Matt Freeman (Canyon Meadows G&CC) shot a 7-under par 65 to take the lead in day one of the 2013 Club Car – Titleist FootJoy PGA of Alberta Championship. Tied for second place are Darryl James (National Golf Academy at Shaganappi) and Tim Sawatzky (Lynx Ridge GC) who both shot 6-under par 66. 26 players of the 100 person field shot under par. For first round scores and second round pairings click here.
Tournament News
2013 Tour Championship
The top Players’ Tour and the top Overall money winners will face off Tuesday, September 3 and Wednesday, September 4th at the Canal at Delacour for the 2013 Tour Championship sponsored by Fletcher. Tee times will begin at 1:00pm on day one and 7:30am on day two. Click here to view the draw.
PGA of Canada News
Five Players Advance to Shaw Charity Classic
The following players were successful at the Champions Tour event qualifier held at Canyon Meadows G&CC on August 27th: JK Kim (-6), Tom Byrum (-4), Jim Carter (-4), David Rummells (-3) & Barry Lane (-2). These players will play for a purse of $2,000,000 beginning August 30th at Canyon Meadows G&CC. Scott Allred finished with a 1-under 70, while Darryl James shot a 74.
Fall P.A.T. at Alberta Springs - Final Results
Congratulations to James Edwards (Sirocco GC), Colby Fox (Lakeside GC), Joel Hasselman (Priddis Greens G&CC), Ethan Lefler (D’Arcy Ranch GC), Jennifer MacKinnon (Heritage Pointe GC) and Jordan Murphy (Cardiff G&CC) for passing their Playing Ability Test today at the Alberta Springs GR.
Fall P.A.T. Round One Results
Click here to view the round one results and round two tee times for the final Alberta P.A.T. of 2013 taking place at the Alberta Springs GR.
PGA of Canada News
Draw Posted for Shaw Charity Classic Qualifier
Canyon Meadows G&CC will be hosting 24 golfers on August 27th to see who can qualify for the Champions Tour event being hosted at the same club later that week. Tee-times for the event qualifier begin at 7:15am. Click here to see the full field and draw by tee-times.
PGA of Canada News
Six Players Advance to Shaw Charity Classic Qualifier
The following players were successful at the Champions Tour Pre Qualifying Stage held at the Camrose GC on August 22: Darryl James (exempt), Scott Allred 67, Bob Niger 68, JK Kim 69, Ted Bach 72, Jim Karr 73* (*3rd playoff hole). These players will move to the event qualifier to be held Tuesday August 27th at the Canyon Meadows G&CC.
PGA of Canada News
Final P.A.T. of 2013
The draw for rounds one and two of the Playing Ability Test being hosted by the Alberta Springs GC is now posted. Tee times will begin at 10:00am on Monday, August 26th and 8:00am on Tuesday, August 27th. Click here to view.
PGA of Canada News
Burgeson birdies his way to victory
Brett Burgeson (Country Hills GC) shot an impressive 5-under 67 today (137) to win the 2013 PGA of Alberta Club Car – Titleist FootJoy Championship today at the RiverBend GC. Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC), Matt Freeman (Canyon Meadows G&CC) & Tim Sawatzky (Lynx Ridge GC) all finished one shot back at 6-under 138.
PGA of Canada News
2013 PGA of Alberta Championship Sponsored by Club Car and Titleist/FootJoy
The Association's most prestigious event will be taking place at River Bend GC on August 19th and 20th. Tee-times will begin at 7:30 both days. Click here to view the draw for round one.
PGA of Canada News
PGA On Wheels Hits the River Bend GC this Sunday
The PGA on Wheels and River Bend GC present a Carnival at the Bend on August 18 from 9:30-12:30 in Red Deer. We hope to see you there!
PGA of Canada News
Allred Finishes Top 3 At National Championship
Scott Allred posted one of his best results this year alongside Jim Rutledge and Rod Spittle at the PGA of Canada Senior Championship.
After 4 months of matches, the north team of Mike Belbin and Jeff Cuthbertson will duke it out with the south team of Darryl James and Jamie Kureluk to see who will be the 2013 Team Match Play Champions. The final match will take place on September 19th at the Red Deer G&CC.
