Westfield’s Stuart Earle sneaks into the lead after a successful moving day in Bathurst
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BATHURST, NB– A sunny Saturday greeted players at the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club for Round 2 of the NB Men’s Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. A delayed start of one hour from Round 1 was a strategic decision by Golf NB’s Rules Committee Chair, Dave Morison. 8:00 AM starting times for Saturday provided additional drainage opportunities after an excessive amount of overnight rainfall.
Many players took to the course on Saturday with the goal of out-performing their first-round results. The combination of clear skies, a small breeze, and summer temperatures, set Gowan Brae up to provide the ultimate test of championship golf. The temptation of risk and reward, paired with what is considered to be one of the toughest stretches of golf holes in Canada, from 13-17, set up for a challenging moving day in Bathurst.
Round 1 leader, Michel Landry teed off at 1:42 accompanied by Westfield’s Stuart Earle and Kingswood’s Stephen Anderson. A total of 13 players were under par after Friday’s opening round, with the final amateur pairing totaling an astonishing 15-under par within their group. The trio along with many other title chasers looked to make some moves ahead of Sunday’s final round.
It was Westfield’s Stuart Earle who was able to adapt quickly to Saturday’s difficult scoring conditions. A front nine 32, 4-under put the former Team NB player in the NB Men’s Amateur Championship driver’s seat heading into the back nine. The toughest stretch of the course was up ahead and a well-played front nine allowed Earle to hold on to a 1-under, 71 after a more strenuous 3-over back. The Woodsman Point native would see his two-day total of 138, 6-under move him to the top of the NB Men’s Amateur leaderboard heading into Sunday’s final round.
Fredericton’s Michel Landry joins Earle in the final pairing, after carding a second-round 1-over, 73. The Riverside Country Club’s Brett Taylor made a moving day push with a 2-under 70, propelling him into Sunday’s final group. The final pairing of Earle, Landry, and Taylor will tee off on Gowan Brae’s par-4 first hole at 12:51 PM Sunday.
In the NB Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, Michel Landry of the Fredericton Golf Club holds a two-stroke lead ahead of Riverside’s Brett Taylor. The duo will battle out for the Mid-Amateur crown while also attempting to make a push on Earle for the Amateur title. Sitting in solo third position is Darren MacPherson of the Restigouche Golf Club, Saturday’s round of even-par 72 positions MacPherson 3 shots behind the Mid-Amateur leader, Michel Landry.
Saturday’s low round of the day belongs to Patrick Cormier of the Fox Creek Golf Club. A more than impressive 3-under, 69 in round 2’s difficult conditions gives the Bishops University athlete the #WhoWentLow title of the day.
The Dormie Workshop Par-3 Challenge rewards the amateur player who performs the best on all par-3’s during the course of the championship. Kingswood’s Stephen Anderson and Golf NB Public Player, Liam Llewellyn share the lead after two rounds. The pair both sit at even-par heading into Sunday.
A major highlight in this week’s field is The Riverside Country Club’s, Isaac Dixon. On Dec 30, 2020, Isaac sustained an unfortunate injury while playing Junior A Hockey for the Grand Falls Rapids. After sustaining an L1 vertebrae bust and a severe spinal cord injury, there were doubts as to if he would be able to participate in competitive sports ever again.
Isaac, a former Junior Club Champion at Riverside was left with a long path to recovery. With incredible strength, determination, and support from his loved ones and friends, Isaac is once again able to tee it up. Golf NB is thrilled to welcome Isaac and his family to Gowan Brae this week as the 1.8 Index looks to leave his mark on this year’s event. Isaac is a proud member of Paragolf Canada as he begins his journey in adaptive golf.
Adding to the 2021 NB Men’s Amateur Championship’s feel-good moments, the Fredericton Golf Club’s Gary Jenkins played Saturday’s round without a power cart for the first time in numerous years after sustaining a serious leg injury. Gary has been a staple on the New Brunswick Senior Tour and club invitationals, as well as Golf NB’s events.
