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Race for The 10: How things stand as PGA TOUR Americas heads into final third of 2026 season
PGA TOUR Americas: Aug 5, 2026
With only five tournaments remaining this PGA TOUR Americas season, the race to move up to the Korn Ferry Tour has entered its decisive stretch.
When the season ends on Oct. 18, the top 10 players on the final points list will earn promotions to…
Thomas Ponder wins Explore NB Open
CTV News: July 13, 2026
Thomas Ponder of Alabama won the Explore NB Open at the Mactaquac Golf Course over the weekend…
Ponder uses back-nine birdie run for first PGA Tour Americas win at Explore NB Open
TSN: July 12, 2026
Thomas Ponder (Dothan, Alabama) carded five back-nine birdies to shoot a final-round 65 and pull away for a three-stroke victory at the Explore NB Open, his first victory on…
Thomas Ponder earns three-shot victory at Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 12, 2026
Thomas Ponder (Dothan, Alabama) carded five back-nine birdies to shoot a final-round 65 and pull away for a three-stroke victory at the Explore NB Open, his first victory on…
Thomas Ponder holds 54-hole lead at Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 11, 2026
Thomas Ponder (Dothan, Alabama) carded a bogey-free 62 Saturday at Mactaquac Golf Course to take a one-stroke lead entering the final round at the Explore NB Open. Evan Knight(Novato, California) also…
N.B. golf amateur tees off in first pro tournament, caddied by Canadian champion dad
CBC News: July 11, 2026
Nick Ritchie took his first professional swing at Mactaquac Golf Course on Thursday, with a Canadian golfing legend — his dad, Darren Ritchie — carrying his clubs behind him…
Brady Siravo, Mason Williams, Thomas Ponder share second-round lead at Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 10, 2026
Making his second pro start, Brady Siravo (Sacramento, California) carded a bogey-free 64 Friday and is tied with Thomas Ponder (Dothan, Alabama) and Mason Williams…
Thomas Ponder, Lance Simpson, Evan Knight tied for lead after Round 1 of Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 9, 2026
Thomas Ponder (Dothan, Alabama) made an albatross and an eagle Thursday at Mactaquac Golf Course en route to an 8-under 63 and a share of the first-round lead at the…
Front lines to fairways
Golf Canada: July 9, 2026
After surviving a devastating injury during training, Canadian Armed Forces veteran Michael Feyko found a source of recovery through golf. Turning gratitude into action, he has channeled his…
Explore NB Open: Pre-tournament notes, storylines, more
PGA TOUR Americas: July 8, 2026
The eighth tournament of the PGA TOUR Americas season is this week’s Explore NB Open in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the first of six events in Canada this summer. Ian Holt, currently No. 2 on the Korn Ferry Tour…
10 New Brunswick Festivals Worth a Road Trip This July
Nouzie: July 8, 2026
Summer in New Brunswick means one thing: an excuse to get in the car and go find a festival. Whether you’re chasing live music, lobster, or a good old-fashioned rodeo, the province has something happening nearly every weekend this month. Here are 10 festivals worth the drive before July wraps up.
Front lines to fairways
CBC News: July 5, 2026
Mactaquac Golf Course has been buzzing this weekend as crews put the final touches on the grounds before professional golfers arrive for the PGA Tour Americas’ Explore N.B. Open…
The fall and rise: Golf pro's ascent from tragedy to soldier advocate
Telegraph Journal: July 2, 2026
Veteran spent three months in a wheelchair following parachute accident in the military. He is now a key volunteer in Soldier On golf program…
Home sweet home: Fredericton golfer looks to qualify at local PGA event
Telegraph Journal: June 29, 2026
Fredericton’s Josh Landine is looking to play at the Explore NB Open at Mactaquac, but will have to qualify first…
Nick Ritchie Secures Spot in 2026 Omnium Explore NB Open
Golf NB: June 12, 2026
In June of last year, Nick Ritchie’s victory at the 2025 Men’s Amateur Championship came with more than just a trophy. After emerging victorious out of a thrilling four-hole sudden-death playoff featuring four strong competitors, he also earned a spot in this year’s
PGA TOUR announces 2026 PGA TOUR Americas schedule
PGA TOUR Americas: Dec 3, 2025
The PGA TOUR has announced the 2026 schedule for PGA TOUR Americas, a slate of 15 tournaments running April through October and spanning nine countries. The Tour’s third season will conclude in the…
2025 Fortinet Cup Week 11: Michael Brennan finds redemption, claims lead with authority
PGA TOUR Americas: August 12, 2025
Last September, at the season-ending Fortinet Cup Championship, Michael Brennan seemed poised to walk away with a win that would have earned him a spot on the Korn Ferry Tour. Holding a five-shot lead with…
Fortinet Cup update, Week 10: Latest PGA TOUR University class begins to rise
PGA TOUR Americas: August 5, 2025
With a playoff win in just his fourth start on PGA TOUR Americas on Sunday at the Osprey Valley Open, Carson Bacha became the first graduate from the 2025 PGA TOUR University class to break into the top 10 of the…
2025 Fortinet Cup Week 9: Amazing comeback moves Brett White into third place
PGA TOUR Americas: July 28, 2025
