Swinnerton wraps college career with 4 wins; expects to turn pro

Alex Swinnerton is a college graduate after walking across the stage at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP).

The Saskatoon product put together a great college career that including four wins and many other podium and top 10 placings while competing for the Crimson Hawks.

Swinnerton’s junior career included a Saskatchewan under-15 title, and under-17 title and a NextGen Prairie Championship in 2022.

The Waskesiu Golf Course and Riverside Country Club junior continued his success at IUP alongside fellow Waskesiu junior Guillermo Salazar of Calgary, who also graduated earlier this spring.

Swinnerton plans to turn professional with an RBC Open Qualifier in Edmonton first on his list of events for this season.

He spoke with Golf Saskatchewan about his four years at IUP, the success, sharing it with long time friend Salazar, and the future.