Each week we write to Golf Canada members who record a hole-in-one, congratulating them and asking if they’d tell us how it happened. These are their stories (edited for length and clarity).

Have you recently accomplished the feat of a hole-in-one? Tell us about it! Share your story, picture / video and course information with us at holeinone@golfcanada.ca.

Amy Zhang, Richmond Country Club, Hole #12

Thanks for your letter!

I was playing with Sarah Choi, Yvonne Wang and Karen.

The yardage to the pin was 95. I used PXG Gap wedge.

Thanks,

Amy 

Barb Cooper, Early Grey Golf Club, Hole #13

On September 3, 2022, I spent the afternoon golfing with my aunt, Jackie Stewart, and her friend, Claire, at the Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary. After having a mediocre first nine holes, I was looking forward to the back nine.  

We were on the 13th tee box where a gully separates it from the 13th hole. The green was oddly sloped with the pin middle of the green at approximately 114 yards. I figured if I missed the slope before the green, I would be in trouble, so I aimed for the middle of the slope. Using my 7 iron, I hit a crisp clean shot that landed just a little short of my mark. I watched my ball roll up the slope and over it as it disappeared from our sight line. As we got up to the green, Claire called out that it was a hole-in-one, but I thought she was messing around. I laughed and was surprised when I walked up to see the ball in the hole!  

The ladies (both members of the course) were talking about the difficulty of the hole and how they’d never seen a hole-in-one before I teed off, unbeknownst to me. “The shot that keeps you coming back” as my wonderful husband tells me. I told him that I was glad I had witnesses as he wouldn’t have believed it otherwise. Now it’s his turn!

Christopher Mead, Glendale Golf & Country Club, Hole #16

Hello, 

Thank you for taking the time to reach out. It was a fun moment in my golf career and one I will never forget. 

Here are the details:

– Glendale Golf and Country Club, Winnipeg 

– 16th hole 

– 154 yards into a brisk 40km wind 

– Using a TaylorMade P7MC 6 iron 

– With my buddies Matt Stephenson, Ron Chev and Jamie Constantine 

– Friday, September 2, 2022

Enjoy the rest of your golf season. 

Chris Mead 

Colleen Bingham, Pipestone Golf Club, Hole #13

Thank you for acknowledging my hole-in-one. I was playing that Saturday morning with my husband. The 13th hole at Pipestone Golf Course. 116 yards uphill to a two-tiered green. I hit an 8 iron that looked okay but you can’t see the green from the tee box. When we got to the green, I didn’t see my ball and was starting to look to the right of the green. There was still dew on the green and my husband noticed a trail that looked like a ball went in. So, I looked in the hole and there was my ball! This is my third hole-in-one on this hole (who says 13 isn’t lucky) and my fourth in my lifetime! Thanks for letting me tell my story!

Colleen Bingham

Colleen Whitney, Georgian Bay Club, Hole #5

I observed through the Georgian Bay Hole-In-One Club that at this point, I am the first and only woman this season to achieve a hole-in-one. I also looked at the score card and this is the most difficult hole for women of the par 3 holes. This season only four men have achieved a hole-in-one. Further, no one at GBC has shot a hole-in-one in the prime months of July and August. Except me, of course! These are stats not me boasting. 

I play from the copper tees which are a set back from the forward tees (where most women shoot from). I used a 3 rescue club. 

I was with my husband and another member and his adult son.

P.S. My favourite colour is pink. If you look closely at the ball, it has several pink marker dots identifying my ball!

Colleen Whitney

Collin Rayner, Humber Valley Resort Course, Hole #2

Thanks so much for the email! It was definitely a memorable moment!

Yardage – 148 to a front left pin location

Elevation – approximately 10 yards down hill 

Club – knock down 9 iron with some zip on the ball

Story: Shot landed about one yard long and spun back into the cup

Thanks again! I definitely won’t forget this one!

Derek Phillips, Spring Lakes Golf Club, Hole #2

So nice to receive this message. I have been a long-time supporter of Golf Canada since moving from Quebec to Ontario in 1982. 

I was proud to serve as a Marshall at more than 15 Canadian Opens. As a resident of Unionville, I travelled to Glen Abbey for several years, Hamilton twice, Angus Glen twice, and to the Legends of Niagara when the LPGA was played there. I attended St. George’s as a patron to see Sandra Post and Dawn Coe Jones a few years back, and this year, to see Rory win his second Canadian Open. Memories I have treasured for a very long time.

