Full name Wilfred Homenuik Status Professional Former tours PGA Tour Canada Children Gwen, Scott and Jason Role Golfer | Spouse Jean Young Name Wilf Homenuik Nationality Canada Canadian Golf Hall of Fame 2005 Professional wins 16 | |
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Born December 30, 1935 (age 88)
Kamsack, Saskatchewan ( 1935-12-30 ) | ||
Wilfred Homenuik (born December 30, 1935) is a Canadian professional golfer. His surname is also spelled Homeniuk in many records.
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Homenuik was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, and is one of seven brothers, many of whom have also played golf, most notably Stan and Ted. 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.
Later career
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.
Trivia
Homenuik set the course record (65) for Windemere Golf and Country Club in the Alberta Open in 1961.