Golf
EVENT
The NSMSG golf competition will take place at Penn Hills and will consist of male and female individuals as well as male and female doubles. The dates for golf will be on AUGUST 13-16, 2026.
Registration will begin the morning of AUGUST 13, 2026. In addition to registration fees, golfers are responsible for their green fee costs. There will be a cost of $335 per fee/ person, which includes green fees, meal chits, and cart rental. The bands will be directly billed for golf fees.
Additional costs for practice rounds are the responsibility of the team and/or golfer for all age categories. Range balls will be included. All golfers must pay their own registration fees by cheque/cash to the host community. The 2026 Host Community will not organize or be responsible for golf fees. Depending on the number of registrants and their skill levels, Divisions A, B, and C may be created if necessary.
VENUE
14049 NS-215, Shubenacadie, NS B0N 2H0
PARTICIPANTS
The rules of play will follow those established by the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA), unless otherwise stated in this package, and will be in accordance with the Mi’kmaq Golf Tour.
COMPETITION FORMAT
The competition format will be as follows for all the age categories. Day 1 - Two Person Scramble (Team); Day 2 and 3 - Individual Stroke Play.
OFFICIALS
All officials will be designated and approved by the Host Community. All Rules Officials must have a Level 4 RCGA certification.
GENERAL RULES
Number of Athletes
There are no restrictions for each age category. This will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis until all the spots are filled. It is recommended to register early to ensure your participation.
Number of Coaches:
Each player has the option of bringing one (1) caddy. This is optional.
NOTE: Each competition must have a minimum of three (3) individuals to begin in any division. These will be based on registrations by the deadline dates.
*Athletes must be from the same community to play in the doubles competition. NOTE: To use power carts, players must provide a valid driver's license.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
The golfers must supply their own equipment (clubs and balls). All equipment must comply with The Rules of Golf.
COMPETITION RULES
Tee boxes will be determined at future Coordinator meetings.
The Rules of Golf – The Committee Scorecard:
In stroke play, the Committee must provide each competitor with a score card containing the date and the competitor’s name.
Note: The Committee may request that each competitor record the date and his/her name on his/her scorecard.
Disqualification Penalty; Committee Discretion
A penalty of disqualification may in exceptional individual cases be waived, modified, or imposed if the Committee considers such action warranted. Any penalty less than disqualification must not be waived or modified. If the Committee considers that a player is guilty of a serious breach of etiquette, it may impose a penalty of disqualification under this rule.
How to decide ties
The Committee will determine how and when a stroke play tie shall be decided. The decision should be published in advance.
In the event of a tie in a scratch stroke-play competition, a play-off is recommended. The play-off may be over 18 holes or a smaller number of holes, as specified by the Committee. If that is not feasible or there is still a tie, a hole-by-hole play-off is recommended.
*The Competition Committee is also known as the Golf Competition Committee, or the committee brought together to organize and implement the golf competition.
THIS IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG-FREE EVENT, AND IF ANYONE IS CAUGHT UNDER THE INFLUENCE, THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EVENT. AS THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE, GOLF IS CONSIDERED TO BE ON PROBATION AND COULD BE DISCONTINUED, AS A SUMMER GAMES EVENT, SHOULD THE ISSUE PERSIST. THE EVENT WILL BE CLOSELY MONITORED AS A RESULT OF THIS ISSUE