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UBC Thunderbirds Make History In Sweeping Team and Individual Titles at Canadian University/College Championship

Thunderbirds Kat Kennedy and Scott Secord claim individual honours

PARKSVILLE, B.C. – The University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds claimed team and individual honours on both the men’s and women’s sides at the 2016 Canadian University/College Championship at Morningstar Golf Club. All four titles have never been captured by the same school in the competition’s 14-year history.

UBC Coach Chris MacDonald who was named the Golf Coaches Association of Canada’s Coach of the Year for both the men’s and women’s teams, reflected positively on his team and the state of Canadian collegiate golf. “This means a lot. It’s an exciting time and we’re going in a better direction. It’s just nice to see consistent golf and to see how much this tournament has grown – not just from our team, but the entire field.”

For the second time since this tournament’s inception in 2003, UBC earned both team titles – a feat that has not been match by another school. UBC came just shy of sweeping the four honours in 2009, only missing out on the women’s individual title. Kat Kennedy of Okotoks, Alta., ensured this year’s team would not suffer the same fate, carding a 1-over 73 en route to a four-stroke victory.

“Before we went out today, as a team, we talked about staying in our own bubble and taking it one shot at a time,” said the 21-year-old. “I think I went out there with that mindset and it helped me today. I’ve put in a lot of time and practice after some injuries this year. This was a big win for me and to see my hard work pay off is a big push for next year and for the rest of my golf career.”

The significance of the victory was not lost on the third-year science student. “Golf Canada has been a big part of my life. I have played a lot of junior golf with Golf Canada. This is a big title to have and I’m not used to it yet. It’s great to be a national champion.”

Alexandra Pelletier of the Université Laval Rouge et Or claimed runner-up honours. The Montréal native tallied two birdies and finished the competition at 16-over-par. UBC’s Barbara Neto Bradley, of Porto, Portugal, claimed third-place with a four-day total of 22-over 310.

The UBC women claimed a 19-stroke victory over the defending champions, the Université de Montréal Carabins, and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues, who tied for second at a combined 79-over-par.

Kennedy beamed when asked about wearing the blue and gold of the UBC Thunderbirds. “It is a big honour. We have a great team. I feel like everyone is very supportive. We help push each other to be more competitive. Everywhere I go, I wear the T-bird with pride. I couldn’t be more proud of both the women’s and men’s teams.”

For the second straight year, UBC’s men’s team claimed a wire-to-wire victory. It was the fifth team title for the men’s side and their third in the past four years. The fivesome finished 2-over on the day to complete the tournament at 18-under 1134 – 45-strokes clear of the competition. The University of Victoria Vikes were 1-under on the day and placed second, while the Queen’s University Gaels finished third.

The men’s Thunderbirds were again led by Scott Secord, who registered a wire-to-wire win of his own. The Calgarian finished with rounds of 67-67-73-70 to reach 11-under 277 in the competition. All five members of the quintet finished in the Top-10 with Andrew Harrison of Camrose, Alta., taking 9th, Victoria’s Nate Ollis finishing T7, Evan Holmes of Calgary claiming 6th and fellow Albertan Jack Wood of Banff placing 4th.

Secord spoke of the tight-knit group when asked about his tenure as ad Thunderbird. “It’s meant a lot. I’m glad I could finish (my career with UBC) like this and as a team, as well. I’ve known Jack since he was a little tyke. We’ve had a different kind of relationship – like brothers. But that’s what it’s like with everyone. We’re such good friends with each other.”

Despite gusty conditions at times, Secord tallied four birdies on the day, including two back-to-back in a bogey-free back nine. “I was kind of steady throughout the front,” commented the champion. “It was pretty windy and it was shifting. The trees were playing tricks on us and we weren’t really certain which way it was going.”

The 23-year-old withstood the impressive play of Lawren Rowe of the University of Victoria Vikes. The Sophomore who hails from Victoria notched four birdies on the day to finish 2-under – four shots shy of the champion. Taking third was Connor McLellan of Chilliwack, B.C., who carded the day’s low round – a four-birdie 4-under 68 showing – to finish 5-under in the competition.

Additional information regarding the championship can be found here.

A selection of images from the championship is available for download here. When making use of the images, please credit Chuck Russell/Golf Canada.

2016 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
– WOMEN’S DIVISION

  • 1. University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *237-225-232-230-924 +60
  • 2. Université de Montréal Carabins, *242-225-239-237-943 +79
  • 2. University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *242-238-232-231-943 +79
  • 4. Université Laval Rouge et Or, *234-236-247-233-950 +86
  • 5. University of Victoria Vikes, *236-248-241-241-966 +102
  • 6. Queen’s University Gaels, *259-256-249-263-1027 +163

DID NOT ADVANCE

  • MC. Western University Mustangs, *256-266-246-0-768 +120
  • MC. University of Waterloo Warriors, *255-262-257-0-774 +126
  • MC. Humber College Hawks, *268-244-265-0-777 +129
  • MC. University of Alberta Pandas, *262-267-262-0-791 +143
  • MC. University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *274-284-277-0-835 +187
  • MC. Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, *291-272-291-0-854 +206

