The Canadian Masters was a golf tournament on the Canadian Tour between 1994 and 1999. It was held at Heron Point Golf Links in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada.[1]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Ancaster, Ontario, Canada |
| Established | 1994 |
| Course(s) | Heron Point Golf Links |
| Tour(s) | Canadian Tour |
| Format | Stroke play |
| Final year | 1999 |
| Tournament record score | |
| Aggregate | 266 Mike Weir (1997) |
| To par | −18 Mike Weir (1997) |
| Final champion | |
 Ray Stewart | |
The tournament founded with the intention of developing it into a C$0.5 million event within five years.[2] The prize fund quickly increased, from C$100,000 in the first year to C$200,000 in the second and C$250,000 the third and fourth, making it the richest on tour. However, while it remained the joint richest event on the Canadian Tour, prize money dropped back down to C$200,000 in 1998 and 1999,[3] the final time it was held.
The winner of the Canadian Masters was awarded the George Knudson Memorial Trophy, named in memory of one of Canada's most successful professional golfers.[2]
Winners
edit| Year | Winner | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Ray Stewart | 269 (−15) | |
| 1998 | Mike Grob | 268 (−16) | |
| 1997 | Mike Weir | 266 (−18) | |
| 1996 | Trevor Dodds | 274 (−10) | [4] |
| 1995 | Scott Dunlap | 268 (−16) | |
| 1994 | Roger Wessels | 272 (−12) |
References
edit- ^ McKay, Garry (August 25, 2016). "Canadian golf tour stops in Ridgeway". Hamilton Spectator. Simcoe. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ a b Fraser, Rick (May 12, 1994). "Canadian Masters aims for $500,000 purse". Edmonton Journal. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. p. 71. Retrieved April 13, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Grange, Michael (July 24, 1999). "Heron Point links enhance prestigious event". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^ McCormack, Mark H. (1997). The World of Professional Golf 1997. IMG Publishing. p. 420. ISBN 1878843176.