Wilf Homenuik | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Wilfred Homenuik |
Born | December 30, 1935 Kamsack, Saskatchewan |
Nationality | Canada |
Spouse | Jean Young |
Children | Gwen, Scott and Jason |
Career | |
Status | Professional |
Former tour(s) | Canadian Tour |
Professional wins | 18 |
Achievements and awards | |
Canadian Golf Hall of Fame | 2005 |
Wilfred Homenuik (born December 30, 1935) is a Canadian professional golfer. His surname is also spelled Homeniuk in many records.
Homenuik was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, and is one of seven brothers, many of whom have also played golf, most notably Stan and Ted.[1] He has appeared in seven Canadian Opens and three World Cups.
Together with Moe Norman and George Knudson, Homenuik is regarded as one of the greatest Canadian golfers of his time, and has been inducted into many golf Halls of Fame.
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Homenuik became the head professional of the Highlands Golf Course in London, Ontario, in 1976. In 2003, he was the teaching professional golfer at the Oakdale Golf and Country Club in Toronto, Ontario.
Homenuik set the course record (65) for Windemere Golf and Country Club in the Alberta Open in 1961.
World Cup: 1965, 1971, 1974