Alberta Golf (Water Valley) – 2 weather delays, a course record and a playoff that wrapped up with the sun setting defined a memorable day at Water Valley Golf Club at the 2025 Alberta U19 Championships. Saylar May from Pine Hills Golf Club added to her previous U15 & U17 victories with a fantastic course record of 6-under 66 to add the U19 title to her trophy case. The Pine Hills golfer from Rocky Mountain House blistered the course with 7 birdies and a bogey for the course record and an 8-shot victory.
Saylar May – 2025 U19 Girls Champion – Course Record 66
On the boys side Jalen Apedoe made a great up and down on 18 to force a playoff with Tobias Buffam. In the playoff Buffam was blocked out on his second shot and could only get it to 88 yards with Apedoe was on the green in 2 25 feet away. Buffam, with staff from his Valley Ridge Golf Club cheering him on, made the up and down of his life while Apedoe was not able to 2-putt and Buffam claimed the title after a 3-under 69 and a par on the first playoff hole.
Tobias Buffam – 2025 U19 Boys Champion
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The Alberta Interprovincial Boys Team consists of Jalen Apedoe, Russell Quinn and Owen Bruins while the Alberta Interprovincial Girls Team consists of Saylar May, Sela Ogada and Alessandra Sundquist.
Saylar May & Sela Ogada (Alessandra Sundquist not in photo)
Jalen Apedoe, Russell Quinn and Owen Bruins
Water Valley Golf Club was a great host for the Alberta U19 Championship. Owner Jeremy Dueck spoke at the prize presentation and the first person he thanked was Superintendent Ross Parsons who had the course in sublime shape. Thanks to Office Manager Shannon Sherriff, Head Professional Wes McLeod, Co-Owner Pat Thomas and all the Volunteers who made this week a great success.
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Water Valley Golf Club Owner Jeremy Dueck with Saylar May
Water Valley Golf Club Owner Jeremy Dueck with Tobais Buffam