Fans will be able to play a hole at Oakdale Golf and Country Club when it hosts the RBC Canadian Open next week.

The unique spectator experience is possible because the club in Toronto’s northwest corner has 27 holes on its property, but the PGA Tour event needs just 18 of them.

“It’s going to be a legit 150-yard plus par-3, that you get to play like a real hole,” said Aubrey Levy, senior vice-president of marketing and content for theScore, which is sponsoring the hole through its betting service. “It’s not just come up and take a swing at a simulator or range. You play an entire hole.”

Stations will be set up around Oakdale during the Canadian Open where fans can sign up for a time slot at the so-called Hole Zero. Golf carts will pick them up at the station and take them to the extra hole.

“We’re going to have coaching on site for you, we’re going to have a caddy, we’re going to kit you out with a locker room,” said Levy. “The hope is to make you feel like a pro for a 20-minute block, whether you play like a pro or not.”

This is the first time that fans will be able to play at a PGA Tour event, albeit on an extra 19th hole, according to theScore Bet.

At last year’s Canadian Open theScore Bet sponsored Skyline seats, a dining table that was raised 100 feet into the air by a crane, allowing for a view of St. George’s Golf and Country Club and Toronto’s downtown core.

Levy said that the goal with Hole Zero was to create almost an opposite experience to the Skyline seats.

“We thought ‘OK, if (Skyline) was well received, creating a unique vantage point, then what can we do to bring them even closer to the action?”’ said Levy. “That led to the thought of actually taking them on the course and giving them the opportunity to play a hole during an actual event, like the Canadian Open.”

The RBC Canadian Open starts June 8 and stretches to June 11. The week includes concerts by the Black Eyed Peas and Alanis Morissette on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Johnny Travale, Myles Creighton, Stuart McDonald, David Hearn, Roger Sloan, and Wil Bateman join previously announced exemption recipients, trio of Regional Qualifying medalists and seven Canadian PGA TOUR members as part of 19-player Canadian contingent for the 112^th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship at Oakdale Golf & Country Club

(May 30, 2023)  Golf Canada and RBC have confirmed the names of 12 Canadians who have accepted exemptions into the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, June 6-11 at Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ont.

Leading the way is a trio of Team Canada athletes who will each be making their second start in Canada’s National Open. Johnny Travale of Stoney Creek, Ont., a recent graduate of the University of Central Florida has been a member of the Team Canada program for four years. Myles Creighton of Digby, N.S. receives an exemption as the low Canadian player on the current PGA TOUR Latinoamérica season points list, currently sitting 16^th overall. Stuart Macdonald of Vancouver, B.C. also receives an exemption for his strong play on PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, finishing top-20 in each of his five starts this season including a solo third at this past week’s Colombia Classic.

PGA TOUR veteran David Hearn of Brantford, Ont. has accepted an exemption to compete in the National Open Championship for the 19^th time while Roger Sloan of Calgary, Alta. (Korn Ferry Tour) will compete in his seventh RBC Canadian Open. Also accepting an exemption is Edmonton, Alta. native Wil Bateman (PGA TOUR Canada) who will make his first ever start in the RBC Canadian Open.

The group joins previously announced Canadian exemptions for Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont. (Korn Ferry Tour) and Aaron Cockerill of Winnipeg, Man. (DP World Tour).

Canadian golf icon and President’s Cup International Team Captain Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont. will be competing in his 31st RBC Canadian Open, one back of fellow Canadian Golf Hall of Famer George Cumming who had a record 32 starts in Canada’s National Open Championship.

Three other Canadians earned exemptions through RBC Canadian Open Regional Qualifying including Taylor Durham of North Vancouver, B.C. (BC Regional Qualifier at Ledgeview Golf Club), Daniel Kim of Toronto, Ont. (Ontario Regional Qualifying #1 at Oshawa Golf & Curling Club), and Sebastian Szirmak of Toronto, Ont. (Ontario Regional Qualifying #2 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley).

A 19-player Canadian contingent will challenge for the national championship led by PGA TOUR winners Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont. (world no. 29), Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C. (world no. 61), Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont. (world no. 66), Nick Taylor of Abbottsford, B.C. (world no. 69), and Adam Hadwin of Abbottsford, B.C. (world no. 74) as well as fellow PGA TOUR members Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont. and Michael Gligic of Burlington, Ont.

