Montreal Municipal Golf Club may not boast the grandeur of Canada’s most historic private clubs, but its legacy is undeniable.

Nestled in the heart of the city, this public course was a symbol of accessibility—a place where everyday golfers could share fairways once graced by champions. For decades, it stood as a community hub, offering an accessible space in a sport often perceived as exclusive. In a province that introduced golf to North America, Montreal Municipal embodied the game’s grassroots spirit.

That spirit made it the perfect stage for history in June 1973. The inaugural La Canadienne, Canada’s first LPGA Tour event, unfolded on its fairways, attracting a world-class field and thousands of fans. At the heart of it all was the legendary Jocelyne Bourassa, then a 26-year-old from Shawinigan who had already garnered national attention as LPGA Rookie of the Year in 1972. Injuries had sidelined her for much of the season, but returning home to Quebec, she carried the hopes of a nation.

The final round was pure drama. With renowned Montreal golf writer Mario Brisebois as her caddie, Bourassa drained a 28-foot putt on the last hole to force a playoff against legends Judy Rankin and Sandra Haynie. Under the gaze of 11,000 spectators, she held her nerve, sinking a three-foot par putt on the third playoff hole to claim victory—and the $10,000 winner’s prize. The roar that erupted wasn’t just for a golf champion; it was for a Quebec hero making history on home soil.

That win at Montreal Municipal was transformative. Bourassa became the first—and for 45 years, the only—Canadian woman to win Canada’s National Women’s Open, until Brooke Henderson’s triumph in 2018. Her victory elevated La Canadienne, which later rebranded and earned major championship status in 1979, eventually becoming what is now the CPKC Women’s Open and inspiring generations of Canadian golfers.

Though the course has faded from prominence – now existing as a 9-hole par 3 – its legacy endures. Montreal Municipal was more than a venue; it was a proving ground, a place where accessibility met excellence. It reminds us that golf history isn’t only written on the manicured grounds of private facilities—it thrives in the public spaces that welcome every player.

Watch the video below (credit: CBC News) to relive this iconic moment and celebrate a course that helped shape Canadian golf history.

There’s something about fall golf that feels almost poetic. The air turns crisp, the crowds thin out, and the course itself seems calmer — as if it’s exhaling after a long, hot summer. Ask seasoned golfers and many will tell you: fall is the secret sweet spot of the season. Here’s why golf in fall isn’t just good — it’s the best there is.

1. Perfect weather for pure focus

Gone are the sweltering afternoons and sunburnt shoulders. Fall brings ideal playing conditions — cool, comfortable air and lower humidity that make walking 18 holes a pleasure rather than a grind. The crisp mornings sharpen your senses, and that slight chill gives your swing an extra spark of energy. You can focus more on your game and less on battling the heat.

2. Nature’s backdrop at its best

Few sports give you a front-row seat to nature quite like golf, and fall turns every round into a moving postcard. Golden fairways, deep red maples, amber roughs — it’s sensory bliss. Even a mediocre round feels elevated when you’re surrounded by scenery worthy of a magazine cover. The early morning mist rising off the fairway? That’s the kind of thing you remember all winter.

3. Courses are quieter — and cheaper

When summer ends, many casual players pack up their clubs, which means fewer tee-time battles and more peaceful rounds. You can often find premium tee times at reduced rates, and many top courses offer fall deals before closing for winter maintenance. Fewer crowds mean less waiting, faster play and a rhythm that feels as natural as the season itself.

4. The ball just feels better

There’s something about fall air — the dense, dry feel makes solid contact even more satisfying. Sure, the ball might not travel quite as far in cooler temperatures, but that’s part of the charm. You’re forced to think, to adjust, to truly play golf. The turf tends to be softer too, giving your irons that perfect, crisp sound. Fall golf rewards feel over force, precision over power.

5. A season for reflection

Golf and reflection go hand in hand, and fall is the sport’s most introspective season. Each round feels like a quiet nod to the year behind you — a chance to appreciate progress, savour moments and close out the season on your own terms. There’s a rhythm to it: the crunch of leaves underfoot, the slower pace, the long shadows on the 17th fairway. It’s golf stripped to its essence — simple, serene and deeply satisfying.

