The 89th Ontario Senior Men’s Championship heads to Brockville Country Club July 23 – 25.
The top 156 province golfers aged 55 and over are set to compete for a provincial title.
On July 22, a qualifier will take place with tee times between 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to determine the final 24 players who will advance and compete in the 70 and over Championship.
Since its inaugural play in 1936, the Ontario Senior Men’s Championship has featured the best provincial senior golfers that either aim to or already have their names carved into the Ontario golfing legacy.
Notable past champions include Stu Hamilton (2001, 2006), Mike Jackson (2010, 2011 and 2013), Ontario Golf Hall of Fame member Warren Sye (2012) and 11-time winner between 1968 and 1980, Canadian and Ontario Golf Ontario Hall of Famer, Nick Weslock.
The first two rounds will see morning start times at 7:30 a.m. and afternoon start times at 12:30 p.m. until the 36-hole-cut after the second round.
For first round pairings and start times, CLICK HERE.
FIELD NOTES
Senior Men’s Amateur Order of Merit Rankings: Rob Cowan, No. 1, Doug Brophy, No. 2, Dave Bunker, No. 3.
PLAYER NOTES
The 156-player field includes:
Last year’s Ontario Senior Men’s Champion, Adam Creighton (Cherry Hill Club).
Dave Bunker (Cherry Hill Club), winner of four different Golf Ontario championships, including the 2020 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship.
Rob Cowan (Westmount Golf & Country Club), winner of three different Golf Ontario Championships.
Ontario Golf Hall of Fame Inductee of 2024 and 2021 Ontario Senior Men’s Champion, Ashley Chinner (Coppinwood Golf Club).
The 2019 Ontario Senior Men’s Champion, David Greenaway (Barrie Country Club).
Darren Shaw (King’s Forest Golf Club), who won the Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play Championship earlier this year.
2023 Ontario Senior Men’s Match Play Champion, Steve Fredericks (Kawartha Golf Club).
Robert Gibson (Cedar Brae Golf Club), who won the 2023 Ontario Senior Men’s Champion of Champions.
QUOTES
Adam Miller, Head Club Pro – Brockville Country Club: “The Brockville Country Club and its members are extremely proud and excited to be hosting the 2024 Ontario Senior Men’s Championship. We are looking forward to showcasing the best that our great town has to offer and to set the stage on our beautiful and challenging golf course for a fantastic, competitive event featuring some of the best senior players in the province.”
FAST FACTS
Championship Venue: Brockville Country Club
Championship Dates: July 23 – 25
Field: 156 players (Overall: 132, 70 and over Championship: 24)
Format: 54-hole Stroke Play (Overall: 36-hole-cut – low 60 & ties – 70 and Over Championship: 36-hole-cut
Leaderboard Link: 24′ Ontario Senior Men’s Championship Event :: Tournament Results (golfgenius.com)
Fun Fact: Cherry Hill Club will be represented by six players in this championship (Dave Bunker, Adam Creighton, Gord Henderson, Mark McBride, Joe Miszk, Mark Tomasello).
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