As for my hole-in-one at Spring Lakes last Thursday, it was very special. Having just turned 83 in August, it made me very proud. I have been a member at Spring Lakes first from 1991-2012, and left to join Whitevale from 2013-2018, then returned to Spring Lakes from 2019-to now.    

I play every Thursday at Spring Lakes with the Keenagers (55+ members). Last week my foursome included Chuck Lane, Don Tweedle and Ted Pickering, who witnessed my ace.

The hole was 129 yards from the red tees. I used a 7 iron.

Thank you very much for your interest.

Sincerely, 

Derek Phillips

Don Boddy, Neepawa Golf & Country Club, Hole #12

I will share the story of the hole-in-one I got on August 21^st at Neepawa Golf Course. I was golfing with three good buddies: Warren Neufeld, Preston Meier and Dale Lyle. I just played the 11^th hole really badly and thought I shot a 7. My good buddies were kind enough to point out that I actually got an 8. The 12^th hole was scoped at 124 yards. I hit a nice 9 iron and it landed a few yards before the hole and rolled in. We had a good celebration, and I was bought many drinks for folks who were around. Thanks to Club Pro, Landon Cameron, at Neepawa Golf Course who celebrated with us well and provided a gift of the flag to remember the moment. 

Don Boddy

I live, work and play on Treaty 1 territory. I am grateful to be able to share the land and resources.

Frank Tarasco, Canmore Golf Club, Hole #12

Hole-in-one was on #12 at Canmore Golf Club on Sunday, September 5. Was playing with John Gibbons and Nick Sandlin. The hole was 136 yards, and I used a 9 iron. My first hole-in-one after 40 + years of playing golf.

Gareth Parry, Andersons Creek Golf Club, Hole #10

Thank you for your email. These events don’t come often enough so it always adds some excitement when the unexpected happens.

Eight of us decided to travel to P.E.I. for a week of golf together. This day, I was playing with Graeme Walker, Tracy Walker and Vicki Advent. Hole #10 was playing approximately 135 yards, so I went with an 8 iron. The shot looked good, but we couldn’t see the bottom of the flag. When we got to the green, we only saw one ball (Tracy’s). Graeme got to the hole first to confirm what we thought.

Gareth Parry

Gord Huston, Ledgeview Golf Club, Hole #8

My name is Gord Huston and I have been a member of Ledgeview Golf Club for many years. I’m 74 years old and I had my fou hole-in-one on Sunday, September 4, 2022. My playing partners were Roy Evans, Ken Check and Trevor. It was the 8th hole at Ledgeview Golf Club, playing 208 yards and I hit a 3 wood. My bar bill was $120, which I was happy to pay.

Grant Karst, Wascana Country Club, Hole #3

Thanks for the email.

It was on hole number 3 – 138 yards. I hit an 8 iron which flew right at the flag, landed about 8 feet in front and rolled in.

I was with Dean Muma, Peter Muma and Peter Van Royan. It was especially exciting because it happened on Men’s Night.

This was my second hole-in-one with the last happening 12-13 years ago on #16 at Deer Valley.

Grant Karst

Jason Pain, Wooden Sticks Golf Club, Hole #17

Thank you for reaching out regarding my hole-in-one at Wooden Sticks.

Summary:  

I was playing on August 27^th at Wooden Sticks with my 14-year-old son, Jager, my brother, Michael, and our friend, Ray.

As we rode up to hole #17, the Replica Island Green from TPC Sawgrass, which is both me and my son’s favorite hole around, I was playing pretty good.

My son let me know that the hole was playing 134 yards from the maple tees (these tees are second from the Tips at Wooden Sticks playing 6,771 yards total).

There was no wind, and the flag was tucked in the little bowl on the left-hand side of the green (sucker Sunday pin).

As we waited for the group ahead to finish, I started to figure out how I was going to hit this shot.

I had to choke up on a pitching wedge as 134 yards was not a stock yardage for me.

I didn’t want to go directly at the pin in case I pushed it slightly to the left, (I am a lefty) so I aimed to land it on the ridge closer to the middle of the green and let the ball roll down to the pin.

I saw a tree in the background that I could aim at.

As my turn approached, the group behind us now pulled up and was watching along with the group on hole #18.  

Great, now I have an audience on the Island green (sarcasm). But this actually turned out good.

