Q & A: Meet the 17-year-old golfing champ from Delaware Nation [Video]

Top Indigenous golfers from across Ontario gathered to compete at the Indigenous Ontario Golf Championships this week. 

More than 100 golfers from dozens of First Nations gathered at the MontHill Golf & Country Club by Six Nations of the Grand River for the competition’s third year from August 12 to 14. 

Among them is 17-year-old Savana Smith of Delaware Nation, who placed third in the women’s competition. 

Cheryl Mitchell of Walpole Island placed first, and Lorraine Elijah of Oneida Nation of the Thames placed fourth. 

Smith spoke with CBC’s Matt Allen on Afternoon Drive about her love for the game and where she got her start in golfing. 

The following has been edited for length and clarity.

LISTEN: Indigenous golfer Savana Smith shares her passion for the sport

Golfing champ Savana Smith of Delaware Nation took third in the Indigenous Ontario Golf Championships this week in Caledonia.

Matt Allen: Congratulations on the win. What does it mean for you?

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