In contention through his first four starts of the season in Latin America – T4 in Brazil, T9 in Ecuador, T3 in Peru and T7 in Mexico – Brett White went quiet for a few weeks before storming back to the top of…
2025 Fortinet Cup Week 8: Davis Lamb posts third straight top-four finish to take over No. 1
PGA TOUR Americas: July 16, 2025
When Davis Lamb claimed a 36-hole win at the Latin America Swing-ending event seven weeks ago in Colombia, moving to second on the Fortinet Cup points list, he immediately set some lofty goals…
2025 Fortinet Cup Week 7: Perkins rises to the top
PGA TOUR Americas: July 8, 2025
Coming off a solid Latin America Swing in which he recorded three top-10s, including a runner-up finish in Peru, David Perkins kicked off the North America Swing with a victory at the Explore NB Open. The 27-year-old from Peoria, Illinois, shot…
David Perkins captures first career title at Explore NB Open, takes top spot in Fortinet Cup standings
PGA TOUR Americas: July 6, 2025
David Perkins secured his first PGA TOUR-sanctioned win at the 2025 Explore NB Open after carding a 4-under 67 in the final round to preserve a one-stroke victory at Mactaquac Golf Course. Perkins, who…
Tripp Kinney takes one-stroke lead into Sunday at Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 5, 2025
Tripp Kinney carded a bogey-free 7-under 64 in the third round of the Explore NB Open to take sole possession of the 54-hole lead heading into Sunday’s final round. Kinney, who held…
Marcus Byrd, David Perkins share lead midway through suspended Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 4, 2025
Marcus Byrd and David Perkins hold the clubhouse lead at the Explore NB Open at 11-under in the second round at Mactaquac Golf Course. Second-round play was suspended on Friday due to…
John Augenstein holds first-round clubhouse lead at suspended Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 3, 2025
John Augenstein holds the clubhouse lead at the Explore NB Open after carding a career-best 9-under 62 in the first round at Mactaquac Golf Course. Play was suspended midway through the afternoon wave at 3:51 p.m. local time due to…
Explore NB Open: Preview pre-tournament storylines, players to watch, more
PGA TOUR Americas: July 1, 2025
Darren Roach secures spot in 2025 Omnium Explore NB Open
Golf New Brunswick: June 4, 2024
In July of last year, Darren Roach secured the 2024 NB Men’s Amateur Championship with a final score of -7 after three rounds. This win earned Darren a spot in the 2025 Omnium Explore NB Open for the PGA Tour Americas…
Davis Lamb makes move, Ben Griffin wins again, Hunter Thomson makes history
PGA TOUR Americas: May 27, 2025
Last year, Ben Griffin earned a spot in the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday after a runner-up finish at the RBC Canadian Open. Now he’s headed back to Jack’s Place following his first career individual win on the PGA TOUR….
PGA TOUR Americas announces 2025 schedule
PGA TOUR Americas: December 16, 2024
The PGA TOUR announced the 2025 PGA TOUR Americas schedule, which features 16 tournaments contested across eight countries, beginning in March and culminating in September at the…
Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, British Columbia, to host Fortinet Cup Championship
PGA TOUR Americas: November 26, 2024
PGA TOUR Americas announced Tuesday that Morgan Creek Golf Course in Surrey, British Columbia, will host the Fortinet Cup Championship in 2025. The 16th and final event of the PGA TOUR Americas season will include the top 120 players in the season-long…
Ian Holt wins after final round cancelled at Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 15, 2024
Ian Holt carded a third-round 9-under 62 to claim his first career victory at the Explore NB Open after the final round was canceled Sunday afternoon due to unplayable course conditions. Rookie John Keefer posted his second consecutive runner-up finish in his third start as a professional. Evan Brown recorded his third top-10 of the season with a solo third finish…
Ian Holt holds two-stroke lead after Round 2 suspended at Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 13, 2024
Due to unplayable course conditions, the second round of the Explore NB Open was suspended Saturday and will resume Sunday morning at 5:45 a.m. ET. Ian Holt currently holds the lead at 17-under with one hole left to play in the second round. Rookie John Keefer trails by two strokes with three players tied for third at 14-under…
Samuel Anderson among five players tied for lead after Friday at Explore NB Open
PGA TOUR Americas: July 12, 2024
Five players carded an 8-under 63 to share the first-round lead of the Explore NB Open. Samuel Anderson, Patrick Flavin, Ian Holt, Ryan Burnett and John Keefer are tied at the top of the leaderboard after recording a new course record at Mactaquac Golf Course…
PGA Tour Americas takes swing at New Brunswick golf course
CTV News Atlantic: July 12, 2024
It was a day later then expected, but the opening round of the Omnium Explore NB Open at Mactaquac Golf Course has taken swing. Over the weekend, PGA Tour Americas players will dazzle spectators with incredible shots, long putts, and the occasion chip-in…
PGA in NB: Opening round delayed
PGA TOUR Americas: July 12, 2024
The rainstorm forced the PGA Tour Americas at Mactaquac Provincial Park Golf Course to push the opening round by a day….
