead ahead of The Fredericton Golf Club’s Penny Dickeson who finished the 36 hole event at 41-over, 185 total. Rounding out the top 3 in the Platinum Division was Shelagh Eddie of the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club who finished 2 shots back of her former clubmate after carding rounds of 91 and 96.
The platinum division features players aged 70 and older and has been a well-received addition to the NB Ladies Provincials.
platinum division winner, Raymonde boudreau (Right) with playing partners: Andrea boucher (Middle), and Alexandra guitard (left)
The Dormie Workshop Par-3 Challenge highlights the best scores on all Par-3’s during the course of the Championship. The 2021 NB Ladies Provincial Championship proved to showcase some elite iron players. Country Meadows’ Sandy Comeau and Ashburn’s Cathy Donald both finished the 36 hole event at 1-over Par on the Par-3’s, a score good enough for the pair to share the crown of Dormie Workshop Par-3 Challenge Winners.
Both players were awarded a custom Par-3 Challenge Alignment Stick cover, handmade by Dormie Workshop in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
scott killen, general manager of audi moncton, pictured with golf nb president, judy astle on tuesday.
Scott Killen, General Manager of Audi Moncton and Presenting Sponsor of the 2021 NB Ladies Championship was on hand to assist in honoring Golf NB’s Champions. A golfer himself, Scott and Audi Moncton are proud to be in partnership with Golf New Brunswick and assist in growing the game.
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Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1934, is the official governing body for amateur golf in New Brunswick. In January of 2006, the New Brunswick Golf Association (NBGA) officially merged with the New Brunswick Ladies Golf Association (NBLGA), resulting in one united governing body for amateur golf in the province. Programs offered by Golf NB to its 46 partner facilities and 6,600 individual members include provincial championships, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, and junior golf development programs.
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Matchett, Richardson, and Cossey all hold leads heading into the final round of the NB Ladies Provincials
Morgan Matchett's Birdie attempt on the par-3 14th. | Golf NB
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MONCTON, NB – Originally scheduled to begin on Sunday, July 4th, the opening round of the 2021 NB Ladies Provincials, Driven by Audi Moncton was postponed due to unplayable course conditions.
Royal Oaks Golf Club welcomed players for Round 1 on Monday, July 5th after a night of drainage and rest. With adjustments to the Championship, 74 of the province’s top female golfers were set to compete in Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Senior, Super-Senior, and Platinum categories over 36 holes for four Provincial Championship Titles.
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Leading the field off at 7:30 AM was a pair who are no strangers to the pressure and prestige of Championship Golf, 2019 NB Ladies Provincial Champion, Leanne Richardson of the Country Meadows Golf Club, and 2018 Champion Morgan Matchett of the Miramichi Golf & Country Club.
Matchett would take advantage of the early morning scoring conditions, setting the pace with a calm and collected opening round of 1-over par (+1), 73, to position herself atop the Amateur and Mid-Amateur Leaderboards. After beginning her day with a birdie on the par-4 1st hole, a start that any player would be envious of, Morgan would go on to card a front nine 39 and a back nine score of 34, totaling 73.
Following closely behind is Richardson after a first-round total of 3-over par (+3), 75, leaving the experienced champion 2 shots back of Matchett, for the overall championship, and at the top of the leaderboard in the Ladies Senior Division. The duo’s play in Monday’s opening round has penciled them in each other’s group again for the final round of the 2021 NB Ladies Provincials, Driven by Audi Moncton.
Richardson’s solid play also sees her sitting on top of the NB Ladies Senior Leaderboard. Three shots back in second place is Royal Oaks’ Shelley Thomas who carded a 6-Over Par, 78 during Monday’s first round. In a two-way tie for third is Pam Cossey of Rockwood Park and Cathy Donald of Ashburn Golf Club in Nova Scotia. The pair both recorded opening rounds of 78, 6-Over Par in the race for the NB Senior Ladies title.
Country Meadows’ Leanne Richardson teeing off on the Par-4 1st hole.
Rockwood Parks’ Pam Cossey also sees herself competing for the Super-Senior title as her consistent play in Round 1 gives her one-shot lead over 2019 NB Ladies Super-Senior Champion, Kathy Grebenc of the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club. Rounding out the top three positions in the Super-Senior Division are Mary Walton-Rossignol of the Fredericton Golf Club and Miramirchi’s Karen Flett who both finished 15-Over Par for a Round 1 total of 87.
In the newly established Platinum Division, which features players aged 70 and older, and sees Golf Pokemouche’s Raymonde Boudreau leading the division after a first-round total of 87, 15-Over Par. Shelagh Eddy of Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club sits in second place after her opening round 91, followed closely by the Fredericton Golf Club’s Penny Dickeson and Barb Henderson who shot 92 and 93 respectively.
