Alberta Golf talks “Youth on Course” on TSN Radio in Edmonton
In support of the YEG Golf Show on TSN 1260 radio in Edmonton, Alberta Golf was invited to talk about the new “Youth on Course” pilot program and the Jasper Park Lodge Rec Series event.
The 10-minute interview can be heard between 4:45 and 14:45 on this link:
Jace Ouellette wins Qualifier Number 2 – Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship
Alberta Golf (Ponoka) – The second qualifier for this summer’s Sun Life Financial Alberta Men’s Amateur Championship was held Tuesday at the Ponoka Community Golf Club.
Jace Ouellette from the Innisfail Golf and Country Club fired a 1 under 71 to take low medalist honours.
In all 11 qualifiers and 3 alternates emerged from the 37 player field.
Junior tour acquisition highlights Alberta Golf Spring Launch
Alberta Golf held their 2019 Spring Launch Thursday May 23rd at River Bend Golf Club in Red Deer.
The event brought together industry stakeholders, golf course professionals and staff, media, partners, sponsors, suppliers and volunteers.
Lisa Vlooswyk, Tiffany Gordon, Kim Carrington and Judy Forshner. Photo courtesy of Lisa Vlooswyk.
The focus was on Alberta Golf’s dedication to the public golfer, youth, family and recreational golf this season.
Alberta Golf has acquired the McLennan Ross Alberta Junior Tour presented by Crowe MacKay which will see youth compete at 25 events across the province this season.
Alberta Golf board chair Peter Major.
Also showcased were new programs Future Links “Youth on Course” and the Calgary Golf Festival presented by Shaw. The Alberta Golf Spring Launch is now a yearly staple on our calendar to unofficially kick off what should be a great golf season with programs for all levels and ages of players.
2019 Rec Series Video – Stewart Creek
A visual recap of our first Rec Series event of the season at Stewart Creek on Mother’s Day.
Youth on Course pilot program launches in Alberta!
Youth on Course was started a decade ago by the Northern California Golf Association to provide youth ages 6-18 affordable life-changing opportunities through golf. Youth on Course members now have access to golf for $5 or less at over 1,100 participating courses.
Alberta is the first province in Canada to pilot the program. All junior members of Alberta Golf will automatically receive a Youth on Course membership number via email followed by a membership card during the spring of 2019.
Youth on Course is a two-year pilot program in the province of Alberta and is recognized under the umbrella of Canada’s National Junior Golf Program – Future Links.
The list of courses offering junior golf rounds for $5 or less in 2019 are:
Banff Springs Golf Club (Tunnel 9)
Barrhead Golf Club
Cottonwood Coulee Golf Course
Eagle Rock Golf Course
Goose Hummock Golf Resort
Heatherglen Golf Course
Lakeside Golf Club
McCall Lake Golf Course (18 & par 3)
Northern Bear Golf Course
Olds Golf Club
RedTail Landing Golf Club
River Spirit Golf Club
Serenity Golf Club
Shaganappi Golf Course (18 & 9)
Westlock Golf Course
Whitetail Crossing Golf Club
Golfers, ages 6-18 will have access to the Youth on Course US network as well, getting access to 1,000 golf courses in 27 different States.
Step 1: Join Golf Canada… see link below
Step 2: Your Golf Canada membership number is your Youth on Course number. Use this until you receive your card.
Step 3: That’s it… have fun !
If you are not a current junior member of Golf Canada pleaseJOIN HEREand become a member today. One of the many benefits of your new membership will be access to the “Youth on Course” program.
For more information or if you have any questions please contact us.
We are pleased to present our 2019 competitions schedule and announce that registration is now open!
Ten provincial championships will be contested over the course of the summer at many of the province’s best facilities. Early bird pricing is in place for qualifiers and select events for the first 15 days! View the schedule and sign-up now!
WE ARE ENCOURAGING THOSE WHO ARE NEW TO COMPETITION TO GIVE IT A TRY!
Often, golfers don’t realize that their Handicap Factor does make them eligible to participate in provincial championships. Check our eligibility requirements to see which events are open to you. Give it a try and we will ensure you have an enjoyable, positive and memorable golf experience.
The Alberta Match Play Championship will be held June 4-6that the River Spirit Golf Club in Calgary. Men and women with a Handicap Factor of 8.0 or less are encouraged to register. There will be an 18-hole stroke play qualifier to determine the mens and ladies brackets. The mens champion will earn a spot on Team Alberta for the 2020 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship at Royal Colwood in Victoria, BC.
We are delighted to welcome back SVR Lawyers as title sponsor of the Alberta Open Championship. The Calgary based law firm has increased their investment through to 2021. The Alberta Open Championship presented by SVR Lawyers will be held June 11-13that the Trestle Creek Golf Resort in Entwistle. One of the marquee events on the provincial schedule, the Alberta Open brings together 120 amateur and junior golfers with PGA of Alberta club professionals as well as professionals on various developmental tours. The professionals will battle for an $18,000 purse. The low amateur will earn a spot on Team Alberta at the 2020 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship.
New this year, amateurs and professionals from outside Alberta will be eligible to compete in the Alberta Open. We anticipate one of the strongest fields in recent memory. Additionally, a Last Chance Monday Qualifier will be held on June 10th where there will be a limited number of spots available for the championship.
The Alberta Mens Mid Amateur Championship will be held June 25-27th at the Earl Grey Golf Club in Calgary. The club is celebrating its 100th year and we are excited to be a small part of their season long celebration. 144 Mid-Am’s (players aged 25 & over) will have the opportunity to experience one of the best venues in the province which has recently undergone an extensive renovation including improvements to the golf course and a gorgeous new 37,000 square-foot clubhouse. Sign up early as registration is first come, first served.
