Nine Alberta Pros Competing at PGA Championship of Canada
Good luck to the nine PGA of Alberta Professionals playing in the PGA Championship of Canada this week in Ontario! The PGA of Canada’s oldest and most prestigious Championship takes place on June 25-28 at Whistle Bear GC in Cambridge, Ontario with seventy-two of the Association’s best players looking to capture the 98th playing of the Championship.
Re-launched in 2011, the PGA Championship of Canada was contested strictly as a match play event through 2014 with players from the four brackets—Stan Leonard, George Knudson, Al Balding and Moe Norman—looking to advance through the six rounds to capture the P.D. Ross Trophy. However, the 2015 Championship at Cabot Links saw a format change, with 64 top-ranked players from the PGA of Canada Player Rankings playing two rounds of stroke play. The top-16 players from the 36-hole stroke play portion of the event filled out the four match play brackets with the eventual champion winning four match play rounds.
Please note that ALL PGA of Alberta Tournaments are currently open for registration on the website. This means that you can sign up for any tournament on the schedule in which you are eligible for.
Payment will still be required upon registration to secure your spot in the event. Tournament registration will be on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you register right away for any events you would like to play in.
The sixth Golf Supply House Series of the season will head south to Inglewood G&CC in Calgary next week on July 2nd & 3rd. The event will see a stacked field of 60 competitors including the top 16 leaders on the PGA of Alberta Order of Merit rankings. The purse is set at $13,000 and the event will begin with a 12:00pm crossover on Tuesday, July 2nd.
Inglewood G&CC’s prestigious course is located along the banks of the Bow River just five minutes from downtown Calgary. This par 71 layout boasts superb conditions and is very traditional in layout with many large old trees making accuracy a premium. Even though Inglewood is located in the heart of Calgary, its surroundings are very natural.
The draw is now available for the 3rd Play Ability Test of the season at Inglewood G&CC on Wednesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 4th. Tee times will begin at 10:20am on July 3rd and will begin at 8:30am on July 4th. Round two draw will be created immediately following the competition of round 1. Good luck to all 20 competitors going for their card!
It took 4 extra playoff holes for Jeff Cuthbertson (Stony Plain GC) to capture the Golf Supply House Event hosted by Broadmoor GC. Josh Fleming (GOLFTEC Calgary Beacon Heights) also shot a 2-under 70 before losing to Cuthbertson in the playoff. Dallas Cantera (Cardiff G&CC) rounds out the top 3 with a 1-under 71.
Golf Supply House Series @ Mill Woods GC - Rescheduled Date
The Mill Woods GC Golf Supply House Series event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 17th and the start time will remain the same - 9am Shotgun.
Please be advised that if you were signed up for the event previously, your registration has automatically transferred over to the new date. If you would like to withdraw before penalty, you have until Wednesday, July 3rd by 4pm.
Third Times a Charm for PGA on Wheels at All Sport One Day
For the third consecutive year, the PGA on Wheels Program attended the Sport Calgary All Sport One Day event in Calgary on June 15th. Throughout the course of the event, the PGA on Wheels area saw over 115 kids aged 6-17 that received instruction from PGA of Alberta Professionals while taking part in the various junior golf activities setup. Thank you to our Professionals Dale Tomlinson (The Winston GC), Darryl James (NGA @ Shaganappi), Michael Graham (Cottonwood G&CC), Sean Thompson (Cottonwood G&CC) and Terry Carter (NGA Dome) for volunteering their time to support the PGA on Wheels Program.
The remaining two PGA on Wheels events on the calendar is the Family Golf Festival on July 4th at Cottonwood G&CC and the RCMP Musical Ride on July 21st in Beaumont. To volunteer for either event, please click Read More below.
The draw is now posted for the next Golf Supply House Series of the season being hosted at Broadmoor GC in Sherwood Park on Monday, June 24th. Forty players will compete for a purse size of $5,300 with the winner of the event receiving 20 Order of Merit points.
The starting skins pot for all 1-day GSH Series events will be $250 thanks to our Sponsor IMPACT Tournament Systems!
Country Hills GC & The Players Shack Prevail at D’Arcy Ranch for Pro-Lady South
Players today were treated to a fantastic round of golf at the Pro-Lady South thanks to our host D’Arcy Ranch GC and Sponsors EFW Radiology, Dexim Golfwear and Nespresso Professional. Leading the way in the Team Net Division was the team from Country Hills GC of Ryan O’Connell and partner Linda Chang with a score of 5-under 67. Winning the Team Gross Division was the team representing The Players Shack of Dustin Risdon and partner Bonny Bonnello after shooting a score of 5-under 67.
