Inducted Members

Left to right: François-David Rouleau (Journal de Montréal), Daniel Caza (Ovation médias), Diane Barabé,
Robert Bissonnette (Golf Québec President), Jean-Pierre Beaulieu (Golf Québec Executive Director),
Michel Marois (La Presse)

Her international competencies and legendary dedication to the game of golf were decisive elements in awarding the Pierre-Nadon prize to Diane Barabé who just experienced the most memorable golf season.

Starting in the spring and throughout the summer, she worked with the likes of Jordan, Sergio, Dustin, Rory and other great players of the world as she was invited to contribute to the Masters Tournament, USA and British Opens where she joined the expert team of rules officials.

As she also is the Golf Canada Rules Committee Chair, Diane also contributed to the Canadian Open where she worked with the PGA experts to reach another level of experience, expertise, and skill set.

“When I’m on the course, I’m one of the boys,” she said, with her usual modesty.

Despite her visits to prestigious facilities such as Augusta National, Erin Hills, Royal Birkdale, and Glen Abbey, Diane Barabé is still extremely proud of her home club, Miner, a small municipal nine-hole club located in Granby.

Never forgetting where she comes from

Created over ten years ago by his golf reporter peers, the Pierre-Nadon prize is designed to turn the spotlight towards the actions of someone who was instrumental to the development of his or her sport in the province.

Diane Barabé is quiet humble and likes to remind everyone that she made her first steps as a volunteer in the golf industry in one of the events sanctioned by the Easter Tonwships Regional Association which was held in Cowansville. Everyone knows how the story goes…

When she can, Diane always takes the opportunity to salute Claire Beaubien, her “rules sister”. She has been her source of support and inspiration, constantly pushing her to get out of her comfort zone to go higher and farther.

Another proof that Diane is not forgetting where she comes from despite her international reputation is that, once again this year, she was helping at the Pee-Wee and Mosquito Championship presented at the Vieux Lennox and North Hatley golf clubs, halfway between the Masters Tournament held in April and USA Open in June. And there are so many other examples of her generous dedication to the game of golf.

“This is a well-deserved recognition,” said Denis Messier of La Tribune.

“Glad to share her expertise and competencies, Diane Barabé is constantly striving for excellence in her volunteer activities. She is truly representing the values that the late Pierre Nadon, our friend and colleague, would want to see in this Prize which is named after him,” added Gilles Terroux, spokesperson of the group of reporters this year.