The 2018 NB Ladies Provincial Championships Heads to Miramichi Golf & Country Club
Golf New Brunswick’s (Golf NB) 2018 NB Ladies Provincial Championships will take place July 8th to 10th, 2018 at the Miramichi Golf & Country Club.The 2018 NB Ladies Provincial Championship will see the 54-hole competition include 87 ladies in the field. The amateur division has 7 participants, the mid-amateur has 9 while the senior has 32 and the super-senior has 39.
Defending NB Ladies Amateur, Mid-Amateur, and Senior Champion Leanne Richardson of Country Meadows Golf Club looks to keep herself at the top of all three divisions again this year, however it will not be easy. In the race to capture this year’s Amateur Championship is Miramichi’s own Morgan Matchett who looks to build off of her 2017 T-4 performance to win her first ever NB Ladies Provincial Championship at her home club.
2017 NB Super-Senior Champion Kris Harvey of Fredericton returns to the field in Miramichi to try and repeat her performance and capture the championship for a second consecutive year. It won’t be an easy task for Harvey however with fierce competition in the field especially from her Fredericton club mates Kathy Meagher, Connie Bothwell, and Penny Dickeson who finished 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in last year’s event.
In addition to the four provincial championships, also up for grabs are positions on both the NB Ladies Amateur and NB Ladies Senior Teams, along with an exemption into the Mid-Amateur division at the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship, to be played at Marine Drive Golf Club in Vancouver, BC from July 24th to 27th, 2018, and the Canadian Women`s Mid-Senior Championship, to be held at Lookout Point Country Club in Fonthill, Ontario from August 28th to 30th, 2018.
With a strong field at this year’s event that includes many past champions and perennial contenders, the 2018 NB Ladies Provincial Championships will be sure to test the endurance of the province’s best lady golfers over the three-day tournament.
For more information on the 2018 NB Ladies Provincial Championships please CLICK HERE.
For more information on the Miramichi Golf & Country Club please CLICK HERE
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 10,000 members include: 12 provincial events, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, junior golf development programs and member club marketing initiatives.
700 golf courses participating in Take A Kid To The Course
Kids across the county are getting treated to some free golf this summer through an initiative from the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) Canada.
Starting July 3, 700 Canadian golf courses will offer free golf to junior golfers under the age of 16 during the Take A Kid To The Course program.
Not only does the program promote the game of golf at the grassroots level, but it promotes something much more valuable: family time.
“Golf provides kids with valuable life skills, such as perseverance, patience, and respect,” states Jeff Calderwood, CEO of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada. “They will enjoy quality time with family and friends and experience an activity that takes them away from the computer and into the great outdoors.”
Along with providing junior golfers with free green fees, many of the clubs participating in the event offer free range balls, junior lessons and many other specials.
The program is entering its 16th season, during which it has allowed over 350,000 golfers an opportunity to golf for free.
For more information on the event and a complete list of participating courses visit kidsplaygolf.ca
Golf Fore the Cure National Event to be held at the Thornhill Club
Golf Canada is pleased to announce that the Thornhill Club will host the 15th annual Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru National Event on Sept. 24.
The event will mark a celebration of the success of all Golf Fore the Cure events held nationwide during the 2018 season. Since its inception in 2003, Golf Fore the Cure has introduced the sport to over 14,000 women while simultaneously raising over $6.4 million for breast cancer research, with proceeds going to program partners Canadian Cancer Society and Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation.
“The Thornhill Club is proud to be the host venue for the 2018 Golf Fore the Cure National Event,” said Todd McGrath, Head PGA of Canada professional at Thornhill Club. “We have a very strong female membership and are proud to host an event that supports both the growth of women’s golf and breast cancer research.”
The 18-hole charity event expects over 120 women, including the top-three fundraising teams from across Canada as well as program ambassador and Rogers Sportsnet broadcaster Evanka Osmak, who will be delivering opening remarks.
Founded in 1922, Thornhill Club was designed by renowned golf course architect Stanley Thompson. The club has a long tradition of hosting major events including the 1987 Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship, the 2006 Canadian University/College Championship and the 2014 Canadian Junior Girls Championship. In addition, Thornhill was the site that played host to 1945 Canadian Open where Byron Nelson claimed his remarkable 11th victory in a row.
The day will culminate with a special presentation involving representatives from the Canadian Cancer Society, who will be on hand to accept the cheque for funds raised nationally through this program during the summer.