For a second consecutive year, all of Golf NB’s Major Championships feature the Dormie Workshop Par-3 Challenge. The competition was created to reward the player who performs the best on the Par-3’s during the course of each Golf NB Championship. Currently, Morgan Matchett and Shelley Thomas share the top position on the Dormie Workshop Par-3 Challenge Leaderboard after the pair both finished with a 1-Under total on all the Par-3s during Round 1. In third place is Country Meadow’s Sandy Comeau, sitting one shot back of the leaders.
The winner of the challenge will receive a custom Dormie Workshop Prize following the conclusion of the event.
The second and final round of the NB Ladies Provincials, Driven by Audi Moncton will begin at 7:30 AM. Tee Times and Pairings can be found HERE.
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Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB), a not-for-profit organization founded in 1934, is the official governing body for amateur golf in New Brunswick. In January of 2006, the New Brunswick Golf Association (NBGA) officially merged with the New Brunswick Ladies Golf Association (NBLGA), resulting in one united governing body for amateur golf in the province. Programs offered by Golf NB to its 46 partner facilities and 6,600 individual members include provincial championships, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, and junior golf development programs.
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NB Ladies Provincials, Driven by Audi Moncton set to take place at Royal Oaks
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FREDERICTON, NB – Golf New Brunswick’s (Golf NB) 2021 NB Ladies Provincial Championships is set to take place on July 4th – 6th, at the Royal Oaks Golf Club in Moncton, New Brunswick.
The par 72 Rees Jones design, will play 5,557 yards as it challenges players with its rolling fairways, iconic dunes, deep bunkers, and tricky greens. Being no stranger to hosting provincial championships, Royal Oaks most recently held the 2020 NB Men’s Amateur and Under-19 Boys Championships.
General Manager and PGA of Canada Professional, Chris Medford is eager to welcome some of the provinces’ best amateur players.
“Our team has been hard at work preparing the course and fine-tuning every detail. I know the players will be happy for their return to competitive golf, and we are thrilled to host them.” Medford said.
This year’s field is made up of 74 players competing for four Provincial Championship Titles, the NB Ladies Amateur, NB Mid-Amateur, NB Senior, NB Super-Senior as well as the newly created Platinum division crown.
Notable players joining the field for this years’ event include the 2019 NB Ladies Amateur, Mid-Amateur, and Senior Champion, Leanne Richardson (Country Meadows), 2019 NB Ladies Super-Senior Champion, Kathy Grebenc (Gowan Brae), Pam Cossey (Rockwood Park), 2018 NB Ladies Amateur Champion, Morgan Matchett (Miramichi), Sandy Comeau (Country Meadows), Mary Walton-Rossignol (Fredericton), Laura Wesselius (Golf NB Public Player), Sharon Case (Miramichi), Andrea Boucher (Moncton) and the 2020 NB Under-19 Girls Champion, Julie Gauvin (Fox Creek).
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Audi Moncton is also the lead sponsor of the NB Family Classic which will be held on August 9th at Country Meadows, the Past Presidents’ Cup scheduled for September 18th-19th at the Lakeside Golf & Country Club, and the Estabrooks Cup hosted by the Memramcook Valley Golf Club on October 2nd-3rd.
Brooke Henderson and Alena Sharp to compete in their second Olympic golf competition and will be joined in Tokyo by Corey Conners and Mackenzie Hughes
OAKVILLE – Golf Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced Canada’s golf team nominated to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont. and Alena Sharp of Hamilton, Ont. will comprise the women’s team competing in their second Olympic Games, while Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont. and Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont. will represent Canada in the men’s Olympic golf competition.
Henderson is a 10-time winner on the LPGA Tour and is currently the 7th ranked golfer in the world. The 23-year-old holds the record for most professional golf wins by a Canadian and has earned 59 career top-10 finishes since joining the LPGA Tour in 2015. A former world no. 1 ranked amateur and Canadian Women’s Amateur champion, Henderson is a graduate of Golf Canada’s National Team Program and represented Canada at numerous international competitions including the 2012 and 2014 World Amateur Team Championships as well as the 2014 World Junior Girls Championship. Henderson honed her game at the Smiths Falls Golf and Country Club and is also a proud member of the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club.
CANADA’S BROOKE HENDERSON LINES UP A PUTT DURING THE FINAL ROUND OF WOMEN’S GOLF AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016. (PHOTO: COC/MARK BLINCH)
“I am honoured and proud to be a part of Team Canada this summer,” said Henderson, who finished T7 at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. “I love representing my country and feeling all of the support of family, friends and Canadian golf fans back home.”