Sunday’s third and final round of the 2021 NB Men’s Amateur Championship, Presented by Four Rivers is scheduled to commence at 7:00 AM. Players with the highest two-day gross total will tee off first, followed by the leaders in the middle of the day.
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.
A stellar opening round 66 gives Fredericton’s Michel Landry the NB Men’s Amateur lead
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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.
For more information on the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club please visit: 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.
Headed North: the NB Men’s Amateur makes its return to Gowan Brae
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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 9th – 11th, 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 13th hole plays a challenging 447-yards that requires an accurate tee shot, into a severely sloping fairway, before players can think about trying to attack the tiny, three-tiered green perched high on the hill. The 13th is followed shortly after by the 243 yards, par 3, 17th which features a demanding tee shot that is partly over water and into a prevailing wind. With two holes on that can change the makeup of an event in an instant, players will be treated to a true test of Championship Golf, and one that will force 113 of the province’s most accomplished male competitors to maintain their focus on the Sunday’s back nine as they pursue the NB Men’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur titles.
Highlighting the field of the 91st playing of the NB Men’s Amateur Championship. Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. is two time, and defending NB Men’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Champion, Alex Palmer of The Riverside Country Club (2018 & 2020), while a pair of past champions in the Fredericton Golf Club’s Michel Landry (2002, 2016 & 2019) and Darren Roach (2010 & 2017) of Riverside look to stand in the way of Palmer’s repeat bid. Joining Landy & Roach in the chase pack will be 2020 NB Under 19 Boys Champion, Daniel Kirby of JH Sports & the Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club, Kingswood Golf’s Steven Anderson, and homegrown talents like Ben MacDonald and Danek Hadley.
For the second time, the NB Men’s Amateur Championship field will be rounded out with a Senior Men’s Division made up of 40 of the province’s top Senior Men as they prepare for the 2021 NB Men’s Senior Championship to be held later in the month. Leading the long list of notable players is the 2020 NB Men’s Senior and Super-Senior Champion, Gary Melanson (Covered Bridge & Aroostook Valley), 2020 NB Senior Men’s Player of the Year, Dan Coulombe of the West Hills Golf Course, along with past NB Senior Men’s Champions Marc Armstrong (2016), Sonny Phillips (2015), Herrick Hansen (2013) and Mike Breen (2012).
Gowan Brae will play host to a Major Championship for the first time since the 2018 Canadian Men’s Senior Championships which featured nine players from New Brunswick.
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.
Richardson comes from behind to claim back to back Provincial Titles
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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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Matchett, Richardson, and Cossey all hold leads heading into the final round of the NB Ladies Provincials
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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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NB Ladies Provincials, Driven by Audi Moncton set to take place at Royal Oaks
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FREDERICTON, NB – Golf New Brunswick’s (Golf NB) 2021 NB Ladies Provincial Championships is set to take place on July 4th – 6th, at the Royal Oaks Golf Club in Moncton, New Brunswick.
The par 72 Rees Jones design, will play 5,557 yards as it challenges players with its rolling fairways, iconic dunes, deep bunkers, and tricky greens. Being no stranger to hosting provincial championships, Royal Oaks most recently held the 2020 NB Men’s Amateur and Under-19 Boys Championships.
General Manager and PGA of Canada Professional, Chris Medford is eager to welcome some of the provinces’ best amateur players.
“Our team has been hard at work preparing the course and fine-tuning every detail. I know the players will be happy for their return to competitive golf, and we are thrilled to host them.” Medford said.
This year’s field is made up of 74 players competing for four Provincial Championship Titles, the NB Ladies Amateur, NB Mid-Amateur, NB Senior, NB Super-Senior as well as the newly created Platinum division crown.
