Earlier this month Jackie McEwen of Regina was the first Saskatchewan competitor ever at the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and Mid-Masters Championships.
Golf Canada expanded the age groups a couple years ago and Golf Saskatchewan followed alongside other provinces. The first year the 25 and over age group was available was 2023, Saskatchewan had two competitors entered, in 2024 at Regina, McEwen’s first provincial event there was 10 players, this season in Humboldt seven players competed.
McEwen was the lone Saskatchewan representative at nationals in Lachute, Que. and placed tied for 42nd in the mid-am division and tied for 26th in the 40 and over age category.
The Wascana Country Club player had high praise for the national event and encourages more women to try competitive golf and grow the game.
McEwen spoke to Golf Saskatchewan about the experience and making the jump back into tournament play.