Sarah Grieve has had a great start to the Saskatchewan junior golf season as the Saskatoon product picked up her second straight Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour win on Tuesday at Tor Hill Golf Course in Regina.

Grieve posted rounds of 75 and 78 over Monday and Tuesday that allowed her to stay seven strokes ahead of Autumn Neiszner who posted back-to-back rounds of 80.

Binscarth’s Clara Peake was third in the 15 -19 girls group.

Yorkton’s Ella Kozak (above) placed third overall in the girl’s category with a two-day total off 167 (86, 81). Kozak won the under-15 girl’s division.

Junior Boys

Wawota’s Theoren West, 17, was the event’s overall winner with a 36-hole score of 147 (73, 74).

West held off reigning provincial junior champion Jace Carlisle who finished six strokes back at 153 in the junior boys age group.

Noah Parent was third with back-to-back rounds of 78.

Juvenile Boys

Kindersley’s Cort Tunall held off a fierce field to win the juvenile title. Tunall’s two-day total of 148 (76, 72) was just a shot back of West despite playing in a year under age group but the same 6,390 yards.

Regina’s Luke Cote was second in the juvenile boys division just a shot back of Tunall. Tommy Danielson of Saskatoon was third with a score of 150 (71, 79).

Bantam Boys

Max Regier is an MJT winner this week.

Regier, 14, carded rounds of 79 and 73, three shots ahead of Kindersley’s Keaton Cote to win the bantam age division.  Darien Herlick. who won the same age group in Swift Current at the first MJT event of the season in late June placed third with a score of 157 (80, 77).

Peewee Boys

Jack Maharaj has won again.

The 11-year-old Saskatoon golfer has won his in group in back-to-back events.

Maharaj won the peewee boys division by three shots over Elias Haukeness with a 36-hole score of 164 (79, 85).

Haukeness finshed with a score of 168, Estevan’s Jayden Chernoff was third at 180.

Complete results can be found here.

The MJT Mini Tour was also in Regina on Sunday, the tour played an event at the Joanne Goulet Golf Course.

The winners were:
Girls 9-10- Sienna Taylor (Saskatoon)
Girls 11-12- Poppy Hudye Baranesky (Saskatoon)
U8 Boys- Keaton Kreklewich (Melville)
Boys 9-10- Shae Maunula (North Battleford)
Boys 11-12- Oliver Matyczuk (Saskatoon)

Next up on the junior schedule is the provincial championship in Swift Current at Elmwood Golf Course. Registration is now open here.

All photos courtesy Jeff Chambers

Over the weekend of July 4 and 5 Greenhills Golf Resort in Greenwater Provincial Park hosted two days of golf lessons.

PGA of Canada Class A Professional and Golf Saskatchewan Manager of Sport Steve Ryde conducted the lessons over the weekend. 25 people from as young as six to seniors took part in the instruction at the beautiful resort club.

For more information on your club hosting lessons contact Ryde at sryde@golfsk.org or call 306.290.4880.

In honour of marking the 10-year anniversary of the Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame, Golf Saskatchewan is featuring the members that have been enshrined.

Doug Mader was enshrined in 2011 with just one other player at the Wascana Country Club.

Mader is a two-time Men’s Amateur runner-up, the first ever Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Champion and was a member of nine Willingdon Cup teams.

Doug Mader bio

VANCOUVER – Due to continued travel and border restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the LPGA Tour, together with Golf Canada and title-sponsor Canadian Pacific (CP), have announced that the CP Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver has been postponed until 2021.

Golf Canada and CP have continued to monitor guidelines set by federal, provincial and municipal authorities intended to prevent the community spread of the virus. Physical factors including restrictions on international travel and mandatory quarantine along with limitations on group gatherings in the province of British Columbia ultimately forced the event’s postponement at Shaughnessy until 2021.

“The CP Women’s Open is a signature event for Golf in Canada and on the LPGA Tour and we share in the disappointment of our fans, players, volunteers and partners,” said Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum. “The health of everyone who comes together for the event is our top priority and together with our partners at CP and the LPGA Tour, we can now look ahead to hosting an exceptional CP Women’s Open next year in the world-class city of Vancouver. I also applaud the swift and supportive response from our friends at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club as well as the Province of British Columbia and Sport Hosting Vancouver who continue to be tremendous hosts and partners in welcoming the LPGA Tour back in 2021.”

As title sponsor of the CP Women’s Open, CP is committed to raising charitable dollars in the event’s host community through the CP Has Heart campaign in support of children’s heart health. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation had previously been named primary charity partner for the 2020 CP Women’s Open and will continue on in the same capacity in 2021.

“We are disappointed we are unable to run the event in Vancouver this year as planned. There is no doubt that the 2021 CP Women’s Open will be a remarkable event both on the course and in terms of leaving a positive impact on the community,” said Keith Creel, CP President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to welcoming the world’s best golfers to Vancouver next year.”