Notable players joining the field for this years’ event include the 2019 NB Ladies Amateur, Mid-Amateur, and Senior Champion, Leanne Richardson (Country Meadows), 2019 NB Ladies Super-Senior Champion, Kathy Grebenc (Gowan Brae), Pam Cossey (Rockwood Park), 2018 NB Ladies Amateur Champion, Morgan Matchett (Miramichi), Sandy Comeau (Country Meadows), Mary Walton-Rossignol (Fredericton), Laura Wesselius (Golf NB Public Player), Sharon Case (Miramichi), Andrea Boucher (Moncton) and the 2020 NB Under-19 Girls Champion, Julie Gauvin (Fox Creek).
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.
(more…)Golf NB announces the Cancellation of the 2021 NB Ladies Four Ball
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FREDERICTON, NB – In accordance with the Golf NB COVID-19 Tournament Protocols, it is with deep regret that Golf NB announces the CANCELLATION of the 2021 NB Ladies Four Ball, presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. which was scheduled to be held on June 13th at the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club.
The decision to cancel this event was not taken lightly but given the current restrictions surrounding competitions as outlined in the Provincial Mandatory Order, Golf NB has little choice and believes it is the best course of action at this juncture.
Golf NB strongly supports the efforts of the Province of New Brunswick and its Public Health authorities in making the safety and well-being of New Brunswickers a paramount importance.
Golf NB shares in the disappointment of those affected and thanks our competitors, volunteers, and the Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club for their understanding during this extraordinary time.
Golf NB has and will continue to follow the directives from the Province of New Brunswick as we continue our plans to conduct the remainder of our 2021 championship schedule while balancing the needs of our competitors and host venues to the best of our ability.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
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.
Golf NB announces the Cancellation of the 2021 NB Men’s Four Ball
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FREDERICTON, NB – In accordance with the Golf NB COVID-19 Tournament Protocols, it is with deep regret that Golf NB announces the CANCELLATION of the 2021 NB Men’s Four Ball, presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada which was scheduled to be held on May 29th-30th at The Algonquin Golf Course.
The decision to cancel this event was not taken lightly but given the current restrictions surrounding competitions as outlined in the Provincial Mandatory Order, Golf NB has little choice and believes it is the best course of action at this juncture.
Golf NB strongly supports the efforts of the Province of New Brunswick and its Public Health authorities in making the safety and well-being of New Brunswickers a paramount importance.
Golf NB shares in the disappointment of those affected and thanks our competitors, volunteers, and the Algonquin Golf Course for their understanding during this extraordinary time.
Golf NB has and will continue to follow the directives from the Province of New Brunswick as we continue our plans to conduct the remainder of our 2021 championship schedule while balancing the needs of our competitors and host venues to the best of our ability.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
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.
Golf NB Announces 2021 Championship Schedule
Golf New Brunswick (Golf NB) is pleased to announce its 2021 Tournament Schedule which will include 15 various competitions and see the naming of some 34 separate provincial champions at 11 of New Brunswick’s top golf facilities.
The 2021 schedule is headlined by Golf NB’s six “Major Championships”, the NB Under-13 & 15 Championship (June 19th-20th, Gage Golf & Curling Club), the East Coast Junior Championship (June 29th-30th, Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club), the NB Ladies Provincial Championships, Driven by Audi Moncton (July 4th – 6th, Royal Oaks Golf Club), the NB Men’s Amateur Championship (July 9th – 11th, Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club), the NB Under-19 Championships (July 17th – July 19th, Hampton Golf Club), and the NB Men’s Senior & Mid-Master Championships (July 26 to 28, Fredericton Golf Club).
For a complete Golf NB Event & Championship Schedule CLICK HERE.