Presenting partner Subaru continues to extend their commitment to the program with the “Subaru Safest Drive” mini-game, adding to their generous gifting at the event. Pink Partner adidas Golf will be providing an apparel piece to all participants in addition to providing the top-three fundraising teams with a winter gift package including golf pants, sweater and shoes. The evening will commence with a three-course dinner, coupled with speeches from keynote speakers and followed by a special prize draw.
Registration is open to public and corporate teams.
Click here to register.
Celebrating 50 year milestones
Fifty years ago, in 1968, we celebrated the opening of a number of golf courses from coast-to-coast in Canada.
The list of clubs include:
- Acme Golf Club (Acme, AB)
- Fort Langley Golf Club (Fort Langley, BC)
- Kokanee Springs Resort Club (Crawford Bay, BC)
- Meadow Gardens Golf Club (Pitt Meadows, BC)
- West Pubnico Golf & Country Club (Pubnico, NS)
- Kanata Golf & Country Club (Kanata, ON)
- Chibougamau-Chapais Club de Golf (Chiboufamau, QC)
- Glen Cedars Golf Club (Claremont, ON)
Notable Golf Moments in 1968:
The World Amateur Team Championship was held in Australia, Bob Charles is the first left-handed golfer to win the Canadian Open and the only New Zealander, and Sandra Post wins LPGA Rookie-of-the-Year Award as well as the 1968 LPGA Championship in a playoff. Bob Goalby won his only major championship, one stroke ahead of Roberto De Vicenzo, the reigning British Open champion.
Golf legend Lee Trevino to join 2018 RBC Canadian Open celebration
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Golf Canada, in partnership with RBC, is pleased to announce that golf legend Lee Trevino will be taking part in the RBC Hall of Fame Day celebration on Tuesday, July 24th, beginning at 11 a.m. ET, as part of the 2018 RBC Canadian Open.
A three-time RBC Canadian Open champion (1971, 1977, 1979) and member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, Trevino will join 20 honoured members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame at a free outdoor public event to officially celebrate the newest inductees—former LPGA Tour player and broadcaster Gail Graham along with the late renowned golf course architect Arthur Vernon (A.V.) Macan as the 80th and 81st honoured members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame.
Over the course of his professional career, Trevino won six major golf championships and 29 PGA TOUR events. Trevino’s victory at the 1971 Canadian Open at Club de golf de la Vallée du Richelieu in Sainte-Julie, Que, earned him golf’s Triple Crown, awarded to a golfer who wins The Open Championship, the U.S. Open and the RBC Canadian Open in the same year. Tiger Woods is the only other player to accomplish the feat (2000). Trevino’s win in 1977 is also remembered as the first Canadian Open conducted at Glen Abbey Golf Club.
Trevino will also be awarded a keepsake Triple Crown trophy during the outdoor celebration, which will take place in Spectator Village at Glen Abbey Golf Club.
“We are absolutely honoured to welcome golf legend Lee Trevino back to Canada to help celebrate RBC Hall of Fame Day at the RBC Canadian Open,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum.” As a three-time Canadian Open winner and one of only two golfers ever to win the illusive Triple Crown trophy, we are extremely proud to have Mr. Trevino participate in RBC Hall of Fame Day and celebrate his unique and meaningful connection to Canada’s National Open Championship.”
RBC Hall of Fame Day will be hosted by Canadian golf legend Sandra Post, an honoured member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame and Chair of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
Following the free public outdoor induction ceremony, Trevino and attending members of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame will participate in a gala luncheon—the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame Induction Celebration presented by Emerick Construction—taking place inside the clubhouse at Glen Abbey. Individual tickets can be purchased by clicking here and full tables are also available by contacting cghf@golfcanada.ca. In addition, a silent auction—open online to the public—will be taking place in conjunction with the RBC Hall of Fame Day celebration with all proceeds going to the Golf Canada Foundation in support of Canadian golf heritage.
Media interested in attending the outdoor RBC Hall of Fame Day celebration on Tuesday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. must register for media credentials prior to July 13, 2018.
Spectators interested in attending the FREE onsite celebration and induction ceremony on Tuesday of RBC Canadian Open week can find directions and parking here.
