The Wrap-Up: May/Rogalcyzk claim the 2026 Best Ball Championship

Taylor Tracey

The 2026 championship season officially began yesterday with the fourth edition of the Alberta Best Ball Championship at Sundre Golf Club. The championship featured a full field of 120 players and welcomed many familiar faces back to competitive golf, including the defending champions from 2025, standout university players such as Paxton Maxwell, and veteran competitors including Grant Lee and Ken Griffith.

While several notable names were in contention throughout the day, it was the young duo of Saylar May and Brae Rogalczyk who captured the 2026 Alberta Best Ball Championship title with an impressive bogey-free round of 61 (-11).

Saylar may and Brae Rogalcyzk in their matching hoodies proudly HOISTED the trophy after a day in the elements

The pair put together an outstanding performance that included two eagle chip-ins from Rogalczyk and seven additional birdies. Their resilience was also on display with a chip-in for par that helped preserve a clean scorecard throughout the round.

“I think it’s great,” said Rogalczyk when asked about the Best Ball Championship kicking off his season. “It’s one of the first tournaments of the year, but it’s nice to get out there. There’s a little less pressure because you’re playing as a team, and it’s the perfect venue.” May echoed his comments and added “it makes it more fun because usually it’s just you out there”.

In the Net Division, AJ Mark and Ryan O’Neill claimed victory with a bogey-free net score of 63 (-9). Their round featured two net eagles on par fives as they secured the championship.

AJ Markand Ryan O’Neill PROUDLY display their crystals for winning the net division of the championship

The full leaderboard can be found at the link below, including scoring date from all the players.

Best Ball Leaderboard

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