Team Alberta captures team title at Canadian Junior Boys Championship
JOHN’S, N.L. – Brisk temperatures and grey skies set the stage for Team Alberta emerging victorious in the Canadian Junior Boys Championship’s inter-provincial team competition. Brendan MacDougall was even-par on the day in leading the prairie province to victory.
“It’s kind of cool,” reflected the 18-year-old when asked about the provincial win. “You don’t see many team events in junior golf. For us to come together as a team and play well is pretty interesting. The two guys on the team are great. Chandler and Matt are great guys, fun to have around and fun to hang out with and they’re good golfers, too.”
Joining MacDougall were Chandler McDowell of Springbrook and Matt Bean of Canmore. The team earned a 2-under 286 result for a nine-stroke victory. Team British Columbia consisting of Tristan Mandur of Mill Bay, Adam Veenstra from Smithers and Team Canada Development Squad member A.J. Ewart of Coquitlam claimed runner-up honours in the 36-hole team competition.
MacDougall began the day in third, but with today’s 72, climbed into a three-way tie atop the leaderboard at 3-under. The Calgarian notched four birdies on the day, but a penalty on the par-5 17th hole prevented him from claiming sole possession of the lead.
“The round today was pretty good. I was playing well. I started off a little rough, but I found a way to get back. I made a mistake on 17 which cost me two shots, but I’ll get over it,” said the resilient MacDougall.
When looking ahead to the final two days of competition, the High Point University commit remains focused on the process of competing rather than achieving results alone.
“My goal this year was just to come in and a Top-10 would have been awesome. A Top-5 would have been unreal. So that goal still stands right now. It’s pretty good to keep improving every year and see that I’m doing better each year that I’m playing.”
Knotted alongside MacDougall are fellow Albertan Max Sekulic of Rycroft who was 1-over on the day and Callum Davison who carded a 67 for the day’s low round. A native of Duncan, B.C., Davison also leads the Juvenile competition. Thomas Critch of Cedar Park, Texas finished with a 74 and is three strokes off the lead in the 16-and-under division.
In addition to the title of Canadian Junior Boys champion, the winner will receive an exemption into the 2016 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship to be co-hosted by The Royal Ottawa Golf Club and Eagle Creek Golf Club from August 8 to 11.
A total of 74 players finished 154-or-better to advance to the final two rounds of the Canadian Junior Boys Championship. The third day of competition will begin with groups teeing off Nos. 1 and 10 at 7:30 a.m. NST.
Additional information from the tournament can be found here.
David Schultz puts together a clutch final round to win the 2016 Senior Men’s Championship
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Frank Van Dornick goes 4 under in the second round to tie David Schultz at -1 overall
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July 27, 2016
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Frank Van Dornick goes 4 under in the second round to tie David Schultz at -1 overall
Schultz and Van Dornick are co-leaders for the Senior Men’s, Defoe leads the Super Seniors.
Pictured: David Schultz
Stony Plain, Alta. (Alberta Golf) – For the second day in a row, David Schultz shot low enough to stay on top. However, he is not alone heading into the final round. Frank Van Dornick carded a -4, 68, to tie Schultz at the top of the leaderboard. Alan Defoe shot a +2, 74, in round two, bringing him to 3 over for the tournament, and giving him sole possession of first in the Super Senior Championship.
A strong start was once again the key to Schultz’s success. A bogey free front 9 with two birdies kickstarted his second round. When asked to comment on another great game, Schultz replied, “I hit the ball pretty well, on the front 9 I think I hit every green.”
For Van Dornick, round two was an entirely different story. A steady, bogey free front 9 was followed by three straight birdies on holes 12, 13, and 14, and another on the final hole. “There was nothing going on on the front 9 for me,” Van Dornick explained. “When they started falling on the back, it definitely perked me up a little bit, then I stayed focused as well as I could to bring it in.”
The final round begins Thursday, July 28 at Stony Plain Golf Course.
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Alberta Golf extends our appreciation to Stony Plain Golf Course for hosting the 2016 Guardian Capital Alberta Senior Men’s Championship.
For photographs from the championship, click here.
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David Schultz holds the lead at 1 under after the first round, Ron Kelly currently tops the Super Senior Championship
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July 26, 2016
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David Schultz holds the lead at 1 under after the first round, Ron Kelly currently tops the Super Senior Championship
David Schultz leads the Senior Championship, while Floyd Kilgore isn’t far behind.
