2019 Official of the Year – Ms. Catherine (Kay) Thompson

Golf NL is pleased to acknowledge Ms. Catherine (Kay) Thompson as the 2019 Official of the Year.

Aside from her duties on the Governor’s Council with Golf Canada Kay has dedicated herself to remaining up to date and involved in rules and promoting ladies’ involvement in officiating.

This past year Kay attended the new “Rules of Golf” workshop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and obtained her Level III National Referees certification. To continue her familiarization with the new rules she also participated in the weekly online Rules Education Program.

On the national scene, Kay was appointed the Rules Chairperson for the Future Links Atlantics and refereed at the Canadian National Junior Boys Championships, both in New Brunswick.

On the provincial level, Kay officiated at the Royal LePage Provincial Junior and Ladies Amateur Championship, the Tely Tour Championship, and the 2019 Atlantic Amateur Championships at Humber Valley Resort.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the 2019 Official of the Year.. Ms. Kay Thompson

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