Next Pro-Am event on the schedule is the Pro-Junior hosted at the prestigious Glencoe G&CC on July 15th. To register for the event, click here.
The 5th stop of the Golf Supply House Series will be at Mill Woods GC on Wednesday, June 19th. The event will see a stacked field of 56 Professionals competing for their share of the $7,150 purse. Shotgun start will begin at 9am on June 19th.
Winner of the event will receive 20 Order of Merit points to help secure their spot on the Alberta Assistants’ or Head Pro Golf Team.
The draw is now posted for the Pro-Lady South Sponsored by EFW Radiology, Dexim Golfwear and Nespresso Professional. Teams of Professionals and their female amateur partners will head to D’Arcy Ranch GC on Monday, June 17th to enjoy a great day of golf and compete for a piece of the $8,300 purse. Shotgun will begin at 1pm with a meal to follow the round.
Located just minutes south of Calgary, D’Arcy Ranch GC is a pristine 18-hole public golf course with a balanced design that maintains harmony with the tree-lined ravine, escarpments, slopes and water -- a style and presence of national stature with unending challenges.
Learn more about our Sponsors by clicking their logo above!
Tournament News
Srixon/Cleveland Golf Team Match Play Championship – Round Two
The brackets for the second round of the Srixon/Cleveland Golf Team Match Play Championship have now been updated! Congratulations to all teams advancing on to Round 2! Each team has until July 3rd to complete their match. Click Read More below to be directed to the brackets.
Cardiff G&CC & The Quarry Claim Titles at Pro-Lady North
The always enjoyable Pro-Lady North Sponsored by EFW Radiology, Pixel Army and Nespresso Professional saw great weather today for the event hosted at Leduc GC. After a good challenge on the golf course, the teams from Cardiff G&CC and The Quarry took home the titles for the Team Net and Gross competitions. Dallas Cantera and partner Dani Pearl from Cardiff G&CC took the Team Net title after shooting a score of 6-under 65. Keith Whitecotton and partner Kim Whitecotton from The Quarry managed to win the Team Gross side after shooting a score or 2-under 69.
Next event up is the Pro-Lady South hosted at D’Arcy Ranch GC in Okotoks on June 17th. To register for the event, please click here.
After not playing tournaments for a few years, Todd Halpen (Golf Canada Calgary Centre) shot a 5-under 67 to capture the Golf Supply House Event hosted by Turner Valley GC. Wes Heffernan (Dynamic Motion Golf Performance Centre) finished a close second with 4-under 68. Rounding out the top 3 was Tyler LeBouthillier (Lynx Ridge GC) and Brady Karlson (Canyon Meadows G&CC) shooting 69.
After recently transferring from the Ontario PGA, John Rushnell (PGA Member) shot a 1-over 73 to capture the first Seniors’ Division event of the season. It took a birdie on the first extra playoff hole over Andre DiBartolo (Jagare Ridge GC) to capture the win. Levi Arcega (Redwood Meadows G&CC) finished in third with 74.
The first Pro-Lady event of the year will head north to Leduc GC on Wednesday, June 12th. Sponsored by EFW Radiology, Pixel Army, and Nespresso Professional, 31 teams of Professionals and their female amateur partner will test their skills in the Team Net and Gross competition to determine the Champions in each division. Shotgun will begin at 9am.
Nestled in the beautiful city of Leduc, the 18-hole Par 71 golf course will provide players with an enjoyable experience as well as a true and fair test of golf.
PGA of Alberta Buying Show - Exhibitor Registration OPEN
Exhibitor Registration for the 2019 PGA of Alberta Buying Show is now LIVE! This is an exciting year for the annual Buying Show as it will now be located in Calgary, AB at the Calgary Stampede - BMO Centre in Hall C. This amazing change provides both exhibitors and attendees with a wide variety of show features that weren’t available before, such as, easier transportation in & out of the city, better networking opportunities and walking distance from our preferred hotel partners. The PGA of Alberta is extremely excited to invite you to showcase your company and products at the annual PGA of Alberta Buying Show on October 22nd– 24th, 2019. Exhibitor set up will be on October 21st.
We will have our EARLY BIRD booth rates available to all exhibitors up until July 12th, which is the Early Bird deadline and when booth prices will be adjusted to our full rates. Make sure you take advantage of this great discount as it will save you 5% on any booth option.
The purpose of the Show is to bring Golf Professionals, Equipment Manufacturers and Sales Representatives together, in order for them to prepare their inventories for the following season. Over the course of the three days, nearly 1,200 people gather from across the country and around the world to take a look at what’s new and exciting in the golf industry. Our Buying Show continues to be the only “full scale” show of its kind in Canada and it is with great pride that we host this show every fall for our Members, Industry Suppliers and guests of the Industry. The Buying Show is an event that is restricted to PGA of Canada Members, Non-PGA of Canada Facilities and Golf Industry Equipment Manufacturers.