“I am honoured and proud to be a part of Team Canada this summer,” said Henderson, who finished T7 at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. “I love representing my country and feeling all of the support of family, friends and Canadian golf fans back home.”
Sharp qualified for her second Olympic Games as the 136th ranked player in the world. The 40- year-old has earned 14 career top-10 finishes since joining the LPGA Tour in 2005 and finished 30th at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. A two-time winner of the PGA of Canada Women’s Championship, Sharp has represented Canada at a number of events including the 2000 World Amateur Team Championship and the 2008 World Cup. Sharp is also a proud member of the Brantford Golf and Country Club.
“One of the greatest thrills for an athlete is to represent our country at the Olympics and I am extremely proud to now officially be a two-time Olympian,” said Sharp. “I am excited to get to Tokyo to represent Team Canada and challenge my game against the world’s best.”
CANADA’S ALENA SHARP PUTTS DURING THE FINAL ROUND OF WOMEN’S GOLF AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL, SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2016. (PHOTO: COC/MARK BLINCH)
Conners, who is nominated to his first Olympic Games, is the current 37th ranked golfer in the world. The 29-year-old joined the PGA TOUR in 2018 and has earned 13 career top-10 finishes including a victory at the 2019 Valero Texas Open. A graduate of Golf Canada’s National Team Program, Conners has represented Canada at several international competitions including the
World Amateur Team Championship in 2012 and 2014 as well as the 2010 Junior Boys World Cup. Conners honed his game as a proud member of the Listowel Golf Club.
“This is something that I’ve thought about for a long time—I’ve worked hard toward qualifying for one of the spots, and I’m just so proud to be part of Team Canada this summer in Tokyo,” said Conners, who finished T8 at The Masters earlier this season. “I’ve had the opportunity to compete for Canada at different events with the National team over my career but to do it at the Olympics, one of the biggest stages in sport along with Mac (Hughes) and the rest of the Team Canada athletes is going to be an incredible experience.”
Currently the 65th ranked golfer in the world, Hughes joins his former Kent State college teammate Conners as an Olympic rookie. The 30-year-old joined the PGA TOUR in 2017 and has 12 career top 10s including a victory at the 2017 RSM Classic. A two-time Canadian Men’s Amateur champion, Hughes is a graduate of Golf Canada’s National Team Program and represented Canada at a number of international competitions including the 2012 World Amateur Team Championship. Hughes is a proud member of the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club which includes a short course named in his honour.
“Qualifying and competing for Team Canada has been a goal of mine since golf came back into the Olympics and now that its official, it feels like a dream come true,” said Hughes, who recently held a share of the 54-hole lead at the US Open and a past winner on the PGA Tour. “Having the opportunity to compete alongside Corey, a great player, former teammate, and one of my best friends, makes it even more special. I’m also excited for Brooke and Alena and I hope we can all put in a great performance and get Canadian fans excited.”
COREY CONNERS, OF CANADA, TEES OFF FROM THE FIRST HOLE DURING THE FINAL ROUND OF THE MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 2020, IN AUGUSTA, GA. (AP PHOTO/DAVID J. PHILLIP)
Golf Canada Men’s National Team Head Coach Derek Ingram of Winnipeg, Man. will accompany the men’s golf team in Tokyo. Brett Saunders of Vancouver, B.C., a personal coach for Alena Sharp, will also be in Tokyo during the women’s golf competition.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic golf competition will take place on the East Course of the Kasumigaseki Country Club. The men’s event will be contested July 29 to August 1 (Days 6 – 9), while the women will compete August 4 to 7 (Days 12 – 15). The field for the Olympic golf competition will include 60 women and 60 men competing over 72 holes of stroke play with no cut. If players in medal positions are tied after 72 holes, a three-hole playoff will decide the medallists before potentially sudden death.
The complete field for the men’s Olympic golf competition is here and while the complete field for the women’s Olympic golf competition is here.
The athletes earned their spots on the Canadian Olympic golf team based on their standing on the respective men’s and women’s world golf ranking, with the men’s qualification as of June 21, 2021, and the women’s qualification as of June 28, 2021.
“Covid protocols hushing the crowd at the golf venue should make our golfers feel right at home! I can’t wait to follow the action, led by Brooke, on the links in Tokyo,” said Team Canada’s Tokyo 2020 Chef de Mission, Marnie McBean.
Brett Saunders (Vancouver, B.C.) – Alena Sharp’s Personal Coach
Prior to being named to Team Canada, all nominations are subject to approval by the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Team Selection Committee following its receipt of nominations by all National Sport Organizations.
