A major Canadian golf championship being played at Sawmill Creek Golf Resort and Spa in Camlachie is pumping tens of thousands of dollars into the local economy this week. Over 150 golfers from across Canada are competing at the Canadian Women's Mid-Amateur and Senior Championship until Friday. Tourism Sarnia Lambton's Vicky Praill says they've supplied them with a "swag bag" outlining attractions locally. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Vicky-Prail-3.mp3"][/audio] Praill says each of the over 150 golfers will spend at about $150 a day on food and accommodation and many have brought along their families.
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