The 2026 Men’s Super Senior Championship wrapped up today at Coloniale Golf Club in Beaumont. With a field full of talent, there was no shortage of excitement throughout the tournament.
Day one began with dark skies and rain, but the sky cleared before the first tee time began allowing play to start on time. It sprinkled on and off throughout the day, but it did not keep our players from putting up low numbers. Defending champion Norman Bradley stole the show on day one finishing at three-under. David Schultz who recently finished second after a thrilling two-hole playoff at the Men’s Senior was close behind at two-under. Another Alberta Golf notable name James Varnam finished day one in third at one-under. Gary Dunville, Ronald Mercier, and Ken Griffith all finished the day even putting them tied for fourth heading into the final round.
In the Diamond Division, defending champion Eric Brodie took the solo lead at +7. Gary Praught was close behind at +8, and John Sagi followed at +10.
While the rain stayed away on day two, there was a definite chill in the air signalling the beginning of fall. Despite the cold, players had smiles on their faces and were ready to conquer the final day. Despite Bradley’s lead coming into the day, a rocky front nine put him at -1. On the other hand, Schultz got into a grove early allowing him to take the lead at -4 following the front nine. Schultz remained consistent birdieing or paring the first six holes on the back allowing him to maintain the lead he captured throughout the front. After a fourth bogey on 10 for Bradley he finished the round with two birdies and 6 pars ending the tournament at -2. Despite bogies on 15 and 18, Schultz was able to maintain his lead and finish the tournament at -5, capturing the title of 2026 Super Senior Champion. After a heartbreaking two-hole playoff loss at the Men’s Senior earlier this summer it was clear Schultz wanted the win this week. When asked about this win Schultz said, “It’s great to come and see everybody again and that’s the best part of it, is coming to see everybody, having a good time with everybody, and then playing a little bit of competitive golf.” It is extremely obvious walking around the course before, during, and after their rounds that these players have such strong friendships.
In the Diamond Division Brodie struggled on the front nine dropping him to +18 going into the back. Praught also struggled on the front with six bogies putting him up to +14. Ron Berlando quietly climbed the leaderboard during the front putting him tied with Praught at +14. Berlando and Praught remained close throughout the back nine, but Berlando managed to capture the win by one stroke. When asked about his first Alberta Golf win Berlando said, “At this age I’m extremely happy to have gotten my first championship.”
Additionally, Brian Coston won the 70-74 division finishing the tournament at +8.
Notable Highlights
- Lee Holland had a hole-in-one on Hole #3 (146 yards) on day one.
- Gary Dunville had an albatross on Hole #13 on day one.
- This is David Schultz’s third Super Senior win.
- There were 14 eagles across the two-day tournament.