NHL Ref Garrett Rank Wins 4th Golf Championship on Last-Hole Putt to Break Tie
NHL referee Garrett Rank secured his fourth Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur golf championship title with a final-hole putt. Rank, who balances a professional officiating career with competitive golf, edged out Evan Nachtigall to win.
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This story highlights the rare intersection of professional sports officiating and high-level amateur athletic achievement.
00:13 Featured Video Mets Collapse in 9th Again 😶 Home NHL Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images NHL NHL Ref Garrett Rank Wins 4th Golf Championship on Last-Hole Putt to Break Tie Adam Wells Aug 22, 2026 If Garrett Rank wants to give up his regular job as an NHL referee, he might be very successful as a golfer.
Rank is now a four-time winner of the Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship after making a six-foot par putt on the final hole on Friday.
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