The 2021 CP Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club will mark the sixth time the province of British Columbia has hosted Canada’s Women’s Open Championship, with the last time being 2015 at The Vancouver Golf Club, where Lydia Ko won her third CP Women’s Open title.

“The CP Women’s Open is truly a world-class event and a favorite stop for all of us at the LPGA Tour,” said LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan. “I understand this was a tough decision for everyone involved, but given the restrictions faced, there was simply nothing else that could be done that would have enabled us to run the event in 2020. It is disappointing to miss Canada’s national championship and I know I speak for all LPGA Tour players and staff when I say we look forward to being back in Vancouver next year.”

The 2020 event was originally set for August 31-September 6. The Board of Directors and membership at Shaughnessy quickly decided to shift their focus to welcoming the stars of the LPGA Tour back next August 23-29, 2021.

“Shaughnessy understands the need to postpone this year’s event in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic – we will continue to work with our fantastic group of volunteers and partners in preparation of hosting the best players in the world in 2021,” said Brian Mossop, General Manager and C.O.O. at Shaughnessy.

The rescheduled return of the LPGA Tour will be proudly supported by both the Province of British Columbia as well as Sport Hosting Vancouver. With a global audience reach of over 500 million households across 170 international markets, both bodies are getting behind one of Canada’s signature sports entertainment properties as part of their tourism platform for 2021.

“While we share the disappointment that this year’s CP Women’s Open in Vancouver is postponed, we know this is the right thing to do to keep players, fans and communities safe,” said Lisa Beare, B.C.’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture. “We look forward to welcoming the LPGA Tour next year and invite all involved to explore more of Super, Natural British Columbia after the tournament.”

“Sport Hosting Vancouver is proud to support Golf Canada through our partners at Tourism Vancouver, the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association,” said Michelle Collens, Senior Manager, Sport Hosting Vancouver. “We look forward to continuing to work with all partners over the next year to ensure the 2021 CP Women’s Open is a highlight on the calendar, including initiatives to foster sport development and support the economic and social objectives of our destination.”

The third annual CP Women’s Leadership Summit, which was scheduled to take place on September 1 as part of CP Women’s Open tournament week, will be replaced in 2020 by a digital experience focused on audience empowerment and inspiring guest speakers. Full details including a schedule and guest speakers will be released in the coming weeks. The Summit, which is a celebration of business leaders, influencers and community champions, will continue to be part of the CP Women’s Open in 2021 and beyond.

Golf Canada, CP and the LPGA Tour would like to thank golf fans across the nation in addition to the many corporate partners, ticket and hospitality purchasers, as well as the countless volunteers for their continued support through this unprecedented time.

Corporate hospitality buyers will be contacted by their Golf Canada sales representative over the coming days to plan forward for 2021. Individual ticket purchases made via Ticketmaster will have the opportunity to be refunded within the next 30 days or be carried over to the 2021 event. Volunteers will be contacted by Golf Canada staff and will be able to choose between deferring their volunteer registration to 2021 or receiving a refund.

Saskatoon’s Josh Nagy was the low player at this weekend’s Maple Leaf Junior Tour event in Swift Current.

Nagy, 18, shot 145 (70, 75) over 36 holes at Elmwood Golf Club to take the junior boys and overall championship. Estevan’s Chase Gedak was a shot back at 146 (76, 70) and Jayden Dudas, also out of the TS&M Woodlawn placed third with a two-round score of 148 (77, 71).

Juvenile Boys

Tommy Danielson of Saskatoon was the winner of the juvenile boy’s division posting a score of 149 (72, 77) from the same yardage (6,386) played as the junior age group.

Alex Swinnerton placed second after posting rounds of 76 and 74. Regina products Hunter Kutcher and Will Blake tied for third with scores of 151.

Bantam Boys

Darien Herlick is the bantam boy’s champion.

The 14-year-old Weyburn Golf Club player carded 150 (71, 79) from a yardage of almost 6,000 for a six-stroke victory.

Max Regier of Saskatoon was second with rounds of 72 and 84. Warman’s Dane Giesbrecht placed third carding a 162 with back-to-back 81’s.

Peewee Boys

Saskatoon’s Jack Maharaj was the low peewee boy’s golfer. The Saskatoon 11-year-old posted rounds of 85 and 90 to hold off Jackson Giesbrecht and Elias Haukeness by three strokes.

Giesbrecht (Warman) and Haukeness (Buena Vista) both shot 178’s. Jayden Chernoff of Estevan was in the hunt with a score of 180.

15 – 19 Girls

Saskatoon’s Sarah Grieve has the first MJT win in the 15 – 19 girls age group.

Grieve, 17, was two-shots better than Brooklin Fry after she shot 77, 73 at the Elmwood. The pair was tied after round one. Autumn Neiszner of Regina placed third with a two-round total of 169 (93, 76).

U-15 Girls

Yorkton’s Ella Kozak was the lone competitor in the under-15 girls age group. She carded a 158 (82, 76).

Mini Tour

The MJT Mini Tour was in action on Saturday as part of the weekend event.

