N.B. news: PGA Tour Americas comes to Mactaquac [Video]

It was a day later then expected, but the opening round of the Omnium Explore NB Open at Mactaquac Golf Course has taken swing.

Over the weekend, PGA Tour Americas players will dazzle spectators with incredible shots, long putts, and the occasion chip-in. The tournament marks the first time a PGA-sanctioned event has been held in New Brunswick. There are 156 players competing from 23 different countries.

The opening round was slated for Thursday but was postponed due to rain. The opening round was played Friday while the second round will be pushed to Saturday. The final two rounds will be played Sunday when the number of golfers shrinks down to 60.

Up for grabs is the purse of $225,000.

“It’s been a long time coming to have an event in New Brunswick,” says PGA Tour Americas senior manager Amy Roberts. “We’ve played in other areas of Atlantic Canada, but to be here and kind of looking around, seeing the buzz that’s been created, …