This Canada Day, golfers are invited to tee off at the Lynbrook Golf Course and celebrate our national holiday by doing what they love. After a round of golf, a good meal, and live outdoor entertainment, there is even time to view the fireworks afterwards.
“We do a Canada Day tournament every year, but this one is a little more special,” said Beverly Arnold, board member and Ladies Club Captain at the Lynbrook. “We actually added a little spice to the tournament.”
For details on what will spice up the tournament, she said you’ll have to stop by and see.
To register, the Pro-shop can be reached at 306-692-2838. The cut-off date for registration is Tuesday, June 27.
“We’re going to kick it off with a putting contest from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and we have some great prizes for that,” said Arnold.
The Canada Day Golf Tournament itself will be held at the Lynbrook Golf Course and kicks off at 1 p.m. with the Shotgun Start.
The tournament will be played in a 4-person team score format and using the stroke play scoring system. Everyone is welcome to form their own teams, but those who may attend as a single player or in groups less than 4 can still be placed in order to form a team of 4 players.
Prizes will be awarded for best team score in each separate division. This means that there will be a ladies, men’s, mixed team, and junior prize available to be won.
“There will (also) be prizes for Closest to the Pin and longest putt on certain holes,” Arnold explained.
Just one prize teaser is a beer fridge and corresponding gift card to have that fridge well-stocked. The fridge was donated by the Moose Jaw Express and the Lynbrook Golf Club is providing the gift card to complement it.
The tournament is open to everyone with a love for golf and is not exclusive to members.
This year, the club is hoping to draw in some additional guests from other regions. The idea is to have one large Canada Day celebration at the Lynbrook, so members of smaller golf clubs can also celebrate by doing what they love and meeting new people with similar interests.
“We’re hoping to get people from other areas, from small courses around (Moose Jaw) like Craik and Davidson. Posters have been sent out to twelve different courses so hopefully we can attract different people.”
Supper will be provided from 5 – 7 p.m. and will cost $10. What will be on the menu is still to be determined, but according to Arnold, “it’s going to be something light.”
Entertainment for this year’s event will be provided by Harry Startup, who is a one-man-band. His performance will run from 7 – 10 p.m. and will bring live, outdoor entertainment. He covers a variety of music, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The cut-off time for entertainment is planned so that everyone who is interested can still attend the Canada Day fireworks, which will be held at the Hamilton Flats again this year. “That’s why we cut it off at 10, so people can still see the fireworks.”
The music and golf are done at 10 p.m., “but they can stay and have some more refreshments if they want. That is their choice,” Arnold confirmed.
Additionally, there will be a 50/50 draw so you may return home a bit wealthier than you arrived.
This year, the event is expected to draw around 80 – 100 people, and once again, everyone is invited. Most board members are expected to attend, and former Moose Jaw mayor Deb Higgins has confirmed her registration at the tournament.
“It’s just an overall fun day. Tournaments are just overall fun things to do. It gets you out and you meet new people,” said Arnold.
“I just hope they come out and help us celebrate. And after 10 p.m. they can go and watch the fireworks.”
The Lynbrook Golf Course is located at 1525 – 4th Ave. N.W., and parking is available on site.
