NHL referee [PERSON_NAME] captured his 4th Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday, sinking a 6-foot par putt on the final hole at Brantford Golf & Country Club to secure a one-stroke victory. The 38-year-old, from [ADDRESS] about 40 miles north, closed with a 3-under 69 to finish at 18-under 270. Third-round leader [PERSON_NAME] of [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS] bogeyed the 18th for a 72 and settled for second.

"As soon as I saw my ball was on the back of the green, I knew it was a good time for lag putt to try and two putt, and luckily enough I was able to make the 6-footer at the end to win," said Rank, who worked his first Stanley Cup Finals as a referee this year. His previous Mid-Am wins came three straight years from 2014-16, giving him five national titles overall, including the 2012 Canadian College/University Individual Championship.

"It's a huge honor," Rank said. "Winning a golf tournament is never easy. To do it four times is pretty special. I think it's been 10 years since I last did it so to do it close to home in a place like [ADDRESS] is something that I will remember for the rest of my life." The victory earns him a spot in the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Sand Valley Resort in [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS] this fall.