As I got set to hit my shot, the only thing that I thought about was, “hit your target”.

What followed was awesome.

I hit the shot pure and right at my target.

Once it landed on the green, I was relieved as it didn’t go into the water.

The ball then started to roll down in the bowl towards the flag.

At this point I lost sight of the ball.

My son yelled out, “This could go in.”

Then I heard the eight people watching start to cheer and yell, “it went in”.

My son ran over, and we started to celebrate but I was pretty much in dis-belief as I didn’t see it go in myself.

We rode up to the green and all the guys waiting and watching where congratulating me.

My son started to film my walk up to the green and once I saw the ball in the hole, I just had a big smile as I couldn’t believe it.

A few things made this experience really cool.

1. I was with my son and brother.
2. This was my first hole-in-one ever and it was on the Island Green.
3. I actually hit a golf shot the way I wanted to, and it worked out.  That does not happen too often for me.
4. I ended up shooting a 79 and my son shot a 72. Having both of us shoot good rounds definitely added to the experience.
5. The coolest thing was how excited my son was for me. He is a pretty good golfer, has a +2 handicap, and he beats me all the time but he was genuinely the most happy for me when I got the hole-in-one. 

Also, I am looking forward to seeing my name on the plaque by the hole when I go to play the Island Green next year.

Thanks,

Jason Pain

John Christianson, The Country Club, Hole #8

Playing with Eric. I hit a 3/4 wedge 115 yards into the wind and flew the ball into the hole. I heard it hit the stick and then it disappeared. It didn’t even make a mark on the side of the hole. Nothing but net. Kobe!

Kieran Johnson, Stratford Country Club, Hole #4

I thought I would send in this note about my 13-year-old son, Kieran Johnson, and his first hole-in-one on Friday, September 2nd. Playing with his two friends, Cohen Bernard and Fischer McPherson on the 115-yard par three fourth hole at Stratford Country Club. He used a pitching wedge. Landed 20 feet short and rolled into the middle pin for an ace. 

Matt Johnson, on behalf of Kieran Johnson

Leo Rato, Kingsville Golf & Country Club, Hole #2

Good afternoon,

I was playing with Dave Owens (Kingsville’s club champion), Zac Booth and Ryan Goncalves. The yardage was 177 yards uphill into the wind. Swung my 6 iron.

Leon Jubinville, The Springs Course, Hole #14

My hole-in-one that you have seen on my score card was measured at 163 yards and I hit it with 5 iron with a slight wind up the gut and it hit the pin for my first ace. It was witnessed my son, Shawn Jubinville, and another player that I do not recall his name.

Louise Ladouceur, Rideau Lakes Golf & Country Club, Hole #12

3rd hole from the red tees. I used a 6 iron. Players with me were Denis Ladouceur, Mark Tupper and Fred Gillis. This was my second hole-in-one. I’ve been golfing about ten years.

Marcello Cuzzolino, Ambassador Golf Club, Hole #8

Yardage: 144 yards

Club: 8 iron

Playing partners: Scott Irwin, Adrian Sanderson and Andre Levesque 

Marlena Floyd, Hylands Golf Club, Hole #16

Thank you for the congratulations! 

I was playing with a very good friend of mine, Donna Sullivan, who owns CWGI (Canadian Women’s Golfer Inc.), and another lovely couple who I didn’t know, Anita and Ken Barr. I wasn’t having a great round and felt sluggish most of the day!

It was in the 16th hole south at Hylands golf course in Ottawa. It was only 108 yards from the reds and was uphill with the flag in the middle of the green. I was tired so grabbed my seven iron. I normally hate this club because I typically hit sideways with it! In any event, it went absolutely straight and aligned with the hole. We didn’t see it go in, but we knew it was well struck. As we walked up, I only saw half the ball…and I said, “oh my goodness, it’s in the hole!” My partners all came up to attest to it. Was a wonderful feeling to say the least. I’ve been golfing 30 years and it’s my only hole-in-one. I also only ever had one eagle. We wrote hole-in-one and date on the ball, which I found the previous day.

Michael D’Ambrosio, Freedom Oaks Golf Club, Hole #8

The folks in my group were: Peter Hogeterp, Ben Vint and Gavin Boorsma. The yardage was 135 yards (island green). I’m 71 now and don’t hit a seven iron as far as I once did, but that was the club.

