Wilf Homenuik

Wilfred Homenuik (born December 30, 1935) is a Canadian professional golfer. His surname is also spelled Homeniuk in many records.

Wilf Homenuik
Personal information
Full nameWilfred Homenuik
Born (1935-12-30) December 30, 1935
Kamsack, Saskatchewan
Nationality Canada
SpouseJean Young
ChildrenGwen, Scott and Jason
Career
StatusProfessional
Former tour(s)Canadian Tour
Professional wins17
Achievements and awards
Canadian Golf Hall of Fame2005

Homenuik was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, and is one of seven brothers, many of whom have also played golf, most notably Stan and Ted.[1] He has appeared in seven Canadian Opens and three World Cups.[2]

Together with Moe Norman and George Knudson, Homenuik is regarded as one of the greatest Canadian golfers of his time, and has been inducted into many golf Halls of Fame.[2]

Later career

Homenuik became the head professional of the Highlands Golf Course in London, Ontario, in 1976. In 2003 he was still working as a teaching professional at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.

Trivia

Homenuik set the course record (65) for Windemere Golf and Country Club in the Alberta Open in 1961.

Amateur wins
  • 1953 Saskatchewan Amateur
  • 1954 Saskatchewan Junior
  • 1956 Manitoba Amateur
  • 1957 Manitoba Amateur

Professional wins

Regular career

Senior career
  • 1990 CPGA Ontario Senior Champion

Team appearances
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References
  1. Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame - Ted Homenuik profile
  2. Mlazgar, Brian; Stoffel, Holden (2007). Saskatchewan Sports: Lives Past and Present. University of Regina Press. p. 63. ISBN 0889771677.
  3. Panama set to resume its strong golf history
  4. "Wilf winner with "help"". The Ottawa Citizen. Ontario, Canada. CP. July 23, 1973. p. 14.
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