6. The clubhouse vibe hits differently

When the last putt drops, there’s nothing better than heading inside for something warm — chilli, cider or a post-round pint by the fire. Fall golf extends beyond the course; it’s about community and comfort. The conversations last longer. The laughs come easier. It’s the part of the game that reminds you why you love it in the first place.

In the end, it’s golf at its purest

Fall golf doesn’t need fanfare or flashy tournaments. It’s about peace, precision and perspective. Whether you’re chasing one last personal best or soaking in the scenery before the frost arrives, this is golf in its most honest form — quiet, beautiful and full of heart.

So pack an extra layer, grab a hot coffee and head for the first tee. Fall is calling — and it’s playing your favourite course in perfect light.

1. Focus on Enjoyment, Not Score

• Treat your last few rounds as “celebration golf.”
• Play your favorite course or holes, enjoy the scenery, and appreciate your progress from the season.
• Leave the pressure behind, this is your victory lap.

2. Play with Purpose

• Use these rounds to fine-tune specific aspects of your game before the offseason.
• For example: work on driving accuracy one round and short game the next.
• Keep simple, focused goals (e.g., “hit 10 fairways” or “no three-putts”).

3. Optimize for Weather and Course Conditions

• Dress in layers and bring hand warmers if it’s chilly.
• Use colored or matte balls for better visibility in lower light.
• Tee off during midday when greens are softer and temperatures are more comfortable.

4. Capture the Moments

• Take photos or short videos of your favorite holes, shots, or playing partners.
• These make great motivation for winter practice or off-season planning.
• Track your best shots with a rangefinder or GPS app to review later.

5. Plan for the Off-Season

• Use these rounds to identify what to work on indoors (putting mat, swing drills, flexibility).
• Note recurring issues (e.g., distance gaps, chipping inconsistencies).
• Schedule an end-of-season lesson or equipment check before putting the clubs away.

Aphrodite Deng got to live out the dream of every competitive golfer, playing two rounds with the best in the world and excelling on the course, and she’s just 15 years old.

Deng played alongside Nelly Korda of the United States at the Mizuho Americas Open, winning the junior tournament on May 11 while the American tied for fifth in the LPGA Tour’s event of the same name. 

“It was a really fun experience,” said Deng, who also won the American Junior Golf Association’s Junior Invitational in March by six strokes. “I was trying not to think too much about who’s watching and stuff, but it was fun.”

Deng was born in Calgary and her family lived in Montreal before moving to New Jersey for her dad’s work. She mostly lives in Orlando now but remains a Canadian citizen and plays for Golf Canada’s junior program.

She said that she learned a lot from observing Korda, who won five consecutive tournaments and seven total last season to return to world No. 1 in the women’s world golf rankings and earn the 2024 LPGA Tour’s Player of the Year award.

“I think I need some of that in my life.”

Jeff MacDonald, head coach of Golf Canada’s NextGen team, said that Deng has grown stronger over the course of the season and it’s helped her improve her game.

“She’s hitting the ball quite a bit further,” said MacDonald. “She’s always been a really consistent player, drives it great, but just in the last few months she’s been getting a little bit of extra distance. 

“That’s helping her out a ton. She’s just super steady.”

Both Deng and MacDonald were at Weston Golf and Country Club in Toronto for Team Canada’s media day, where media and other stakeholders could train like Golf Canada players for a day. 

Deng, who has taught golf to younger children, said she was looking forward to instructing adults.

Golf Canada announced at the media day at Weston that it was adding 11 Canadians to the field at the RBC Canadian Open. 

Korn Ferry Tour players Sudarshan Yellamaraju and Matthew Anderson, both from Mississauga, Ont., headlined the group. Ashton McCulloch of Kingston, Ont., earned his exemption as the top Canadian amateur player on the world rankings and Calgary’s Hunter Thomson earned his exemption by finishing first on the individual leaderboard at the inaugural Canadian Collegiate Invitational last September at Öviinbyrd Golf Club in MacTier, Ont. 

Toronto’s Richard T. Lee, Calgary’s Wes Heffernan, and Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., also accepted exemptions.

