Ray Stewart Claims 2009
Canadian PGA Seniors
John Irwin and Doug Sullivan Win Divisions

(Ottawa, Ont.) July 11, 2009 - After a soggy start to the day and over the span of two weather delays totalling four hours, Ray Stewart of Abbotsford, BC emerged as the champion of the 2009 Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship.

Stewart fired a 68, adding to his first round 70 and second round 68 for a three-day, 54-hole total of 206 to win by two shots over Ken Tarling of Sandford, ON and Norm Jarvis of Surrey, BC at The Marshes Golf Club in Kanata, ON.

Yesterday, John Irwin of Summerside, PEI won the Super Seniors’ Division (aged 60 +) by one shot over Barry Laphen of Ottawa, ON when he birdied the final hole of the day posting a 74-72 for a 146 total score.

Also yesterday, Doug Sullivan of Indian Mountain, NB captured the Diamond Division (aged 70 +) posting a 75 to add to his first round 73 totalling 148.

The $25,000 Canadian PGA Seniors’ Championship was a three-day, 54-hole individual stroke play event. The Super Seniors’ (60 and older) and Diamond (70 and older) divisions were contested over 36 holes in two days.

The Marshes Golf Club is one of the premier golf destinations and leading corporate-play facility in the National Capital Region. The Robert Trent Jones II design opened for public play in 2001 and has garnered many accolades. The 7,027-yard course includes six par 3s, six par 4s and six par 5s.