Thanks,

Michael

Michelle De Silva, Wyldewood Golf & Country Club, Hole #11

Thank you so much for the email and the acknowledgment! It was indeed a thrilling experience. My second one so far, with the first happening 20 years ago in Puerto Rico where we lived at the time!

It was hole number 11, and I used a pitching wedge. I choked down a little for the 105 yards, as the pin was in the middle! 

My playing partners were Cathie Joyce and Julie Hackett from our club.

This is an elevated green so we can never actually see the ball go in. From the tee shot, it looked dead on the flag! So, when we went up to the green and no ball was visible. I did check the fringe first and then went to the hole…and there it was! 

Thanks for the graphic too! 

Neill Kennerney, Braestone Club, Hole #4

Thanks!

I was playing with Roy Teskey and Ted Kurello. It was the 4th hole from 155 yards. I hit a 6 iron into the wind.

Neill

Paul Wesson, Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club, Hole #17

Thank you so much. 

Yes, my hole-in-one was on Friday, September 2. It was my first ever. I am 56 years old and have been playing since I was 14 years old. 

Hole: 17

Yardage: 170 yards

Club: 6 iron

Players: Paul Wesson, Mark Worth, Dwayne Tarr and Kenny Nelson

Story: After I hit my shot, which was a fade with the wind, none of us could see it go in as the base of the flag was hidden from view tucked behind the right bunker. Mark and Dwayne were first to the green and noticed there were only three balls in play. They thought it would be funny to prank someone and go up to the hole and pretend there was a ball in it. They both went to the hole as I approached the green, looked down, then looked back up at each other with a surprised look on their faces. Laughing they pulled out a ball. It was my Titlest Pro V. High five’s all around! 

Attached is a photo (notice the golf Canada hat). 🙂

Paul

Quinton Bock, Sask Landing Golf Resort, Hole #6

Thanks for the email. I was with my wife on our anniversary. Yardage was 154 and I hit an 8 iron. Ball landed a foot and half past the pin and spun back in.

Riekert Panther, Kananaskis Country Golf Course, Hole #12

I have been playing golf for 49 years and never got a hole-in-one. Kananaskis is such a special place. My friend, Todd Milliar, invited me to join him 10 weeks ago. I said yes immediately and kept on cancelling anything coming up for August 30^th. We played a match and our opponents got one close on the 12^th. I went last and had to clear the bunker and said to myself come in from the right side…that was all I had to do, and the ball ended up in the hole. It measured 202 yards and I hit a high 3 iron. 

Thanks for allowing me to share this wonderful experience. 

Many more to come.

Riekert Panther

Robbie Devries, Jagare Ridge Golf Club, Hole #4

Appreciate the recognition! It was quite the moment. 

I was playing with a few other guys from work as we normally get out to play a few rounds a year with each other. It was great to have Jesse, Tristan, and Ron witness the moment. I think they were more excited than myself. Jesse plays frequently and is a member at a course here in Edmonton. 

Hole-in-one details:

– 111 yards 

– Par 3 

– Elevated tee box so it scoped at 92 yards to the pin.

– Front of the green pin placement.

– Shot landed about a foot from the hole and wasted no time going in!

• I used my 62-degree loft wedge with about a smooth 85% swing. It’s been a great club for me around 120 yards in! 

Regards,

Robbie Devries

Russell Clark, Shuswap Lake Golf Course, Hole #9

Hello Golf Canada,

Thanks for the recognition of my hole-in-one.

Playing at Shuswap Lake Golf Course with wife, Cathie, friends, Stephany and Bazz Smith on August 21^st. Hole #9 is an uphill 184-yard par 3. I used a 5 wood. Landed just before the hole and dropped in! Cannot really see that far so thought it was off the green until we got there.

Russell

Sam Catalano, Weston Golf & Country Club, Hole #8

Thanks for this!

My playing partner was Carlo Tomei from Weston Golf & Country Club. Happened on hole #8, a par 3. Yardage was 123 and I used a 9 iron.

Cheers.

Sanele Mlotshwa, Willow Valley Golf Club, Hole #8

Thank you for reaching out to me. It was a surreal moment that I can’t forget. 

