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Gordie Smith Headed to
Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame



 

PICTURED ABOVE: 2009 class of inductees to the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame includes: (rear, left to right) Mickey Fox, Ted Upshaw, Bruce Beaton; (front, left to right) Brian Heaney & Gordie Smith

(Halifax, NS) June 12, 2009 - Gordie Smith is among a group of well known sports figures who will be inducted into the Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame this fall. Smith, arguably the most successful golfer in Nova Scotia history, has enjoyed great success both as an amateur and professional. He has won eleven provincial titles and numerous open and invitational victories. A major highlight of his playing career came in the 1988 Canadian Open when he shot 67 in the final round to finish in seventh place.

Others to be inducted to the hall this fall are:

Bruce Beaton, Port Hood – athlete, football
Mickey Fox, New York - athlete basketball
Brian Heaney, New York – athlete, basketball
Jody Hennigar, Halifax – athlete, softball
Roy Clements, Halifax – builder, soccer, posthumous
Greg Fahey, Westville – builder, multisport
1976-77 Acadia Axemen – team, basketball

Born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in 1963, Gordie went to school in his hometown, graduating from Prince Andrew in 1981. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa on a golf scholarship and graduated with a business degree four years later. He was introduced to the golf by his father Lorne, a very accomplished player and winner of the Nova Scotia Amateur Championship in 1951 and 1954.

“Both my mom and dad played golf and it was...(June, 2009, Feature) More...
 

Current News

2009 CPGA Atlantic Tour Schedule and Registration Now Available
(Members Password Required)

2009 Candidate Explanatory Letter and Registration Form
(Members Password Required)

Dallas Desjardins Wins Tex Noble Award

Dallas Desjardins Professional Profile

2008 Atlantic Zone Award Winners Announced

Elder's Cup to Old Guys Again!

CPGA Atlantic Tour Final Points Standings

Callaway Cup Final Points Summary

Kevin Dugas Wins Callaway Cup Final


 


 


 

Dallas Desjardins Wins Tex Noble Award

(Charlottetown, PEI) March 26, 2009 - Dallas Desjardins, a graduate of Holland College's Golf Club Management and Professional Golf Management programs has been named a 2008 Tex Noble Award winner, the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association announced recently.

The Tex Noble Award is presented to Canadian PGA apprentice professionals who earn the highest marks on the Canadian PGA Class A accreditation exam. Desjardins, who is Head Professional and General Manager at the Summerside Golf and Country Club, and Peter Stewart, Associate Professional at The Country Club in Woodbridge, Ontario, tied for the award with impressive test scores of 94 per cent.

Desjardins attributes his training at Holland College as one of the keys to his success.

"The Holland College Golf Programs provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary for all business dealings in my current role as

general manager of a golf club. The comprehensive coverage of all facets of the golf industry enabled me to achieve my goals early on in life," he explained.

Desjardins and Stewart received personalized awards and monetary prizes from Simmlands Insurance Brokers, long time supporters of the award. Desjardins received his award at a presentation ceremony held in conjunction with the Canadian PGA Atlantic Zone Annual Meeting on March 26th in Charlottetown....(March, 2009, Feature) More...

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Professionals on the Move
(as of March 30, 2009)

Professional Name Former Position New Position
Greg Sutherland Head Pro,
Banff Springs Golf Course
Head Pro,
Truro Golf Club
Jamie MacIntosh Associate Pro,
Bell Bay
Head Pro,
Lingan Golf & CC
Rene MacKay Head Pro,
Truro Golf Club
Director of Golf,
Ken-Wo Country Club
Dallas Desjardins Associate Pro,
Fredericton
Director of Golf,
Summerside Golf  Club
Jason Sweeney Head Pro,
Manitoba Zone
Head Professional,
The Lakes
Tim McCullum Associate Pro,
Kingswood
Associate Pro,
Fredericton
Michael Machel Associate Pro,
BC Zone
Associate Pro,
Halifax Golf Center