Three other Canadians earned exemptions through Canadian Open regional qualifying including Cougar Collins of Mono, Ont., Matt Scobie of Oshawa, Ont., and Brett Webster of Chilliwack, B.C. An additional exemption will be awarded at the Quebec regional qualifier, taking place at Griffon des Sources — Aigle Lion in Mirabel, Que., on Wednesday.

LPGA TOUR — Savannah Grewal of Mississauga, Ont., leads a group of four Canadians into the Riviera Maya Open at El Camaleon Golf Course at Mayakoba this week. She’s 104th in the Race to CME Globe standings heading into play in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Hamilton’s Alena Sharp (119th), as well as Maude-Aimee Leblanc of Sherbrooke, Que., and Maddie Szeryk of London, Ont., — both unranked — are also in the field.

PGA TOUR — Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., is ranked 43rd on the FedEx Cup standings heading into this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge. Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., is 160th and Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., is 164th heading into the tournament at Colonial County Club in Fort Worth, Texas.

DP WORLD TOUR — Aaron Cockerill of Stony Mountain, Man., is the lone Canadian in the field at the Soudal Open. He is 127th in the Race to Dubai Rankings, the points list for the European-based tour, heading into play at Rinkven International Golf Club in Antwerp, Belgium.

CHAMPIONS TOUR — Calgary’s Stephen Ames and Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., will represent Canada at this week’s Senior PGA Championship. Ames is 21st in the Schwab Cup standings and Weir is 57th heading into play at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.

KORN FERRY TOUR — Yellamaraju, Anderson and Sloan are all in action at the Visit Knoxville Open at Holston Hills Country Club in Knoxville, Tenn. Yellamaraju is 11th in the second-tier tour’s points list, Anderson is 43rd and Sloan is 112th. They’ll be joined by Vancouver’s Stuart Macdonald (31st), Myles Creighton (56th) of Digby, N.S., Etienne Papineau (137th) of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que.

PGA TOUR AMERICAS — Joey Savoie, also from Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, is the top-ranked Canadian playing in the Inter Rapidisimp Golf Championship. He’s 616th in the official world golf rankings and one of nine Canadians in the field at Club el Rincon de Cajica in Bogota, Colombia.

As 2024 draws to a close, Golf Canada reflects on the stories that captivated our readers throughout the year. Here are the top 10 most-read articles that highlighted significant moments and achievements in Canadian golf:

1. Final Field released for the 2024 RBC Canadian Open

2. Pendrith, Conners, Hughes named to International Team for upcoming Presidents Cup

3. Golf Canada announces professional athletes named to 2024 Team Canada

4. Golf Canada releases 2024 championship schedule

5. Golf Canada announces amateur athletes named to 2025 Team Canada

6. LaunchPad Golf expands across Canada with six new locations

7. Built For This: TPC Toronto to host RBC Canadian Open in 2025

8. Canada’s Nick Taylor wins Phoenix Open on second playoff hole

9. Two women golfers announced to Canadian Olympic Team for Paris 2024

10. Mississaugua Golf and Country Club to host 2025 CPKC Women’s Open

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our readers and the incredible Golf Canada community. Thank you for your passion, engagement, and unwavering support throughout the year. Your love for the game inspires everything we do, and we’re honoured to share these stories with you.

Here’s to another year of unforgettable moments on the course and beyond. Thank you for being an essential part of the Golf Canada family—see you in 2025!

CALGARY – LaunchPad Golf is set to significantly expand its footprint with the opening of six new locations across Canada.

The new venues will include North Calgary, South Edmonton, Richmond, Markham, Kitchener-Waterloo, and a flagship 60-suite facility at Durham Live in Pickering, Ont. The Pickering site will anchor the company’s expansion, featuring its largest facility yet as part of the Durham Live entertainment district.

“Our Canadian expansion demonstrates our dedication to redefining entertainment through continuously evolving technology and premium social environments,” said Barry Ehlert, CEO of LaunchPad Golf, in a news release.

“Each new location will deliver a world-class blend of interactive gaming, cutting-edge technology, delicious food, and a lively social atmosphere for people of all interests.”

Year-round entertainment

The venues include climate-controlled suites designed for year-round enjoyment. Each location will offer a menu of food and beverages tailored for everything from corporate events to casual outings.

“Our commitment is to provide unforgettable experiences through the seamless integration of technology, guest comfort, and social engagement,” added Ehlert.