Tickets, volunteer or corporate hospitality opportunities are available at www.rbccanadianopen.com
Champions Crowned In Hampton
by Luke Lacey – Golf NB
The third and final day of the 2018 Golf NB Provincial Junior Championships would see wild lead changes and dramatic finishes as 62 of New Brunswick’s top Junior aged golfers challenged the hard, fast fairways and firm greens of the Hampton Golf Club.
Felix Boucher of Fox Creek would start the day one shot clear of the Miramichi’s Nathan Hogan, and three shots clear of the Pierre-Luc Arsenault of St. Ignace in the race for the 2018 NB Junior Boys crown. Following closely behind in 4th place was 2017 Juvenile and Bantam Boys Champion Daniel Kirby of JH Sports.
Pulling through in his final round was Nathan Hogan of Miramichi Golf & Country club who recorded a 2-over par round of 74 to secure the 2018 Junior & Juvenile Boys Provincial Championship. Hogan’s round would consist of three birdies, five bogeys and ten pars on route to a tournament total of 227. Nathan has now won each division at the Provincial Championships as previously he had won the Pee Wee and Bantam Boys Championships. Finishing in second place in the Junior & Juvenile Boys Division was 2017 Juvenile and Bantam winner Daniel Kirby of JH Sports. Daniel also recorded a 2-over par round of 74 during his final round to put him 4 shots back of Nathan. Hogan and Kirby secured first and second place in both the Junior & Juvenile Divisions with Fox Creek’s Max Gaudet placing third in the Junior Division with a total of 233 and club mate Felix Boucher placed third in the Juvenile Division, fourth in the Junior.
In the Bantam Boys Division, Marc-Andre Gaudet of St. Ignace battled back during the final round recording a 10-over par 82 to capture the crown of 2018 NB Bantam Boys Champion. Gaudet’s event total of 252 consisting of 90, 80 and 82 were enough to put him 4 shots clear of the field. Edmundston’s Brandon Casey finished second in the Bantam Boys Division after a final round 15-over par 87. Finishing third was Ethan McFadden of Moncton who’s finished 5 shots back of Gaudet.
2018 East Coast Junior Girls Champion, Camille Lapierre-Ouellet of Granby, Quebec entered the final round with a two-stroke lead ahead of Gage’s Sarah Holt and Ashburn’s sister duo of Haley and Abbey Baker. However hot conditions and fast greens would see the top of the Junior & Juvenile Girls leaderboard quickly change. Taking advantage of the conditions was Haley Baker of Ashburn Golf Club whose impressive final round score of 1-over par 73 would be enough to secure her first ever NB Junior & Juvenile Provincial Championship. Her three-round total of 233 gave Baker a comfortable 4 shot lead over Gage’s Sarah Holt who finished in second place after a tournament total of 237 and a five shot lead over Camille Lapierre-Ouellet who finished tied for third place. Baker secured the Juvenile Division victory over her sister Abbey who won the Bantam Girls Championship with a final round score of 6-over par 78, leaving her with a 238 total for the tournament. Finishing second in the Bantam Girls Division is Cici Lin of JH Sports who finished the three-round event with a total score of 286.
Joining the 2018 NB Junior Boys and Girls teams are: Nathan Hogan (Miramichi), Felix Boucher (Fox Creek), Daniel Kirby (JH Sports), Maxime Gaudet (Fox Creek), Mackenzie Deveau (Royal Oaks), Julie Gauvin (Fox Creek), Mackenzie Scott (JH Sports) and Sarah Holt (Gage Golf & Curling Club).
The Junior Boys and Junior Girls will represent Team NB at the Canadian Junior Boys Championships to be played at the Medicine Golf & Country Club in Medicine Hat, Alberta and the Canadian Junior Girls Championships to be played at the Bach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen, British Columbia from July 30th to August 2nd and July 31st to August 3rd respectfully.
For more information on the 2018 Golf NB Junior Championships including results and tee times please CLICK HERE.
For more information on Hampton Golf Club please CLICK HERE.
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 10,000 members include: 12 provincial events, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, junior golf development programs and member club marketing initiatives.
Weekly Top-10 Rankings powered by RBC
MEN’S AMATEUR TOP 10
James Song made the biggest move among the Top 10, jumping 176 spots in the world rankings after finishing 26th at the AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic. The result moved him from No. 7 up to No. 4 in the Canadian rankings. Since joining the Top 10, Song has made up 179 places in the world rankings.
