Sizzling Competition at the Srixon / Cleveland PGA Atlantic Zone Championship Presented by Nike Golf

Sizzling Competition at the Srixon / Cleveland PGA Atlantic Zone Championship Presented by Nike Golf

Written By: Skylar Jardine, Communications, Marketing, and Event Management Coordinator, PGA of Canada Atlantic

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The temperature wasn't the only thing heating up at the Srixon / Cleveland Golf PGA Atlantic Zone Championship, presented by Nike Golf. Over 50 PGA Atlantic Professionals arrived at the Fox Meadow Golf Course in Stratford, Prince Edward Island, all vying for the coveted title. 

For many of the competitors, Fox Meadow was a familiar battleground, having hosted the Zone Championships the previous year. The course, known for its challenging nature, can test even the most seasoned players.  

"The greens are our defense; they’re going to be very quick. If you find yourself on the wrong side of the hole or you’re not careful, you’ll be looking at some higher scores," shared Trevor Giggey, Head Professional. 

Shaun Margeson from Oakfield Golf & CC wasted no time making his mark. He had four birdies and an eagle on the front nine, then added five birdies and another eagle on the back nine. His astounding -12 under par not only secured his place at the top of the leaderboard but also set a new course record. 

"Today everything went right, putted awesome, hit it right to the green, I couldn’t have asked for a better day," Margeson commented after his round. 

Thomas Keddy from Miramichi Golf & CC and Jordan Ells from Trackman Canada kept Margeson in their sights, shooting 64 and 65, respectively.  

Margeson set the bar high in Round 1 and certainly didn’t disappoint the following day, finishing the round with a bogey-free scorecard, racking up seven birdies and an eagle. 

Brian Affleck from Brian Affleck Golf Academy worked his way up the leaderboard by going -6 under par each round for a score of 66-66. Connor Shea wasn’t far behind, finishing third overall with rounds of 68-66. An impressive performance by all the professionals who came out, with 18 players shooting even par or lower over the two rounds. 

A special shoutout to David DeAdder for achieving a spectacular hole-in-one on the fourth hole. 

In the end, there was no catching Margeson this week. Over 36 holes, he delivered a remarkable performance with 16 birdies, 3 eagles, and just a single bogey. 

In other news, we have our qualifiers for the PGA Head Pro Championship of Canada, presented by Callaway Golf, held at the Mission Resort + Club in Florida, USA: 

  • Brian Affleck, Brian Affleck Golf Academy, 66-66 

  • Adam Chamberlain, Gowan Brae Golf & Country Club, 69-69 

  • Trevor Giggey, Fox Meadow Golf Club, 71-69 

  • Derek MacKinnon, KenWo Golf Club, 69-71 

Thanks to the support of Srixon / Cleveland Golf and Nike Golf, PGA Atlantic professionals were competing for the largest purse of the season, totaling $22,000. PGA Atlantic sincerely appreciates the ongoing support of these partners that make events like this possible. 

After two successful years at Fox Meadow Golf Course, the Zone Championship will be moving to a new location. Our heartfelt thanks go to Trevor Giggey and the entire Fox Meadow team for their exceptional hospitality and support.