“We are pleased to extend these additional tournament exemptions and welcome our roster of 19 deserving Canadians competing in the 112th playing of Canada’s National Open Championship,” said RBC Canadian Open Tournament Director Bryan Crawford. “The passion and commitment that these talented athletes have shown in representing Canada on the global golf stage is an inspiration to golf fans across the country and we are proud to welcome them to the field for the 2023 RBC Canadian Open.”

Four additional exemptions will be available during the RBC Canadian Open Final Qualifier on Sunday, June 4 at Coppinwood Golf Club in Goodwood, Ont.

In addition to world class golf, fans at the 2023 RBC Canadian Open will be treated to the two-night RBCxMusic Concert Series onsite at Oakdale Golf and Country with Grammy Award-winning group, the Black Eyed Peas performing on Friday, June 9 and Canadian Grammy Award-winning icon Alanis Morissette performing on Saturday, June 10.

Tickets for the 2023 RBC Canadian Open are available here. Children aged 12-and-under get free admission with a ticketed adult.

PGA TOUR

Emiliano Grillo made birdie on the second playoff hole to defeat Adam Schenk at the Charles Schwab Challenge. It was the second career win for the Argentinian, the first in more than 7 1/2 years. Grillo made birdie with two holes remaining to go up by two strokes only to squander it with a double bogey on the final hole. Rookie Harry Hall bogeyed the final hole to finish in a tie for third with world No. 1 Scott Scheffler, who had a hole-in-one at No. 8 during his final round. Scheffler was runner-up at this event last year after losing in a playoff. PGA teaching pro Michael Block, who crafted an inspirational story a week ago at the PGA Championship, could not find the same magic this past week. He failed to make the cut and finished in the field.

NEXT EVENT: the Memorial Tournament  (Jun 1)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes, Taylor Pendrith, Adam Svensson

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

Steve Stricker made a par putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Padraig Harrington and win the Senior PGA Championship. It was the sixth major title for the 56-year-old and his second straight after winning the Regions Tradition two weeks ago. Harrington was trying to become the first wire-to-wire winner of the Senior PGA since Rocco Mediate in 2016. Stewart Cink, who turned 50 last week, finished third in his Champions Tour debut, two shots back. He also recorded a hole-in-one in the third round …Stephen Ames recorded his fifth top-20 result of the season. Ames finished runner-up in this event in 2022. …This was the first time in three career starts that Mike Weir did not record a top-5 finish in this event.

NEXT EVENT: Principal Charity Classic (Jun 2)

CANADIANS ENTERED:  Stephen Ames, Mike Weir

LPGA TOUR

Pajaree Anannarukarn of Thailand made a birdie to win the seventh hole and never looked back, defeating Ayaka Furue of Japan 3&1 to win the Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play. Furue finished runner-up for the second straight year. Anannarukarn won for the second time on the LPGA Tour, and the first since 2021. …Brooke Henderson finished 2-1-0 in the group stage event and did not advance. She defeated Yaeeun Hong 3&2 in her first match, lost to Sophia Schubert 1 UP, and closed out the round-robin with a 4&2 win over Jeongeun Lee6. …Maddie Szeryk finished 1-1-1 in her group and did not advance. She fought back from 2 down with pars on the final two holes to halve her opening match against Linn Grant, defeated Eun-Hee Ji 3&2, and in her final round-robin match made double bogey on the final hole to lose 1 UP to Matilda Castren

NEXT EVENT: Mizuho Americas Open (Jun 1)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Brooke Henderson, Maude-Aimee Leblanc, Maddie Szeryk, Alena Sharp (reserve)

KORN FERRY TOUR

Rico Hoey made a 15-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a one stroke victory at the Visit Knoxville Open. It was his first career win and moves him up to No. 2 on the points list. The top 30 players at the end of the season will earn PGA Tour cards for 2024. Chase Seiffert birdied three straight holes but couldn’t convert a fourth birdie putt on the final hole to force a playoff. Norman Xiong, the third round leader, only made one birdie and 17 pars in the final round to finish tied for second. …This was the first result outside the top-30 for Wil Bateman in five weekend cuts this season

NEXT EVENT: UNC Health Championship (Jun 1)

CANADIANS ENTERED:  Wil Bateman, Roger Sloan

EUROPEAN TOUR

Pablo Larrazabal birdied three of his final four holes for a two-stroke victory at the KLM Open. It was his ninth European tour title and the second in the last four weeks. Fellow Spaniard Adrian Otaegui birdied two of his last three holes to finish runner-up. There were no Canadians entered in the event.

