More than 150 of Canada’s top golfers will be coming to the Saint John region in August.
Riverside Country Club in Rothesay will host the 2020 Canadian Mid-Amateur Golf Championship.
The championship, which is for golfers aged 25 and over, is one of the most sought-after golf titles in Canada.
The winner will earn an exemption into next year’s RBC Canadian Open.
Originally known as the RCGA Pre-Seniors Championship, it was renamed the Mid-Amateur in 1989.
“Sports tourism plays a key role in growing the local tourism industry,” said Victoria Clarke, executive director of Discover Saint John, in a news release.
“Hosting large sporting events is a true economic generator for our region and we are excited to roll out the red carpet for the Canadian Mid-Amateur Golf Championship.”
The five-day event is expected to generate an estimated $250,000 in economic impact.
The 2020 Canadian Mid-Amateur Golf Championship will take place from Aug. 17 to 21.