I was playing with friends, Cody Devine and Parker Buckbroough. The hole was number 8 alongside of the highway (upper James) with multiple cars buzzing by. It read 155 from the blues and I used a 9 iron by trying to play it safe by hitting it at the top of the hill. I got fitted two months ago for TaylorMade p790s so I’m playing everything safe. I hit the ball flush and straight at the top of the hill and it slowly rolled down the hill in the direction of the hole. I wasn’t expecting it to go as my colleagues were saying it’s looking good, and it just disappeared! Cody was at his cart and ran as fast as he can and tackled me as they congratulated me.  I was in shock, disbelief and happy all at once!

Great way to start the long weekend with a great group of friends. 

Best regards,

Sanele Mlotshwa

Shelley Allard, Prince George Golf Club, Hole #5

Thank you, this was very exciting. I was golfing with my friend, Louise Giese, as I normally do on Ladies Day. We were on hold #14 at the Prince George Golf Club. I would normally use a pitching wedge but on this hole, you have to clear water, so I used my 9 iron and eased up a little. It was a great feeling shot, it flew over the water and bounced on the green and gently rolled into the hole.  

Sue Wesley-James, Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club, Hole #2

I would be thrilled to share my hole-in-one story! I used a 9 iron and I believe the yardage was 110 yards that day. I was playing with three other ladies from our Saturday morning group at Dundas Valley. It was a shot over a little pond, took one bounce and slowly rolled in. 

It was a very good day! ?

Sue Wesley-James

Thomas Hebert, Brundenell Golf Course, Hole #3

Thank you. I was playing with Joe Johnson and Taylor Johnson. It was 160 yards to the flag I hit an 8 iron. 

Todd Read, Riverview Golf Club, Hole #8

Good afternoon,

Thank you for the email. I was fortunate to have holed out on our 8th hole on September 1, 2022. It was playing 220 yards. I used my 5 iron as it was down wind. It was witnessed by my wife, Karen Read, and our Club General Manager, Jaubron Widdis. I have been fortunate to have holed out on this hole two previous times and it was my 26th hole-in-one in my lifetime.

Take care,

Todd Read

Xin Zhang, Country Hills Golf Club, Hole #16

Thanks so much for your email, which extended my excitement!

It’s #16, 161 yards to the pin, I used my 8 iron. Simon Deng, Michael Pat and Hai Wang were the witnesses. At that moment, my ball hit the back edge of the green, nine yards behind the pin, then bounced forward about one yard, after an obvious pause in the short cut rough (maybe two seconds only), the ball came back slowly, rolled towards the hole, and in the hole finally. Fantastic shot!

Thanks again!

Jackie (Xin) Zhang

TORONTO – The Golf Journalists Association of Canada (GJAC) have announced Jim Clark is the recipient of the 2022 Dick Grimm Award, the association’s highest honour.

A committee of past GJAC Presidents selected Clark, who has volunteered for the RBC Canadian Open every single year but one since 1984. 

Named in honour of Canadian Golf Hall of Famer Richard “Dick” Grimm, whose legendary service to the Canadian Open and the Canadian golf industry is unparalleled in Canadian golf history, the Dick Grimm Award is presented annually to those who have made a significant lifetime contribution to Canadian golf.

Clark’s leadership was put on display 11 times as the RBC Canadian Open Tournament Chair, in addition to being the CP Women’s Open Tournament Chair on two occasions. 

Clark has been recognized for his work in the golf industry by virtue of the Golf Canada Distinguished Service Award, which he received in 2016, as well as being named an Honourary Life Governor earlier this year. Clark was named to the Town of Aurora Sports Hall of Fame in 2019 in the ‘builder’ category. 

I am so honoured and thrilled to receive the Dick Grimm award from @GJ_AC . Dick Grimm was a friend and mentor of mine for many years which gives this even more special meaning. Much appreciation to the Golf Journalists Association of Canada. https://t.co/NfeGthhg6l

— Jim Clark (@cognashene) September 9, 2022

Grimm, who passed away in 2014, was a true giant of the game in Canada, and in the world of golf. He was an energetic supporter of GJAC, and the association’s highest annual award is named after him.

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Clear skies over Red Deer Golf and Country Club set the stage for a picturesque day in Red Deer, Alta. as the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, wrapped up its third day of play in the Energy Province.

For the third consecutive day, Mike Lohner continues to hold prime real estate at the top of the leaderboard, firing even par 72 to share the lead with fellow countryman Rusty Strawn. A resident of Southlake, Tex., Lohner finished second in the Carlton Woods Invitational earlier this year and is in the hunt for his first victory north of the border.