NEXT EVENT: Porsche European Open (Jun 1)

CANADIANS ENTERED:  None

PGA TOUR LATINOAMERICA

Walker Lee overcame a three-stroke deficit and made a 15-foot birdie on the final hole for a one-shot win over Austin Hitt at the Colombia Classic. Stuart Macdonald was leading with six holes to play before three consecutive bogeys starting at No. 14. He managed to birdie the final hole to finish solo third. It was his second top-10 result of the season and fifth top-20 finish in as many starts. Twelve of his last 20 rounds have been sub-70. …Myles Creighton notched his third top-10 result of the season, first since March. …Blair Bursey posted his second top-30 finish in his last four starts.

NEXT EVENT: Inter Rapidlisimo Golf Championship (Jun 1)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Blair Bursey, Myles Creighton, Stuart Macdonald, Joey Savoie, Max Sekulic

EPSON TOUR

Jiwon Jeon overcame a one-stroke deficit to start the final round on her way to a two-shot victory over Alyaa Abdulghany and Lindy Duncan in the Inova Mission Inn Resort and Club Championship. It was the first career victory for Jeon, who celebrated her 26th birthday on Friday. Abdulghany recorded her third top-10 finish of the season.

NEXT EVENT: Champions Fore Change Invitational (Jun 2)

CANADIANS ENTERED:  Selena Costabile, Alena Sharp, Sarah-Eve Rheaume, Brogan McKinnon (reserve), Christina Foster (reserve), Josee Doyon (reserve), Megan Osland (reserve)

NB Men`s Four Ball Results

NB Senior Men`s Four Ball Results

For Immediate Release:

Sunday brought sunny and warm conditions to entice the field at the NB Men’s Four Ball Championships Driven by Audi Moncton, the first event of the 2023 Golf NB Championship Schedule.

In the Senior Men`s Division, the team of Mike Breen of the Hampton Golf Club, and Mark Armstrong of the Riverside Country Club would complete their wire-to-wire win shooting a score of five under par 67, (-5) on day 1, and a three under par 69, (-3) on day 2 ending with a narrow two-shot lead over runner-ups Shawn Branch & Greg Jones of the Country Meadows Golf Club.

In the Senior Net Division, it was Joe Sullivan & Gary Grant of the Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club who would be crowned. Grant and Sullivan would card a net six under par 66, (-6) on day 1, and a net five under par 67, (-5) on day 2. The pair ended their tournament with a 2-day net total of eleven under par 133, (-11) giving them a two-shot victory over runner-ups Gerry Garnett & Charlie Christensen of the Hampton Golf Club, and Shawn Branch & Greg Jones of the Country Meadows Golf Club who both carded a net total of nine under par 135, (-9).

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The Amateur Men’s Division saw a very close and hard-fought battle between the brother duo of Chase & Braeden Burgess of the Petitcodiac Valley Golf & Country Club and the team of Will O’Connell & Scott Friars of the Riverside Country Club. Both teams would tee off from hole #1 in a sudden-death playoff where team Burgess would card a birdie to capture the victory.

Both teams carded a three under par 69, (-3) during day 1, and an even par 72, (E) during day 2 for a tournament total of three under par 141, (-3).

In the Amateur Net Division, it was the Sussex Golf Club’s Nicholas Arseneault, and NB Public Player Brendan Foster. The pair beat the brother duo of Luke & Eric LaMorre by retrogression scoring. Both teams ended their tournament with a net total of nine under par 135, (-9).

We would like to give a massive thank you to the Algonquin Golf Course for their hospitality and great work over the weekend.

For more information on our host, the Algonquin Golf Course please CLICK HERE.

For more information on the 2023 NB Men’s Four Ball, Driven by Audi Moncton including results and tee times please CLICK HERE. 

