Mitchell Fox leads by 2 heading to final round at Alberta Open Championship
Alberta Golf (Medicine Hat) – Mitchell Fox from Speargrass Golf Course posted a second round 7-under 65 with 2 eagles, 3 birdies to only 1 bogey on the day to take a 2 stroke lead heading to the final round of the Alberta Open Championship at Desert Blume Golf Club.
6-time champion Wes Heffernan from Silver Springs Golf & Country Club posted back to back 67s to sit 2 shots back.
2019 Champion Andrew Harrison posted 5-under 67 with 4 birdies, an eagle and a lone bogey on the 12th hole.
A group of Desert Blume golfers in Dillon Batsel, Mike Valk & Ryan Werre will no doubt be a factor in the final round. Valk, the 2020 Alberta Men’s Amateur Champion matched Fox with the low round of the day, a 7-under 65. Jesse Galvon from Mickelson National Golf Club and Michael Harrison from Coal Creek Golf Resort are also in the mix. No doubt the top 8 are a who’s who in the golf scene in Alberta.
Werre, Fox and Heffernan share lead after round 1 at The Alberta Open Championship
Alberta Golf (Medicine Hat) – Hot and mostly calm conditions at Desert Blume Golf Club in Medicine Hat for the first round of the Alberta Open Championship. 6-Time champion Wes Heffernan is tied with fellow professional Mitchell Fox who won the 2024 Cobra/Puma Golf Assistants Championship last week. Joining Heffernan and Fox is amateur Ryan Werre from Desert Blume Golf Club. All three players posted 5-under 67.
There are 6 golfers within a shot of the lead including Dillon Batsel and Jordan Forsythe, both Desert Blume members. Also in the log jam at the top is Michael Harrison from Coal Creek Golf Resort who had a hole-in-one on the 4th hole, his first ever ace.
Michael Harrison Hole-In-One on the 4th hole
Bob MacDermott wins 2024 Alberta All Abilities Championship
Alberta Golf (Sherwood Park) – Bob MacDermott fired back to back 4-over par 76 to claim the 2024 Alberta All Abilities Championship on the Broadmoor Public Golf Course in Sherwood Park. During the final round MacDermott took the lead from first round leader Kyle Miller with 5 bogeys and one birdie for a one shot win over Spencer Easthope.
Bob MacDermott, 2024 Alberta All Abilities Champion
While harvesting field for his father in 1987 MacDermott hit a high voltage power line and was electrocuted and he lost his left leg, left arm and right thumb and he admits having golf to motivate him saved his life and gave him something to strive for during his recovery.
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Andy Van Biert won the Net Stableford event by one point over Emma Bittorf.
Andy Van Biert, Net Stableford Champion
Kyle Miller leads Alberta All Abilities Championship heading to final round
Alberta Golf (Sherwood Park) – Round one of the 2024 Alberta Golf All Abilities Championship is in the books from The Broadmoor Golf Course in Sherwood Park. 33-year-old Kyle Miller of Calgary has a 2-shot lead after an opening round 2-over 74 that included 2 birdies, 2 bogeys and a double bogey.
Kyle Miller has cerebral palsey, watch his PGA of Canada interview from earlier this season.
First round leader Kyle Miller
Miller has a 2-shot lead on Kelly Masson, Spencer Easthope and Bob MacDermott.
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David Schultz wins Alberta Men’s Senior Championship
Alberta Golf (High River) – Winning a provincial championship is never easy as both David Schultz and Senan Foley will admit after Thursday’s battle at Highwood Golf in High River. Schultz, the 2016 champion, started the day with a 3 shot lead over Foley, the 2021 champion. After the turn Foley had cut the lead to 2 and by the 15th tee it was Foley who had a 2 shot lead and the trophy in his sights. After a couple double bogeys by Foley and a clutch birdie putt by Schultz on the par-4 16th hole, Schultz came to the 18th hole with a 3 shot lead. Anyone who follows Alberta Golf knows what happened 2 years ago on the 18th hole at Highwood Golf during the Alberta Mid-Amateur Championship and there was more drama on the 18th hole today. Foley, down by 3 shots, stuffed his approach to 2 feet and made birdie. David Schultz’s drive ended up right on a downslope and he decided to chip out and get just short of the green in 3 shots, a 2-putt from the fringe was required for bogey and the win but it wasn’t meant to be and we headed for a playoff, a 3 shot swing on 18. On the first playoff hole Foley hit a dart on his approach just past the pin, but Schultz was in trouble over the green. Schultz made an amazing up and down to extend the playoff. On the second playoff hole Foley found the out of bounds on his approach and Schultz made bogey for the win and the title.
David Schultz: 2024 Alberta Men’s Senior Champion
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Brian Laubman made a huge charge shooting 1-under 70, the only lower round today was a sizzling 4-under 67 by Kevin Temple. Laubman ended up 1 shot out of the playoff, but his solo 3rd place finish put him on the Alberta Interprovincial Team with Schultz and Foley which will represent Alberta at nationals in Ontario this September.