2016 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

– INDIVIDUAL WOMEN

  • 1. Kat Kennedy, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *80-70-77-73-300 +12
  • 2. Alexandra Pelletier, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *71-72-85-76-304 +16
  • 3. Barbara Neto-Bradley, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *79-72-78-81-310 +22
  • 4. Laura Upenieks, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *77-79-79-76-311 +23
  • 4. Caroline Ciot, Université de Montréal Carabins, *75-73-83-80-311 +23
  • 6. Sarah Dunning, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *82-77-76-80-315 +27
  • 7. Veronique Fortin-Latreille, Université de Montréal Carabins, *83-78-80-75-316 +28
  • 7. Sarah-Andréa Landry, Université de Montréal Carabins, *84-74-76-82-316 +28
  • 9. Elizabeth Asselin, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *84-79-79-75-317 +29
  • 10. Quinn Fitzgerald, University of Victoria Vikes, *76-81-82-80-319 +31
  • 11. Avril Li, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *78-84-84-76-322 +34
  • 12. Ana Peric, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *83-83-82-75-323 +35
  • 12. Kelsey Fuchs, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *83-82-77-81-323 +35
  • 14. Eunice Hong, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *80-83-77-85-325 +37
  • 15. Cadence Hellmann, University of Victoria Vikes, *87-81-81-80-329 +41
  • 15. Melissa Ramnauth, Queen’s University Gaels, *84-81-83-81-329 +41
  • 17. Laura Ferreira, University of Victoria Vikes, *77-91-82-81-331 +43
  • 18. Michaela Abey, University of Victoria Vikes, *83-86-78-86-333 +45
  • 19. Robyn Campbell, Queen’s University Gaels, *82-84-80-91-337 +49
  • 20. Julie Brossoit, Université de Montréal Carabins, *85-98-85-86-354 +66
  • 21. Marianne Gagnon, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *93-94-87-88-362 +74
  • 21. Samantha Gold, Queen’s University Gaels, *93-92-86-91-362 +74
  • 23. Jennifer Kates, Queen’s University Gaels, *103-91-93-95-382 +94

DID NOT ADVANCE

  • MC. Claire Konning, University of Waterloo Warriors, *79-82-82-0-243 +27
  • MC. Samantha Coates, Carleton University Ravens, *86-78-83-0-247 +31
  • MC. Sheila McKeen, Humber College Hawks, *83-80-84-0-247 +31
  • MC. Kristen Lee, University of Alberta Pandas, *78-88-83-0-249 +33
  • MC. Jordon Newlands, Western University Mustangs, *84-83-83-0-250 +34
  • MC. Lorelle Weavers, Niagara College Knights, *84-96-74-0-254 +38
  • MC. Sara Holland, Western University Mustangs, *82-95-79-0-256 +40
  • MC. Lisa Reid, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *84-85-87-0-256 +40
  • MC. Tasha MacDonald, Western University Mustangs, *90-88-84-0-262 +46
  • MC. Kristyn Kurio, University of Alberta Pandas, *85-89-89-0-263 +47
  • MC. Michaela DiMarcantonio, Humber College Hawks, *92-82-89-0-263 +47
  • MC. Laura Luna, University of Waterloo Warriors, *84-90-92-0-266 +50
  • MC. Sonia Nagindas, Humber College Hawks, *93-82-92-0-267 +51
  • MC. Elanna Lachaine-DeMarchi, University of Waterloo Warriors, *95-93-83-0-271 +55
  • MC. Skylar Turkiewicz, Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, *89-92-94-0-275 +59
  • MC. Alex Garcia, University of Waterloo Warriors, *92-90-94-0-276 +60
  • MC. Brianna Bruni-Bossio, University of Alberta Pandas, *99-90-90-0-279 +63
  • MC. Sarah Geurten, Western University Mustangs, *95-96-94-0-285 +69
  • MC. Kaitlyn Benoit, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *94-100-93-0-287 +71
  • MC. Jamie Wood, Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, *103-92-94-0-289 +73
  • MC. Aly Medeiros, Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, *99-88-103-0-290 +74
  • MC. Emma Degenhardt, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *96-99-97-0-292 +76
  • MC. Lindsay Voogt, Humber College Hawks, *106-98-93-0-297 +81
  • MC. Kathleen McLean, University of Alberta Pandas, *112-114-109-0-335 +119
  • MC. Erin Lee, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *122-115-114-0-351 +135
  • DQ. Catherine Gariépy, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *79-85-83-82-329 +41

2016 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

– MEN’S DIVISION

  • 1. University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *278-280-286-290-1134 -18
  • 2. University of Victoria Vikes, *303-291-298-287-1179 +27
  • 3. Queen’s University Gaels, *298-294-295-306-1193 +41
  • 4. University of the Fraser Valley Cascades, *300-301-290-310-1201 +49
  • 5. Camosun College Chargers, *298-308-298-299-1203 +51
  • 6. Niagara College Knights, *301-300-299-315-1215 +63
  • 7. University of Waterloo Warriors, *301-309-302-304-1216 +64
  • 8. University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *301-316-300-307-1224 +72
  • 9. Concordia University Stingers, *302-302-309-323-1236 +84
  • 10. University of Alberta Golden Bears, *318-304-295-307-1224 +92

DID NOT ADVANCE

  • MC. Georgian College Grizzlies, *307-307-305-0-919 +55
  • MC. Université de Montréal Carabins, *308-303-309-0-920 +56
  • MC. University of Manitoba Bisons, *305-303-312-0-920 +56
  • MC. Western University Mustangs, *313-300-307-0-920 +56
  • MC. Wilfred Laurier University Golden Hawks, *310-310-301-0-921 +57
  • MC. Université Laval Rouge et Or, *309-314-306-0-929 +65
  • MC. University of Guelph Gryphons, *310-307-312-0-929 +65
  • MC. University of Calgary Dinos, *308-309-313-0-930 +66
  • MC. École de Technologie Supérieure, *315-314-314-0-943 +79
  • MC. University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *320-325-328-0-973 +109