Expanding presence across Canada

The six new locations reflect LaunchPad’s ambition to redefine entertainment by blending interactive gaming, advanced technology, and vibrant social atmospheres. The company aims to create spaces that bring people together for memorable experiences.

For more information, visit LaunchPad Golf.

Canadian golfers on tour have demonstrated exceptional skill and precision on the course this year. In this article, we’ll highlight the remarkable hole-in-ones scored by Canadian players during recent tournaments, celebrating their achievements.

Alena Sharp

• July 18, 2024
• Dana Open
• Highland Meadows Golf Club, Sylvania, OH
• Round 1, Hole #14

Alena Sharp on her hole-in-one:

“It was 165 yards. I hit a 6 iron. It landed on the front of the green and then rolled into the cup”

Maddie Szeryk

• August 17, 2024
• Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic
• Wildhorse Golf Course, Pendleton, OR
• Round 2, Hole #4
  

Sarah-Eve Rheaume

• June 14, 2024
• Peleton Glencoe Invitational
• The Glencoe Golf & Country Club, Calgary, AB.
• Round 1, Hole #13

Sarah-Eve Rheaume on her hole-in-one:

“On hole #13 of the Forest, front pin 101 yards I hit 54 degree. Landed probably like 6-8 feet past a little left and spun back right off that slope, just hit the flagstick and dropped. Was a pretty fun moment on a hard golf day for me. My first hole-in-one in a tournament and second one ever but first that I could actually see go in as my first was on an uphill par 3.”

Joey Savoie

• PGA TOUR Americas
• July 27, 2024
• Commissionaires Ottawa Open
• Eagle Creek Golf Club – Ottawa, ON.
• Round 3, Hole #15

Joey Savoie on his hole-in-one:

“I had just made birdie in the third round of the Ottawa Commissionaires Open and I arrived to hole #15. I was not having a particularly remarkable day at that point. It was slightly downwind, pin in the front, 186 yards and I took my 7 iron. I decided to hit a three quarter shot and as soon as it left the club face it was heading straight at it. As I stared it down, my playing partner Alex Weiss said in the air, “do it.” It landed about a yard in front of the flag and rolled in. Looking at the green, I saw the ball disappear and a volunteer raised in his two arms on the back of the green. I turned around to Alex while letting go of my 7 iron in celebration. We gave each other high fives, laughed and then proceeded to give high fives to my caddie, my friends and spectators around the tee box! Turned around the day and started my second hole of a 98 hole stretch without a bogey.”

Chris Crisologo

• PGA TOUR Americas
• August 15, 2024
• Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open
• Elk Ridge Resort
• Round 1, Hole #17

Chris Crisologo on his hole-in-one:

“134 yard 56 degree. It was downwind and downhill. Hit it into the slope behind and it spun back into the hole.”

The future of golf might be arriving as soon as 2025.

That’s when Tomorrow’s Golf League, an arena-based, team version of the 600-year old sport, will launch at the purpose-built SoFi Center in Palm Beach, Fla. TGL chief executive officer Mike McCarley, who founded the league with golf greats Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, said it’s all about modernizing the sport.

“If we’re creating a version of the game today, in 2024, what would that look like?” said McCarley on Wednesday. “Something that was really important to Tiger, Rory, and myself from the very early days, was we want to keep a foot firmly planted in the traditions of the game, which meant working with the PGA Tour, being in collaboration with the other governing bodies in the game.

“The other foot is planted in bringing that traditional game forward into a more modern approach.”

Although the goal remains the same — get the little white ball in the hole in as few strokes as possible — there are several changes that fans will immediately notice.

The “original six” teams of Atlanta Drive GC, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links Golf Club, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club, and The Bay Golf Club will all play out of the SoFi Center on the campus of Palm Beach State College. 

All matches will be head-to-head and air live on Sportsnet or Sportsnet+, debuting on Jan. 7.

The 24 players that have committed to playing in the league are some of the biggest on the PGA Tour, including Woods, McIlroy, world No. 2 Xander Schauffele and world Nos. 4-7 Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, Wyndham Clark, and Hideki Matsuyama. The schedule will be set in collaboration with the PGA Tour, with TGL matches happening on Mondays and Tuesdays so the golfers can get to their in-person tournaments Wednesday through Sunday.

