2025 Rapids Golf Tournament: A Day of Sunshine, Community & Celebration

The 2025 Paugan Falls Rapids Golf Tournament was everything you could imagine and more. With perfect weather, a roster of 124 golfers, and over 20 incredible volunteers, the day was a true celebration of community, sport, and support for the Rapids.

From the moment check-in opened, the buzz was undeniable. Teams representing every corner of the Gatineau Valley—and beyond—arrived ready to play, laugh, and connect. With Ronnie Rapid on hand to cheer everyone on, this wasn’t just a round of golf—it was a full-blown Rapids event.

Energy on the Course

The weather couldn’t have been better: warm with a steady breeze that kept things comfortable all afternoon. That set the stage for an electric day on the course, where cries of excitement echoed from fairway to fairway as birdies dropped and great shots were celebrated.

This year’s tournament wasn’t just about fun—it was also about competition. Here are some of the standout performances:

Contest Winners

  • Men’s Longest Drive: Jeremy Pothier

  • Women’s Longest Drive: Fay McLaughlin

  • Men’s Closest to the Pin: Matt Walsh

  • Women’s Closest to the Pin: Chelsea Burbidge

  • Marshmallow Drive: Fay McLaughlin

  • Most Honest Golfers: Dean, Sean, Troy, and Matt McLaughlin

Winning Team (Season Ticket + Free Round of Golf + Rapids Hat)

With an impressive score of -10, the winning team was:

  • Garth McLaughlin

  • Jake Wambolt

  • Ty Morelli

  • Joey Robinson

Raffle Prize Highlights

  • 2025–26 Rapids Season Tickets: Dean McLaughlin, Chris McColgan

  • Yeti Rambler: Jeremie Perreault

  • Free Golf Round courtesy of Jeremy Voorneveld of CrossSmith Team: Jake Wambolt

50/50 Winner

  • Rob Keenan took home a prize of $815

$500 Door Prize Winner

  • Yannik Toupin

Dinner & Awards

After a full afternoon on the course, players gathered in the meal hall for a delicious buffet dinner featuring ¼ roast chicken and all the trimmings. Rapids Assistant Captain Nicholas Carroll kept the energy high during the awards ceremony, handing out prizes, thanking participants, and adding some lighthearted commentary that had the whole room laughing.

Community Vibes

What made the day truly special wasn’t just the golf—it was the people. Familiar faces from Rapids games mingled with new friends from across the region. Whether they were swinging clubs or lending a hand, everyone contributed to the spirit of the event.

Special thanks goes out to:

  • Golf Mont Cascades for once again being incredible hosts

  • Our volunteers for keeping things running smoothly

  • And to every golfer who came out to support the Rapids

Photos

Photos from the tournament are now available! Check them out and download your team shots here:
📸 View the 2025 Golf Tournament Photo Gallery

We’re already looking forward to next year. Until then—Go Rapids Go!