2016 CANADIAN UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

– INDIVIDUAL MEN

  • 1. Scott Secord, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *67-67-73-70-277 -11
  • 2. Lawren Rowe, University of Victoria Vikes, *71-69-71-70-281 -7
  • 3. Connor McLellan, University of the Fraser Valley Cascades, *76-73-66-68-283 -5
  • 4. Jack Wood, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *69-73-69-74-285 -3
  • 5. Chris Crisologo, Simon Fraser University Clan, *68-76-71-71-286 -2
  • 6. Evan Holmes, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *72-71-72-72-287 -1
  • 7. Brady Stead, Camosun College Chargers, *69-74-74-72-289 +1
  • 7. Nate Ollis, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *72-71-72-74-289 +1
  • 9. Andrew Harrison, University of British Columbia Thunderbirds, *70-71-73-79-293 +5
  • 10. Ryan Tsang, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *72-76-70-77-295 +7
  • 11. Alexander Cartwright, University of Victoria Vikes, *77-73-74-72-296 +8
  • 11. Josiah Dixon, Niagara College Knights, *71-76-73-76-296 +8
  • 11. Charles Fitzsimmons, Western University Mustangs, *75-72-75-74-296 +8
  • 14. Arthur Heinkele, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *76-75-70-76-297 +9
  • 14. Chris Murray, Queen’s University Gaels, *74-75-73-75-297 +9
  • 14. Jason Martens, University of Alberta Golden Bears, *74-73-71-79-297 +9
  • 17. Andrew Funk, University of Victoria Vikes, *79-74-77-69-299 +11
  • 17. Evan Littlefield, Niagara College Knights, *73-72-78-76-299 +11
  • 17. Jordan Gregoris, Queen’s University Gaels, *72-69-82-76-299 +11
  • 17. David French, University of Waterloo Warriors, *71-76-72-80-299 +11
  • 21. Eric Flockhart, Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, *77-73-72-79-301 +13
  • 21. Connor O’Dell, University of the Fraser Valley Cascades, *78-70-71-82-301 +13
  • 21. Jake Adams, University of Waterloo Warriors, *76-78-72-75-301 +13
  • 24. Bruce Tomie, University of Victoria Vikes, *76-75-76-76-303 +15
  • 24. Zach Olson, University of the Fraser Valley Cascades, *71-76-76-80-303 +15
  • 26. Matt Matheson, Camosun College Chargers, *73-79-75-77-304 +16
  • 26. Ian Wilson, Queen’s University Gaels, *76-76-77-75-304 +16
  • 26. Matt Lemay, Georgian College Grizzlies, *73-71-74-86-304 +16
  • 26. Trevor Corner, Queen’s University Gaels, *76-74-74-80-304 +16
  • 26. Rodney Morgan, Concordia University Stingers, *78-73-75-78-304 +16
  • 31. Truman Tai, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *78-81-75-72-306 +18
  • 32. Grant Maskiewich, Camosun College Chargers, *76-80-74-77-307 +19
  • 32. Jeremy Rose, Queen’s University Gaels, *79-76-71-81-307 +19
  • 34. Devin Bartlett, University of Waterloo Warriors, *76-80-80-72-308 +20
  • 34. Ryan Mitchell, Concordia University Stingers, *72-77-77-82-308 +20
  • 36. Mac Keats, Camosun College Chargers, *80-81-75-73-309 +21
  • 37. Scott Merriam, Camosun College Chargers, *81-75-75-80-311 +23
  • 37. Thomas Fuhr, University of Alberta Golden Bears, *76-73-74-88-311 +23
  • 39. Dylan Cave, University of Waterloo Warriors, *82-75-78-77-312 +24
  • 39. Jacob Peterson, Concordia University Stingers, *75-77-81-79-312 +24
  • 41. Marcus Lam, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *79-85-79-73-316 +28
  • 42. Gordon Gibson, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *75-76-79-87-317 +29
  • 43. Nick Schepens, Niagara College Knights, *80-80-76-82-318 +30
  • 43. Zackery Secord, Concordia University Stingers, *79-75-80-84-318 +30
  • 45. Quinn Bunten-Walberg, University of Alberta Golden Bears, *84-78-72-85-319 +31
  • 46. Tyler Miehe, University of Toronto Varsity Blues, *76-83-76-85-320 +32
  • 47. Mitchell van Gameren, Concordia University Stingers, *77-83-77-84-321 +33
  • 47. Sam DiPinto, University of Alberta Golden Bears, *84-80-78-79-321 +33
  • 49. Nathan Bahnman, University of the Fraser Valley Cascades, *75-82-82-83-322 +34
  • 50. Michael Griffin, University of Victoria Vikes, *80-83-79-82-324 +36
  • 51. Kaleb Fisher, University of the Fraser Valley Cascades, *84-85-77-80-326 +38
  • 52. Logan Lammerant, Niagara College Knights, *83-85-80-81-329 +41