First round of Explore NB Open postponed until Friday, course deemed unplayable
PGA TOUR Americas: July 11, 2024
The first round of the Explore NB Open has been postponed until Friday morning due to inclement weather, the PGA TOUR Americas Rules Committee announced Thursday afternoon. Round one will begin Friday at 7:30 a.m. AT, the second round will be played Saturday, and 36 holes will be played on Sunday in order to complete the 72-hole event…
Explore NB Open: Players to watch, tournament history and more
PGA TOUR Americas: July 10, 2024
This week, PGA TOUR Americas will head to Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, for the Explore NB Open. The Explore NB Open marks the ninth of 16 events on the PGA TOUR Americas schedule and the third of 10 events belonging to the North America Swing. The winner will receive 500 Fortinet Cup points, with a purse of $225,000 ($40,500 winner). The first round was suspended until Friday due to heavy rain in the area…
PGA TOUR Americas: Explore NB Open: Pre-Tournament Notes
NNL Digital News: July 10, 2024
The PGA TOUR Americas comes to the beautiful Mactaquac Golf Course in Fredericton, New Brunswick, for the much-anticipated Explore NB Open. As the third event in the North America Swing and the ninth of the 2024 PGA TOUR Americas season, we have an exciting week ahead…
Lone N.B golfer makes it to Mactaqauc PGA event
CBC News: July 9, 2024
The first round of the PGA TOUR Americas Explore NB Open saw 156 golfers tee off — with Eric Banks the only New Brunswicker.
'I love the competition': Retired local takes his shot at PGA tournament
CBC: July 07, 2024
New Brunswick’s best golfers will have the chance to qualify for a professional golf tournament in Mactaquac next week. The Fredericton area will host a PGA tournament from July 11 to 14 at Mactaquac Golf Course, with $225,000 in prize money up for grabs. The PGA features some of the world’s best golfers and tournaments…
PICTURE-PERFECT GREENS ON DISPLAY AT MACTAQUAC AS ORGANIZERS PREPARE FOR PGA TOUR AMERICAS TOURNAMENT
CTV News Atlantic: July 6, 2024
It’s an orchestra of lawn trimmers, mowers and golf carts at Mactaquac Provincial Park in Mactaquac, N.B., as organizers prepare to welcome over 150 professional golfers to their greens…
PGA Tour Americas takes swing at New Brunswick golf course
CTV News Atlantic: November 29, 2024
The PGA Tour Americas will make its return to New Brunswick next year after a successful first event in Mactaquac. In an announcement Friday, the New Brunswick government said the Explore NB Open, a PGA sanctioned event, will return…
PGA Tour Americas event returning to Mactaquac
Government of NB: November 29, 2024
The Explore NB Open, part of this year’s PGA Tour Americas schedule, will return for its second year, next June 30 to July 6, at the Mactaquac Provincial Park Golf Course. The inaugural tournament attracted…
New Brunswick will roll out the welcome mat for PGA Tour Americas event
SCOREGolf: November 10, 2023
New Brunswick’s history with professional tour golf is a pretty short story. It begins with the 1939 Canadian Open at Riverside Country Club in Saint John and ends with the Canadian Tour’s 1998 New Brunswick Open won by Tim Clark…
PGA event coming to Mactaquac
Fredericton Independent: November 7, 2023
An international tour affiliated with a top pro-golf organization will stage one of its tournaments near Fredericton next summer, and the province and City of Fredericton are investing a combined total of $250,000 to make it happen…
PGA Tour Americas to tee off at Mactaquac
Government of NB: November 7, 2023
CENTRAL YORK (GNB) – PGA Tour Americas will be making a tournament stop at Mactaquac Provincial Park in July of 2024. It is one of two new stops added to the tour, with the other one being in Brazil…
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