CPGA Atlantic Award winners 2008
Ed Ryan, Club Pro of the Year 2008

 Other Winners:
 PEI Player of the Year
     
Nick Peters, Belvedere GC
 New Brunswick Player of the Year
     
Troy Howe, Fox Creek GC
 Atlantic & Nova Scotia Player of the Year
     
Kevin Dugas, Links at Montague
 Sales Rep of the Year
     
Brian Stewart, TaylorMade Adidas
 Patron of the Year
     
Callaway Golf Canada
 Assistant of the Year
     
Adam Chamberlain, Gowan Brae GC
 Merchandiser of the Year
     
Ted Stonehouse, Bell Bay GC
 Junior Leader of the Year
     
Bari Gourley, Kingswood GC
 Teacher of the Year
     
Ed Hanczaryk, Awareness Golf
 Club Professional of the Year
     
Ed Ryan, Antigonish G &CC
Above - Ed Ryan, Club Pro of the Year 2008

(Dartmouth, NS) November 10, 2008 - Ed Ryan, head professional at the Antigonish Golf & CC, has been named Club Professional of the Year for the Canadian PGA Atlantic region. The winner of this award demonstrates top performance as a golf professional at their club, as well as providing a high level of leadership in their Canadian PGA region and continued promotion of the game.

Golf professionals, golf supply representatives and guests gathered to recognize and honour excellence in the golf industry at the annual Canadian PGA Atlantic awards ceremony and dinner, held recently at Old Ashburn Golf Club, in Halifax.

A wonderful evening was shared with a fine meal, good-humoured remarks and...(November, 2008, Results) More...


Elder's Cup to Old Guys Again
New Dynasty in the Making

The Old Guys - 2008 Winners of the Elder's Cup

(Antigonish, NS) October 20, 2008 - The Old Guys have hoisted the Elders’ Cup again. After five years of playing second fiddle to the youthful contingent of Atlantic golf professionals, the Old Guys, with mature vigor and determination, have started their own dynasty. They backed up last year’s win with a commanding performance, outplaying the Young Guns in all formats again this year for a 16 to 8 win.

The Old Guys got off to a fast start taking Saturday’s four-ball matches 5 - 1 and the foursome matches 3 ˝ to 2 ˝ , for a lead of 8 ˝ to 3 ˝ after the first day of competition. In Sunday's singles matches, The Old Guys continued their dominance, winning seven and drawing one of twelve matches. The Elder's Cup is again the property of The Old Guys, along with bragging rights for the year.

The Elder’s Cup is the season ending event on the CPGA Atlantic Tour. The matches are contested in Ryder Cup style. Saturday morning matches are four ball, while the...(September, 2008, Results) More...

 


 

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Live
Event Results

Callaway Cup Series
Event #2
2 Man Best Ball Format
(Green Gables Golf Club)
June 22, 2009

1. Jon Garron/Greg Sutherland   
    (Truro) - 67
2. Duane McGregor/John Irwin
    (Belvedere/Unattached) - 69
T-3. Nick Frid/Dallas Desjardins  
    (Summerside) - 70
T-3. Stu Musgrave/Troy Howe  
    (Unattached/Moncton) - 70
T-5. Richard Larwood/Justin   
    Dawson  
    (Red Sands/Green Gables) - 71
T-5. David Perry/David Campbell
    (Ashburn/The Algonquin) - 71
T-5. Justin Butt/Craig Taylor  
    (Cdn Golf Academy) - 71
T-8. Frank McShane/Michael
    Archibald  
    (Amherst) - 72
T-8. Richard Dumeah/Jamie
    Woods  
    (Northumberland/Rustico) - 72
T-8. Gary Sheehan/Jeff Hughes  
    (Eagles View/Belfast Highland
    Greens) - 72
T-8. Tracey Crooks/Chris Corman  
    (Brightwood) - 72

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Callaway Cup Series
Event #1
Head Pro/Asst. Pro Format
(Abercrombie Golf & CC)
June 8, 2009

1. Chad Pearson/Keith Wilesmith   
    (Chester) - 66
2. David Perry/David Campbell
    (Ashburn/The Algonquin) - 67
T-3. Nick Peters/Sean Joyce
    (Belvedere/Cdn Golf Acad) - 68
T-3. Gordie Smith/Jimmy Jozwiak
    (Ashburn) - 68
T-3. Greg Sutherland/Jon Garron
    (Truro) - 68
6. Scott Frizzell/Kevin Dugas
    (Links at Montague) - 69
7. Trevor Giggey/Daniel Cudmore
    (Fox Meadow) - 70
8. Jason Lohnes/Daniel MacMaster
    (Oakfield) - 71
T-9. Jim Connolly/James Sinclair
    (Riverside) - 72
T-9. Lee Fanning/Drew Taylor
    (Abercrombie) - 72

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Next Callaway Cup
Series Event
July 27 - Riverside Golf &
Country Club
(Stroke Play)

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Next Atlantic Tour
Series Event
July 14-16 - Titleist/Foot Joy
Zone Championship
(Oakfield Golf & Country Club)

 

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