Anthony “Tony” Matlock

Anthony “Tony” Matlock, a lifelong resident of Kitchener, learned to caddy at age 8, left school at 14 to help support his family, and went on to distinguish himself in many fields.

A lifelong competitive golfer, Matlock earned numerous victories including the Ontario Junior Better Ball, the George S. Lyon Championship, and the Ontario Senior Champion of Champions. He also represented the country internationally for 14 years as a qualified member of the Canadian Senior’s Golf Association.

With an instinct for business, Matlock created, co-owned and operated a successful appliance retail centre for 30 years. He also, with partners, designed and launched the unique Merry Hill Golf Course and challenging Dundee Country Club. In creating these enduring enterprises, Matlock generated employment for many people throughout the decades and fostered more than one million rounds of golf – contributing to the economic vitality and sporting dynamism of Waterloo Region.