DID NOT ADVANCE

  • MC. Kyler Bourgeault, Vancouver Island University Mariners, *80-69-74-0-223 +7
  • MC. Mackenzie Dasti, UOIT Ridgebacks, *73-75-76-0-224 +8
  • MC. Jack Werhun, University of Manitoba Bisons, *76-74-75-0-225 +9
  • MC. Olivier Daneau, Université de Montréal Carabins, *76-76-74-0-226 +10
  • MC. Devon Schade, University of Manitoba Bisons, *73-69-84-0-226 +10
  • MC. Austin Ryan, Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, *77-76-74-0-227 +11
  • MC. Robbie Potesta, Vancouver Island University Mariners, *80-69-78-0-227 +11
  • MC. Scott Banks, University of Guelph Gryphons, *77-74-76-0-227 +11
  • MC. Daniel Gosselin, École de Technologie Supérieure, *76-79-73-0-228 +12
  • MC. Étienne Dumas, Université de Montréal Carabins, *78-74-77-0-229 +13
  • MC. Jake Hamilton, University of Victoria Vikes, *76-74-79-0-229 +13
  • MC. Mac Carter, Western University Mustangs, *81-74-75-0-230 +14
  • MC. Joshua Polisuk, University of Guelph Gryphons, *75-80-76-0-231 +15
  • MC. Christian McCullough, Humber College Hawks, *75-78-78-0-231 +15
  • MC. Greg Billingsley, University of Calgary Dinos, *76-76-79-0-231 +15
  • MC. Josh Neufeld, University of Manitoba Bisons, *80-78-74-0-232 +16
  • MC. Brady Zordan, Georgian College Grizzlies, *78-78-76-0-232 +16
  • MC. Jean-Simon Ross, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *85-75-73-0-233 +17
  • MC. Baptiste Mory, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *75-79-79-0-233 +17
  • MC. Gabriel Trempe, Université de Montréal Carabins, *75-74-84-0-233 +17
  • MC. Jonathan Collins, Georgian College Grizzlies, *75-80-78-0-233 +17
  • MC. Peter Slade, University of Calgary Dinos, *78-78-77-0-233 +17
  • MC. Callum Biehn, Western University Mustangs, *78-77-79-0-234 +18
  • MC. John Shoreman, University of Guelph Gryphons, *78-74-82-0-234 +18
  • MC. Philippe Sauvageau, École de Technologie Supérieure, *79-78-78-0-235 +19
  • MC. Michael Forbes, University of Ottawa Gee Gee’s, *78-76-81-0-235 +19
  • MC. Scott McNichol, University of Calgary Dinos, *75-82-78-0-235 +19
  • MC. Curtis O’Reilly, Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, *78-77-81-0-236 +20
  • MC. Mathieu Caron, École de technologie supérieure Piranhas, *77-80-80-0-237 +21
  • MC. Matthieu Kennis, Université de Montréal Carabins, *82-79-76-0-237 +21
  • MC. Adam Migur, Western University Mustangs, *79-80-78-0-237 +21
  • MC. Matt Kadatz, University of Calgary Dinos, *85-73-79-0-237 +21
  • MC. Ben Whiteside, Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, *78-84-76-0-238 +22
  • MC. Jeff Bleue, University of Manitoba Bisons, *76-83-79-0-238 +22
  • MC. Trevor Whiton, University of Guelph Gryphons, *82-79-78-0-239 +23
  • MC. Matthew Ritchot, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *73-78-89-0-240 +24
  • MC. Denver Dafoe, Georgian College Grizzlies, *81-78-82-0-241 +25
  • MC. Marc-Olivier Cyr, École de technologie supérieure Piranhas, *83-77-83-0-243 +27
  • MC. Christopher Lao, Western University Mustangs, *86-77-81-0-244 +28
  • MC. Alex Gagnon, Université de Montréal Carabins, *79-84-82-0-245 +29
  • MC. Connor Wilks, Wilfred Laurier University Golden Hawks, *83-84-79-0-246 +30
  • MC. Mitchell Taylor, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *82-82-82-0-246 +30
  • MC. Gabriel Gingras, University of Ottawa Gee Gee’s, *78-95-73-0-246 +30
  • MC. Daniel Knapp, Georgian College Grizzlies, *83-86-77-0-246 +30
  • MC. Alexis Rispal, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *78-86-84-0-248 +32
  • MC. Matthaus Taylor, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *85-83-80-0-248 +32
  • MC. Frédéric Matthey, Université Laval Rouge et Or, *80-85-85-0-250 +34
  • MC. Noel Ngo, University of Manitoba Bisons, *84-82-84-0-250 +34
  • MC. Nicholas Striker, University of Guelph Gryphons, *80-89-82-0-251 +35
  • MC. Benjamin Taylor, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *91-82-80-0-253 +37
  • MC. Brett Sheridan, University of Lethbridge Pronghorns, *80-87-86-0-253 +37
  • MC. Jeremy Parisien, École de Technologie Supérieure, *86-86-83-0-255 +39
  • MC. Drew Dougherty, University of Calgary Dinos, *79-84-92-0-255 +39
  • DQ. Alex Rakowski, University of Alberta Golden Bears, *93-99-87-101-380 +97

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Kraft Heinz and TSN Inspire Communities Across Canada to Build Better Places to Play With The Return Of Kraft Heinz Project Play

– Partnering for an 8th consecutive year, Kraft Heinz and TSN encourage Canadians to nominate a local recreation project at KraftHeinzProjectPlay.comfor a chance to win infrastructure upgrades –

– The Grand Prize winner will receive $250,000 towards a recreational facility upgrade, and the three second-prize winners will each receive $20,000 

– TSN’s James Duthie, Jennifer Hedger, Jason deVos, Milt Stegall, and Tessa Bonhomme rally behind this year’s Kraft Heinz Project Play campaign as new program ambassadors –

TORONTO (May 2, 2016) – Vibrant communities start from the ground up. From soccer fields to basketball courts to playgrounds, the places where Canadians play bring communities to life. That’s why Kraft Heinz Project Play, together with Bell Media’s TSN and RDS, are encouraging Canadians to start building a better future by building better places to play. Kicking off today, Kraft Heinz Project Play invites Canadians nationwide to nominate a local recreation project – be it new or existing – at KraftHeinzProjectPlay.com for a chance to win infrastructure upgrades. The Grand Prize winner will receive $250,000 towards a recreational facility upgrade, and the three second-prize winners will each receive $20,000.

“With crumbling facilities, fields, and equipment, combined with growing financial pressures, our country’s places to play are in desperate need of upgrades,” said Joanna Milroy, Marketing Director, Kraft Heinz. “Kraft Heinz Project Play is a wonderful opportunity for us to rally behind communities, and leave a lasting impact on the vital places we play in our local cities and towns.”

Kraft Heinz Project Play is once again partnering with Bell Media’s TSN and RDS, marking the eighth consecutive year of their partnership. TSN and RDS will amplify Kraft Heinz Project Play by integrating the program across their industry-leading platforms, with TSN showcasing Kraft Heinz Project Play on SPORTSCENTRE – Canada’s most-watched sports news and information show, on TSN.ca, as well as on TSN’s official Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat accounts.

