PGA of Alberta Tees Up New Partnership with Sunday Session Golf Cocktails
Calgary, AB – Cheers to a new partner as we add Sunday Session golf cocktails to the PGA of Alberta’s tee sheet of suppliers.
Sunday Session, Alberta’s home-grown golf cocktail brand has been leading the way in Canada’s golf beverage scene since introducing the nation’s first canned Transfusion, and western Canada’s first Water Hazard in a can.
“Their thoughtfully crafted, award-winning lineup brings club-quality cocktails directly to the fairway, giving golfers a faster, more consistent alternative to cocktails traditionally prepared by cart service staff.” said Robert Rousselle, chief executive officer, PGA of Alberta. “By streamlining beverage delivery, with cocktails made with real juices and teas, Sunday Session helps improve pace of play while maintaining the premium experience members and guests expect.”
As part of this partnership, Sunday Session is also unveiling ground breaking, non-alcoholic versions of its award-winning Transfusion and award-winning Half & Half cocktails. Made with electrolytes instead of alcohol, these new “Recovery Cocktails” ensure that every golfer — from competing professionals to weekend enthusiasts — can enjoy a refreshing round, no matter their preference.
“Partnering with the PGA of Alberta is an incredible milestone for Sunday Session,” said John Eresman, Co-founder of Sunday Session. “We’re excited to align our premium ready-to-drink cocktails with the PGA’s mission to create the best possible golfing experience. Whether you’re celebrating a birdie with a Water Hazard or staying hydrated with a non-alc Recovery Transfusion, Sunday Session has an option for everyone.”
Sunday Session has been sampling its products at PGA of Alberta Golf Show, PGA of Alberta Buying Show and at member functions over the last year. They will be sponsoring the highly-anticipated PGA of Alberta Awards Cocktail Reception, giving you a chance to sample their entire line-up this October.
About Sunday Session
Sunday Session, created and canned by Gradient Beverages in Calgary, is Alberta’s original premium golf cocktail brand, known for crafting premium ready-to-drink beverages tailored to the golfing lifestyle. Through their use of real juices, real tea, premium vodka and no artificial sweeteners, they have won multiple awards for taste, are dedicated to delivering a fun and refreshing golf experience with every round. Sunday Session is available for purchase in Alberta through Liquor Connect and other suppliers.
For more information about the PGA of Alberta, please visit www.pgaofalberta.com.
Tournament News
Team North’s Gina Nelson and Matt Moroz Win Srixon/Cleveland Match Play
Northern duo of Graeme Nelson and Joshua Gorieu Win Consolation Final
RED DEER, Alta.—Gina Nelson and Matt Moroz captured the 2025 PGA of Alberta Srixon/Cleveland Team Match Play title presented by Nike on Monday at the Red Deer Golf and Country.
The professional tandem from the Highlands Golf Club squared off against the gladiators of the sport in the Wild Rose province – Scott Stiles (Earl Grey Golf Club) and Wes Heffernan (Dynamic Motion Golf Performance) – and matched them shot-for-shot in a 2&1 win.
“This is very exciting. We had our game playing well recently, but you never know what is going to happen because it comes down to the bounces you get, and the putts make. It feels great to get that win,” said Nelson. “It is pretty cool that we got to this position. We played tough competitors to get to this position, and today confirms our game is just as tough. It was really cool to compare our game throughout the day (to Scott and Wes) and watching them play a great round of golf.
“I can’t put into words what this means for Highlands. Our members are going to be really excited,” she added. “They have been huge supporters of ours the last while knowing we were going into the final and so have the other pros in the shop.”
The Srixon/Cleveland Golf Team Match Play consisted of a northern and southern bracket of 32 teams aside heading into battle throughout the summer months with the two finalists from each bracket meeting at the midway point on Highway 2 for the head-to-head 18-hole match play final.
“I haven’t gotten my heart beat down all day,” beamed Moroz, a second-year member of the PGA of Alberta, and first year golf professional at Highlands Golf Club. “It’s a lot of fun. This is the first time that I have been in this position. I was just trying to embrace the opportunity, going up against two very strong players in Scott and Wes. We just tried to ham and egg it all day.”
The northern duo never found themselves down throughout the entire match. With the two teams halving the opening-two holes, Nelson and Moroz won back-to-back holes to go up two after four. Stiles brought the southerners within one after making a long birdie bomb on the sixth hole where the match remained until the 10th hole, thanks to the steady play of Nelson.
“Gina played great all day. I was a blind squirrel, and she kept us in it. She was very focused and is a great professional,” added Moroz. “I just tried to stay out of the way, and she kept it light in the cart. She was very powerful today, and I was fortunate to have her as my partner.”
Nelson, a third-year professional at Highlands Golf Club, put her squad up two with another birdie on the 10th. Team south countered with a Stiles birdie of his own on the 11th hole. Both teams halved holes 12 through 16.
After Stiles ended up in the left bunker on the 156-yard, par-3, 17th and Heffernan flew the green, the youngster Moroz hit it stiff to two-feet, while Nelson knocked her tee shot to approximately seven feet. Moroz solidified the victory, knocking in his short birdie putt.
“It was great to see Matt come through (on 16 and 17). He was very helpful throughout the day, even with some of the pars he made, giving me the opportunity to get a bit aggressive and keep us in it,” said Nelson.
It was a big day for Alberta’s golf professionals in the northern part of the province.
Graeme Nelson (Stoney Plain Golf Course) and Joshua Gorieu (Lewis Estates Golf Course) defeated the southern-based duo of Matt Cook and Craig McArthur from Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club.
Sam Kirkness and Ryan Caines Claim Callaway Pro-Assistant Championship Title
CALGARY—Two Calgary-based pros – Sam Kirkness and Ryan Caines – won the PGA of Alberta’s Callaway Pro-Assistant Championship title on Wednesday afternoon at Mickelson National Golf Club.
The Inglewood Golf and Curling Club duo chalked up a -17 total in the 36-hole event, one better than the next best finisher in the 60-team event.
Kirkness and Caines topped AJ McCoy and Eric Locke, of Priddis Greens Golf and Country Club. The Priddis duo, who held a share of the first-round lead, placed second at -16. Weston Gillett and Daniel Humbke (Lacombe Golf and Country Club) posted a score of -15 for third place overall.
A special thanks to The Cart Locker for sponsoring the cocktail reception following the first round of the event.
