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        Spotlight on Golf: Bruce Leroux and Sid Simpson


        at Summerheights Golf  Links




        By Casey Leger                             love the club,” says Bruce.  “There
                                                   are two courses, and the staff is very
                                                   friendly.   We always feel welcome
                                                   there.”
                                                      Sid is the first to admit that his friend
                                                   Bruce is the better golfer, but Bruce is

            ummerheights’ August Spotlight is      quick to point out that Sid has three
        Son a pair of long-time friends and        confirmed holes-in-one, while he hasn’t
        golfers, Bruce Leroux and Sid Simpson.      reached that golf milestone himself.
        Both men originally became members         Bruce has, however, won the Senior
        of Summerheights Golf Links in the         Club Championship (for members
        1980s, but they were acquainted long       aged 50 and up), the Super Senior
        before that: they had been coworkers       Championship (for ages 60 and up),
        at Domtar since the 1960s. Currently       and the Legends Championship (for
        retired, Bruce and Sid are now in their    those who are 70 years old or better).
        70s.                                       Together, they were the Doubles
          “They have always played together,       Champions in 1998, and they’ve been
        at least twice a week, enjoy each          runners up on several occasions.
        other’s  company,  and  enjoy a  beer         The men enjoy a friendly rivalry
        after golf. They are very entertaining,    and, in the tradition of golfers around
        and our team members love them.            the world, often play for beers to be
        They always make us laugh,” says           bought after a round.  “We enjoy the
        Summerheights’ Operations Manager          competition,” says Sid.  “Bruce spots
        Kathy MacLennan.                           me a few strokes,” he laughs, “but
          It seems the feeling is mutual.  “We     never too many.”                           Bruce (left) Sid (right)                      Photo Submitted

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                                                 613 932-5660                         For further information, contact Tom 613-931-1002
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