Dick DeRyk, who was president of Golf Saskatchewan following the amalgamation of the amateur women’s and men’s organizations in the province has been honoured by the City of Yorkton.

DeRyk served as the president of Golf Saskatchewan from 2000 to 2002. He has also been a key member of many golf events hosted by Deer Park Municipal Golf Course serving as either the chair or co-chair of many provincial and national events hosted by the club between 1986 and 2017.

The city of Yorkton celebrated their sixth edition of the annual Civic Recognition Awards prior to a council meeting on Jan. 27.

More details from Yorkton This Week can be found here -> Dick DeRyk chosen as Yorkton’s Civic Recognition Award winner – SaskToday.ca.

The work of the “Fore” Women Hillcrest Ladies Committee in Moose Jaw was recognized by the city on Tuesday,

During the intermission of the Western Hockey League’s (WHL) Moose Jaw Warriors game the group was honoured for the work they do providing scholarships to female athletes chasing post secondary options.

Hillcrest Golf Club General Manager Jasmine Cameron is very proud of the group and appreciates the recognition the group received.

“This group of fabulous ladies contribute countless hours of their time volunteering, organizing, supporting, and carrying out an annual golf fundraising event that has put over $50,000 worth of scholarships back into our community for young women continuing on with their post secondary studies while taking part in high level sport. I am one proud general manger to have the opportunity to work with such amazing members.”

PGA of Canada Professional Ryan Wells is returning to Cooke Municipal Golf Course.

He spent eight years at Cooke from 2012 to 2020 before taking the head professional role at Dunes Golf and Winter Club in Grande Prairie, Alta. in May of that year. After one season in northern Alberta, Wells returned to Saskatchewan taking over the head professional job at Elk Ridge Golf Resort. Cooke Municipal made the announcement on their Facebook and Instagram pages of Wells’ return Tuesday afternoon.

He said coming back to Prince Albert is exciting.

““Returning to Cooke Municipal feels like coming full circle, Wells said. Back to the course I know and love, and a place that has played a huge role in my growth and success in this industry. After gaining valuable experience, I’m excited to bring back what I’ve learned to Cooke Municipal and having my family, friends, and familiar faces right along makes this a very rewarding transition. I’m looking forward to the 2025 season.”

Avonlea golfer Hudson Heistad has committed to play collegiate golf in southern California.

The Long Creek Golf Club junior will attend Providence Christian College in Pasadena next fall and study Business.

Heistad spoke with Golf Saskatchewan about his start at the local 18-hole gem, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour and his process of choosing a post-secondary golf opportunity.

Earlier this week the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) announced their “tentative” nationwide schedule including seven events in Saskatchewan.

The MJT schedule in the province begins May 3 and 4 in Estevan at TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club for a 36 hole tournament.

On may 17 to 19 Elmwood Golf Club in Swift Current welcomes the tour for a three day championship.

The 2025 Saskatchewan Junior Championships host Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre will also be an MJT venue on May 30 and June 1.

Regina’s Tor Hill Golf Course will welcome juniors to their 27-hole facility on June 28 and 29.

After a month break, the MJT returns July 28 and 29 at Moon Lake Golf and Country Club just south of Saskatoon.

The annual trip to Elk Ridge Golf Resort for the tour will be on Aug. 9 and 10 and the season will conclude as it does each summer at The Legends Golf Club in Warman on Aug. 23 and 24.

All the events will be part of the Saskatchewan Junior Order of Merit schedule with points accumulated for the five age groups.

Registration will open in the new year.

The PGA of Canada has released the list of their award nominees.

Regina’s Dean Brown is a nominee for the Murray Tucker Club Professional of the Year against seven other nominees as well as the Pat Fletcher Retailer of the Year.

Saskatoon Golf and Country Club General Manager McLaren Taylor is up for the Dick Munn Executive Professional of the Year.

The George Knudson Teacher of the Year has Wascana Country Club instructor Garrett McMillan in the list of nominees.

North Battleford Golf and Country Club Head Professional Dana Johnson is nominated for the Jack McLaughlin Junior Leader of the Year.

In the Ben Kern Coach of the Year category Jeff Chambers of Swift Current is among the nominees.

