Canadian men’s senior golf championship underway in Nova Scotia

The Canadian Men’s Senior Championship is on in New Minas, N.S.

The Canadian Men’s Senior Championship is underway at Ken-Wo Golf Club in New Minas, N.S., with more than 150 golfers from across the country and abroad competing for the national title.

The championship features players aged 55 and older, along with a “super senior” category for those 65 and up. Among the 156 golfers in the field are 24 Atlantic Canadians who qualified through provincial tournaments.

Tournament co-chair David Bolton said the event has drawn competitors from Canada, the United States, England and Scotland, adding the leaderboard is already proving to be tight.

“It’s going to be a very close championship, hard to predict who’s going to come out on top,” Bolton said.

While the focus is on competition, organizers say camaraderie is also a key part of the event.

“These players have been competing their whole lives,” said co-chair Renee Mackay. “It’s very competitive, but it’s also about the friendships they’ve built over the years.”

For Nova Scotia golfer Brian Fader, the experience is what matters most.

“I’m not here to win. I just play one shot a time,” Fader said. “It doesn’t have that cutthroat feel. It’s really encouraging.”

The championship also includes an interprovincial team competition, with Alberta and Ontario among the early leaders. Alberta has dominated the event in recent years, winning seven of the last eight titles.

Organizers say the tournament will leave a legacy in the region. Funds raised will help support youth programming through First Tee Atlantic, including programs for children with disabilities.

The championship rotates annually across the country, with this year making the sixth time Ken-Wo has hosted a national golf event.

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