Those who remember the Canadian North Midnight Classic of old will know of the festive atmosphere that surrounded the event.

That atmosphere pretty much returned for 2022 and it was obvious it was missed.

The 74th annual, and oldest, tournament at the Yellowknife Golf Club was back in all its glory on June 17 and 18. Like years of old, the event included a return to the shotgun format of play, a live band SA国际影视传媒� PriscillaSA国际影视传媒檚 Revenge SA国际影视传媒� in the clubhouse on the evening of the 11:59 p.m. flight and the big tent for awards presentations and dinner once the competition came to an end.

Kylie Frederick, the clubSA国际影视传媒檚 head pro and director of golf operations, said there were a total of 185 golfers registered.

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She also said being able to enjoy a full and proper Midnight Classic for the first time was really cool.

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The golf kicked off on the the evening of June 17 with an 18-hole scramble tournament featuring 27 teams hitting the course. Scramble golf features everyone teeing off on each hole but the following shots are played from whoever is judged to have the best lie after the tee shot. The main event, of course, was the 11:59 p.m. flight with total of 20 groups playing either the front nine or back nine of the course. They also had the choice of playing either scramble rules or stroke-play rules.

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Having a Midnight Classic resembling what it used to be was a happy sight for Shaun Morris, the golf clubSA国际影视传媒檚 president.

He said the last two years were tough on everyone and it was nice to be able to enjoy one of the biggest weekends of the year.

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And so now the focus turns to 2023 and the 75th annual edition of the tournament.

Frederick said the plans are already underway to make next year the biggest Midnight Classic ever.

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