Top ranked Hugo Bernard picked up four places in the world rankings, up to a career-best No. 37 in the world.
Biggest move: Laurent Desmarchais gained 1,142 spots in the world rankings after finishing third at the U25 Championship
| HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | WR | + / – | ||
| 1. | Hugo Bernard | Mont St-Hilaire, QC | Univ. of Montreal | 37 | +4 |
| 2. | Joey Savoie | La Prairie, QC | – | 91 | -10 |
| 3. | Garrett Rank | Elmira, ON | – | 95 | +3 |
| 4. | James Song | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | (California) | 175 | +176 |
| 5. | Josh Whalen | Napanee, ON | – | 222 | -9 |
| 6. | Charles Corner | Cayuga, ON | – | 282 | – |
| 7. | Chris Crisologo | Richmond, B.C. | Simon Fraser Univ. | 375 | -28 |
| 8. | Myles Creighton | Digby, NS | Radford | 442 | +1 |
| 9. | Blair Bursey | Gander, NFLD | Utah Valley St. | 511 | -2 |
| 10. | Henry Lee | Coquitlam, BC | Washington | 527 | -3 |
WOMEN’S AMATEUR TOP 10
Brigitte Thibault made the biggest move among the Top 10, gaining 169 spots in the world rankings after advancing all the way to the quarter-finals of the Women’s Western National Amateur Championship. It’s her second top 10 result in as many tournaments and she jumps from No. 10 up to No. 7 in the Canadian rankings.
Jaclyn Lee picked up eight places in the world rankings to improve to a world-best No. 28 after finishing third at the Ladies’ British Open Amateur Championship. The Golf Canada National Team member placed 39th in the stroke play portion of the event and won her first four matches in the match-play portion of the tournament to advance to the semi-finals before losing to Germany’s Leonie Harm, who would go on to win the championship.
Michelle Kim returns to the Top 10, gaining five places in the world rankings.
Outside the Top 10, Ellie Szeryk gained 166 spots in the world rankings after finishing third at the Women’s Western National Amateur Championship. The Golf Canada Development Squad member made it all the way to the semi-finals of the tournament. The result helped her move up to No. 12 in the Canadian rankings.
Biggest Move:Savannah Grewal gained 399 spots in the world rankings after finishing 17th at the AJGA Polo Golf Junior Classic.
| HOMETOWN | SCHOOL | WR | + / – | ||
| 1. | Maddie Szeryk | Allen, TX | Texas A&M | 17 | -1 |
| 2. | Jaclyn Lee | Calgary, AB | Ohio State | 28 | +8 |
| 3. | Naomi Ko | Victoria, BC | NC State | 174 | +3 |
| 4. | Grace St-Germain | Ottawa | Daytona St. | 253 | -3 |
| 5. | Michelle Ruiz | Mississauga, ON | Nova Southeastern | 277 | +2 |
| 6. | Vanessa Ha | Montreal, QC | San Francisco | 300 | +2 |
| 7. | Brigitte Thibault | Montreal, QC | Fresno State | 318 | +169 |
| 8. | Celeste Dao | Notre-Dame, QC | (Team Canada) | 367 | -4 |
| 9. | Jessica Ip | Richmond Hill, ON | Iowa | 433 | -4 |
| 10. | Michelle Kim | Surrey, BC | Idaho | 495 | +5 |
MEN’S TOP 10
Austin Connelly made the biggest move among the Top 10, picking up 10 places in the world rankings after finishing in a tie for 37th at the European Tour’s HNA Open de France. The result was worth 1.68 world ranking points and marked his second points-paying finish in the last three tournaments for the former Golf Canada National Team member.
