Thursday, July 23, 2009

Final Local Major Set For Kawartha


Kawartha Invitational Aug 1-3rd

The first Kawartha Invitational was held in 1946 and was held as a three-day amateur tournament. The Invitational as it is better known has hosted many well-known golfers such as Ben Kern, Moe Norman, Warren Rehikopf, PGA Tour Player Jon Mills, Nick Weslock, brothers Paul & Don Davis, Dan O'Donaghue, Roger Self, Kirk Miller & Derrick Small Jr.. Today it is one of the only three day Invitational in Ontario to our knowledge.

The Invitational starts next Saturday August 1st and continues Sunday and Monday. The tournament wraps up with trophies being handed out late Monday afternoon.

Kawartha is well known for its hospitality and the Invitational is a tournament that has fostered many great memories, friendship and exceptional golf.

On the Links will be broadcasting live from 10:00-10:30am on Sunday August 2nd. Tune in to hear who is leading the tourney after round 1.


MAJOR SPONSORS include Labatt Breweries, Sysco Foods of Ontario and

Kelsey's Bar & Grill/Montana's Cookhouse.....

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