Nova Scotia Golf Association – Halifax, NS — The first days of winter are the beginning of a promising season for ten young golfers (ages 14-17) who have been selected to represent Nova Scotia in competition regionally and nationally, the Nova Scotia Golf Association (NSGA) announced today.

“We are fortunate to have such talented young men and women representing the NSGA both provincially and nationally. They are exceptional young golfers on and off the course.” said David Campbell, Executive Director of NSGA. “Having watched this program grow year after year and seeing first-hand the benefits it has had on team members has been an amazing experience.”

Andrew Noseworthy, NSGA’s Director of Sport Development says, “Whether they’re new or returning athletes, we’re very excited for this group. They are experienced competitors who are on the rise. This squad will surely be competitive and be proud representatives of Nova Scotia sport.”

NSGA Junior Provincial Team Roster:

Haley Baker, Brookside, NS – Ashburn Golf Club

• 14 years old
• 3^rd year on Team NS
• NSGA Bantam Girls Champion 2014 & 2016
• Played in two Canadian Junior Girls’ Championships

Matthew Chandler, Chester, NS – Chester Golf Club

• 17 years old
• 3^rd year on Team NS
• 2015 NSGA Junior Boy’s Champion & 2016 Runner Up
• Finished tied for 12^th place at Future Links Atlantics

Ben Chassé, Fall River, NS – Oakfield Golf & Country Club

• 17 years old
• 1^st year on Team NS
• Finished tied for 8^th place at the NSGA Junior Boy’s Championship
• Finished tied for 19^th place at Future Links Atlantics

Aubrey Farrell, Sydney Forks, NS – Seaview Golf & Country Club

• 17 years old
• 1^st year on Team NS
• Finished tied for 4^th place at the NSGA Junior Boy’s Championship
• Finished tied for 28^th place at 2016 Canadian Junior Boy’s Championship

Zachary Forsythe, Coldbrook, NS – Ken-Wo Golf Club

• 17 years old
• 1^st year on Team NS
• Finished tied for 4^th place at the NSGA Junior Boy’s Championship
• Finished tied for 34^th place at Future Links Atlantics

Ewan Kelly Jr., Beaver Bank, NS – Ashburn Golf Club

• 16 years old
• 2^nd year on Team NS
• Finished in 3^rd place at the NSGA Junior Boy’s Championship
• Finished tied for 42^nd place at 2016 Canadian Junior Boy’s Championship

Kiley MacDonald, Bedford, NS – Ashburn Golf Club

• 16 years old
• 1^st year on Team NS
• 9^th place at 2016 Future Links Atlantics
• Qualified for 2016 Canadian Junior Girls’ Championships

Shaun Margeson, Fall River, NS – Ashburn Golf Club

• 17 years old 
• 4^th year on Team NS
• 2016 NSGA Junior Boy’s Champion
• Finished tied for 40^th place at 2016 Canadian Junior Boy’s Championship

Heather McLean, Port Williams, NS – Ken-Wo Golf Club

• 16 years old
• 4^th year on Team NS
• Attended 3 Canadian Junior Girls’ Championships and finishing in 46^th place in 2016
• 2015 NSGA Girl’s Player of the Year

Meghan McLean, Port Williams, NS – Ken-Wo Golf Club

• 17 years old
• 4^th year on Team NS
• Made the cut at the 2016 Canadian Women’s Amateur
• Golf Scholarship to Central Connecticut State University beginning in 2017-18

Team NS is supported by PGA Coaches Jeff MacDonald (Head Coach), Andrew Noseworthy (NSGA Director of Sport Development) and Dr. Lori Dithurbide (Mental Performance Consultant).

Team NS gets training underway in December with a focus on strength and conditioning. In February, technical training will begin indoors and then tournament preparation becomes the team’s priority from April onwards. The tournament schedule is almost complete with important dates at the Future Links Quebec in June, NSGA Cobra Puma Junior Championships and Future Links Atlantic in July, and Golf Canada Junior Championships in August.

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For additional information please contact:

Andrew Noseworthy

Director of Sport Development, NSGA

Tel: 902-468-8844

e-mail: golfpronose@gmail.com