Biography

Wilf Homenuik
Born in Kamsack, SK, Wilf Homenuik was one of seven brothers, all of whom took to the links at one time or another. The level of internal competition might have added to his success - but whatever the root, his record speaks for itself. Eight international professional titles, 2 Canadian Professional Golfer Association (CPGA) championships, 2 CPGA Match Play Championships for the Millar Trophy andeleven provincial titles mark the career of this committed golfer. This well beloved teacher also played for Canada at the World Cup in 1965, 1971 and 1974 with such well known Canadian's as George Knudson, Ben Kern and Moe Norman.

International Record:

1965 - Peru Open
1966 - Panama Open
1968 - Grand Bahamas Open
1971 - Lima Open
1971 - Shreveport Open
1972 - West Palm Beach Open
1973 - Lake Michigan Classic
1978 - Lake Worth Open Member of the World Cup Team
1965 - with George Knudson (Tied 4th)
1971 - with Moe Norman (8th)
1974 - with Ben Kern (12th)

Canadian Record:

1954 - runner up in Canadian Junior Championship
1960 - McNaughton Brooks Bursary Recipient
1962 - Low Canadian in Canadian Open (Tied 7th)
1963 - McNaughton-Brooks Bursary Recipient
1965 - McNaughton-Brooks Bursary Recipient
1965 - CPGA Champion
1967 - Winner of CPGA Match Play for the Millar Trophy
1968 - Winner of the CPGA Match Play for the Millar Trophy
1971 - CPGA Championship
1983 - CPGA Senior Championship runner-up
1954 - Saskatchewan Junior Boys Champion
1956 - Manitoba Amateur Champion
1957 - Manitoba Amateur Champion
1961 - Alberta Open Champion
1965 - Alberta Open Champion
1961 - Manitoba Open Champion
1972 - Manitoba Open Champion
1990 - CPGA Ontario Senior Champion
1953 - Saskatchewan Amateur Champion
1953 - Willingdon Team member for Saskatchewan
1956 - Willingdon Team member for Manitoba
1957 - Willingdon Team member for Manitoba

Other Items of Note:

Honoured Member of the Manitoba Golf Hall of Fame Yorkton Sports Hall of Fame

Reference:

http://www.rcga.org/english/HallOfFame/hall_ofFamers.asp?ID=63