THE ALBERTA JUNIOR AT HIGHWOOD GOLF
Two junior girls enjoying their round at the 2018 Future Links Western Championship at Highwood Golf (L to R: Annabelle Ackroyd, Taylor Stone)
The Alberta Junior Championship is set for July 2-5th at Highwood Golf in High River. Many juniors saw the course last year at the Future Links Western Championship and will already have this championship circled on the 2019 calendar. 156 junior boys and girls will descend upon High River to compete over 72 holes. New this year, there are a variety of social functions planned following the first two rounds that focus on having fun and forging new friendships including individual and partner contests, barbeques, coaching and education. The Alberta Bantam Championship, for those aged 14 and under, will be held August 26-27th at River Bend Golf Course in Red Deer and will have the same social element.
The Sun Life Financial Alberta Amateur Championships will be held in back-to-back weeks in July at the Ranch Golf & Country Club in Acheson (Ladies Amateur) and the Wolf Creek Golf Resort – Links course in Ponoka (Mens Amateur). We wish to thank Sun Life Financial and their Advisors across the province for their tremendous support as a long-term sponsor for the last 29 years! The two championships are qualifiers for the Canadian National Championship and the mens champion will earn the third spot on Team Alberta at the 2020 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship.
The Alberta Senior Championships will also be held in back-to-back weeks in late July at the Pine Hills Golf Club in Rocky Mountain House (Senior Ladies) and the Derrick Golf & Winter Club in Edmonton (Senior Mens). Two great golf courses that will be enjoyed by the senior-aged group of competitors.
MENS AND LADIES INTERCLUB CHAMPIONSHIP AT KANANASKIS
The Alberta Interclub Championship is destined to become the hallmark event to wrap up the Alberta Golf season each year. Kananaskis Country Golf Course has committed to host both the mens and ladies championships on alternating courses. On September 3rd, 32 mens teams and 20 ladies teams will make the enjoyable trek to Kananaskis Country. In 2019, the mens contest will be on the Mt. Kidd course and the ladies contest on the Mt. Lorette course.
The Interclub brings together teams of four from clubs across the province to compete against each other for bragging rights. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and each individual player must have a Handicap Factor of 20.0 or less. The clubs themselves decide how to select the players that represent them at the championship. Often it is through club championship results and alternating years of sending low gross or low net finishers.
The team from the Winston Golf Club enjoying their day at the 2018 Alberta Interclub Championship.
National Championships: There are several National Championships in Alberta this year. They include the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship July 23-26th at the beautiful Red Deer Golf & Country Club and the Canadian Junior Girls Championship at the storied Lethbridge Country Club. The Future Links, driven by Acura Western Championship will be held May 31 to June 2nd at the Wolf Creek Golf Resort.
How do you register for a competition and frequently asked questions?We have developed a step-by-step document to guide you through registration and answer common questions. In conjunction with the modernized Rules of Golf, our competition policies have been updated and presented in a clearer fashion. Please take the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the new Rules of Golf and the 2019 competition policies and helpful information.
Which Qualifier should I sign-up for? Players who are not exempt from qualifying can choose to play in any of the regional qualifiers for the respective championship. There are a variety of dates and locations to choose from, but players may only attempt to qualify once. The exception to this is the Last Chance Monday Qualifier for the Alberta Open Championship presented by SVR Lawyers, where players can attempt either for the first time or for a second time. Two of the Junior Regional Qualifiers for the 2019 Alberta Junior Championship will be conducted by the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour and the McLennan Ross Alberta Junior Tour.These two events allow players the opportunity to compete in a multi-day event and opt in to use the first round as their qualifying score for the Alberta Junior. An additional qualify fee does apply. A reminder to those players who are exempt from qualifying, you still need to register before the respective entry deadline.
IN 2019, GIVE COMPETITIONS A TRY. WE KNOW YOU WILL ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE. SEE YOU ON THE COURSE!
Alberta Golf Sport Development program funds 23 High Performance athletes
Alberta Golf is proud to continue support of it’s High Performance athletes in 2019. This year we are supporting 23 athletes in their pursuit of golf excellence. This group of talented players will share $20,000 between them and the funds have been directed to their coaches/instructors, as well as fitness/nutrition training and sports psychology. The players were able to determine their priorities and the professionals of their choosing.
Annabelle Ackroyd wins 2018 Alberta Junior & Juvenile Girls Championship at Coyote Creek Golf & RV Resort. Jul 4th, 2018.
These 23 athletes met specific criteria based on their 2018 performance, participation with Alberta Golf and personal investment in their development as High Performance athletes.
Kai Iguchi wins 2018 Future Links, driven by Acura Western Championship. High River, Alberta, June 4th 2018.
We would like to recognize the following players who have received funds in 2019 and we wish them the best of luck in their training and the upcoming competitive season.
We are delighted to welcome back SVR Lawyers as title sponsor of the Alberta Open Championship. The Calgary based law firm has increased their investment through to 2021. The Alberta Open Championship presented by SVR Lawyers will be held June 11-13that the Trestle Creek Golf Resort in Entwistle. One of the marquee events on the provincial schedule, the Alberta Open brings together 120 amateur and junior golfers with PGA of Alberta club professionals as well as professionals on various developmental tours. The professionals will battle for an $18,000 purse. The low amateur will earn a spot on Team Alberta at the 2020 Pacific Coast Amateur Championship.