As the Provincial Golf Association and the governing body of golf in New Brunswick, Golf NB conducts the province’s amateur golf championships as part of its mandate to promote the sport and support the game of golf in the province
Golf NB’s Championship Season at a Glance…
The 2021 competition calendar includes seven team events and seven individual stroke play events including;
NB Men’s Four Ball, Presented by TaylorMade Golf Canada
May 29 & 30, 2021 – Algonquin Golf Course
Golf NB will once again kick off the competitive golf season with the 39th playing of the NB Men’s Four Ball.After the event’s cancellation in 2020, Golf NB is excited to return to the beautiful and historic Algonquin Golf Course for 2021.Hosting both Amateur Men’s and Senior Men’s divisions, the NB Men’s Four Ball will once again provide the perfect starting point to New Brunswick’s competitive golf season, at one of the provinces’ most challenging and picturesque venues.
Entry into the 2021 NB Men’s Four Ball includes two competitive rounds, a tee gift, a food and beverage voucher, and the opportunity for prizes in both gross and net flights.
NB Ladies Four-Ball, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co.
June 13, 2021 – Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club
The Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club will play host to NB Ladies Four-Ball for the ninth time in the event’s 14-year history. Tied to Gowan Brae’s annual Ladies Two-Person Scramble, the 2021 NB Ladies Four-Ball is a perfect way for the golfing women of New Brunswick to spend time with friends while enjoying one of the province’s top championship courses.
Entry into the 2021 NB Ladies Four-Ball, Presented by Four Rivers Brewing Co. includes one competitive round, a tee gift, a food and beverage voucher, and the opportunity for both gross and net prizing.
NB Under-13 & 15 Championship
June 19 & 20, 2021 – Gage Golf & Curling Club
The Gage Golf & Curling Club will play host to newly revitalized NB Under-13 & 15 Championship as some of the province’s best young junior players converge in Oromocto to start the competitive golf season. Previously incorporated with the NB Under-19 Championship, 2021 will mark the resumption of a separate event to showcase New Brunswick’s Under-13 & 15 boys and girls players.
Entry into the 2021 NB Under-13 & 15 Championship includes one practice round, two competitive rounds, a tee gift, a food and beverage voucher, and the opportunity for both gross and net prizing.
East Coast Junior Championship
June 29 & 30, 2021 – Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club
The Covered Bridge Golf & Country Club will once again open its doors to some of eastern Canada’s top junior golfers during the 22nd playing of the East Coast Junior Championship. With 1,000 Golf Canada Order of Merit Points up for grabs and past champions like Charles-Eric Bélanger, Valerie Tanguay, Anne-Chatherine Tanguay, Maude-Amiee LeBlanc, Ron Harvey Jr., and Brodie Flanders, the East Coast Junior Championship has been Atlantic Canada’s premier junior championship since its inception.
Entry into the 2021 NB East Coast Junior Championship includes one practice round, two competitive rounds, a tee gift, and championships in the Under 19 Boys, Under 19 Girls and Under 15 Boys categories.
NB Ladies Provincial Championships, Driven by Audi Moncton
July 4 to 6, 2021 – Royal Oaks Golf Club
Royal Oaks Golf Club, in Moncton, NB will challenge New Brunswick’s to female golfers, as it plays host to the 85th playing of the NB Ladies Provincial Championships from July 4th to 6th. With Leanne Richardson set to defend three of the four trophies on the line (the NB Ladies Amateur, NB Ladies Mid-Amateur, and NB Ladies Senior) and Kathy Grebenc looking to hold on to her NB Ladies Super Senior crown, the 54-hole event is sure to see another exciting finish.
Entry into the 2021 NB Ladies Provincial Championships, Driven by Audi Moncton includes one practice round, three competitive rounds, a tee gift, and food and beverage vouchers and the opportunity for both gross and net prizing for competitors.
NB Men`s Amateur Championship
July 9 to 11, 2021 – Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club
The Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club will play host to the NB Men’s Amateur Championship for the fifth time, and first, since 2005 when the Sussex Golf & Curling Club’s Ron Harvey Jr. claimed his first NB Men’s Amateur title. “We are excited to be able to bring the NB Men’s Amateur Championship back to Gowan Brae, which has proven to provide the ultimate test of golf”, said Gary Melanson, Golf NB Tournament Chair.
