La Broquerie golfers punch ticket to national championships
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Eight players from La Broquerie will be representing the province, as they earned spots at the upcoming PGA Scramble National Final, which will be hosted at Cabot Links Golf Course in Nova Scotia this fall.
Paul Gauthier, Leo Laramee, Steve Hildebrand, Mitch Tetrault and PGA Professional Elijah Durksen had the low gross score at the event. That team qualified through Quarry Oaks Golf Course.
A team of Rejean Carrière, Derrek Funk, Claude St. Hilaire, Alain Beauchamp and PGA Professional Colwyn Abgrall posted the low net score of the tournament, qualifying through Carman Golf Course.
Local qualifiers are played under the traditional scramble format, where every player gets a chance to hit on every hole, with each member of a team needing to contribute three tee shots across the 18-hole round.
The regional and national finals are played under the elimination scramble format, where each player who contributed a shot for a hole is eliminated from hitting another shot until the ball is on the green.
The Quarry Oaks team sunk a 22-foot eagle putt on the final hole they played to clinch a berth in the national finals.
“It’s still hard to believe, and our entire team is incredibly excited for the opportunity to attend the National Final,” Hildebrand told the PGA Scramble.
“None of us have ever been to Cabot before, which makes the experience even more special. Beyond the competition, we’re excited to take in the entire experience, enjoy the incredible setting, and make some great memories together as a team.”
The Carman team played well throughout the round, taking advantage of scoring holes to post six eagles.
“We’re extremely excited to attend the National Final,” St Hilaire said.
“Our PGA Pro has been before and said it’s truly a trip of a lifetime. Given our love for the game of golf and everything we’ve heard about the course, we’re looking forward to playing one of the nicest golf courses in the world, taking in the scenery, and meeting the other teams.”
The Manitoba regional qualifier was hosted at Pine Ridge Golf Course Aug. 12.