NHL referee Garrett Rank wins his 4th Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur golf title
BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — NHL referee Garrett Rank won his fourth Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday, breaking a last-hole tie with a 6-foot par putt…
NHL referee Garrett Rank secured his 4th Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur golf championship on Friday, following a dramatic last-hole victory at the Brantford Golf & Country Club. Hailing from Waterloo, Ontario, the 38-year-old secured a narrow one-stroke win, closing with a 3-under 69 for a total of 18-under 270. Rank edged out third-round leader Evan Nachtigall from Brandon, Manitoba, who bogeyed the final hole with a 72, dropping to second place.
Describing the moment, Rank said, "As soon as I saw my ball was on the back of the green, I knew it was a good time for lag putt to try and two putt, and luckily enough I was able to make the 6-footer at the end to win." Rank's previous championships came in back-to-back years from 2014 to 2016, raising his national title count to five, including a win in the 2012 Canadian College/University Individual Championship.
Reflecting on his accomplishments, Rank said, "Winning a golf tournament is never easy. To do it four times is pretty special. I think it’s been 10 years since I last did it so to do it close to home in a place like Brantford is something that I will remember for the rest of my life." The successful referee earned a spot in the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, set to take place at Sand Valley Resort in Nekoosa, Wisconsin, from late September through early October.
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