Inverary Golf Course to Join the Ranks of QKIM Golf for the 2023 Season
Quinte Kingston Intersectional Matches (QKIM) is all set for its 16th season, which will feature teams from area golf courses going head-to-head in friendly competitive matches.
A total of 81 teams of men and women golfers from 19 clubs will be competing across six divisions, commencing July 30th through to September 19th. The new season will spark new rivalries as teams move up and down within their divisions based on their previous year’s performance. However, all eyes will be on the women’s team from Cataraqui GC and the men’s team from Trillium Wood GC to see if they will be able to defend their championship titles.
The 2023 season will also welcome Inverary Golf and Country Club to the QKIM fold. The family-owned and operated golf course in Inverary has been a staple on eastern Ontario’s golf map since 1980, when it was initially developed as a 9-hole course by the Wowk family. The Wowks eventually expanded the operation to 18 holes in 1998.
Inverary GCC General Manager Jason Wowk stated, “We’re excited to be joining QKIM and providing our members with an opportunity to play in these popular match play events.” Jason explained, “Initially, we will be entering a team in the Senior Men’s Division and plan to expand into the other divisions in the coming seasons.”
QKIM encourages members of participating golf courses to get in touch with their Club Pro or Team Captain to see how they can qualify to play on their club teams.
To learn more about QKIM, the 2023 schedules and the 19 participating courses, please refer to the website at www.qkim.ca.
- The Quinte-Kingston Intersectional Matches (QKIM) are a friendly inter-club competition between teams from regional golf clubs in the Quinte and Kingston area. It takes place every summer in late July, August and September with approximately 81 teams from 19 golf clubs competing across six Divisions: Men’s A, Men’s B, Senior Men, Super Senior Men, Women and Senior Women.
- The Intersectional Matches are a highlight for many recreational golfers across the region who enjoy the opportunity to compete in a friendly match, while meeting new friends and playing at a variety of excellent and challenging courses.
- The matches were established 16 years ago when the inter-club match-play competition concept was introduced to the area from Quebec. QKIM has seen thousands of participants over the years and has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the season for local golfers.
- The competition is volunteer-driven and relies on the efforts of many people for its ongoing success, as well as the generosity of all 19 participating clubs who organize their teams and graciously host the matches.
- Participating golf courses include: Amherstview GC, Briar Fox G&CC, Camden Braes G&CC, Cataraqui G&CC, Colonnade G&CC, Evergreen GC, Gananoque G&CC, Garrison GC, Inverary G&CC, The Landings Golf & Teaching Centre, Loyalist G&CC, Napanee GC, Oak Hills GC, Picton G&CC, Rideau Lakes G&CC, Rivendell GC, Roundel Glen GC, Smuggler’s Glen GC, and Trillium Wood GC.