All drives and approach shots hit at SoFi Center will be hit into a giant Imax-sized simulator from 35 yards out. The short game — 50 yards and in — will be done on the so-called greenzone inside the arena, a changeable turf golf hole that can rotate 360 degrees.
Each match will be 15 holes, starting with nine holes of triples playing alternating shots. The second session will be singles matchups for the remaining six holes.

TGL will have a shot clock, the players will be mic’d up, there will be no caddies, and each team will have four timeouts to consult with each other.
“The idea of borrowing elements from other sports that are familiar to sports fans and bringing them into golf in a way that resonates with a sports fan and is not necessarily going to alienate the traditional golf fan, is a balance,” said McCarley. “We think all of those attributes, starting with two hours in prime time and coming all the way down to the competitive elements (..) keeps the fan front of mind as we continue to build, test and iterate.”

Although there are no Canadian players signed up for the league yet, there is hope that there will be an expansion team representing a Canadian market in the near future that would include “hometown” golfers.

PGA TOUR — There are six Canadians in the field at this week’s Shriners Children’s Open, with four of them looking to move up in the PGA Tour’s rankings during its fall season. Nick Taylor of Abbotsford, B.C., is 58th in the FedExCup Fall standings, Adam Svensson of Surrey, B.C., is 77th, Ben Silverman of Thornhill, Ont., is 97th, and Roger Sloan of Merritt, B.C., is 172nd. Taylor Pendrith of Richmond Hill, Ont., and Adam Hadwin of Abbotsford both finished inside the top 50 of the regular season but will still play at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.

CHAMPIONS TOUR — Calgary’s Stephen Ames and Mike Weir of Brights Grove, Ont., will both be in the field at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. Ames is third in the Schwab Cup standings and Weir is 25th heading into play on Friday at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond, Va.

LPGA TOUR — Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., is the lone Canadian in the field at the BMW Ladies Championship at Seowon-gil, Gwangtan-meyo, in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. She’s 15th in the CME Race to the Globe standings.

St Andrews, Scotland: The R&A today launched One Club, an evolution of its direct-to-consumer membership initiative designed to transform how fans and golfers around the world experience the sport year-round. 

One Club is free to join and provides members with a comprehensive array of year-round benefits, rewards, exclusive content and unique access to The Open, AIG Women’s Open and other prestigious R&A Championships. This includes the launch of a new global streaming service, R&A TV, powered by Endeavor Streaming.

It will also offer fans money-can’t-buy experiences and access to premium coaching and playing opportunities, allowing avid golfers and fans to take their passion for the sport to the next level. Members can interact directly through the platform by providing user-generated content and sharing their own stories and experiences of golf.

“We want golf to be more accessible and appealing for people of all ages and backgrounds,” said Neil Armit, Chief Commercial Officer at The R&A. “One Club helps to achieve this by bringing fans and golfers closer to the sport they love, whether that is through the excitement and drama of our Major Championships or the enjoyment they derive from playing the sport year-round.”

Key membership features of One Club include:

• Exclusive live and non-live golf coverage on R&A TV – a new streaming service allows members to watch coverage of R&A Championships each year, including The Open and AIG Women’s Open, as well as original golf lifestyle content. Members will enjoy enhanced viewing features including multi-view and live event replays to experience more golf content than ever before.
   
• Original golf lifestyle content – popular YouTuber Rick Shiels and media personality Tisha Alyn will feature in exclusive new video content, inspiring and entertaining members through their own experiences of golf.   
   
• Golf coaching network – top coaches such as Phil Kenyon, Dr Bob Rotella, Alex Elliott and Hannah Davies will feature in video content offering members advice, tips and experience to benefit all aspects of their own game.
   
• Rewards & Experiences ­– from tee time giveaways to VIP hospitality packages and professional player meet-and-greets, members can enter for a chance to win money-can’t-buy prizes and unique golf experiences year-round. Discounts on travel, equipment, merchandise and more are also available.
   
• Competitive Events – using partner apps and connected devices, members can enter virtual global challenges, earn Golf It! tee times, receive pro lessons and even qualify for real-life playing opportunities at select R&A host venues. 
   
