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Risdon Ramps it Up at Round 1 of Sunice/Bobby Jones Fall Championship

03 September, 2019

Forty-five of Alberta’s top competitors teed it up for Round One of the PGA of Alberta Fall Championship hosted at the prestigious Royal Mayfair GC and proudly Sponsored by long-time partners, Sunice/Bobby Jones. The players had great playing conditions throughout the day and can expect more of the same tomorrow.

Dustin Risdon (The Players Shack) played lights out golf today carding a superb 5-under 65 to grab control of the Championship lead and put the pressure on the pack trailing him. Dustin had 7 birdies throughout the round and was only 2 strokes off the course record (63).

Coming in hot and fresh off his latest victory at the PGA of Alberta Championship was Wes Heffernan (Dynamic Motion Golf Performance Centre) who was playing in the last group today and carded 3-under 67 to give himself sole possession of Second.

One stroke behind Wes and three off the lead was Riley Fleming (NGA Dome) who carded a score of 2-under 68 to finish in sole possession of Third.

Local fan favorite and 4-time past Champion Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC), Weston Gillett (Lacombe G&CC) & David MacComb (Blackhawk GC) each carded scores of 1-under 69 to finish tied for Fourth and remain in the hunt for the Championship tomorrow.

Dallas Cantera (Cardiff G&CC) sits alone in sole possession of Seventh shooting a even-par 70 and giving himself a chance tomorrow with a low round needed.

Round Two will resume tomorrow morning (September 4th) at 7:30am sharp. Follow the @PGAofAlberta on Twitter for live scoring updates as the round progresses.

Click here for Round One Results & Round Two Draw

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