Strawn finished the first round tied for the top spot with Lohner, but dipped down to second place after navigating three bogeys during yesterday’s second round. After a steady performance today where the McDonough, Ga. resident made birdie on five holes, Strawn holds a share of the lead once again and will look to keep the momentum going after securing a victory at the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship last week.

Occupying the third spot, local golfer and Red Deer Golf and Country Club member Ken Griffith came in at one-under par today. Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. (4), and Dave Bunker of Ridgeway, Ont. (5) round out the top five with an even score.

In addition to sitting fourth for the overall tournament, Van Dornick also leads the 65-and-over Super Senior division that runs concurrently throughout the week. The Super Senior champion will be crowned tomorrow and awarded the Governor’s Cup.

Tomorrow promises to be an exciting battle of top amateur talent with an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship on the line. Not only will the winner etch their name into the historic John Rankin Memorial Trophy, but also into Canadian golf history as the field of 156 top senior golfers comes down to one champion.

The final round is set to commence at 8:10 a.m. MT tomorrow with the awards ceremony scheduled to take place at approximately 3:00 p.m. MT at Red Deer Golf and Country Club.

2022 CANADIAN MEN’S SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 3 LEADERS

2022 CANADIAN MEN’S SUPER-SENIOR DIVISION ROUND 3 LEADERS

Additional information, including a full list of competitors and scores can be found here.

CALEDON, ONT. – Forty-seven players from 8 Canadian provinces have travelled to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) in Caledon, Ont., to compete in the annual playing of the Team Canada – NextGen Selection Camp, which is taking place September 8-11, 2022  

This event’s main purpose is to help Golf Canada’s High Performance staff assess and evaluate some of the best Canadian golfers under the age of 21 who are not currently playing collegiate golf.

The selection camp includes a skills testing portion run concurrent to a practice round and a 54-hole stroke play event which gets underway Friday, September 9^th and concludes Sunday, September 11^th.

The boy’s and girl’s division champions of the 54-hole stroke play event receive an exemption onto the 2023 Team Canada NextGen Squad. The top-3 girls also receive exemptions to the 2022 World Junior Girls team to be played October 10-15, 2022 at Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham, Ont. 

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Prevailing winds continued to challenge competitors at Red Deer Golf and Country Club as the 60^th edition of the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, wrapped up the second day of play in Red Deer, Alta.   

Host squad Team Alberta ran away with the lead to win the 36-hole inter-provincial team competition in an impressive 11-stroke victory over runner-up Team British Columbia. Ken Griffith (Red Deer Golf & Country Club), Senan Foley (Public Player – Alberta), and Kelly Risling (Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club) shot a collective one under to give Team Alberta the back-to-back victory as they defended their 2019 title and claimed the Phil Farley Memorial Trophy (the Inter-Provincial competition wasn’t contested the past two years due to complications caused by the Covid-19 pandemic). Rounding out the top 3 was Team Ontario carding a consolidated score of +12.

In the individual competition, American Mike Lohner extended his stay at the top of the leaderboard, earning sole possession of first place after Rusty Strawn (McDonough, Ga.) fell one shot back after a seesaw round of four birdies and three bogeys at Red Deer Golf and Country Club. Lohner, a resident of Southlake, Tex. carded five birdies to remain steady and set himself up well after the halfway point of the tournament.

Strawn and Red Deer Golf and Country Club member Ken Griffith share second place, coming in at 4-under after Wednesday’s round.

In the 65-and-over Super Senior Championship division, which runs concurrently throughout the tournament, Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. shot a 70 today to extend his lead after 36 holes of play. Aurora, Ont. native Michael Mealia moved up four spots to claim solo second, with a two-way tie for third including local golfers Jim Russell (Calgary, Alta.), and David Schultz (Calgary, Alta.).

Following the conclusion of round two today, the field was reduced to the low 70 players and ties with 72 competitors advancing to bid for the 60^th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship title and a coveted spot on the John Rankin Memorial Trophy. The individual champion will also receive an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship.

2022 CANADIAN MEN’S SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2 LEADERS

2022 CANADIAN MEN’S SUPER-SENIOR DIVISION ROUND 2 LEADERS

Round three is set to commence tomorrow at 8:10am MT.

Additional information, including a full list of competitors and scores can be found here.

Canadian Brooke Henderson joins American star Lexi Thompson and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko as the franchise-first female pros in the PGA TOUR 2K23 video game.