Other notable results:No. 1 Adam Hadwin finished tied for 48th at PGA’s Quicken Loans National; No. 3 Benjamin Silverman, No. 4 Nick Taylor both missed the cut at PGA’s Quicken Loans National; No. 7 Adam Svensson finished tied for 40th at Web.com Tour’s Lincoln Land Championship; No. 8 Corey Conners finished tied for 41st at the PGA’s Quicken Loans National; No. 9 David Hearn finished tied for 41st at the PGA’s Quicken Loans National;
| HOMETOWN | TOUR | WR | + / – | ||
| 1. | Adam Hadwin | Abbotsford, BC | PGA | 48 | – |
| 2. | Graham DeLaet | Weyburn, SK | PGA | 192 | -6 |
| 3. | Benjamin Silverman | Thornhill, ON | PGA | 247 | -5 |
| 4. | Nick Taylor | Abbotsford, BC | PGA | 253 | -5 |
| 5. | Mackenzie Hughes | Dundas, ON | PGA | 256 | -5 |
| 6. | Austin Connelly | Irving, TX | EUR | 277 | +10 |
| 7. | Adam Svensson | Surrey, BC | WEB | 334 | -2 |
| 8. | Corey Conners | Listowel, ON | PGA | 342 | -2 |
| 9. | David Hearn | Brantford, ON | PGA | 469 | -16 |
| 10. | Roger Sloan | Merritt, BC | PGA | 563 | +4 |
WOMEN’S TOP 10
Maude-Aimee Leblanc made the biggest gain among the Top 10, picking up 57 spots in the world rankings after finishing in a tie for 31st at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. It was her second best career finish at an LPGA major and the result was worth 4.35 world ranking points – her fourth best career points-paying finish. Leblanc also managed to retake the No. 3 ranking in Canada.
Brittany Marchand picked up 20 places in the world rankings after finishing in a tie for 60th at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. That result was worth 1.45 world ranking points and it marked the seventh points-paying finish in eight LPGA events this year for the Golf Canada Young Pro squad member.
Top ranked Brooke Henderson moves up two spots to No. 16 in the world after flirting with victory at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship before settling for a sixth place tie at the LPGA major. The result was worth 19 world ranking points for the Smiths Falls, Ontario golfer.
Christina Foster returns to the Top 10, replacing Jennifer Ha as the No. 10 ranked female pro in Canada.
Other Notable Results: No. 2 Alena Sharp finished tied for 68th at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship; No. 5 Anne-Catherine Tanguay missed the cut at KPMG Women’s PGA Championship; No. 8 Samantha Richdale, No. 9 Elizabeth Tong missed the cut at the Symetra Tour event in Cincinnati;
| HOMETOWN | TOUR | WR | + / – | ||
| 1. | Brooke Henderson | Smiths Falls, ON | LPGA | 16 | +2 |
| 2. | Alena Sharp | Hamilton, ON | LPGA | 154 | -4 |
| 3. | Maude-Aimee Leblanc | Sherbrooke, QC | LPGA | 267 | +57 |
| 4. | Brittany Marchand | Orangeville, ON | LPGA | 279 | +20 |
| 5. | Anne-Catherine Tanguay | Quebec City, QC | LPGA | 414 | -6 |
| 6. | Augusta James | Bath, ON | SYMT | 610 | -5 |
| 7. | Jaclyn Lee | Calgary, AB | – | 695 | -3 |
| 8. | Samantha Richdale | Kelowna, BC | SYMT | 788 | -10 |
| 9. | Elizabeth Tong | Thornhill, ON | SYMT | 901 | -9 |
| 10. | Christina Foster | Concord, ON | SYMT | 903 | -5 |
Burgess & Lin Claim NB Pee Wee Championships
by Luke Lacey – Golf NB
Day two of the 2018 Golf NB Provincial Junior Championships at the Hampton Golf Club would see the crowning of two new Pee Wee Champions as JH Sport’s Judy Lin & Chase Burgess of Petitcodiac Valley would bring home their first Golf NB Provincial Championships.
Lin, who is fresh off of a good performance in the Pee Wee Girls division at the Covered Bridge East Coast Junior Championship, would cement her victory after finishing off the tournament with a final-round score of 22 over-par 94 combining with her first round 25-over par 97 to bring her to 191 for the event.
Chase Burgess bettered his first round 16 over par 88, by 12 shots to card a second round four over par, 76 and a two-day tournament total of 20 over par 164 total to capture his first NB Pee Wee Boys Championship. Burgess’s final round would consist of nine pars, five bogeys, two birdies and a double bogey on the par-4 2nd. Holding down the second-place spot, is the Gowan Brae’s Antoni Leblanc.
After round 2, Ethan McFadden of Moncton Golf & Country Club is leading the Bantam Boys Division at 24-over par. Ethan recorded a 14-over par 86 during his Wednesday round after running into some bogey trouble. One shot behind McFadden is Brandon Casey of Fraser Edmundston who also shot a 14-over 86 to add to his first round 83.