Pictured: David Schultz
Stony Plain, Alta. (Alberta Golf) – The group to watch on day one of the 2016 Guardian Capital Alberta Senior Men’s Championship included last years winner, Floyd Kilgore, and the current leader, David Schultz.
Schultz finished the first round at 1 under, 71. He credits his successful day to a great start, going 3 under thru 6, with birdies on holes 1, 4, and 6. Schultz still sees improvements to be made over the next two rounds, he commented, “I didn’t take advantage of the par 5’s, that was the biggest thing.” Schultz hopes he can get a handle on his driver heading into Wednesday, but he called Tuesday “a good, solid round.”
The 2015 Senior Men’s Champion, Floyd Kilgore, had 5 birdies of his own on the first day of competition, he shot an even, 72. As well, Ron Kelly currently tops the Super Senior Leaderboard, and is T3 overall, after two birdies and an eagle en route to a 1 over, 73.
Round 2 begins Wednesday, July 27 at Stony Plain Golf Course.
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For photographs from the championship, click here. Alberta Golf extends our appreciation to Stony Plain Golf Course for hosting the 2016 Guardian Capital Alberta Senior Men’s Championship.
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The Champions, Senior Men’s Champion | The Alberta Golfer
Written by Wes Gilbertson, The Calgary Sun
The Champions, Senior Men’s Champion
This article was originally published in the 2016 edition of The Alberta Golfer Magazine. To view the full magazine, click here.
FLOYD KILGORE
SENIOR MEN’S CHAMPION
Floyd Kilgore skipped dessert and headed to the driving range instead.
The result was a sweet victory at the 2015 Guardian Capital Alberta Senior Men’s Championship.
Kilgore struggled on the second day of the three-round shootout at Red Deer Golf & Country Club, but a late-night practice session paid off as he clawed back to claim his second provincial senior crown.
“I hit balls until they kicked me off because it was getting dark, so I was prepared for the third day.”
The next day, he played great, carding a 4-under 68 to surge to a three-shot victory. He finished with a 54-hole score of even- par 216.
“I worked on the driver a lot that night because at Red Deer, you have to hit your driver straight,” Kilgore said. “I hit it right down the middle and that made all the difference.”
The Champions, Senior Men’s Champion
This article was originally published in the 2016 edition of The Alberta Golfer Magazine. To view the full magazine, click here.
What’s New, Mackenzie Tour Returns to Edmonton | The Alberta Golfer
Mackenzie Tour Returns to Edmonton
This article was originally published in the 2016 edition of The Alberta Golfer Magazine. To view the full magazine, click here.
Touring professional golf returns to Edmonton this July for the first time since 2012 as the Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada will become part of the Edmonton golf landscape for at least the next five years. Glendale GCC will be the site of the inaugural Oil Country Championship, as the Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG) will be partnering with the Mackenzie Tour to host the tournament from July 25-31, 2016.
“We are delighted to partner with the PGA Tour on the new Oil Country Championship,” said OEG CEO Bob Nicholson. “Adding golf to OEG’s expanding roster of sports and entertainment assets makes a lot of sense, given Canadians’ passion for golf. Spectators will enjoy a hugely entertaining and fun atmosphere at the Glendale this July.”
Glendale last hosted a Mackenzie Tour event in 2009, when James Hahn won his second Mackenzie Tour event at the northwest Edmonton layout, which will play at 7,243 yards for the Oil Country Championship. Hahn, now a mainstay on the PGA Tour, captured his first win at the 2015 Northern Trust Open. The tournament’s rotation will include Glendale this year, Windermere GCC in 2017, the Edmonton Petroleum GCC in 2018, Edmonton CC in 2019 and an as yet to be named site for 2020.
Mackenzie Tour Returns to Edmonton
This article was originally published in the 2016 edition of The Alberta Golfer Magazine. To view the full magazine, click here.
Evan Holmes delivers clutch performance to claim victory at the Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship
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July 22, 2016
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Evan Holmes delivers clutch performance to claim victory at the Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship
Matt Williams and Scott Secord make Willingdon Cup Team
Pictured: Evan Holmes
INNISFAIL, Alta. (Alberta Golf) – It was a pressure-packed final round of the 2016 Sun Life Financial Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship. Third round leader, Evan Holmes, battled with Matt Williams all around the golf course on a sun-soaked day at Innisfail Golf Club. Williams, who lead after rounds one and two, put pressure on Holmes by making four birdies on the front nine, making the turn with a score of 32. Holmes finished strong, making birdies on four of the last six holes. That clutch performance on the back nine sealed the deal for Holmes as he eventually won by a margin of three strokes.