• Enhanced Ticketing Opportunities – members can enjoy exclusive early access to purchase tickets and premium experiences to The Open, AIG Women’s Open and other top R&A events

One Club is now available to sign up for free. For more information and a full listing of launch partners and benefits, visit OneClub.golf.

For Marlene Stewart Streit, golf, she says, is all about the friends you make along the way. 

Streit, Canada’s first lady of golf, turns 90 on March 9. Her list of golfing accomplishments is long and celebrated. But even as she reflects back on a career well played, she’s more excited about the life well lived. 

“Golf, to me, is the friends you make along the way and if you miss that you’ve really missed the boat. All the trophies are fine. But they just sit there and tarnish,” Streit says. “You talk about tournaments and it’s really the friends you make along the way.”

Streit began her golf career as a caddy when she was 12 at Lookout Point Golf Club in Fonthill, Ont. and played her first tournament when she was 15. It didn’t take her long to find plenty of success at the highest level in the amateur game. She won her first of 11 Canadian Women’s Amateur titles when she was just 17. 

“In those days we had a great field. That was a pretty big deal at 17. I didn’t even know what I was doing but I could chip and putt,” she says with a laugh. 

A few years later Streit would head across the pond to compete in the British Ladies Amateur. She was part of a Canadian squad that boarded a Douglas DC-3 airplane (“Heck, she says, “I’d never been further than Winnipeg!”) and flew to Newfoundland, Iceland, Ireland, and then onwards to London. 

Streit would win the British Ladies that year, in 1953. Ten years later she traveled to Australia and won the Australian Women’s Amateur. In 1956, she won the U.S. Women’s Amateur. To this day she is the only golfer in history to have won the Canadian, Australian, British, and U.S. Women’s Amateurs. 

In both 1951 and 1956 she won the Northern Star Award as Canada’s athlete of the year – to date the only golfer to win the award more than once. 

That was a “great honour,” she says, given that the race for Canada’s athlete of the year is between both men and women. But when she’d come home from tournaments – often victorious – her long-time coach Gordon McInnis would often say that, yes, she did great. But it was time to grab a shag bag and get ready for the next one. 

With a laugh, she remembers playing in the British Ladies in 1954 trying to defend her title. She thought at first 1953 would be her only opportunity to get there so she figured she better go out and “just win this tournament.” She did and returned the following year. Streit remembers getting to the semi-finals but (yes, 70 years later) recalls missing a short putt and missing out on the finals. That is “just about the only thing” she thinks about still from her tournament days, she says with a laugh.  

These days, Streit still plays often. She and JoAnne Carner (aka, “Big Momma”) are long-time pals and will tee it up in Florida together. Streit topped Carner at the U.S. Women’s Amateur in 1956 and still doesn’t let her live it down, although Carner says it was “just a warm-up” as she would go on to win five U.S. Women’s Amateurs herself. Streit loves watching the Canadians on the PGA Tour and Nick Taylor winning the RBC Canadian Open last summer “was amazing.” She loves Brooke Henderson too, of course. 

She has no regrets, either. 

Plenty of folks would wonder why she never turned professional and the simple answer, she says, is because she didn’t want to. Streit attended Rollins College, got married, and had two daughters – Darlene and Lynn. Her remarkable life included surviving a plane crash while at university. In an interview with the USGA in 2011, Streit recalled being thrown from an aisle seat to a window and spying a hole in the fuselage to scramble for a makeshift exit before she walked, shoeless and through snow, to a nearby farmhouse where the passengers received help. 

Streit ended up winning national titles for more than 50 years from the 1951 Canadian Women’s Amateur to the 2003 USGA Senior Women’s Amateur. It was a special run that cumulated in her being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2004 – the only Canadian player to receive such an honor. It means a lot to her, she says, when you look at who else has been inducted. 

“I’ve had a great life. And I don’t have any regrets,” Streit says. “I did all the fun things you do in life. I had a great husband, I had a wonderful family, two beautiful daughters […] I don’t have any regrets. Why would I want to turn pro?

“My greatest joy as an amateur has been representing Canada.”

And it’s been special for Canada to have such a great representative like Marlene Stewart Streit.  

Happy 90th Birthday!