Other pros available in the game include cover athlete Tiger Woods, Will Zalatoris, Jon Rahm, Tony Finau, Collin Morikawa, Rickie Fowler, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele and Justin Thomas, who graced the 2K21 cover.

Henderson, a 24-year-old from Smiths Falls, Ont., has won US$10.4 million in career earnings and currently ranks fifth in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Ko is No. 4 and Thompson No. 7.

Also featured in the game is St. George’s Golf and Country Club, host of the 2022 RBC Canadian Open.

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The video game is developed by HB Studios in Lunenburg N.S., for 2K Sports.

The deluxe version of the game is scheduled for release on Oct. 11 with the standard edition to follow Oct. 14.

Through the efforts of over 10,000 women, Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru raised over $327k for breast cancer research in 2022 at 112 events held across the country.

With another 10 Golf Fore the Cure events to come in the remainder of the golf season, we are looking forward to seeing this number build even higher.

Since the program’s inception in 2003, upwards of 130,000 women have raised over $7 million to date with all proceeds donated to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Québec Breast Cancer Foundation.

Over 100 women celebrated this year’s success at the 16th annual Golf Fore the Cure National Event at Lionhead Golf and Conference Center in Brampton, Ont.

The National Event included 18 holes of golf featuring raffles, prizing, and games, followed by an awards dinner to thank the 13,000 Golf Fore the Cure participants across Canada this year.

The 18th annual Golf Fore the Cure event is underway!??@GolfLionhead @SubaruCanada pic.twitter.com/YmM3KSeQFB

— Golf Canada (@GolfCanada) September 6, 2022

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We would also like to thank our Provincial Golf Associations for their continued support in encouraging clubs to participate in Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru. Below is a breakdown of all the funds raised by province:

Totals Raised Per Province

Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru was created in 2003 by Golf Canada to drive women’s participation in the game of golf through the use of fun, non-intimidating activities. Through a unique partnership structure with the Canadian Cancer Society (and Québec Breast Cancer Foundation), the program has women across the country participating in golf activities and raising money and awareness for a cause close to Canadian hearts—the fight against breast cancer.

Canada holds over 37,000 charity events at golf courses across the country which raise approximately $533 million annually for charity.

Subaru Canada has been a proud partner of Golf Fore the Cure since 2007.

To learn how to get involved with Golf Fore the Cure presented by Subaru, visit golfcanada.ca/golfforethecure.

Red Deer, Alta. – Red Deer Golf & Country Club proved to be a solid test for the top senior competitors from Canada and the United States with only six golfers out of a field of 156 finishing under par after Tuesday’s opening round at the 2022 Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO.

Rusty Strawn of McDonough, Ga., carded a 3-under 69 that included two birdies and an eagle to share possession of the lead with fellow American Mike Lohner.

Strawn is fresh off a victory last week at the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship at The Kittansett Club in Marion, Mass. This week, the Peach State resident will look to add another accolade to his impressive 2022 season collecting titles at the Trans-Mississippi Senior Championship and the Florida Senior Azalea Amateur Championship earlier this year.

Mike Lohner of Southlake, Tex. countered three bogeys with six birdies to fight for his share of the lead this afternoon. Lohner, who calls Vaquero Club home, finished second in the Carlton Woods Invitational earlier this year and is in the hunt for his first victory north of the border.

Hometown competitors Grant Lee and Ken Griffith share a four-way tie for third place along with Dave Terry of Langley, B.C., and Neil MacLeod of Burnaby, B.C.

A 65-and-over Super Senior Championship will run concurrently throughout the tournament, crowning a champion and awarding the Governor’s Cup after 72 holes of play. After round one, David Schultz of Calgary, Alta. and Frank Van Dornick of Camrose, Alta. are tied for the lead at one-over.

The inter-provincial team competition, which returns for the first time since 2019, is also being contested over the championship’s first 36 holes.

Defending champions Team Alberta, consisting of Ken Griffith (Red Deer Golf & Country Club), Senan Foley (Public Player – Alberta), and Kelly Risling (Medicine Hat Golf & Country Club) posted a score of +4 to edge a one-stroke lead over Team Quebec.  The team title will come down to the wire Wednesday afternoon with Teams Saskatchewan, Ontario, and British Columbia also in hot pursuit at +7.

Defending champion Darren Ritchie currently sits T9 at just four strokes back.

