The PGA of Canada hosted the PGA Head Teaching Professional Championship of Canada and the PGA Head Professional Championship coincided with each other this week at Redwoods Golf Club in Langley, B.C.
Saskatchewan had four players in the field. In the head professional event, Brad Lovatt of Wascana Country Club led the locals tying for 21st at 9-over par, 222. Royal Regina Head Professional Dean Brown shot 72, 75, and 76 for a tie for 26th. Urban Golf Owner Kevin Deitz tied for 35th at 15-over par. There were 68 competitors in the head pro division.
Four-time Saskatchewan Amateur champion Lindsay Bernakevitch was 14th in the event at 5-over par. The Regina product is based at the Victoria Golf Club.
Phil Jonas was the lone local in the head teaching tournament. The Saskatoon Golf and Country Club based pro tied for fifth after shooting 74, 70, and 71.
PGA Show begins Thursday
The events preceded the PGA of Saskatchewan Buying Show that begins on Thursday, Oct. 29. Corporate reps from across western Canada will meet with Saskatchewan course administrators, proshop managers, and professionals over two days at the Dakota Dunes Resort.
The PGA will hold their annual general meeting, the National Golf Course Owners Association will host a networking breakfast, and the PGA of Saskatchewan will announce their award winners Thursday evening.