Hannah McNeil of Saskatoon, and formerly Shaunavon is up for the Moe Norman Apprentice Professional of the Year.

The Stan Leonard Class ‘A’ Assistant Professional of the Year features eight nominees including Brad Lovatt of the Wascana Country Club.

The PGA’s release didn’t specify when the awards would be handed out, but said in the next few weeks the winners will be announced.

A lifelong connection with Titleist has turned into a “dream job” for Max Murchison.

The son of a Calgary based golf professional, Murchison is the new Titleist/FootJoy rep in Saskatchewan taking over for the retired Ken Rodgers.

Golf Saskatchewan sat down with Murchison to learn more about his start in golf, the job, and future here in Saskatchewan.

Warman’s Dane Giesbrecht has picked a school to continue his golf journey committing to South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, AZ.

The Legends Golf Club junior began golfing when he was seven, and once the now 17-year-old started competing in tournaments collegiate play was the goal he said.

He spoke with Golf Saskatchewan about the process, choosing the junior college route and where his main goal hopefully ends in the game.

On Dec. 3, SaskAbilities proudly joins individuals and organizations worldwide in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).

This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” highlights the critical role that individuals experiencing disability play in creating a better, more equitable world for everyone.

For nearly 75 years, SaskAbilities has remained committed to breaking down barriers and creating opportunities through programs and services that serve over 60,000 individuals each year.

This year, we continue to focus on amplifying the voices and leadership of individuals experiencing disability and celebrating their achievements. We are reminded that empowering individuals experiencing disability to lead is not only a matter of equality but is essential for building a sustainable future that benefits everyone.

How to Get Involved:

o Highlight and celebrate the leadership of individuals experiencing disability in your community.
o Support programs and initiatives that empower individuals of all abilities.
o Join SaskAbilities in raising awareness and fostering action to ensure that the voices of individuals experiencing disability are heard, valued, and included in all conversations about building a better future.

On this day and every day, let’s work together to make the world a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable place for everyone.

The 2025 provincial amateur golf championship schedule is set except for the annual Champions Cup event in late September.

The dates and locations of the other five events are finalized with registration opening on April 15.

The first event will be the Saskatchewan Junior Championships hosted by Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre. The under-19 championships were last held in the Border City in 2008. The 54-hole championships will run from July 8 to 10, with the practice round being on July 7.

The Saskatchewan Amateur Championships will be hosted by the Humboldt Golf Club from July 15 to 18. The Saskatchewan Amateur and Mid-Amateur (25+) Women’s Championships and the Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship will conclude after three rounds, the Men’s Amateur Championship will conclude on the fourth day. Humboldt hosted the women’s championship in 2013, the men’s event has never been held in the east-central city before.

The Senior Women’s, Senior Men’s and Mid-Masters (40+) Men’s Championships will be hosted by Chinook Golf Course in Swift Current. Chinook welcomed the Junior Championships in 2023, in 2005 the club hosted the event as well. This year’s 54-hole tournament will run from July 22 to 24.

The Women’s Four-Ball (Rosebowl) is heading to Moose Jaw in 2025. Lynbrook Golf and Country Club will welcome the event in their 101^st year on Aug. 13 and 14. In 2019 Lynbrook hosted the event with 36 players in the field.

The Mixed Championship will be hosted by North Battleford Golf and Country Club (NBGCC) on Aug. 23 and 24. The NBGCC hosted the co-ed 36-hole event in 2016, the Saskatchewan Amateur Championships were played there in 2023.

Golf Saskatchewan will announce the host venue of September’s Champions Cup later.

To see all event yardage (plus national yardage information) plus eligibility requirements click HERE.

More championship information |

• 2025 Championship(s) may have a field size = 144 (*subject to change)
• 36 females and 108 males = 144 combined field size (*subject to change)
• Playing Yardage | WHS Indexes | Age Eligibility will be implemented
• If you are a champion within the past 5 years, you have a spot reserved for 1 month (May 15)
• Top 10 female from the previous year (plus champions – previous 5 years)
• Top 25 for males (*those who made the cut and champions | * Due to field size.)
• After May 15, entries are open
• First eligible players to register, and pay entry fee will be added