In addition to the NB Men’s Amateur Championship, eligible players will also compete for the 2021 NB Mid-Amateur crown and five positions on Team NB, three positions on the NB Men’s Amateur Team, and two positions on the NB Mid-Amateur Team. With the final Mid-Amateur Team position, as well as the first alternate positions, being awarded at the NB Mid-Master Championship to be held later in July at the Fredericton Golf Club.
Additionally, upon registration availability the 2021 NB Men’s Amateur Championship may also include a Senior Men’s field, with a minimum of 42 participants to be contested from a forward set of tees, of between 5,800 and 6,000 yards. The overall field size for the NB Men’s Amateur Championship will not exceed 144 and the total number of participants in the Senior division will be dependent on the overall number of entries from the Amateur / Mid-Amateur age categories.
Entry into the 2021 NB Men’s Amateur Championship includes one practice round, three competitive rounds, a tee gift, and the opportunity for prizing based on a minimum of four divisions.
NB Under-19 Championships
July 17th to July 19th, 2021 – Hampton Golf Club
The Hampton Golf Club in Hampton, NB will once again play host to the NB Under-19 Championships. With four championships up for grabs, Boys & Girls Under 19 & Under 17 titles, as well as positions on the Team NB, there will be lots to play for on the 6,509 yard, Graham Cooke layout, that will also serve as the host venue for the 2023 Canadian Junior Girls Championship.
Entry into the 2021 NB Under 19 Championships includes one practice round, three competitive rounds, a tee gift, and the opportunity for prizing.
NB Senior & Mid-Master Championships
July 26 to 28, 2021 – Fredericton Golf Club
The Fredericton Golf Club, in Fredericton, NB, plays host to the 45th NB Senior Men`s Championship and the 2021 NB Mid-Master Championship from July 26th to 28th.
The two events will be run concurrently, as separate events, over the same three-day period and will carry a maximum field of 144 players overall. In addition to the NB Men’s Senior & Super-Senior Championship and the NB Mid-Master Championship, eligible players will also compete for four positions on Team NB, three positions on the NB Men`s Senior Team, and one position on the NB Mid-Amateur Team.
Entry into the 2021 NB Men’s Senior & Mid-Master Championships includes one practice round, three competitive rounds, a food and beverage voucher a tee gift, and the opportunity for prizing based on divisions.
NB Family Classic & Adult Junior, Driven by Audi Moncton
August 9, 2021 – Country Meadows Golf Club
The 41st playing of the NB Family Classic & Adult Junior, Driven by Audi Moncton at Country Meadows Golf Club.
This 18-hole event uses a Pinehurst Scoring method where partners both drive on each hole and then each play a 2nd shot with the other’s ball. After the 2nd shots, a choice is made regarding the ball with which the hole will be completed, playing alternate shots from there until the ball is holed out. This unique event provides opportunities for the entire family with three different divisions; Male/Male, Female/Female, and Mixed in both the Family Classic and Adult Junior flights.
Entry into the 2021 NB Family Classic & Adult Junior, Driven by Audi Moncton includes one competitive round, a meal, and a tee gift.
Jim Connolly “Little Swingers”
August 9, 2021 – Country Meadows Golf Club
The Jim Connolly “Little Swingers” is open to two-player teams made up of one youngster between the ages of 5 and 10 and one adult. The Jim Connolly “Little Swingers” combines a 45-minute instructional clinic with 9 holes of golf using the Pinehurst Scoring method. Named for the late Jim Connolly, the Golf Professional Emeritus of The Riverside Country Club, the date for the Jim Connolly “Little Swingers” has yet to be determined but will be posted on golfnb.ca once it is available.
Entry into the 2021 Jim Connolly “Little Swingers” includes a pre-event clinic, 9 holes of golf, a meal, and a tee gift.