Think Turkey and Golf Canada Team Up to Support First Tee 

TORONTO – This summer, Think Turkey is proud to be an official partner of Golf Canada and this year’s RBC Canadian Open June 5 to11 at Oakdale Golf & Country Club in Toronto and the CPKC Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club in Vancouver from August 21 to 27.

The partnership will tee up the first ever Make Birdies Count challenge at both events, calling on players to make ‘turkeys,’ (known as three birdies in a row – or better!) to benefit First Tee – Canada, a national organization focused on introducing the game of golf and its inherent values to young people, with a donation of up to $15,000.  

“Like a delicious turkey dinner, golf brings people of all ages together.” said Darren Ference, Chair of Turkey Farmers of Canada. “We’re proud to partner with Golf Canada to support First Tee, which introduces youth to a sport that helps build confidence, character and connections to communities.”

“We are very excited to welcome Think Turkey as an Official Partner of Golf Canada, the RBC Canadian Open, and the CPKC Women’s Open,” said Lisa Ferkul, Chief Commercial Officer of Golf Canada. “The Make Birdies Count challenge is a great initiative and we’re looking forward to working alongside their team on this fun competitive story on the course, while making an impact that will benefit First Tee – Canada.”

Graham DeLaet, retired Canadian golfer and broadcaster, has signed on as an ambassador for the Make Birdies Count challenge, promoting it to players, media, the Golf Canada network and fans.  

“A turkey on the golf course or at home is always exciting,” said Graham DeLaet. “First Tee – Canada is a charity that’s close to many players hearts, including mine, and I’m pleased to help raise awareness for the Make Birdies Count challenge and drive some added competition for a great cause.”    

Turkey Player Stats

At the 2022, RBC Canadian Open, pros made 45 turkeys at St. George’s Golf & Country Club, with defending champ Rory McIlroy achieving one. Players in the CPKC Women’s Open in 2022 made 25 turkeys, with Brooke Henderson scoring one and Lydia Ko and Stephanie Kyriacou achieving two turkeys.

Chances for a Turkey at RBC Canadian Open at Oakdale Golf & Country Club

The back nine of Oakdale golf course presents the greatest opportunity for a turkey with holes 12 (553 yards, par 5), 13 (424 yards, par 4), 14 (172 yards, par 3), 15 (419 yards, par 4), 16 (398 yards, par 4), 17 (432 yards, par 4), and 18 (494 yards, par 5) most likely for players to make three birdies in a row. Defending RBC Open champion, Rory McIlroy, may be on a path to achieve the ultimate turkey – three consecutive wins of the Canadian Open.

“The Canadian turkey industry prides itself on serving our communities through programs that fight food insecurity and support youth,” said Nicolas Paillat, Director, Chicken and Turkey Primary Processing Sectors. “We’re proud that the Make Birdies Count challenge will support and empower youth through the sport of golf to build values and skills which will serve them for life and fuel their game.” Golf Canada and Think Turkey will be sharing a daily ‘turkey tally’ during the RBC Canadian Open and the CPKC Women’s Open. Visit Thinkturkey.ca to learn more. 

On behalf of GolfNB Board of Directors and staff it is my pleasure to announce and introduce to you our new Executive Director Brianna McQuillan. 

Brianna comes to us from PGA Atlantic where she served as Management Coordinator and Director of Operations. Previous to that role Brianna was Social Media Manager with Fredericton Jr. Red Wings, served as communications writer with  UNB Varsity Reds and worked with Camp Rotary and Easter Seals New Brunswick. 

Brianna’s strong communication skills, outgoing personality traits and commitment to volunteerism makes her a perfect fit for the position as we work through our strategic plan of growing the game with our youth, women and working with Golf Canada and the First Tee initiative making the game more available to a more diverse group as we encourage everyone to enjoy our great game. 

Recently our game has experienced tremendous growth.  Brianna’s immediate challenge will be to encourage our member facilities and sponsors to  support our commitment to provide a tournament schedule that will allow us to showcase the best in what our game represents; Sportsmanship, Camaraderie and Fun for all levels of participants. 

Brianna is a UNB graduate, Dean’s List Scholar with a Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies and a Masters in Human Kinetics, Concentration in Sport Management from University of Ottawa. 

