Simon McInnes (Players Club – Ottawa) captures Ontario Men’s Mid-amateur Championship
Burlington, ON – Simon McInnis (Players Club – Ottawa) posted a second consecutive 68 in the final round today to capture the Ontario Men’s Mid-amateur Championship at Burlington Golf & Country Club. His three under total of 207 was good enough to edge Ben Thompson (Scarboro) and Phil Arci (The Pulpit Club) who finished tied for second at 210.
Thompson carded a 65 in the opening round and still held the lead after Round 2 but a 74 in the final resulted in a six-shot swing and victory for McInnis. Thompson’s 65 was the low round of the Championship.
McInnis said he “feels great about the win”, stating “the golf course was phenomenal” and felt he had a good plan and stuck to it. McInnis said it was tough coming in but noted he was not the only competitor to have struggles throughout the day. With a tough battle to the end McInnis responded with a sure “No” when asked whether he had the feeling at any point that the Championship was going to be his to take home today.
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About the Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
Since 1993, the Ontario Men’s Mid-Amateur championship has proven to be one of Ontario’s most sought-after and important Championship titles. The 54-hole competition caters to Ontario’s best golfers age 25 and older that have gained entry into the event through qualifying tournaments or an exemption. Despite its young history, the championship has developed a notable list of past champions including Garrett Rank (2015, 2018) and Golf Hall of Fame members Stu Hamilton (1993, 1998), Kelly Roberts (1997), and Dave Bunker (2007, 2011, 2014, 2021).
About Golf Ontario
Golf Ontario is Ontario’s Provincial Sport Organization focused on enhancing participation, elevating performance, and supporting the passion of golfers in Ontario. With over 100,000 individual members and 500 member clubs, Golf Ontario is one of the most significant golf associations in the world. From rating courses and keeping the integral rules of the game intact to growing the game at the grassroots level and hosting the best amateur tournaments in Canada, Golf Ontario is a passionate group dedicated to Shaping Lives Through Golf.
