Lorne Rubenstein to Attend 2009 Barrett Amateur Championship

Woodstock, N.B. – Lorne Rubenstein, an award-winning golf writer and a member of the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, has confirmed that he will attend the 2009 Barrett Amateur golf tournament, July 29 - Aug 1, 2009 at the Fairmont Algonquin Golf Course in picturesque Saint Andrews-by-the-Sea.

Lorne Rubenstein has been reporting on golf for more than thirty years, writing for publications around the world. In addition to his editorial contributions, he has published nine books including “Mike Weir: The Road to the Masters.” He has just recently launched a new book, “This Round’s on Me.” He was inducted into the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame in 2007.

“Lorne Rubenstein intimately knows the courses, the history, the tournaments, the technology, the psychology, and the people surrounding golf. We look forward to welcoming him to St. Andrews and the Barrett Amateur”, says Garrett Turta, General Manager of the Fairmont Algonquin.

The Barrett Amateur originated nine years ago as a regional invitational tournament in Atlantic Canada. The caliber of the field has grown since then, with representation from across Canada and into the United States. In 2008, the tournament hosted players from six nations, including players from Canada, United States, South Africa, Argentina, Uruguay and Honduras, some of whom were ranked the top 10 golf amateurs in the world.

“One of our goals has been to attract elite, international golfers. It’s always been about quality, not quantity. We are optimistic we can continue to build on that objective this year”, says Pierre Arsenault, Executive Director of the New Brunswick Golf Association.

While the 2009 Barrett Amateur field has yet to be announced, top ranked players from Australia and South Africa are expected to attend.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Erin Barrett at 506-328-8853.