Dalewood Golf Club will be host to the Investors Group Ontario Senior Men’s Championship tournament. This 55 + tournament sees golfers from across Ontario vie for several different awards. The overall championship with first, second and third place awards and additional categories for first place in the over 65 & over 70 age range.
The 144 players competing in the event have qualified at various sites across the province. These golfers will play 18 holes to commence on Tuesday July 24th and the second round on Wednesday July 25th. There will be a cut after these first 36 holes and the 60 lowest scores will move on to the finals on Thursday July 26th. The top 3 2018 Ontario Senior Men’s Amateur Championship finishers will comprise the Ontario Senior Men’s Amateur Team and will represent Ontario in the Canadian Senior Men’s Amateur Championship. Of the competitors, there are three local participants. Bob Arsenault & Chris Markle in the 55+ category and Ted Rowden in the 70+ category.
Head Professional at Dalewood, Brad Pemberton, is thrilled to host this level of golf at Dalewood. “It’s a lot of work to get things prepared but it is great to be able to have golfers from all over Ontario play at the course.” Dalewood has organized a team of over 50 volunteers to ensure the tournament’s success. These volunteers are working with Golf Ontario to cover scoring, starting, spotting and marshalling.
Course superintendent Tyler Ruest indicated the greens staff are excited to showcase the course and the attention to detail that goes into making it a championship course ready for a provincial tournament. “From the staff’s first day back in April we have had this date circled on our calendar and prominently displayed in our lunch room. Having the opportunity to put a spotlight our golf course and the pride the Turf Team takes in their job day in and day out, it makes events like these special.”
If you are interested in watching the Ontario Senior Men’s Championship at Dalewood, spectators are welcome on course from Tuesday to Thursday. For tournament times and details, go to the Golf Ontario website
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