Please click HERE for the 2019 Exhibitor Package or HERE to register ONLINE now!
For additional information or call Quinn Logan at the PGA of Alberta (403-256-8894 or [email protected]).
Tournament News
GSH Series Draw - Turner Valley GC
Turner Valley GC is excited to be hosting the 4th Golf Supply House Series of the season and their first tournament since 2014. The event will see a competitive field of 45 Professionals competing for their share of the $5,900 purse. Tee times will begin at 9am on June 10th.
Originally a 9-hole course with sand greens, the Turner Valley GC now boasts an 18-hole layout that spans between 4227 and 6856 yards. The course is characterized by its challenging and tree-lined fairways with small, well protected greens, all amongst breathtaking views in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains
The draw is now available for the first Seniors’ Division event of the season held at Turner Valley GC. The field size is confirmed at 11 Professionals aged 50 & older and will kick off immediately after the Golf Supply House Series. First tee time will be at 11:30am.
Originally a 9-hole course with sand greens, the Turner Valley GC now boasts an 18-hole layout that spans between 4227 and 6856 yards. The course is characterized by its challenging and tree-lined fairways with small, well protected greens, all amongst breathtaking views in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains
Round 2 saw much more favourable playing conditions at RedTail Landing GC for all competitors as the wind stayed relatively calm and the sun was shining. The players battled it out in attempt to win the first 2-day event of the Golf Supply House Series.
Starting the day with an even-par 72, Spencer Vandermey (Edmonton Petroleum G&CC) was able to improve upon his round one lead over the rest of the field by posting a solid second round score of 3-under. Starting the back 9 with two straight birdies led Spencer to claim his first ever victory as a PGA of Alberta Professional with a 72-69-141. Craig Gibson (Sirocco GC) was able to sustain his steady play to finish round 2 with a 1-under 71 to capture sole possession of second place with a tournament total 74-71-145.
Finishing in third place and climbing his way up the leaderboard with the lowest round of the day was Riley Fleming (NGA Dome) posting an amazing 5-under 67 to finish the tournament with a two round total of 79-67-146. In a two way tie for fourth place was Dallas Cantera (Cardiff G&CC) and Blaine Kruger (Stony Plain GC) who both played steady golf over the two-days to finish the tournament with a total of 150.
The next Golf Supply House Series event on the schedule is at Turner Valley GC on June 10th. Today the PGA of Alberta is comprised of over 550 Golf Professionals who are Leaders in Golf. We are Teachers, Managers, Merchandisers, Mentors, Promoters, Players and Ambassadors. We provide Instruction to all golfers, Leadership for all golf environments and the Expertise necessary to handle any situation. Our livelihood is Golf. Whatever Golf means to you.
Vandermey in the Lead After a Battle at RedTail Landing
Round one of the first 2-day Golf Supply House Series event at RedTail Landing GC saw some fluctuating scores as the wind challenged the players on the course making them play more strategic golf throughout the round. Leading the charge was Spencer Vandermey (Edmonton Petroleum G&CC) as he separated himself from the stacked field of Professionals. Despite the difficult playing conditions Spencer posted a fantastic even-par 72 through the first 18 holes of competition to hold a two-stroke lead.
Right behind Spencer in a two-way tie for second place is Craig Gibson (Sirocco GC) and Blaine Kruger (Stony Plain GC) who finished the day at 2-over par 74. Finishing in sole possession of fourth place was Chris Cooke (Kananaskis Country GC) posting a 3-over par 75.
Other players to watch tomorrow include Craig McArthur, Scott Allred (Elbow Springs GC), Brady Karlson (Canyon Meadows G&CC), David MacComb (Blackhawk GC) and Jeff Cuthbertson (Stony Plain GC).
Action resumes bright and early tomorrow morning with the first tee time at 7:30am. Top group of Kruger, Gibson and S. Vandermey tee it up at 9:40am. Final results will be posted on the PGA of Alberta website at approximately 4pm.
The PGA of Alberta Golf Supply House Series consists of nine one and two-day tournaments held throughout the province featuring some of the most competitive Golf Professionals in Alberta. The next stop for the Golf Supply House Series will be at Turner Valley GC (1-day) on June 10th. These nine events, proudly sponsored by Golf Supply House, culminate in a season-ending event at Royal Mayfair GC where the top 50 players in the province will compete for the Fall Championship title.
Tournament News
Play Ability Test – Round One Results
Round one is complete for the second Play Ability Test of the season hosted at RedTail Landing GC. Tee times will begin tomorrow at 9:50am. Good luck to all competitors!