Brianna’s official start date is June 5th. 

Please join me in welcoming Brianna to Golf New Brunswick.

Regards

Joe Sullivan

President

Golf NB

NB Men’s Four Ball – 1st Round Pairings & Tee-Times

For Immediate Release:

The 2023 Golf NB Championship Schedule kicks off the weekend of May 27^th & 28^th, 2023 at the Algonquin Golf Course with the Golf NB Men’s and Senior Men’s Four Ball, driven by Audi Moncton.

With the event selling out in 33 minutes with 168 players, this year’s registration numbers show a clear indication of how excited players are for the return of this event.

The NB Men’s and Senior Men’s Four Ball, driven by Audi Moncton will continue with its historical two-day, 36-hole, format with 54 Amateur Teams and 30 Senior Teams respectively.

The deep and diverse fields in both the Men’s and Senior Men’s divisions should make for an exciting weekend filled with great competitive golf.

• For more information on the 2023 NB Men’s Four Ball please CLICK HERE.
• For more information on the Algonquin Golf Course 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 8,000 members include: 12 provincial events, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, junior golf development programs and member club marketing initiatives.

156 of Canada’s top junior golfers to compete over 54 holes on the Trent Canal, with exemptions into the Canadian Junior Boys and Girls Championships on the line.

Golf Canada’s 2023 championship season continues Friday, May 26, at Peterborough Golf and Country Club in Peterborough, Ontario. With the NextGen Ontario Championship, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards.

The 54-hole stroke play competition gets underway with a practice round on Thursday, May 25, and championship rounds beginning on Friday, May 26. After the second round on Saturday, the field will be reduced to the low 49 Junior Boys and top 22 Junior Girls, including ties, for the final round which wraps up on Sunday, May 28.         

The starting field will feature 156 male and female competitors – 108 Junior Boys and 48 Junior Girls – vying for a spot into their respective Canadian Junior Championship later this summer.

The top eight players in the Junior Boys division will earn exemptions into the 2023 Canadian Junior Boys Championship, August 14-17, at North Bay Golf and Country Club Ltd. in North Bay, Ont. The top eight players in the Junior Girls division will earn exemptions into the 2023 Canadian Junior Girls Championship, July 24-27, at Hampton Golf Course in Hampton, N.B.

Golf Canada is proud to return to the stunning Peterborough Golf and Country Club after successfully hosting several prestigious amateur competitions, including the 2015 Ontario Men’s Amateur Championship. Peterborough consulted legendary Canadian course architect Stanley Thompson to design what is now their 18-hole layout in 1929. With its diverse mixture of mature trees and spectacular views on the Trent Canal it offers a walkable player-friendly layout, proving to challenge the country’s best golfers.

“As Peterborough Golf and Country Club enters its 126^th year, we are extremely excited to welcome the next generation of Canadian Golf talent. We have had the continuous support of all the staff and membership who recognize how important the Golf Canada Next Generation Tournament is to Peterborough Golf and Country Club,” said Kurtis Sweeting, Sports Director and Head Professional, Peterborough Golf and Country Club. “PGCC has been pursuing excellence over numerous years to provide its membership with the highest quality golf and facilities as one of the only private clubs in the area. Adorned with nature, one can recognize the heritage that Peterborough Golf and Country Club stands on. This Next Generation tournament speaks to intertwining the past, present and future of Peterborough Golf and Country Club as we look forward to welcoming all participants. The spirit of golf truly lives at Peterborough Golf and Country Club.”

To follow the live leaderboard of the NextGen Ontario Championship, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards, click here.

About the NextGen Championships, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards

The NextGen Championships, fueled by JOURNIE Rewards is a high-performance junior golf series which totals eight competitions. From May to July, six championships will take place across Canada where the region’s best junior golfers will compete to earn exemptions into their respective 2023 national championships. Two additional Fall Series events will be hosted to close the season. NextGen Championships provide junior players an opportunity to develop and showcase their skills at the highest level of tournament golf. For more information on the NextGen Pacific Championship, click here.

ABOUT GOLF CANADA

Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 319,000 golfers and 1,435 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to increase Canadian participation and excellence in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca.

