Eric Hawerchuk of Barrie took his first Professional win from Shawn LaFontaine of Cobourg in a shootout at Uxbridge’s Wyndance Golf Club. The pair shot 70, 2 under on the windy day; both 1 shot ahead of 3rd place finish from Jon Rondeau of Maple, Ontario. Hawerchuk has been in six playoffs and he hasn’t lost one. “I just try to make pars and I’m aware that everyone is nervous in the setting.” His playoff strategy is sticking to routine and trusting his golf game under pressure.
Hawerchuk was back playing the Great Lakes Tour after playing in Western Canada on the PGA Tour Canada. His trip, among many others, was cut short when the city of Calgary flooded leaving it in a state of emergency. He is back on the PGA Tour Canada in Winnipeg making everyone in Ontario proud.
Eric’s started playing golf seriously at the age of 12. He practiced under Sam Young at Shelburne Golf Club – one of the best junior schools in Canada. He was taught young what it means to practice seriously and how to play the game while keeping it fun.
Hawerchuk earned his PGA Tour Canada card last year at Q-School and his goal it to earn his Web.com tour card in the next couple years. His long term goal it to be a top player in the world. The team at the Great Lakes Tour believe this can be a reality as Hawerchuk is a consistently good player with a great work ethic. He is also a great team player, motivating Pros and Ams, old and new. Best of luck in your golf career Eric.
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