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Justine Emond Crowned in a Play-Off
June 2026
Suzanne Ricard Wins Senior Title
Montréal, June 29, 2026 – Justine Emond (Le Blainvillier) and Sarah-Maude Martel (Public Golfer Program) needed a play-off on Sunday to decide the winner of the amateur competition at the Debbie Savoy Morel Cup, presented in collaboration with belairdirect, at Golf Le Mirage.
Emond, provisionally second after the first day’s play, ultimately got the better of Martel. She secured her first career victory at the Debbie Savoy Morel Cup, a competition included in the Jocelyne Bourassa Series, which serves to identify Québec’s women’s amateur and senior teams ahead of the Canadian championships.
After shooting par on her first nine holes, she also carded a birdie on the final hole of the first day. Emond showed great consistency the following day to draw level with Martel at the top of the leaderboard on +2 (73), before clinching victory in a play-off.
Kate Guo (Pinegrove/Québec team) and Mackenzie Cloutier (Elm Ridge Country Club) both finished the tournament at +3 (74), in joint third place. Cloutier had, in fact, been provisionally in first place after the first day, on -1 (34).
In the seniors’ division, Suzanne Ricard (Royal Montreal), the 2024 senior champion and Senior Golfer of the Year in 2023 and 2025, claimed victory on Sunday at Golf Le Mirage.
Ricard carded a 38 (+2) on the front nine, which already gave her a comfortable lead. She held off an incredible charge from Julie Guillote (Le Diamant), who climbed six places to finish the competition second at +10 (81), just one stroke behind the winner.
Monique Bérard (Les Dunes) rounded off the top-3 at +13 (84).
Marie-Pier Desroches (Montcalm) won the Stableford competition in the amateur category with 36 points, just one point ahead of her nearest rival, Karen Baker, from Club de Golf de l’Île de Montréal. Robyn Benwell (Belœil) took the honours in the seniors’ event of the Stableford contest.
The Duke of Kent, the first stage of the Men’s Triple Crown, will be the next event on Golf Québec’s calendar. It will take place on June 29 and 30, at Club de golf Royal Québec.
Many Thanks to Our Partners
In 2026, Golf Québec is proud to count on the collaboration of belairdirect for the presentation of the Men's and Women's Provincial Tours. In addition, the Golf Québec volunteers, referees, and employees will be dressed by adidas throughout the golf season. Players will not be forgotten, as TaylorMade will supply them with the official TP5 and TP5X golf balls in the main provincial events.
About belairdirect
belairdirect is a proud Canadian insurance provider that has been offering its customers comprehensive insurance solutions for over 70 years. You can count on belairdirect to achieve our shared goal of making insurance simpler and life easier for even more Canadians. Together, we’ll simplify your life by helping you protect what matters most through innovative, personalised insurance solutions that meet your needs. Founded in Québec in 1955, the company offers a simple yet comprehensive solution that allows customers to contact an agent by phone or online. belairdirect was the first property and casualty insurer in North America to sell car insurance products online (www.belairdirect.com), a testament to the company’s innovative spirit. belairdirect is a subsidiary of Intact Financial Corporation, Canada’s largest property and casualty insurer and one of North America’s leading providers of specialised insurance (TSX: IFC -- www.intactfc.com). belairdirect is proud to be a partner of the Breakfast Club. For more information, visit www.belairdirect.com or follow belairdirect on Facebook and Instagram.
About Golf Québec – Inspiring passions, nurturing dreams
Founded in 1920, Golf Québec is the provincial sports federation whose mission is to increase participation in golf, foster excellence, and promote and govern the sport. Golf Québec offers programs for discovery, initiation, recreation, competition and development at the elite level. For further information, visit www.golfquebec.org.
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Sources:
Émeraude Beaupré Ayotte, Assistant Competition Director
514 252-3345, ext. 3394 – mobile: 819 732-0436 – ebeaupreayotte@golfquebec.org
Émilie Bérubé, Marketing and Communications Director
514 252-3345, ext. 3393; mobile: 514 463-5229 – eberube@golfquebec.org