PGA of Canada News
Pacholok continues hot streak with win at Devon
Chris Pacholok from the Royal Mayfair GC shot even par 70 at the Devon GC to claim 1st place at the final Golf Supply House Professional Series event of the season. Stony Plain's Chris Toth finished one stroke back. Three others were tied at 73.
PGA of Canada News
Devon P.A.T Final Results
Congratulations to Mike Johnston (Jasper Park Lodge GC) and Adam Lewis (Banff Springs GC) who passed their playing ability test today at Devon GC.
PGA of Canada News
Coloniale, Stony Plain & Gillett Victorious at 2013 Callaway Golf Pro Junior
Blistering scores of 62 (Gross) and 60 (Net) at the Stony Plain GC by some of the province's best junior golfers highlighted action at the 2013 Callaway Golf Pro Junior held in Stony Plain. Drayton Valley professional Weston Gillett's 66 was good enough to claim the professional title.
PGA of Canada News
Deadline to Register for the Shaw Charity Classic Pre-Qualifier is Quickly Approaching
Professionals and amateurs 50 and older are eligible to enter the pre-qualifier event being held at Camrose GC August 22nd. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, August 15th – 5:00pm MST for your chance to compete on an International stage.
Association News
2013 Junior Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Erin Martens (Windermere G&CC) and Kattereya Kennedy (Highwood G&CC) for being selected as this year's recipients of the 2013 PGA of Alberta Junior Scholarships. Each girl will receive a $1,500 scholarship towards their 2013 academics.
PGA of Canada News
Golf Supply House Professional Series – Devon GC
The Devon GC will host the final Golf Supply House Professional Series of the season on Wednesday, August 14th. Click here to view the draw.
PGA of Canada News
2013 Callaway Golf Pro Junior North
The Stony Plain GC plays host to the Callaway Golf Pro-Junior North on Tuesday, August 13th. Click here to view the draw.
Tournament News
Belbin wins in Rocky
Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC) followed a first round 68 with a 69 to finish at 7- under 137 and win the Cobra Puma Golf Assistants Championship held at Pine Hills GC by 3 shots over playing partner Garrett Jenkinson (Riverside Golf Academy). Tom Flockhart (Jasper Park Lodge GC) fell off the lead early but shot a respectable even par 144 to finish tied for third with Tyler LeBouthillier.
Pine Hills P.A.T. - Final Results
Congratulations to Ben McKendrick (Banff Springs GC) who passed his Playing Ability Test today at the Pine Hills GC.
Tournament News
BELBIN LEADS THE 2013 ASSISTANTS' CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER ROUND ONE
Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC) shot a 4-under 68 today to be leading the 2013 Assistants’ Championship by one stroke over Garett Jenkinson (Riverside GA). Tom Flockhart (Jasper Park Lodge GC), Brack Little (Glendale G&CC), David MacComb (Blackhawk GC) and Wade Waters (Northern Bear GC) all shot 1-under 71 and sit 3 back. Click here for the full results.
Pine Hills P.A.T. - Round One Results
Click here to view the round one results and round two tee times for the Playing Ability Test being held at the Pine Hills GC.
PGA of Canada News
Golf Tip: How to hit a flop shot
Click here to watch PGA of Alberta Professional Jeff Tell demostrate how to hit a flop shot.
The front nine at Inglewood re-opens to the public today. Although there is still some evidence of the flood damage, Executive Professional Jason Stanier reported the tees and greens are in good condition, thanks in large part to countless hours of hard work by staff, members and volunteers. The cost for a nine-hole lap is $30 and the back nine at Inglewood will likely re-open in late August or early September.
The Hamptons GC Will Host Champions Tour Qualifier
The stage is set for the Shaw Charity Classic and Seven Players will join Fred Couples, Mark O'Meara and 73 Champions Tour Players at Canyon Meadows G&CC this fall. The PGA of Alberta recently announced that The Hamptons GC will host the Event Qualifier on August 27th.
Draw Posted for the Pine Hills P.A.T.
Both the round one and two draws are now posted for the Playing Ability Test being held at the Pine Hills GC on Wednesday, August 7th & Thursday, August 8th. Click here to view.
Tournament News
2013 PGA of Alberta Assistants' Championship sponsored by Cobra Puma Golf
The 2013 PGA of Alberta Assistants’ Championship will be taking place on Wednesday, August 7th & Thursday, August 8th at the Pine Hills GC. Tee times will begin at 7:00am both days. Click here to view the draw.