Nova Scotia Golf Association – The 2016 Atlantic Golf Championship will make its first visit to Prince Edward Island this summer. Fox Meadow Golf Course in Stratford will host the regional tournament from August 17-21.

This is the third year of the Championship, which brings together the best amateur golfers in Atlantic Canada. The tournament was created by the respective Golf Associations of the four Atlantic Provinces. The goal was to create a first-class competitive experience for the regions best men, women and senior golfers who will compete over 54 holes for both individual and team titles.

In the lead-up to the tournament, each provincial golf association will conduct qualifying tournaments to select the 20 players who will represent them at Fox Meadow. In 2016, Prince Edward Island won the team portion of the Championship which was held at the Twin Rivers course at the Terra Nova Resort in Port Blanford, Newfoundland.

Ranked as one of the Best Places to Play with a 4-star rating by Golf Digest, Fox Meadow will present a great test for these skilled amateurs. Only a few minutes from downtown Stratford?  Charlottetown?, the course offers a natural setting and a spectacular view of the city harbour. The clubhouse and other facilities at Fox Meadow are outstanding,ensuring players of both a competitive and a memorable experience.

The 2016 Atlantic Golf Championship will be hosted by the Prince Edward Island Golf Association. For more information, contact the P.E.I.G.A. at 902 393 3293.