In the Junior and Juvenile Boys Division, Felix Boucher of Fox Creek is in 1st place heading into the final day after a second-round score of 3-over par 75. Felix would move his way to the top of the leaderboard with nine pars, four birdies, three bogeys and two doubles leading to a two-round score of 152 putting him one stroke ahead of the field. Following close behind is fellow juvenile boy, Nathan Hogan of Miramichi who recorded a 5-over par 77 during round two which was comprised of nine pars, three birdies, four bogeys and two doubles on the par-4 12th and 14th. In third place is Pierre-Luc Arsenault of St. Igance who also finished his second round with a score of 5-over par 77, 155 total. Closing in on the top three is 2017 Juvenile and Bantam Boys Champion Daniel Kirby of JH Sports at 13-over.
In the Junior Girls Division, Camille Lapierre-Ouellet of Granby, Quebec leads after round 2. Camille responded after her first round 84 with a 2-over par 74 on a hot and humid Wednesday morning at Hampton Golf Club. She would complete her second round with an eagle on Hampton’s famous par-6 6th hole, four birdies, six bogeys and a double on route to her 74. In a three-way tie for second place is Sarah Holt of Gage Golf & Curling Club who recorded a 9-over par 81 during round 2, putting her at 16 over for the tournament. Alongside Holt in second place are sisters Abbey and Haley Baker of Ashburn Golf Club. Abbey, competing in the Bantam Girls Division recorded a 7-over par 79 during round 2 complementing her first round of 81. She currently leads the Bantam Girls Division by 31 strokes and is also tied for 1st with her sister Haley in the Juvenile Girls Division. Haley fired a 5-over par 77 during her second round, putting her at the top of the leaderboard in the Junior and Juvenile Divisions.
Amelie Guitard of Royal Oaks had a hole in one during the final stretch of her second round. She aced the par-3 17th hole from 105 yards away with a 9-iron.
The round of the day belonged to the Camille Lapierre-Ouellet of Granby, Quebec who posted a two over par 74. Camille would use the round to jump into solo position of 1st, two shots clear of Gage’s Sarah Holt and Ashburn’s Haley and Abbey Baker.
The top three finishers in both the Junior Boys and Junior Girls divisions will represent New Brunswick as Team NB at the Canadian Junior Boys Championships to be played at the Medicine Golf & Country Club in Medicine Hat, Alberta and the Canadian Junior Girls Championships to be played at the Bach Grove Golf Club in Tsawwassen, British Columbia from July 30th to August 2nd and July 31st to August 3rd respectfully.
The third and final round of the 2018 Golf NB Junior Championships will get under way at 8:00am on Thursday July 5th off of both the 1st and 10th tees.
For more information on the 2018 Golf NB Junior & Pee Wee Championships including results and tee times please CLICK HERE.
For more information on Hampton Golf Club please CLICK HERE.
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 10,000 members include: 12 provincial events, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, junior golf development programs and member club marketing initiatives.
RBC scores ‘a hole in one’ with 2019 PGA TOUR schedule change
RBC, Golf Canada and the PGA TOUR today announced that the 2019 RBC Canadian Open will be moving to a premier spot on the PGA TOUR schedule starting in 2019, one week before the U.S. Open. The 110th RBC Canadian Open, to be played at the historic Hamilton Golf and Country Club with new dates, June 3-9, 2019, is expected to attract an even better field for Canada’s National Championship.
The 2018 RBC Canadian Open will be played as scheduled, July 23-29, at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario.
“The RBC Canadian Open is one of the oldest and most-prestigious golf events in the world and we’re thrilled to start a new chapter in 2019,” said Mary DePaoli, executive vice-president and chief marketing officer, RBC. “As the only Canadian stop on the Tour, the June tournament date will help enrich the experience for fans, players and all Canadians.”
IT’S A DATE! The #RBCCO is moving to June 3-9 in 2019 ??#OurOpen pic.twitter.com/okc6Z3dopB
— RBC Canadian Open (@RBCCanadianOpen) July 3, 2018
In addition to the new spot on the PGA TOUR schedule, the 2019 RBC Canadian Open will also feature an increased purse, set at USD $7.6-million.
“The PGA TOUR, RBC and Golf Canada have collaborated to ensure this new date is the right fit for players and fans of the RBC Canadian Open,” said Andy Pazder, chief tournaments & competitions officer, PGA TOUR. “As title sponsor of both the RBC Canadian Open and the RBC Heritage, RBC has been a tremendous partner of the PGA TOUR, and we’re thrilled to have this opportunity to move one of golf’s most important and historic tournaments to a new date for the event starting in 2019.”
