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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.

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.

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.

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.

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FREDERICTON, NB – Golf New Brunswick’s (Golf NB) 2021 NB Men’s Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. is set to take place on July 9^th – 11^th, at the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club.

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 13^th 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 13^th is followed shortly after by the 243 yards, par 3, 17^th 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.

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.

For more information on the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club please visit: CLICK HERE

For more information on Four Rivers Brewing Co. please visit: 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 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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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).

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.

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 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.

For more information on the 2021 NB Ladies Provincial Championship, Driven by Audi Moncton, please CLICK HERE.

For more information on the Royal Oaks Golf Club please visit: CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE to view photos from Round 2.

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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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.

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.

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.

For more information on the 2021 NB Ladies Provincial Championship, Driven by Audi Moncton, please CLICK HERE.

For more information on the Royal Oaks Golf Club please visit: CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE to view photos from Round 1.

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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FREDERICTON, NB – Golf New Brunswick’s (Golf NB) 2021 NB Ladies Provincial Championships is set to take place on July 4^th – 6^th, 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).

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.

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.

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.

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FREDERICTON, NB – Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB) is pleased to announce the Club de Golf Fraser Edmundston Golf Club as the host venue for the 2022 & 2023 NB Under-19 Championship.

Golf NB will return to Edmundston for the first time since the 2019 NB Men’s Amateur Championship. Having hosted two Canadian Men’s Amateur Championships (1956, 2002) and countless NB Provincial Championships, including eight NB Men’s Amateur Championships (2019, 2001, 1982, 1975, 1967, 1963, 1958, 1952), six NB Ladies Provincial Championships (2012, 1896, 1978, 1962, 1957, 1948) and two NB Men’s Senior Championships (2014, 1992). The Fraser Edmundston Golf Club is no stranger to hosting provincial and national events.

“There is no doubt that players can expect a true test of championship golf,” said Golf NB Tournament Committee Chair, Gary Melanson. “We are very excited to be returning to Fraser Edmundston. The selection process is never simple with so many great facilities across the province who are all capable of providing the best championship experience possible for the competitors.”

“The club and our board of directors are thrilled to be given the opportunity to host this event”, said General Manager Julie Lavoie. “Junior golf is very important for the future of the game and any chance we have to help promote the sport and do our part is something our club highly values. We feel an event of this magnitude will be good for our members, the club, and the community.”

The 2022 NB Under-19 Championship is scheduled to take place on July 8th-10th, 2022 followed by the 2022 Canadian Junior Girls Championship on July 26th-29th at a yet to be determined venue and the 2022 Canadian Junior Boys Championship on August 8th-11th, at Rivershore Golf Links in Kamloops, BC.

About Fraser Edmundston

In 2008, the Fraser Edmundston Golf Club received a Recommended Play Award from Golf in Canada for “providing quality, variety, and most of all enjoyment. All things Golf in Canada looks for a great golf course.” That same year, Golf Digest gave the club a Four-Star Rating as well as including it in its Best Places to Play List.

Situated in the legendary Republic of Madawaska, the Fraser Edmundston Golf Club offers players an unforgettable challenge throughout their round. The club offers a variety of topographical changes, mature tree lined fairways and well place bunkers, not to mention the famous railroad track and lake.

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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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FREDERICTON, NB – Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB) is pleased to announce the West Hills Golf Course in Fredericton, New Brunswick as the host venue for the 2022 NB Men’s Amateur Championship.

Scheduled for July 15th-17th, 2022, the NB Men’s Amateur will be the first Provincial Event held at the 6,750-yard championship course, designed by the award-winning firm of Huxham Design.

The NB Men’s Amateur Championship will highlight Golf NB’s schedule as one of the six Major Championships slotted to take place in the summer of 2022.

Brett Wilson, PGA of Canada Atlantic Member and Director of Golf at West Hills, said the tournament fits the club’s plan to raise its profile and establish itself as one of the top Championship Venues in the province. “We are very excited for this opportunity to showcase our course to some of New Brunswick’s top amateur players,” Wilson said. “Since 2015, our staff have done a tremendous job developing the course and clubhouse to prepare for an event like this.”