Atlantic Golf Championships
September 18 & 19, 2021 – Mill River Resort (PEI)
The 2021 Atlantic Golf Championships will return to Prince Edward Island (PEI), as the Mill River Resort gets set to host the 7th playing of the Atlantic Golf Championships on September 18 & 19, 2021, where some of the region’s top amateur golfers will gather to compete over 36 holes for both individual and team titles in this unique invitation-only event.
The 2021 Atlantic Golf Championships will see male and female golfers in amateur (under 40) Mid-Master (male 40-54 & female 40-49), Senior (male 55+ and female 50+), and Super-Senior divisions (one male and one female over 65) competing for both provincial teams and individual titles. With individuals being invited to participate based on their 2020 performances in Golf NB’s three adult Player of the Year Challenges, Team NB will set out in search of it’s 4th consecutive Atlantic Golf Championship team title after capturing the most recent 2019 Atlantic Golf Championships.
Entry into the 2021 Atlantic Golf Championships is by invitation only and includes one practice round, two competitive rounds, a players’ banquet, and the opportunity to earn an exemption into the 2022 Canadian Championships.
Past Presidents’ Cup Inter-Club Challenge, Driven by Audi Moncton
September 18 & 19, 2021 – Lakeside Golf & Country Club
The Lakeside Golf & Country Club will play host to the 21st playing of the Past Presidents’ Cup Inter-Club Challenge. The yearlong competition involves clubs entering 16-player teams (divided into five different handicap flights) in search of the 2021 crown. Each round of the competition consists of a home and home series between the clubs, with each team fielding 8 sets of two-player teams who compete in a “Hole by Hole” match play format with the team winning the most total holes advancing to the next round. The final matches will be hosted at the Lakeside Golf & Country Club on September 18th and 19th in 2021.
“The Past Presidents’ Cup Inter-Club Challenge, Driven by Audi Moncton is one of Golf NB’s most inclusive events”, said Tyson Flinn, Executive Director of Golf NB. “With players ranging in handicap indexes from 0.0 to 20.0+, the Past Presidents’ Cup provides a truly unique form of comradery and competition that is unmatched in any other event.”
Entry into the 2021 Past Presidents’ Cup Inter-Club Challenge, Driven by Audi Moncton is open to all Golf NB partner facilities.
Estabrooks Cup, Driven by Audi Moncton
October 2 & 3, 2021 – Memramcook Valley Golf Club
The North and South will renew their rivalry at the Memramcook Valley Golf Club for the 24th playing of the Estabrooks Cup on October 2nd & 3rd. The 2021 Estabrooks Cup, Driven by Audi Moncton will again pit the best golfers, in the Amateur Men, Senior Men, and Ladies divisions, in the province against each other in this best on best “Ryder Cup” style competition.
The Estabrooks Cup has seen many changes over the years, but 2021 will again see the makeup of each team include 2 Amateur Men, 8 Senior Men, and 8 Ladies, for 18 player teams, which will include two “Playing Captains”, one male and one female, from each side.
Entry into the 2021 Estabrooks Cup is by invitation only with players being selected from the TaylorMade NB Men’s Player of the Year, the NB Senior Men’s Player of the Year, and the Royale NB Ladies Player of the Year Challenges.
Dormie Workshop Par 3 Challenge
2021 will mark the second year of the Dormie Par 3 Challenge, a unique competition for players participating in the Golf NB East Coast Junior Championship, the NB Under 19 Championship, the NB Ladies Provincial Championships, the NB Men’s Amateur Championship, and the NB Senior Men’s & Mid-Master Championship.
The Dormie Par 3 Challenge will see the players with the best performance on the par-3’s of each event receive a unique prize provided by Dormie Workshop.
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 45 partner facilities and 6,600 individual members include: provincial championships, rules of golf education, course rating and handicap services, and junior golf development programs.