New this year, TSN’s James Duthie is joining the Kraft Heinz Project Play team as a Program Ambassador, alongside SPORTSCENTRE hosts Jennifer Hedger and Tessa Bonhomme, TSN soccer analyst Jason deVos, and CFL ON TSN analyst Milt Stegall. Through their passion for sport, TSN’s roster of Program Ambassadors will encourage Canadians to build better places to play in their communities, and will also be featured in a series of testimonial videos that will debut at KraftHeinzProjectPlay.com and on TSN’s social media in the coming weeks.

“It’s an honour to join this year’s Kraft Heinz Project Play as a Program Ambassador alongside my friends Jen, Jason, Milt, and Tessa,” said James Duthie. “As a dad of some very active kids, there’s nothing better than seeing them play outside. Kraft Heinz Project Play is all about building more places to play for our kids and for our communities, and that’s something I’m proud to be a part of.”

Over the past eleven years, Kraft Heinz has supported 157 communities, contributing more than $4.5 million dollars to play-based infrastructure projects across Canada.

Nominate Your Community Today!

Beginning today (May 2) through June 12, Canadians can nominate the places, spaces, and projects that keep our communities playing, active, and united at KraftHeinzProjectPlay.com.

The top four Kraft Heinz Project Play finalists will be announced July 8 on TSN. Canadians can then vote for their favourite community project at KraftHeinzProjectPlay.com beginning July 25 at 12 p.m. ET through to July 26 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

The Kraft Heinz Project Play grand prize winner will be announced in August (date TBC) on TSN, winning a quarter of a million dollars ($250,000) for a recreation facility upgrade. Three second-prize winners will each receive $20,000.

Learn more, share your story, and encourage others to nominate their own towns and cities on Facebook and Twitter using #PLACETOPLAY.

Team Alberta, The Game Before the Game

On the score card, the game begins at the first tee box. For the players however, it starts long before that. Team Alberta has been performing phenomenally well to start the 2016 season. The CN Future Links Pacific Championship in Kamloops turned out to be one of the best all-around tournaments in recent history for Alberta players, and the PGA Junior Masters was won by Team Alberta members on both the girls and boys sides. All of this considered, it is easy to get lost in the magic that seems to be happening on the course during tournament play. Although, if you asked the players, they’d tell you that magic has nothing to do with it.

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Brendan MacDougall (left) and

Christopher Horton (right) take a minute to read the green on 9 during the practice round at The Dunes at Kamloops.

Tournament preparation for the budding Alberta Golf Team starts long before tee time, days before in fact. Competing in national events means extensive travel, often times all over the country. For the CN Future Links Pacific Championship in Kamloops, it was an eight hour bus ride through the Rockies that brought Team Alberta to the tournament. Once the team arrives at their destination, their pre-competition routine has all but begun. The day before official play begins, the team is up with the sunrise and on course for an early shot gun start. During their practice round, players need to fine tune their game, discuss strategy with their coaches, and familiarize themselves with a course that is miles from home.

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Team Alberta Coach

Randy Robb discusses strategy with two of his players during the practice round at The Dunes at Kamloops.

Team Alberta’s day is far from over when they step off the course. Team meetings, healthy meals, and an evening yoga session are awaiting them upon arrival back at the hotel. Amongst this extensive routine, the players find support in each other in order to relax and mentally prepare for the busy few days of competition ahead of them. Finally, last minute adjustments are put in place at early driving range and putting green sessions the morning of the opening round. With that, the game before the game comes to an end, and the competitors make their way to the tee box with the hope that all their hard work will translate to low scores for themselves and their teammates. The video (below) chronicles the events discussed above, providing a behind the scenes look into Team Alberta’s early success so far this season.

 

 

 

The 2016 edition of The Alberta Golfer Magazine is now available!

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The Alberta Golfer Magazine is the official magazine of Alberta Golf. Originally published in 1986, The Alberta Golfer is an annual print and digital magazine that is distributed to all member facilities and individual members. It is Canada’s premier provincial golf publication that has educated, informed and highlighted the game of golf in Alberta and across Canada for over three decades. The Alberta Golfer offers something for everyone whether you’re a golf professional, a proud member, or just getting into the game. Expect to find the latest industry news, feature stories, profiles on the people that contribute to golf in this province, provincial, national and international achievements of our top athletes and much more. The Alberta Golfer aims to enhance your enjoyment of the game and bring you closer to golf in Alberta.

The Official Magazine of Alberta Golf  2016 is now available, please click here to enjoy the 2016 edition!

In this issue…

FEATURES

* Innisfail Hosts Men’s Amateur
* Take The High Road
* Whitville
* She Swings She Scores
* Social Media Growing Golf
* Stepping Up The F&B Game
* The Life Of A Course Rater

* The Year In Pictures

PEOPLE 

* Heffernan Changes Focus
* Riley’s Green
* Veteran Bests The Young Guns
* The Champions
* Jennifer Ha Becoming Her Own Team
* The Real Boss Of The Moss
* Legends In Their Own Time
* A Resilient Love
* Albertan’s Abroad

* The Return Of The Ashdown Cup

TRAVEL 

* Golf The North

* International Sport Exchange Diary

WHAT’S NEW

* Shaw Charity Classic
* New Clubhouse In Innisfail
* Mackenzie Tour Returns To Edmonton
* Fort McMurray GC
* Alberta Net Amateur

* CPWO Returns To Priddis Greens

INDUSTRY

* Message From Alberta Golf CEO
* The Rules Have Changed
* Junior Golf Development Centres
* Tournament Schedule
* Olympic Revival
* Golf Fore The Cure
* Going The Distance
* Team Alberta ‘TAPS’ Into Talent

Visit your local member facility to pick up a hard-copy print version of The Alberta Golfer Magazine l 2016. Do you have a question, comment or concern? Write to us via email at info@albertagolf.org.