“Brooke, Alena, Corey and Mackenzie have become heroes in our sport—they embody the Olympic spirit and I know how important it was for each of them to be part of Team Canada,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. “As the National Sport Organization and proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, we are extremely pleased with how golf has become a high focus sport for the Olympics, and we look forward to watching these talented athletes take on the world’s best.”
The latest Team Canada Tokyo 2020 roster can be found here and the qualification tracker can be found here.
If you were to create your perfect golfer from tee to green using only Canadian golfers, whose driving abilities would you take? Whose putting skills? Whose silky-smooth swing? Let’s break down what the ultimate golfer might look like when comprised of some of Canada’s very best.
Driving
When it comes to hitting off the tee, it’s not hard to find a few names. One that comes to mind is Taylor Pendrith. Pendrith is currently one of the heaviest hitters on the Korn Ferry Tour circuit. For the 2020-2021 season, his average driving distance is 319.9 yards. Currently ranked fourth in driving distance on the Korn Ferry Tour, he is just over 4 yards off the first-place number. Back in September of 2020, Pendrith made his major debut at the U.S. Open where he finished third in average driving distance among some of the best in the world.
A decade ago, Graham DeLaet was making similar impact on the PGA Tour. In his first season back in 2010, DeLaet ranked sixth in driving distance with a 305.7-yard average. Between 2012 and 2017, DeLaet routinely ranked inside the top 40 in the same statistic. In 2013, DeLaet had the fourth longest drive on the PGA Tour that season, hitting one drive 420 yards.
If we’re talking about driving excellence, Brooke Henderson’s name must be there. For the past five seasons, Henderson has ranked inside the top 25 on the LPGA Tour for driving distance. Last season, she matched her career high ranking of eighth, with an average driving distance of 266.784 yards. However, she doesn’t just bomb the ball – there’s something to be said about her accuracy as well – Henderson ranked 35th for driving accuracy last season. Currently, Henderson is ranked sixth for average driving distance at 278.654 yards.
One of the best Canadians to ever play the game, Stan Leonard won three times on the PGA Tour and eight PGA of Canada Championships. At one point in the 1940’s, Leonard’s tee shots were already averaging 275-280 yards, according to a 1948 Maclean’s article.
Irons
On the LPGA Tour, Dawn Coe-Jones had enviable irons. Between 1992 and 2000, she almost routinely finished inside of the top 25 for greens in regulation percentage, and for the two seasons where she was outside, she was still in the top 60 on the LPGA Tour.
Over on the PGA Tour, Stephen Ames’s approach shots were also enviable. Between 2004 and 2008, Ames consistently finished inside the top 50 on the PGA Tour when it came to strokes gained: approaching the green. In 2004, he also finished 24th for greens in regulation.While on the PGA Tour Champions, between 2015 and 2019, Ames consistently finished inside the top 35 in greens in regulation. At his most recent win at the Principal Charity Classic on the Champions Tour on June 6, Ames led the field in greens in regulation with 87.04 per cent – nearly four per cent clear of Fred Couples in second.
Before Ames, there was Dave Barr. Between 1987 and 1994, Barr was consistently in the top 15 for greens in regulation percentage on the PGA Tour. In 1988, he ranked second with a 73.63 per cent average, and in both 1989 and 1992 he finished third.
One of Canada’s best current golfers, Alena Sharp has been playing on the LPGA Tour since the mid-2000’s and was a member of Team Canada at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Over the course of her career, Sharp’s greens in regulation percentage have been impressive. Between 2007 and 2011, Sharp finished inside the top 50 on the LPGA in greens in regulation, and between 2007 and last season, she’s only ranked outside of the top 65 at the end of the season three times. She’s currently ranked 48th in the category this season.
Short Game
It wouldn’t be a list comprising of some of Canada’s best golfers if Mike Weir weren’t on it. Currently on the PGA Tour Champions, Weir has the best sand save percentage out of anyone with 67.44 and is ranked at 15th in scrambling at 61.70 per cent. Between 2005 and 2014, while playing on the PGA Tour, Weir was ranked in the top five of sand save percentage four times. Twice, Weir had the best strokes gained: around the green number on the PGA Tour – in 2005 with .521 average strokes gained, and again five years later with .559 average strokes gained.
With two wins on the PGA Tour, Nick Taylor is one of Canada’s best current male golfers. In 2017, Taylor was ranked 58th in strokes gained: around the green, 33rd in scrambling, and 16th in scrambling from the rough. In 2018, Taylor was ranked inside the top 30 in scrambling and sand save percentage, and just last season, he ranked 21st in scrambling from the fringe.
