Doug McEwan presented with the NSGA Distinguished Service Award

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Nova Scotia Golf Association – Doug McEwan honoured with the NSGA Distinguished Service Award

The Nova Scotia Golf Association is pleased to announced that Doug McEwan has been recognized with the Distinguished Service Award for his long term service and impact on the game of golf in Nova Scotia.

Over the past 21 years Mr. McEwan has worked tirelessly as an official, volunteer and a board member for the NSGA.

In 1997 he joined the NSGA Championship Committee as an Assistant Tournament Chair until 1999. In 1999 he became the Chairman of the NSGA Championships Committee and served in this role until 2001. After serving as a tournament administrator he then began his work as Rules Official. He served at the Assistant Rules Director fro 2001 to 2002. In 2003 he became the Chairman of the Rules Committee. A position he held for 4-years.

In 2007, Mr. McEwan was elected to the position of 2nd Vice President of the NSGA. In 2009 he was appointed to the Provincial Council with Golf Canada and was also elected as 1st Vice President of the NSGA.

In 2010 he was elected as the President of the NSGA and served as President until 2013. He subsequently served as NSGA Past President in 2014-2015.

In 2016 he resumed his position as the NSGA Rules Director and will officially resign from the board in October 2018.

During his time with the NSGA, Mr. McEwan has officiated in countless local, provincial and national championships.

Doug retired in 1995 as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Canadian Air Force after serving our country for 37 years. He lives in Greenwood with his wife Hazel.

Mr. McEwan will be presented with his Distinguished Service Award during the NSGA Annual General Meeting on Oct 20, 2018 at the Glen Arbour Golf Club.

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