Wilson, a past NB Men’s Amateur competitor, and Team New Brunswick Member, said “All of our members and our staff are proud of this property, I know we’ll be ready to host a memorable event, especially one with such great history.” 2022 will mark the 92^nd playing of the NB Men’s Amateur Championship, and the first time the event has been held in the Fredericton Region since 2009 when Moncton’s Mathieu Gingras was crowned champion.

West Hills joins a growing list of host venues for Golf NB’s 2022 Championship Schedule, including the Mactaquac Golf Course, the Gage Golf & Curling Club, the Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club, and the Fredericton Golf Club.

About West Hills

West Hills Golf Course was designed by the award-winning firm of Huxham Design. It first opened for play in the summer of 2015 and boasts an elaborate practice facility along with an 18-hole layout that offers risk and reward opportunities for all levels of golfers.

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

OAKVILLE, ON – Due to interprovincial travel restrictions and other complexities related to COVID-19, Golf Canada has announced additional changes to its championship schedule for the 2021 season. 

Provincial restrictions had previously forced the cancellation of U.S. Open Local and Final Qualifiers, in addition to the NextGen Pacific, NextGen Western, and NextGen Ontario Championships. With continued pandemic-related uncertainty, the remaining NextGen Championships – NextGen Prairie (Quarry Oaks, June 10-13), NextGen Quebec (Club de Golf Hemmingford, June 27-30), and NextGen Atlantic (Dundarave Golf Course, July 12-15) – will also be cancelled and the 2021 NextGen National Junior Orders of Merit will not be awarded. In some cases, these NextGen events would have conflicted with provincial junior championships around Canada that are being delayed and rescheduled.

The two NextGen Fall Series Championships in September will proceed as scheduled. Each field will feature 99 junior boys and girls and exemptions into the 2022 Canadian Junior Championships will be awarded.

• NextGen Fall Series East | September 16-19 | Hollinger Golf Club, Timmins, Ont.
• NextGen Fall Series West | September 23-26 | Myrtle Point Golf Club, Powell River, BC

Golf Canada National Amateur Championships are still scheduled to proceed but will only move forward after approval from regional and provincial health authorities. Operational plans for amateur competitions have been adjusted to incorporate rigorous health and safety protocols. Final decisions about the feasibility of conducting national championships will be made approximately four to six weeks prior to the start of each championship. The safety of championship competitors, tournament staff, volunteers, and host site members will remain the top priority guiding these decisions.

At this time, Golf Canada is able to announce the following changes to its National Amateur Championship schedule:

• Interprovincial team competitions that are usually played concurrently with national championships will not be contested in 2021. The increased complexity associated with team competitions – including group travel and the involvement of non-playing team captains – will not allow for them to proceed this year.
• The Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship will move one week later in July and is now scheduled to be hosted by Edmonton Petroleum Golf & Country Club in Edmonton, Alta. from July 26-30. The Canadian Women’s Amateur was last held in Edmonton in 1993. The previously scheduled host, The Royal Montreal Golf Club, has agreed to welcome this national championship in 2025 or 2026, after hosting the Presidents Cup in 2024. 
• The Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship will remain in its current date and is now scheduled to be hosted at the Ambassador Golf Club in Windsor, Ont. from August 1-5.  The championship—which was previously contested at two courses with a 264-player field—will be reduced to a 156-player field and be contested at one course.  The previously scheduled hosts, Le Club Laval-sur-le-Lac and Club de Golf Saint-Raphaël, will explore the possibility of hosting the championship in a future year. 
• The Canadian Junior Girls Championship will move one week earlier and is now scheduled to be played at Leduc Golf Club in Leduc, Alta. from July 19-23. The previously scheduled host, Club de Golf Sainte-Marie will play host to this championship in 2025 or 2026. 
• The Canadian Men’s Senior Championship is now scheduled to be contested at Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu in La Malbaie, Qué. from September 20-24. The previously scheduled host, Ken-Wo Golf Club in New Minas, N.S. will host in 2025. 
• The Canadian University/College Championship has been postponed to October. A host course and date will be confirmed in the near future. 
• The Canadian Junior Boys Championship will remain at Club de Golf La Vallée du Richelieu in Sainte-Julie, Qué. from August 8-12.  The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship will also remain as scheduled. Fort McMurray Golf Club will host the men from August 23-27 and Golf Château-Bromont will host the women from August 30-September 2. 

A complete list of Golf Canada’s competitions is available here.