With four wins on the LPGA Tour, Lorie Kane is one of the best Canadians to play the game. Between 1997 and 2005, Kane had some of the best greens in regulation statistics on the LPGA Tour – never failing to fall outside of the top 25, including sixth in 2001. Accompanying that, between 1997 and 2011, Kane also had some incredible sand saves statistics, finishing inside the top 25 six times and in 2011 she was ranked second with a 63.33 percentage.
Putting
Sandra Post is one of the most legendary golfers to come from Canada. Post was the first Canadian to play on the LPGA Tour, and won eight times. In an article from Maclean’s from 1968, Post herself says that putting is the best part of her game.
On the PGA Tour, Mackenzie Hughes’s putting is top-notch. In 2020, Hughes finished eighth in strokes gained: putting with a .681 average and had the ninth best overall putting average at 1.566. In 2019, Hughes sunk the longest putt of the season when his putt from 85’8” out found the hole. The year before that, he had the 16th longest successful putt, and in 2020 he held the 20th spot. He’s currently ranked third in avoiding three-putts with only 19 occurrences in 70 rounds of golf.
Adam Hadwin is another name that comes to mind when talking about putting. Back in 2016, Hadwin had one of the hottest putters on the PGA Tour. He ranked 11th in strokes gained: putting, fifth in putting average, 25th in one-putt percentage, and 12th in three-putt avoidance. In 2017, he ranked 26th in strokes gained: putting, and 11th in one-putt percentage.
Accuracy
Moe Norman is a legend in the golf universe. Known for his incredible golf swing, Norman had enviable accuracy that is still talked about today – nearly 70 years after playing in his first PGA Tour event.
George Knudson is another golf legend, and he achieved an incredible eight wins on the PGA Tour. And, like Norman, Knudson was known for having an incredible swing – playing a huge role in his accuracy.
Currently, Corey Conners is one of the best Canadian golfers on the PGA Tour and a big part of his success is due to is his accuracy. In 2020, Conners placed 20th in driving accuracy percentage and sixth in greens in regulation percentage. In 2019, he ranked 42nd in driving accuracy percentage and first for greens in regulation percentage. That season, when he did miss, it wasn’t by much – he ranked fourth in distance from the edge of the fairway with an average of 19’8”. Currently, he’s ranked 10th in greens in regulation, with 69.71 per cent.
With two wins on the LPGA Tour, Gail Graham is one of Canada’s best. Winning in 1995 and 1997 – Graham’s driving accuracy was consistently enviable. Between 1992 and 1997, Graham routinely ranked inside the top 60 on the LPGA Tour in driving accuracy. In 1996, she even ranked 21st.
So, who would you choose to create your ultimate Canadian golfer?
OAKVILLE, ON – Golf Canada and Golf New Brunswick are saddened to learn of the passing of former Golf Ontario executive director and Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member, David (Dave) Mills. The 74 year old passed on Friday June 11, 2021, surrounded by family.
Mills had been involved with Golf Ontario since 1986. He served on the board of directors from 1989-1997, before being appointed executive director in 1997, where he helped turn around an association that was experiencing significant financial and administrative challenges.
Dave Mills had a great love for the game & cherished every moment he tee’d it up with friends & family. Executive Director of Golf ON, his expertise went far beyond the boardroom. Our golf community is deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Thank for all you gave to the GAO⛳️ pic.twitter.com/e5wnwWU6XN
Mills led several initiatives during his time with Golf Ontario, including: the GAO Scholarship Program, educational seminars, Golf in Schools, learn to play clinics, new provincial championships, Team Ontario, participation in Canadian and Ontario Summer Games, a partnership with Ontario Golf Magazine to be official magazine of Association, led the process to establish Ontario Golf Hall of Fame and helped to have golf recognized as an “Official Sport” by Sport Canada.
Perhaps one of his greatest accomplishments was leading the process to amalgamate the Ontario Golf Association with the Ontario Ladies Golf Association to create one of the largest amateur golf associations in North America.
Mills was also a certified rules official and has volunteered his expertise at numerous GAO events and at the RBC Canadian Open, national amateur championships and Skins Games. He retired from the GAO in 2014, but continued to volunteer at provincial events.
In retirement, Mills also dedicated his time to re-establish the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame. Now known as the Dr. Robert L. Vaughn atrium, this Hall of Fame can be viewed in the Belleville CAA Arena (Yardmen Arena).
Dave Mills had a great love for the game of golf and for his wonderful family, and he cherished every moment he got to tee it up with friends and family.
Golf Canada extends its deepest condolences to the Mills family and friends.
To read more on his impact on golf across the province, click here.