Boys U8: Keaton Kreklewich – 82
Boys 9-10: Austin Nesbitt – 82
Boys 11-12: Ryan Mosher – 87
Girls 11-12: Poppy Hudye Baranesky – 100
Girls 9-10: Yuna Lee – 104

The full results can be seen here.

The next Saskatchewan MJT event is July 6 – 7 at Tor Hill Golf Course in Regina.

(All photos courtesy Jeff Chambers)

It’s the weekend junior golfers in Saskatchewan have been waiting all spring for, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) returns to the province.

Swift Current’s Elmwood Golf Club will host the two-day, 36-hole event starting Saturday. The MJT had started their 2020 season in British Columbia but was forced to halt the events due to COVID-19. Now that the provincial government has given the go-ahead for tee time events to occur the tour will resume in Swift Current.

You can find the tee times for Saturday’s round here.

Golf Saskatchewan sat down with MJT Saskatchewan Tournament Director Jeff Chambers at Elmwood about the exciting weekend and the provincial championships upcoming at the same venue in mid-July.

Deer Park Municipal Golf Course in Yorkton has opened their new number eight hole and history soon followed.

Longtime member Dick DeRyk holed the first ace on the hole back on June 21. Golf Saskatchewan caught up with DeRyk and discussed the historic moment as well as his contribution to the game in his home city.

Due to COVID-19 and the cancellation of mass gatherings and shotgun start golf tournaments non-profit organizations across Saskatchewan and Canada are missing out on massive fundraising dollars.

Humboldt’s chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is no different, the group was forced to push their annual Diva for a Day Golf Tournament to 2021. General Manager of the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC), Corey Schweitzer approached avid golfer, and familiar name on the men’s Saskatchewan amateur tour, Paul Raycroft about a different event to raise funds for the mentorship-based organization.

Raycroft used to coordinate the ‘Longest Day of Golf’ in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. prior to moving to Saskatchewan for a position with the Horizon School Division. Being a teacher and guidance counsellor within the division Raycroft knows how important mentorship can be.

“There is a lot of kids out there with split families or single-parent families and that type of thing,” Raycroft told Golf Saskatchewan. “I think a lot of these situations arise and it fills a void in kids’ lives. I can’t think of anyone more than Brody Hinz (who passed away in the Humboldt Broncos’ bus crash) here who many of us taught. He was very active in the BBBS community and pretty much the perfect example of that, so I just want to do a little bit and give back and help kids.”

Raycroft, along with former HGC General Manager Cam Koskie and current HGC employees Schweitzer and Aaron Baker will play from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, June 28. Raycroft said when he ran the event in Ontario his group played at most 108 holes, the foursomes’ goal here in Humboldt is 120.

BBBS is missing out on $11,000 that the organization raised at their women’s fun day last year. Raycroft said using a sport he loves to give back is an easy thing to do.

“Obviously I love golf, it’s been a big part of my life for the last 20 years or so,” he said. “It’s four guys that know each other well and are friends that get to spend the day together and play golf selfishly speaking but at the same time the goal is to raise as much money as we can for Big Brothers Big Sisters.”

For pledges Raycroft will accept lump sum payments with donations of $20 or more earning a tax receipt. Any giver can also pledge on a per hole basis. Any donor will also be entered to win a prize pack that could include:

• A round of golf for four people with two power carts at the Humboldt Golf Club
• A round of golf for four people with two power carts at the Melfort Golf Club
• Golf lesson with Carolyn Janidlo
• Gift Basket from Tree House Treasuries
• Lucky Bastard Distilleries “Basket of Goodies”

More information on how to donate can be found here or you can contact Raycroft at 306.715.1009.

Iron play is crucial to keeping your scores low on the golf course.

Depending on the player, your irons can be the most sought club in your bag over a round. Golf Saskatchewan’s Manager of Sport and PGA of Saskatchewan Professional Steve Ryde walks golfers through the proper set up and delivery when hitting any iron.

Three golf clubs celebrating 125 years highlight a list of 55 Golf Canada member clubs that have reached significant milestones in 2020.

All clubs that are celebrating an anniversary will receive a plaque from Golf Canada. Clubs celebrating their 100th anniversary receive a commemorative scroll.

A trio of courses in Saskatchewan will celebrate monumental years in 2o20 highlighted by Fort Qu’Appelle’s Echo Ridge Golf Course. The nine-hole hillside club turns 100 this year. Estevan’s TS&M Woodlawn will mark their 75th season and Chitek Lake will honour their 50th year.

Golf Saskatchewan will have much more on the anniversary years of the three clubs. If your club is celebrating a significant season this year contact Golf Saskatchewan’s Clark Stork at 306-521-2559 or cstork@golfsk.org.

125 years

Norfolk Golf & Country Club (Simcoe, ON)

100 years

Knowlton Golf Club (Knowlton, QC)

 75 years

Wheat City Golf Course (Brandon, MB)

50 years

March Meadows Golf Club (Honeymoon Bay, BC)

25 years

Grande Meadows Golf Club (Freshman’s Cove, NL)