CN Future Links Pacific Championship Kamloops Recap

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This past weekend, Team Alberta competed at the 2016 CN Future Links Pacific Championship at The Dunes in Kamloops, British Columbia. This early season event carried with it a lot of opportunity for the young competitors. This tournament, as well as the upcoming Prairie and Western Championships later this summer, provide players with the opportunity to earn an invite to the 2016 Canadian Junior Championships. The Canadian Junior Boys Championship takes place in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador from August 1-4, and the Canadian Junior Girls Championship at Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia August 2-5. Those who finish in the top six positions on each of the girl’s and boy’s sides will land themselves an exemption into Nationals. Each year, Alberta is awarded a limited number of spots into the Canadian Championship. With a win at one of the three aforementioned tournaments, the individuals who have already been given a spot in the Canadian Junior Championships can secure an extra place for another Alberta-based player. It is an accomplishment when the players are able to secure a spot, or an extra spot, in a CNFL championship, as every player dreams of attending Nationals at some point in their junior career. If Alberta can represent the province like they did this past week in Kamloops when they attend the Prairie and Western Championships, they will be able to send a higher than average number of players to the Canadian Junior Championships to help represent Alberta.

Team Alberta member Ethan Choi blasts out of a fairway bunker on the 18th hole at The Dunes. Choi’s impressive play throughout the the tournament is an indication of great things to come from the young Pincher Creek golfer.

Team Alberta member, Ethan Choi, blasts out of a fairway bunker on the 18th hole at The Dunes. Choi’s impressive play throughout the the tournament is an indication of great things to come from the young Pincher Creek golfer.

The 2016 Pacific Championship in Kamloops was one that won’t soon be forgotten. Having already secured spots in the Canadian Junior Boys Championship due to their affiliation with Team Alberta, a third place finish and a tie for fifth by Brendan MacDougall and Chandler McDowell, respectively, secured two more entries into the Canadian Junior Boys Championship. Team Alberta coach, Randy Robb, described the tournament as being monumental in terms of the positive connotations this has for his young players. “There hasn’t been a tournament in recent memory where Alberta golfers and Team Alberta members have had such a rounded display of success.” Robb reiterated that “With the Team Alberta boys having secured two more spots with their top six finishes, it gives other deserving individuals the chance to play in the Junior Championships.”

Chandler McDowell, surrounded by his coaches, teammates, and spectators, tees off on his playoff hole where he secured a spot in the top six, earning one of his teammates a position to compete with him in the 2016 National Championship this August.

Chandler McDowell, surrounded by his coaches, teammates, and spectators, tees off on his playoff hole where he secured a spot in the top six, earning one of his teammates a position to compete with him in the 2016 Canadian Junior Boys Championship this August.

All of the Team Alberta members showed great potential over the three-day event in Kamloops. Personal best scores in a national event, Kehler Koss (71) and Annabelle Ackroyd (72),  highlighted the Team Alberta girl’s play at the tournament. The Prairie Championship in Neepawa, Manitoba running June 10-12, and the Western Championship in Medicine Hat, Alberta on July 4-6, are the next opportunities for the Team Alberta hopefuls to tighten up their game and potentially earn more spots for their ready and waiting fellow Albertans.

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Brendan MacDougall proudly accepts his third place plaque after the final round of play this past Sunday. MacDougall’s 68 in the final round helped Team Alberta earn another entry into the 2016 Canadian Junior Boys Championship this August.

 

2016 CN Future Links Pacific Championship Results

Click here to see photos from the event

 

Letter of Support for Fort McMurray

May 5, 2016

“Thank you for the many messages of concern we’ve received regarding the course and our staff.  We can confirm the Fort McMurray Golf Club (FMGC) infrastructure sustained extensive damage as a result of the fire, including the loss of our clubhouse.  Thankfully, we evacuated safely, everyone was accounted for, and there were no injuries sustained during the process.  When we are permitted by authorities, and it is safe to do so, we will be able to better assess the condition of our courses. We are committed to returning to operation when it is safe and appropriate to do so.  For now, our thoughts are with our many staff members, the community of Fort McMurray, and the tireless and brave workers who are fighting to protect our city.”    – from Fort McMurray G&CC

Stakeholders across Alberta’s golf industry have always been there to support one another in times of need and this situation is no exception.  The forest fires that are currently destroying the city of Fort McMurray have already burned thousands of buildings to the ground along with one of the province’s most challenging and beautiful golf courses.

While information is still being gathered on how the golf industry can support Fort McMurray and the affected golf courses in the long term, below are some suggestions for immediate consideration by golf clubs, individuals and corporations:

  • Direct donations to the Red Cross. Their buying power is twice that of what an individual can purchase, plus both the Federal and Provincial Governments are matching these funds.
  • https://donate.redcross.ca or texting “REDCROSS” to 30333 or calling 1.800.418.1111
  • Donations of cash should be made whenever possible. For consideration in engaging various individuals in support of this initiative, special fundraising events can be organized including: Pars & birdie competitions, Special events or competitions, Portion of green fees.

For official updates, including evacuation information:

 

To help:  Edmonton Emergency Relief Services is calling for volunteers as well as donations of diapers, baby wipes, new toiletries and new socks/underwear

As further developments are known, the golf industry will continue to provide all stakeholders with updates.

For more information:

Brent Hutcheon, President, National Allied Golf Association – Alberta, 403.335.2834

 

Alberta Golf Association
Alberta Golf Superintendents’ Association
Canadian Society of Club Manager – Alberta Chapter
Professional Golfers’ Association of Alberta
National Golf Course Owners’ Association – Alberta Chapter

 

Calgary’s Jennifer Ha notches first victory as professional golfer

Published in the Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun on April 18, 2016

By Wes Gilbertson

Happy Gilmore stored his oversized cheques in the back-seat of his car.

After celebrating her first professional victory last week at a National Women’s Golf Association (NWGA) shootout in Florida, Calgary’s Jennifer Ha had other ideas.