Senan Foley, David Schultz & Brian Laubman
A huge thanks to Dan Warwaruk and his staff along with Head Superintendent Troy Hurl for hosting a fantastic championship.
David Schultz and Dan Warwaruk
Highwood Golf Head Professional Dan Warwaruk
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David Schultz extends lead at Alberta Men’s Senior Championship
Alberta Golf (High River) – David Schultz posted his second 3-under par 68 at the Alberta Men’s Senior Championship to hold a 3 shot lead heading to Thursday’s final round at Highwood Golf in High River. The Country Hills golfer who won this title in 2016 along with last year’s Super Senior title had 5 birdies on the day and 2 bogeys.
2021 Men’s Senior champion Senan Foley made a move in the second round also shooting 3-under 68 with 4 birdies and an eagle to go along with 3 bogeys to sit solo second place 3 shots off the lead.
Rounding out tomorrow’s final threesome is Jean-Francois Doyon from the Red Deer Golf & Country Club who also posted 3-under 68 with 4 birdies and a lone bogey on his opening hole.
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David Schultz leads Alberta Men’s Senior Championship after first round
Alberta Golf (High River) – Sunny conditions for the first round of the 2024 Alberta Men’s Senior Championship from Highwood Golf in High River south of Calgary. 2016 champion David Schultz from Country Hills Golf Club who also won last year’s Alberta Super Senior Championship is the leader after an opening round of 3-under 68 with 6 birdies and 3 bogeys.
4 golfers sit 2 shots back at 1-under par, 12 golfers are even par or better with defending champion James Varnam 5 shots off the pace.
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Celina Lam defends title at Alberta Women’s Senior Championship
Alberta Golf (Rocky Mountain House) – The final round of the Alberta Women’s Senior Championship started with challenging rain but finished in sunshine. Pine Hills Golf Club in Rocky Mountain House was a great venue for the championship. Defending champion Celina Lam from The Canal at Delacour started the day with a one stroke lead but 4 golfers were within 4 shots of Lam. After Lam drained a birdie putt on the 14th hole it was all but over as the defending champion was one-under for the day and 7 shots clear. Even with some bogeys coming home Lam cruised to a 4 stroke victory to defend her title.
Celina Lam: 2024 Alberta Women’s Senior Champion
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Sandra Turbide who made the trip from British Columbia to compete had the round of the day, a 1-over 74 with 2 birdies and 3 bogeys to finish runner up.
The Alberta Interprovincial Team that will compete at nationals in late August in Ontario consists of Celina Lam, Lynn Kuehn and Lisa Hall.
Celina Lam, Lynn Kuehn and Lisa Hall
Jackie Little from Balfour Golf Course in British Columbia finished 4th overall and won the Super Senior title for competitors over the age of 60.
Jackie Little: Alberta Super Senior Champion
The Diamond Champion for competitors over the age of 70 went to Lynda Palahniuk from Kelowna Golf & Country Club.
Lynda Palahniuk: Diamond Champion
A huge thank you to Pine Hills General Manager Dave Drake and his staff and all the volunteers for being great hosts in Rocky Mountain House on the great natural tree-lined course.
Dave Drake: Pine Hills Golf Club General Manager
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Celina Lam takes lead heading to final round of Alberta Women’s Senior Championship
Alberta Golf (Rocky Mountain House) – Calm cooler day at Pine Hills Golf Club in Rocky Mountain House for the second round of the Alberta Women’s Senior Championship. Defending Champion Celina Lam from The Canal at Delacour posted the low round of the tournament so far, an even par 73 with 3 birdies and 3 bogeys to gain a one stroke lead heading to Thursday’s final round.
Celina Lam: Tee shot on the par 3 12th hole during Wednesday’s second round.
Lisa Hall from Sirocco Golf Club in Calgary is one shot back of Lam after a second round 2-over par 75 with 16 pars and 2 bogeys.
Lynn Kuehn and Jackie Little are both 4 shots back, Kuehn defeated Little in a playoff last year at Coyote Creek Golf Course to win the Alberta Super Senior Championship and both should be a factor in Thurday’s final round.
Jackie Litle’s tee shot on the par 4 18th hole during Wednesday’s second round
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Jackie Little leads after round one of the Alberta Women’s Senior Championship
Alberta Golf (Rocky Mountain House) – Hot day in Rocky Mountain House for the first round of the 2024 Alberta Women’s Senior Championship at Pine Hills Golf Club. Jackie Little from Balfour Golf Course in British Columbia has the lead after round one. Despite a stumble on the final 2 holes, her even par play through the first 16 holes put her in great shape and she leads at 3-over par 76.
Lisa Hall from Sirocco Golf Club just south of calgary is one shot behind Little after posting a 4-over 77, with 4 bogeys on the front nine and an even par 36 on the back with an impressive 9 pars.
Defending Champion Celina Lam from the Canal at Delacour Golf Course just east of Calgary went out in 41 but had a very solid 1-over par 37 on the back nine to sit 2 shots back.
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