Quebec’s Joey Savoie Wins Inaugural Canada Victoriaville-Feneric Cup, Secures $35,000 Scholarship
, Victoriaville, Quebec — Joey Savoie, a member of the Pinegrove golf club in Quebec, emerged victorious at the 12th edition of the Canada Victoriaville-Feneric Cup, held at the Victoriaville golf club. With a final score of -21, Savoie secured the championship title and a scholarship worth $35,000.
An Intense Fight to the Finish
The competition was fierce until the very end, with Savoie maintaining a slight advantage before Sunday’s final round. However, it was on the 18th hole that Savoie and Brandon Lacasse delivered an exciting showdown for the golf lovers present. Savoie, although relieved to have won, acknowledged that he didn’t play his best golf on Sunday. “It’s very difficult to win a golf tournament,” he said. “There are so many good players, and the competition is so fierce. Today, I didn’t have my best in my bag, but I’m relieved and happy to leave with the victory.”
Savoie also celebrated his birthday during the tournament and expressed gratitude for the support he received from those around him. With this win, Savoie becomes the second Quebecer to claim the Canada Cup title, following Étienne Papineau’s 2023 victory. Notably, Savoie previously won the amateur champion title at the same event.
Other Notable Results
- Brandon Lacasse and Brendan Leonard tied for second place with a score of -20.
- Quebec’s Yohann Benson finished jointly in 17th place with a score of -13.
- Eric Banks, the 2019 champion, ended up in sixth place with a score of -17.
- The 2022 winner, American Jake Scott, tied for the 11th place with a score of -15.
The Return of the Subway Trophy among Amateurs
The amateurs put on a great show as well. William Boudreault and Alexandre Mercier, both ending with a -5 cumulative result, shared the Subway trophy. Mercier, who also won the amateur component last year, expressed enthusiasm about the future for both golfers.
Victoriaville Golf Club: A Tournament Success
Alain Danault, co-president of the event, drew a highly positive assessment of the Canada Cup Victoriaville-Feneric. The tournament attracted around 7,000 people over four days, with free admission for all. Danault praised the exceptional talent in the starting grid, particularly highlighting the performance of Quebec’s Joey Savoie and local golfers representing Victoriaville golf club.
We are extremely happy… Joey Savoie gave us a whole show. Our Quebecers were also good. There was a fight until the end, it cannot be better. We had two beautiful pro-ams with four beautiful golf rounds.
Danault also recognized the impressive performances of Marc-Olivier Plasse, Brandon Lacasse, Brendan Leonard, Eric Banks, Jake Scott, and Blair Bursey.
Looking Ahead to the 13th Edition
With a total of 144 golfers participating and $140,000 in scholarships at stake, the Canada Cup Victoriaville-Feneric successfully concluded its 12th edition. The event will return next year for its 13th installment, promising another exciting week of golf.
Did You Know?
Joey Savoie is not the only Quebecer to win a major golf tournament this year. Étienne Papineau secured victory at the Canada Cup in 2023.
It’s very difficult to win a golf tournament. There are so many good players. The competition is so fierce.
— Joey Savoie, Canada Cup Winner
, by 247Sports News