A familiar face at the Grey Owl men’s golf tournament is finally a champion.
Darcy Howarth, a 50-year-old from MacGregor, went wire-to-wire over the weekend to win the 63rd annual tournament at Clear Lake Golf Course.
Playing through steady rain and chilly conditions, Howarth posted rounds of 69 and 76 for a 145 total, good enough to hold off two-time champion Jared Jacobson of Brandon by three strokes.
Howarth entered Sunday’s final round with a one-shot lead over St. Charles’ Curtis Markusson.
“It’s hard to believe,” notes Howarth. “I’ve been coming to this tournament for 20 years, and I love it. It’s fun, and I’m here to have a good time, and I never thought I’d compete or win it.”
It’s a full-circle moment after Howarth’s 2024 appearance, where he opened with a strong 71 but faded to a 94 in the final round.
This year, he not only redeems himself but also becomes the first tournament director to win the event.
The Grey Owl tournament consists of 36 holes played over three days.
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