With even stronger fields and competition anticipated with the new date, the RBC Canadian Open is expected to:
- Increase global awareness for golf in Canada and the RBC Canadian Open tournament
- Drive deeper interest and participation in golf in Canada
- Positively impact the regional economy with increased ticket sales, hospitality and tourism
“Golf Canada is beyond thrilled by RBC’s overall support for the Canadian Open. Together with the PGA TOUR, the new 2019 date change is a clear demonstration of our combined commitment to the game and Canada’s National Open Championship,” said Laurence Applebaum, chief executive officer, Golf Canada. “This exciting change will inject tremendous energy into the RBC Canadian Open and make Canadian golf better.”
For ticket, volunteering, sponsorship and corporate hospitality information on the 2018 RBC Canadian Open, details are available online at www.rbccanadianopen.com.
Round 1 is in the Books at the NB Junior & Pee Wee Championships
by Luke Lacey – Golf NB
A foggy and mild morning started off round 1 of the NB Junior & Pee Wee Championships in Hampton with the first group of Ethan Colpitts from Hillsborough, Maxime Gaudet of Fox Creek, and Pierre Luc Arsenault of St. Ignace teeing off at 7:30am. As the day progressed golfers later in the draw were greeted with a sunny and very warm day at the Hampton Golf Club with temperatures reaching as high as 33 degrees Celsius with the humidex.
The junior boys were the first to tee off today and were happy to finish by 2:00 to escape the heat of the day. Tied for the lead after day 1 are Juvenile Boys Devon Gionet and Nathan Hogan of Miramichi Golf & Country Club. Gionet started his round with an even par 37 on the front nine after recording a bogey on the par-4 5th hole and a birdie on the par-4 8th. Devon would then run in to some bogey trouble on the back nine as he bogeyed 5 of his last nine holes to finish his first round with a four-over par 76. Nathan started his round by birdying the par-5 1st followed by back to back bogeys on the par-4 2nd and 3rd holes to finish the front nine one-over par 38. Hogan finished his round with a three-over par 38 on the back totalling 76 for his first round. The two Miramichi club mates hold a one shot lead going into round 2 over Juvenile Boys, Daniel Kirby of JH Sports & Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club and Felix Boucher of Fox Creek.
In the Bantam division, Covered Bridge’s Ethan McFadden is leading after his first round 10-over par 82. Ethan started his round with a bogey on the par-four 2nd, a double on the par-four 5th and finished the front nine with a birdie on the par-four 8th to finish three-over par 40. As the heat began to set and the green’s speed up the back nine became difficult. McFadden finished his round with a 7-over par 42 on the back to finish with an 82. Sitting in second place one shot back off the lead is Brandon Casey of Fraser Edmundston who fired a first round 11-over par 83. In solo third is JH Sport’s Michael Yang who finished 15-over par 87.
The girls were the next grouping to play the golf course and leading the way, fresh off of a solid performance at the East Coast Junior is Sarah Holt of the Gage Golf & Curling Club. Holt recorded a 7-over over 79 in hot and fast conditions on Tuesday. She started her round with a chip in birdie on the par-four 2nd followed by a double bogey on the par-four 3rd and a bogey on the par-three 7th to finish the front nine 2-over par 39. As the day grew old and the heat set in the course started to show it’s teeth. Holt finished her round with a 40, five-over par on the back nine. Her play during round one was enough to give her a comfortable two shot lead over Juvenile Girl Abbey Baker of Ashburn Golf Club and a five shot lead over 2018 East Coast Junior Girls Champion Camille Lapierre-Ouellet of Granby, Quebec.
The last pairings of the day was the Pee Wee division which includes ages 12 and under. Chase Burgess of Petitcodiac Valley Golf & Country Club currently leads the Pee Wee Boys Division over Gowan Brae’s Antoni Leblanc. Burgess finished round 1 with a 16-over par 88 who finished with a 16-over par 88. Judy Lin leads the Pee Wee Girls Division after a first round 25-over par 97.
Round 2 is the final round for the Pee Wee’s with all other players continuing on until Thursday. Golf starts again tomorrow at 7:20 am.
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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 10,000 members include: 12 provincial events, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, junior golf development programs and member club marketing initiatives.