Holiday Park Golf Course member Brian Topp is the new president of Golf Saskatchewan.
The Saskatoon product was nominated to the position on Saturday (March 21) following the organizations’ annual general meeting. Topp takes over from Diana Kerr who held the role for a year.
Kevin Duchscherer, Danny Klughart, Bill Briscoe, and Ross Pratt have had their terms end on the executive. New to the board is Linda Betnar of Regina, Mitch Bach of Saskatoon, and Josh Lilly of North Battleford. Topp, who has been on the executive for three years, and on the referee roster since 2019, is excited to work with the new group.
“As the newly elected president of the board for Golf Saskatchewan, I would like to thank Danny Klughart, Bill Briscoe and Ross Pratt for their years of service to the board. Thank you to Diana Kerr and Kevin Duchscherer for their service as president and past president. We welcome to the board – Linda Betnar, Mitch Bach and Joshua Lilly. I look forward to working with all the board members and the staff at Golf Saskatchewan,” Topp said.
Betnar, who is a longtime finance manager and has worked with other non-profits will take over as treasurer from Klughart.
The AGM also revealed a $110,000 surplus for the association that oversees all amateur golf in the province under the umbrella of Golf Canada. Topp said he looks forward to continuing to see the growth of golf both recreationally and competitively.
“As all levels of golf continue to expand in Saskatchewan, I look forward to working with the board to give our athletes the best possible competitions and resources so that they may all succeed. We look forward to improving all levels of golf so everyone can continue to enjoy the game,” he said.
The golf season (score posting) in Saskatchewan will open on April 15. Registration for championships will also open that day.