“I was actually joking the other day that I want to go to the bank and see if the tellers will let me cash it,” said the 22-year-old Ha, who turned pro shortly after winning the 2015 Sun Life Financial Alberta Ladies Amateur Championship last July at Lynx Ridge. “It was really cool, just taking the picture with the cheque and having people congratulate me for my first professional win.

“It’s a little different than a college win.”

In this case, US$2,500 different.

A five-time trophy-winner during her stellar collegiate career at Kent State University and a former member of Golf Canada’s national amateur squad, Ha signed for a three-day tally of 4-under 212 en route to a one-stroke triumph last Thursday at Timacuan Golf & Country Club just north of Orlando. Her scorecard for the week included a pair of eagles, eight birdies, six bogeys and one double.

“I’m working on some stuff with my swing and with my game right now. I always am. I’m always trying to get better,” said Ha, who has been based in Florida for the past several months. “But I feel a lot more confident right now in my game than I did over the summer or than I have, actually, in a while.

“Being on my own and kind of figuring out what my game is to me has been the little change. I usually had a coach or my dad there to tell me the little things while I’m practising, and right now I don’t have that in Naples. And just trying to figure what works for me and what I like in my game, that’s definitely given me more perspective towards what I’m good at and what I need to work on. That’s been really good for me and I think it’s only helping me.

“And knowing that I can win professional events and I can go out there and shoot good numbers, that definitely helps my confidence.”

Ha is a rookie on the Symetra Tour — the primary feeder for the LPGA Tour — but with limited status on that circuit, she has been banking experience at NWGA showdowns.

The smooth-swinging Calgarian has teed it up in eight events so far in 2016, earning a payday in seven of those. Timacuan seems to be her favourite track — she also enjoyed a second-place showing at the water-logged layout in mid-February.

Along the way, Ha is also learning the job description isn’t limited to just smashing drives and sinking putts.

“It’s definitely a lot different than college golf,” Ha said. “Being a pro, there are a lot more things that I have to plan and figure out — not only how I’m going to get places, but how I’m going to afford it and budgeting. It’s a lot of work.”

That oversized cheque will certainly help cover some expenses, even if the tellers ask for the pocket-sized paper version.

Ha will try to add to her winnings at another NWGA regional-series stop this week.

“Not everyone can say that they do what they love every day for a living,” Ha said. “This is definitely what I love doing. This is what I’ve always loved doing since I was little, so I feel very fortunate that I do have this opportunity to play golf for a living. It’s pretty cool.”

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Alberta Golf Announces 2016 Provincial Amateur Championship Schedule

Registration is now open for all qualifying competitions, championships, as well as the Golf Fore the Cure Ladies Team Classic and the all new Alberta Net Amateur Championship.

CALGARY (Alberta Golf) – Alberta Golf is pleased to announce its competition schedule, including host clubs and dates, for the 2016 championship season. A total of 12 provincial amateur championships will be conducted – along with qualifying events – that lead to entry into Canada’s national amateur championships.

“Nearly 1,500 talented Albertan and regional golfers will gather at some of Alberta’s top golf facilities to compete for a provincial golf championship,” said Alberta Golf’s COO, Jack Lane.

“It is Alberta Golf’s honor and privilege to conduct these championships in partnership with our host clubs, committed sponsors and the hundreds of devoted volunteers from communities across Alberta. We are pleased that our championships offer an opportunity for all members to compete, whether that be for the simple enjoyment of the challenge, or for our athletes who are hoping to add their name to the history books.” 

The complete 2016 schedule and registration information can be found here.  

Canadian trio set for Drive, Chip & Putt Championship

Tyler Costigan/ Golf Canada

A trio of Canadian girls are set to head south for the 2016 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship at Augusta National on April 3—the Sunday prior to the Masters tournament week.

Canadians Vanessa Borovilos, Jayla Kucy and Elaine Giantsopolous will be among the 80 qualifiers (40 male, 40 female) vying to be crowned champions of their respective age divisions at the third annual national championship.

Toronto’s Borovilos will compete in the 7­–9 age group for a second consecutive year—she finished fourth in 2015, just four points off the lead. The aspiring LPGA golfer and Trafalgar Golf & Country Club member punched her ticket to Augusta by winning the regional qualifier held at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa.

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Vanessa Borovilos (Dave Reginek/ Getty Images) and Jayla Kucy (Steve Dykes/ Getty Images)

Camrose, Alta., native Jayla Kucy will also make her return to Augusta National in the 2016 event. The year prior, Kucy (9-years-old at the time) posted a final score of 13 to finish T8 in the 7­–9 group. With another year of experience under her belt, Jayla will take the all-expenses-paid trip once more to golf’s hallowed ground. Kucy and Borovilos are among four competitors set to return for a second straight year. (Click to see the 5 minute video of Jayla’s journey to Augusta for the 2nd time)

Competing in the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship for the first time is Elaine Giantsopolous of Richmond Hill, Ont. Giantsopolous earned her spot in the final with a one-point victory at her regional qualifier—also held at Oakmont. Playing out of York Downs Golf & Country Club, Giantsopolous will compete in the 12–13 division.

The journey to the final event is no easy task. Amongst tens of thousands of entrants in 250 qualifying events, all three girls secured top-three spots at their local qualifiers, top-two finishes at their sub-regionals, followed by wins at their regional events. Results of all qualifying events can be found here.

A joint initiative by the United States Golf Association (USGA), the Masters and the PGA of America, the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship is a free nationwide youth golf development program open to girls and boys aged 7-15 – competing in separate divisions in four age categories – focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf and tapping the creativity and enthusiasm of young golfers.

Coverage of the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel on April 3.

The Canadian equivalent, the CN Future Links Junior Skills Challenge National Event, will be contested on July 16 at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ont., the Sunday prior to the 2016 RBC Canadian Open.