Following the conclusion of round two tomorrow, the field will be reduced to the low 70 players and ties as competitors vie for the 60^th Canadian Men’s Senior Championship title and a coveted spot on the John Rankin Memorial Trophy. The individual champion will also receive an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship.

2022 CANADIAN MEN’S SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1 LEADERS

2022 CANADIAN MEN’S SUPER-SENIOR DIVISION ROUND 1 LEADERS

Additional information, including a full list of competitors and scores can be found here.

Canada’s Taylor Pendrith has been named to the international team at the upcoming Presidents Cup.

Corey Conners, from Listowel, Ont., was an automatic selection after finishing the PGA Tour season fourth on the international team standings.

It’s the first time that more than one Canadian will compete in the best-on-best tournament that sees a team from the United States play an international squad.

Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont., was a captain’s selection, officially chosen by South Africa’s Trevor Immelman on Tuesday. It’s an impressive turnaround after Pendrith missed four months of the PGA Tour due to a broken rib.

Since Pendrith returned to play at the Barbasol Championship on July 10 he has been in the top 13 at five of six events, including tying for second at the Rocket Mortgage Classic on July 31.

“Taylor really, in the last couple months, burst on to the scene, quite honestly,” said Immelman. “He sort of disappeared off of our radar a little bit because we weren’t quite sure how he was going to come back.

“But turns out, when he came back, he played some unbelievable golf.”

Quail Hollow Club outside of Charlotte, N.C., will host the Presidents Cup starting Sept. 20. Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, will be one of Immelman’s assistant captains.

Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford, B.C., and Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., were also considered for the event.

Immelman said that Hadwin and Hughes made his short list but that Pendrith’s impressive distance off the tee – his average of 316.1 yards per drive is 10th best on the PGA Tour – was an undeniable asset for his team.

“Hadwin has played a couple Presidents Cups, so he had that as a little bit of an edge in our decision-making process,” said Immelman. “Mac Hughes also a great putter, lives in Charlotte, so those were his advantages.

But at the end of the day, we had to try and find a way to blend different things together, whether it be through team chemistry, whether it be through matchups with the golf course and how we believe the golf course is going to be set up.“

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Quail Hollow Club outside of Charlotte, N.C., will host the Presidents Cup starting Sept. 20.

RED DEER, Alta. – The 60^th installment of the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship, presented by BDO, tees off this week with 156 amateur golfers taking the stage in Red Deer, Alta. 

Conducted since 1962, the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship has grown to become one of the most popular amateur golf events in Canada. In 1995, the 65-and-over Super Senior division was introduced, which runs concurrently with the existing 55-and-over age group.

One of nine national championships conducted by Golf Canada for the 2022 season, the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship will consist of 72 holes of stroke-play with a cut after 36 holes. The Super Senior Championship is contested concurrently over the four rounds of the championship, and the Senior Inter-provincial Team Championship, established in 1977, also runs concurrently with the first 36 holes of the tournament.

Practice rounds are scheduled for Monday, September 5^th, before the tournament officially kicks off on Tuesday, September 6^th.  

The tournament will be conducted at Red Deer Golf & Country Club in Red Deer, Alta. who is celebrating their centennial season this year. Five of the club’s members have qualified to play in the Championship including Ken Griffith, Grant Lee and Peter Innes, Tom Skinner and Joe Gascon.

Over 100 volunteers from both the Red Deer Golf & Country Club and the community will be on hand to host the National and International competitors and their families. 

“Golf Canada is proud to host the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship and bring together a field of top senior competitors to play in this prestigious championship,” said Adam Cinel, Senior Manager, Rules and Amateur Championships. “Red Deer Golf and Country Club is in excellent shape, and we congratulate the staff and volunteers on their significant 100-year milestone.”

Defending champion Darren Ritchie will return once again to defend his title and vie to see his name on the John Rankin Memorial Trophy for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the St. John, N.B. native from Hampton Golf Club held the lead for the majority of the tournament and finished 2-over par 72 to claim his first Canadian Men’s Senior title.

Additional notables in the field include Robert Funk (Canyon Lake, CA.), John Crowther (London, Ont.), Jim Lehman (Minnetonka, MN.), and Rusty Strawn (McDonough, GA.) who recently claimed the 2022 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship title at The Kittansett Club in Marion, Mass. this past week.

The champion will receive an exemption into the 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur Championship.  

More information about the Canadian Men’s Senior Championship can be found here.