Golfer Fareen Samji wins Canadian National Long Drive Challenge

Golfer Fareen Samji wins Canadian National Long Drive ChallengeBurlington’s Fareen Samji out-drove defending champion Lisa Vlooswyk of Calgary to win the women’s division of the Canadian National Long Drive Challenge.

Samji’s longest drive measured 312 yards, four yards farther than runner-up Vlooswyk. The two were competing at Stark’s Golf Course in Port Rowan, Ont. on Sept. 2.

“Lisa is a great competitor, and tough to beat, but I was relaxed all day and stayed loose and I guess the cards were in my favour,” said an elated Samji.

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