Brendan MacDougall Wins MJT Srixon Series Season Opener

March 12-14, 2016
Coquitlam, BC

 

Ironman Conditions for MJT Srixon Series Season Opener

Vancouver, B.C. (March 14, 2016) – A wait-listed field of junior golfers from four different provinces as well as the USA played through three tough days of competition and difficult weather during the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour’s (MJT) Srixon Series Season Opener in the lower mainland of British Columbia which ran on March 12th through 14th. Rounds one and two played out at University Golf Club and the final round on The Vancouver Golf Club (VGC), with players competing for titles in six age divisions on the Boston Pizza-presented program.  Gusting winds and freezing rain shortened the junior and juvenile boy’s divisions to nine holes on day two.

“Toughest conditions that any junior will play in, in my opinion, with extreme wind and rain – the scores shot were outstanding when it was a feat just to finish,” said Neil Bidewell, MJT Tournament Director.  “The greens at University Golf Club were fantastic, which helped.  And a huge thank you to Vancouver Golf Club Superintendent Dave Kennedy and Assistant Pete Rodriguez who did an incredible job of clearing debris off fairways from the storm and prepping the course which was almost closed due to rain saturation.”

Susan Xiao, 14, of Surrey, BC, shot 68 at VGC (Par 73) to lap the field and claim Low Overall for the Girls Division along with her MJT Girls 14 and under title with an impressive five-under-par total score of 73-71-68=212.  “I had four birdies in a row on Vancouver Club!” she said afterwards. “I feel happy, proud, excited – my goal is to win more tournaments and shoot under 65.” Second in the division was Jennifer Gu, 13, of West Vancouver, BC, (83-86-80=249) followed by Tillie Claggett, 12, of Calgary, AB (91-84-84=259).

The MJT Girls 15-19 trophy was won by 2015 MJT National Girls Champion Mary Parsons, 16, of Delta, BC, who fired solid rounds of 76, 73, 70 (219) to beat Team Canada’s Alisha Lau, 16, of Richmond, BC (79, 72, 70=221), by two strokes. “I feel great about winning my title especially with it being my first tournament of the year and considering the weather. Everyone contributed to make the tournament run smoothly,” said Parsons, whose goal is to make the Canadian Development Team. There was a tie for third at 22 total score between Esther Subin Lee, 16, of Maple Ridge, BC (77, 72, 73) and Sharon Park, 17, of Surrey, BC, (74, 74, 74).

Team Alberta’s Brendan MacDougall, 18, of Calgary, played phenomenal golf, shooting solid scores of 69-37-73 (179) to claim Overall Low Honours and the MJT Junior Boys title.  “The win feels fantastic! The highlight for me was shooting 69 on day one in tough conditions,” said MacDougall, who was an alternate to get into the event. “My biggest goal this season is to play well and prepare for University in the fall.” Matthew Kettleson, 18, of Vancouver, BC, shot a stunning 69 from the tips at VGC on day three (78-39-69=186) to gain massive ground on the field but couldn’t beat the consistent play of MacDougall, Rounding out the top three was Christian Zalli, 17, of Vancouver, (75-40-73=188).

Samuel Su, 16, of Surrey, BC, (72-36-72=180) won the MJT Juvenile Boys trophy after edging out defending champion Khan Lee, 16, of Surrey, BC, (72-41-69=182) in a tough match where Su showed supreme sportsmanship in his speech, acknowledging Lee’s brilliant 69 on the final day in difficult conditions and that the rain-shortened second round was the difference in his win.  Third place went to Perry Xin, 16, of Vancouver, BC, who shot 73-37-78=188.

Ilirian Zalli, 13, of Vancouver, BC, cited his tournament highlight as shooting 33 on the back nine at VGC – “putting the cherry on top of this great event” – and shot 77-75-72 (224) to win the MJT Bantam Boys 13-14 title by six shots ahead of his closest rivals who finished in a three-way tie for second place.  William Tindle, of Coquitlam, BC, (81-80-69=230), Michael Crisologo, 14, of Richmond, (72-84-74), and 13-year old Josef Koznek of Marysville, WA, (76-79-75=230) all finished deadlocked at 230.

A close race in the MJT Peewee Boys 12 and under division saw Bailey Bjornson, 12, of Surrey, BC, (84-68-70=222) shoot a brilliant final round of 70 to edge out MJT National Peewee Champion Brycen Ko, 12, of Richmond, (75-78-71=224) by two strokes. “My eagle putt on 13 on VGC was key to my victory,” said Bjornson, “and chipping in for birdie at University Golf Club was a highlight. I feel very satisfied to have won and played well.”  Finishing in third place was 9-year old Ryan Vest of Vernon, BC, (87-79-81=247).

For full tournament details including the list of 18 Long Drive, Closest-to-the-Pin and Comeback Award winners, please visit the MJT website.

The next Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour stop in British Columbia is the MJT Prodigy Series at Morgan Creek Golf Club in Surrey on April 9th and 10th.  For more information or to register, please visit  www.maplejt.com or call 1-877-859-4653.

About the MJT:
The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour presented by Boston Pizza is Canada¹s number-one played Junior Golf Tour as well as the only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada Professionals and the ‘Road to College Golf’ in Canada. The organization is generously supported by Boston Pizza and Premier Partners Ford of Canada, Cleveland Golf, Srixon, Aquafina and TuGo, in addition to valued Tournament and Product Partners. The MJT hosts more than 60 events across Canada, including free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics, the MJT Mini Tour for 7-12 year olds, and multi-day events for competitive players which also qualify juniors for international competitions. The program offers annual awards, scholarships, and frequent player incentives to help reward player’s performance and participation throughout each season. MJT alumni include many Professional Tour players and PGA of Canada Professionals, as well as Canadian Amateur, National and Provincial Junior Champions. The MJT aims to develop champions, in golf and in life, promoting the game from grassroots through to provincial, national, university and professional level. For more information, please visit www.maplejt.com.
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