"Ninety per cent of beginners slice the ball," said Bruce Hardy, Teaching Professional at Mill Woods GC in Edmonton. "The main reasons are setup, a bad grip, a bad take-away". Click here to read the full tip from Bruce.
Garett Jenkinson (Golf Performance Canada at Inglewood) with partner Carey Cameron won the Pro-Lady South with a score of 7-under 64. Jenkinson was also victorious on the pro side shooting a 3 –under 68. Click here for all the results.
Tournament News
PLAYOFF NEEDED TO DECIDE WINNER
Alex Steffens (Inglewood G&CC) made birdie on the first playoff hole to defend the PGA of Alberta Ladies Championship sponsored by Dexim Golfwear. Day one leader Rhonda Carter (Canyon Meadows G&CC) finished second and Elizabeth Goldsmith (Country Hills GC) finished in third.
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CARTER LEADS THE LADIES
Home course knowledge helped today as local Professional Rhonda Carter (Canyon Meadows G&CC) shot a 76 and has a 3 shot lead over last year’s champion Alex Steffens (Inglewood G&CC). Click here for all the results.
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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE HELPED WITH VICTORY
Weston Gillett (Drayton Valley GC) played his junior golf at Lacombe G&CC. The local knowledge helped him score a 3-under 68 and claim victory at the Golf Supply House Professional Series Event. Finishing one shot back was Keith Whitecotton (The Quarry GC) with a 2-under 69. Brian deBruin (D’Arcy Ranch GC) and local professional Kevin Broderson (Lacombe G&CC) finished third with even par 71’s. Click here for all the results.
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Professional Series #6 heads to Lacombe G&CC
The draw is posted for the Lacombe G&CC edition of the Golf Supply House Professional Series circuit. Forty-nine professionals will compete for a total purse of $6,600 on June 15th with tee times beginning at 9:00am. Click here to see the current field and draw.
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Playing Ability Test: Speargrass GC
The second Playing Ability Test of 2015 will be taking place at Speargrass GC on June 16 & 17 right after the Players’ Tour event. Eighteen players will look to put forth their “A” game to pass the PAT and earn their card. Tee-times will begin at 1:20pm on day one and 9:50am on day two. Click here to see the complete draw and tee-times.
Brett Burgeson (Country Hills GC) with partner Kevin Temple shot 7-under 65 but still needed two extra playoff holes to win the Tournament of Champions event hosted by River Bend GC. Dale Miners (Cottonwood G&CC) with partner Rick Burton finished in second. Click here for all the results.
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STANIER WAS HOT AT DELACOUR
Jason Stanier (Inglewood G&CC) scored a 7-under 65 on his way to winning the Professional Series Event hosted by The Canal at Delacour. Darryl James (National Golf Academy @ Shaganappi) finished second with a 5-under 67. Sean Thompson (Calgary G&CC) also had a great day with a 4-under 68. Click here for all the results.
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PGA of Alberta Digital Magazine: June Issue
Check out the June issue of the new PGA of Alberta Digital Magazine. An initiative with Inside Golf, content includes Association initiatives, 2015 locations for the PGA on Wheels program, industry updates, and much more. Click here to see the new digital magazine, The GOLFReport.
Golf tip: Effective chipping can greatly reduce your score
“You start by looking for a hitting area that is just 25 per cent out,” said Kenneford. “You don’t want to be thinking about chipping all the way to the hole”. Click here to read the full tip from Golf Professional Peter Kenneford (Belvedere G&CC).
The Golf Supply House Professional Series Heads to The Canal at Delacour
The draw is posted for event #5 of the Golf Supply House Professional Series circuit, this time being hosted at The Canal at Delacour GC on Monday, June 8th. 60 professionals will play for a purse of $7900. Tee times begin at 7:30am. Click here to see the current field and draw.
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Tournament of Champions Draw is now posted
The draw is now posted for the PGA of Alberta Tournament of Champions presented by Dunning Golf. Two person teams consisting of a Club Champion and Head Golf Professional or Executive Golf Professional will play in a best ball format. The event, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th will begin at 1:30 as a shotgun and is taking place at River Bend GC. For more tournament details and to see the full field click here.
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WEATHER DIDN’T STOP WHITECOTTON
The cold and windy conditions didn’t stop Keith Whitecotton (The Quarry GC) from winning the Golf Supply House Professional Series Event hosted by Coloniale GC. Whitecotton shot a great round of 3-under 69. Dallas Cantera (Cardiff G&CC) finished in second place with 70. Jason Vaughan (Fort McMurray GC) also played well with a 72. Click here for all results.
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DEVON WINS THE STAYPRIME
Congratulations to Wade Romanick (Devon GC), Wilf Pittner, Peter Blandy, and Keith Fowler for winning the 2nd annual Stay Prime Invitational hosted by Innisfail GC. The team from the Devon GC partnered with Keith Fowler from the Devon Dispatch scored 97 points on their way to the title. Click here for all the results.