Canada’s National Women’s Open Golf Championship renamed following the historic rail merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern

May 17, 2023, Golf Canada and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have announced the tournament known since 2014 as the CP Women’s Open is now the CPKC Women’s Open.

The renaming of Canada’s National Women’s Golf Championship follows the historic combination of title sponsor, Canadian Pacific, with Kansas City Southern. The two railway companies came together April 14, 2023, to become CPKC, the first single-line railway network connecting Canada, the United States and Mexico.

“We are extremely proud to partner with CPKC in this new chapter of the railway’s storied, iconic history,” said CPKC Women’s Tournament Director Ryan Paul. “CPKC remains a major supporter of women’s golf globally and we look forward to introducing the new CPKC Women’s Open brand across the tournament.”

“This event, the lone Canadian stop on the LPGA Tour, showcases CPKC’s continued commitment to our world-class championship that raises significant amounts of money for children’s heart health in a host communities across Canada,” Paul added.

The 2023 CPKC Women’s Open will be played August 22-27, 2023, at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, B.C.

In nine years of title sponsorship of the CPKC Women’s Open, more than $13.5 million has been raised to support children’s heart health in the event’s host communities. The 2023 charitable beneficiary of the CPKC Women’s Open will be the B.C. Children’s Hospital Foundation in Vancouver, B.C.

For more information about the CPKC Women’s Open, visit www.cpkcwomensopen.com

PGA TOUR

Six weeks after letting a two-shot lead slip away on the final day of the Masters, Brookes Koepka held off challenges from Viktor Hovland and Scottie Scheffler to win the PGA Championship. The win was his third career PGA title and gave him five major titles to go with the two U.S. Opens he won in 2017 and 2018. He joins Jack Nicklaus (5), Walter Hagen (5) Tiger Woods (4), Gene Sarazen (3) and Sam Snead (3) who have won three or more PGA Championships. He also becomes the first golfer from the rival LIV Golf Tour to win a major since leaving the PGA Tour. Koepka sealed the win on the 16th by hitting his approach shot to within 5 feet and making birdie while Hovland double-bogeyed the hole after his shot out of a fairway bunker became plugged on the lip. Michael Block, the only one of the PGA professionals to make the cut, aced the par-3 15th and finished in a tie for 15th which guarantees him a spot in next year’s PGA Championship at Valhalla. …Corey Conners posted a T12, his best career result at the PGA Championship in five starts. He was tied for the lead after the second round marking the second time in his career he has held the lead at the PGA (he held the lead after the first round of the 2021 event.) …Taylor Pendrith was making his first career PGA Championship start. He finished ranked fourth in Stroke  Gained Putting at the event. …Adam Hadwin posted his best result at the PGA since his first appearance in 2019 (T29) …Adam Svensson finished the week ranked fifth in Strokes Gained Putting at his very first PGA appearance

NEXT EVENT: Charles Schwab Challenge (May 25)

CANADIANS ENTERED: Adam Svensson, Nick Taylor

KORN FERRY TOUR

Grayson Murray overcame a two-shot deficit to win the AdventHealth Championship by a single stroke. Murray had a three-shot lead over third-round leader Wilson Furr and Rico Hoey heading to the final hole and he needed every one of those strokes after making a double bogey to close out the tournament. It was Murray’s second career title, and first since 2016. The victory moves him up to No. 14 on the points list, giving him a chance to finish among the top 30 at the end of the year and earn a full card on the PGA Tour.

NEXT EVENT: Visit Knoxville Open (May 25)

CANADIANS ENTERED:  Wil Bateman, Roger Sloan

EPSON TOUR

Jenny Coleman birdied the first playoff hole to defeat Dottie Ardina and Sophie Hausmann to win the IOA Golf Classic. The third and final round was cancelled due to heavy rains and unplayable course conditions, leaving officials to decide a winner via a playoff on No. 18. Coleman is the sixth player this season to get their first tour win. She has 17 career top-10 tour finishes. …Selena Costabile picked up her second consecutive top-10 finish and third in her last five starts.

NEXT EVENT: Inova Mission Inn Resort and Club Championship (May 26)

CANADIANS ENTERED:  Selena Costabile, Sarah-Eve Rheaume, Kate Johnston (reserve), Brogan McKinnon (reserve), Christina Foster (reserve), Megan Osland (reserve)