It was a popular victory for the Earl Grey Golf Club member, as evidenced by the cheers from fellow competitors and the gallery alike. Holmes commented that, “it’s a big monkey off my back. I’ve been so close for the last few years. I really felt like I was playing well coming into this one so I’m glad that I actually showed it and got it done. It feels really good.” When asked about the strong start from Williams, Holmes said, “I kind of had images of a few years ago. He (Williams) was going low and I had a bad double on ten. But then we both made a lot of birdies coming in. It was a really fun match all day long.”
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There was a playoff for the Team Alberta Interprovincial Squad at the 2016 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship on August 8-11 at the Royal Ottawa G&CC & Eagle Creek GC. Geoff Fry (Glencoe G&CC), Andrew Harrison (Edmonton Petroleum G&CC), and Scott Secord (Country Hills GC) finished in a tie for third at seven under par. The trio headed back to hole #18 to playoff for the last position. Scott Secord hit a beautiful second shot on the par five, nearly holing it for an albatross. He tapped in for eagle and claimed the last position on the team. Evan Holmes earned a spot on the 2017 Pacific Coast Amateur Team to be played at Chambers Bay in University Place, WA on July 25-28, 2017.
Pictured L to R: Scott Secord, Evan Holmes, Matt Williams
The 2016 Sun Life Financial Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship was played at the Innisfail Golf Club. The event was 72 holes of stroke play competition conducted on the 6,605 yard, par 72 Aspen & Spruce courses. The Men’s Amateur was last hosted at Innisfail in 2002. A special thank you to Darren Black (General Manager), Jim Boomer (Head Professional), Dwayne Simpson (Superintendent), Tim Pols (Food & Beverage Manager) and the entire staff for their efforts towards a successful championship. Thank you to the entire membership and over 70 volunteers who helped make this a memorable event. For more information on the Innisfail Golf Club, please visit their website here.
For photographs from the championship, click here. Follow the action on Twitter using the official hashtag #ABMensAm.
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Evan Holmes comes from two shots back to steal the lead after a five under par 67
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July 21, 2016
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Evan Holmes comes from two shots back to steal the lead after a five under par 67
Matt Williams and Scott Secord sit three shots back in a tie for second
Pictured: Evan Holmes
INNISFAIL, Alta. (Alberta Golf) – On a moving day that featured the top 64 players in the province playing in perfect conditions, the competitive course record at Innisfail Golf Club appeared to be in jeopardy. Evan Holmes posted a spectacular front nine score of 30 and had the gallery buzzing about what could be. The Earl Grey Golf Club member and UBC Thunderbird was flawless on the Aspen nine, making six birdies (including four in a row on holes six to nine). He cooled off on the back nine, eventually shooting a 67 and finishing at eleven under par overall. Holmes holds a three shot advantage over Matt Williams and Scott Secord, who sit three shots back at eight under par.
When asked about his hot start, Holmes said, “Scott (Secord) and I were kind of feeding off of each other on the front. We were trading birdies back and forth and got into a nice little rhythm. It was fun.”
Holmes has finished in the top five at the previous three Alberta Men’s Amateur Championships, including a second place finish in 2013. That year he held the third round lead overnight and eventually lost by a single stroke to Riley Fleming. Holmes will look to draw on that experience heading into tomorrow’s final round. Holmes commented, “this is a little bit less of lead so I can’t be so complacent as last time. It should be good. We play in the same group again tomorrow so it should be fun.”
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The top three competitors will make up the Team Alberta Interprovincial Squad at the 2016 Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship on August 8-11 at the Royal Ottawa G&CC & Eagle Creek GC. The Champion will also earn a spot on the 2017 Pacific Coast Amateur Team to be played at Chambers Bay in University Place, WA on July 25-28, 2017.
The 2016 Sun Life Financial Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship is being played at the Innisfail Golf Club. The event is 72 holes of stroke play competition conducted on the 6,605 yard, par 72 Aspen & Spruce courses. The Men’s Amateur was last hosted at Innisfail in 2002. For more information on the Innisfail Golf Club, please visit their website here.
The championship concludes tomorrow, with a morning crossover starting at 7:00 a.m. The final group will tee off of hole #1 at 8:50 a.m. For final round pairings, click here. For photographs from the championship, click here. Follow the action all week long on Twitter using the official hashtag #ABMensAm.
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