After a delayed second round, 36 holes are complete at the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championships in Manotick, Ont.

Danny Klughart, Jehremy Ryde, and Corey Bailey all made the cut, Klughart, Ryde, and Tyler Zaba competed for Saskatchewan and placed seventh at 10-over par.

Bailey is the low local going into Thursday’s third round at the Carleton Golf and Yacht Club, the Shaunavon, Sask. product, who now calls Swift Current home shot 69 and 73, the Elmwood Golf Club member is tied for 19th, he tees off at 12:55 a.m. Sask. time.

Klughart’s strong play continues this season, with the Lobstick win, his fourth provincial mid-amateur title, a third place finish in the Saskatchewan Men’s Amateur, the Prince Albert resident will play on at the national event thanks to back-to-back rounds of 72, he’s at 4-over par, 144. The Cooke Municipal Golf Course member starts round three at 11:55 a.m. Sask. time.

Ryde will tee off at 1:25 p.m. Sask. time Thursday, the Saskatoon resident formerly of Edson, Sask. shot 72 and 74, he is tied for 54th at 6-over par and will play the final two days.

The leader is Cam Burke of Kitchener, Ont., he’s 8-under par.

Carnduff’s Kris Carley will also play on, he made the cut in the Mid-Masters (40+) competition, he carded rounds of 73 and 74.

Saskatchewan had six other players in the field:

Mike Herperger (Saskatoon) 77-72 (+9)
Shaun Dunphy (Saskatoon) 78-72 (+10)
Tyler Zaba (Regina) 78-76 (+14)
Todd Thorsness (Saskatoon) 77-79 (+16)
Tim Acaster (North Battleford) 75-82 (+17)

The complete results can be seen here.

Add another big win to Dane Giesbrecht’s junior golf resume.

Giesbrecht, 17, was the champion of the Coca-Cola Junior Lobstick at Waskesiu on Aug. 16. The historic plague now rests beside his three previous age group (under-13, under-15, and under-17) provincial titles and his gold medal from the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games.

The Warman product and Legends Golf Club member was tied for first (Shae Maunula) in the qualifying round and proceeded to defeat Tylan Wallin, Jack Maharaj, Braeden Kozak, and Ronan McDougall in match-play during the week.

To see the complete results of the Lobstick, click here.

Giesbrecht talked about his summer, and what winning the Lobstick means.

The Wynyard Golf Club’s Ultimate Ace event has paid out again, this time Tyler Shewchuk drained his tee shot to the tune of $10,000 on Aug. 10.

In 2022, Karen Anderson won $30,000 with her hole out, Shewchuk’s one on hole three at the nine-hole club was a shorter yardage, so paid a smaller amount.

This was the 25th anniversary of the event, Shewchuk thinks its “17 or 18” times or him playing, but his first ever hole in one, on the first shot of the day.

Golf Saskatchewan spoke with Shewchuk to hear his recap of the shot, and day.

The Tony Cote Summer Games recently took place in La Ronge at Eagle Point Resort.

Over 60 players competed in under 15 and under 17 age groups from councils across Saskatchewan competing over two days using a Stableford Scoring format.

In the under-15 girls category, Ada and Keliyah Dillon led Onion Lake Cree Nation to the gold medal with 48 Stableford Points.

Meadow Lake Cree Nation won the under-17 division thanks to the play of Amaris Crookedneck and Izabelle Wapass, they earned 33 Stableford Points.

On the Junior men’s side, Team Woodland consisting of Dade Bernatchez and Todd Mckenzie won the under-17 gold medal. The duo had 125 points.

In the under-15 men’s division Dante Gamble and Rio Gardypie from Team Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation took the gold medal with 57 Stableford Points.

The complete results can be seen here.

Manotick, Ont. – The 156-player field, including nine Saskatchewan players will gather Aug. 19 to 23 for the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at the Carleton Golf and Yacht Club in Manotick, Ont. 

The Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship is a 72-hole stroke play event, with a 36-hole cut to the low 70 players and ties happening after the second round. The championship also includes an inter-provincial team competition that will take place over the first two rounds of play. The lowest two scores out of three team members, over 36-holes will determine the winner of the Inter-Provincial Team Championship. The Mid-Amateur division will run concurrently with the Mid-Master division for players 40 and older. 145 Canadian competitors are joined in the field this week by 11 Americans —namely the 2023 runner up and third place finishers: Ryan Terry (Tennessee) and Derek Meinhart (Illinois). 

Danny Klughart (Prince Albert), Jehremy Ryde (Saskatoon) and Tyler Zaba (Regina) will make up Team Saskatchewan and compete for the championship.

Joining the team is Kris Carley (Carnduff), Mike Herperger (Saskatoon), Todd Thorsness (Saskatoon), Corey Bailey (Swift Current). Tim Acaster (North Battleford), and Shaun Dunphy (Saskatoon).

Former Golf Saskatchewan President Kyle Mulligan is also in the field playing out of Coyote Creek Golf and RV Park in Okotoks.

“We are extremely excited to be hosting the 2024 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur, presented by BDO at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club. The host club organizing committee has been working tirelessly to make sure his event is a success for players, family members, volunteers, and everyone involved,” said Golf Canada’s Tournament Director, Daniel Suppa. “We appreciate the support and look forward to hosting the elite group of golfers at one of the Ottawa regions premier golf courses.” 

Joseph Deraney of Belden, Miss. won the 2023 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship, following rounds of 72-69-69-68 for a total score of 10-under (278), enroute to claiming the national title. Deraney will not be competing in Manotick. 

The field comprised of golfers aged 25-and-over, will navigate the scenic and challenging layout that winds its way through mature trees, rolling hills and picturesque water features. The Carleton Golf and Yacht Club is known for its past rich history, hosting various championships and past events including the PGA Seniors’ Championship.  

Established in 1963 by Mort Kalin who created a vision to bring the community together through golf, sought to create a premier golf course and social club in the nation’s capital. Originally called Rideau Carleton Golf and Yacht Club, a nine-hole golf course surrounded by housing was created to bring together a social atmosphere and a commitment to transforming an iconic establishment that is now born. Creating a world-class challenging golf course has now proudly created friendships and lasting memories that is now being shared on it’s past successes.

“Hosting the Canadian Men’s Mid-Am Championships at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club is a dream come true. It’s not just about the tournament; it’s about celebrating the spirit of golf, camaraderie, and sportsmanship. From showcasing our beautiful course to welcoming talented players from all over Canada, this event is a true symbol of the passion and countless hours of dedication to the game of golf,” said Tyler Fitzgerald, Director of Golf at Carleton Golf and Yacht Club. “We can’t wait to create lasting memories and share the joy of the game with everyone involved.” 

Charles Fitzsimmons of King, Ont. won the Canadian Mid-Amateur Championship back-to-back years in 2021 and 2022 and placed third at the 2019 championship. He returns this year hoping to etch his name on the national title for a third time. 

Previous winners of the championship include one of Canada’s top-ranked men amateur golfers, Garrett Rank of Elmira, Ont., who won the event three years in a row from 2014-2016; Graham Cooke who won it seven times between 1987 and 2002; and Stu Hamilton who won it on four separate occasions between 1990 and 1994. 

In addition to the Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur title, the 2024 champion will receive direct exemptions into the 2024 U.S Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship and 2025 Canadian Men’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur Championships.  

Practice rounds are scheduled for Monday, August 19, before the 72-hole stroke play competition kicks off on Tuesday, August 20. Play wraps up on Friday, August 23, followed by an awards ceremony.  

Additional information about the tournament, including the full field and tee-times is available here. 

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Aricin Franklin of Saskatoon was the top local at the Canadian Junior Boys Championships this week in Innisfail.

Franklin, 15, was extremely steady at Innisfail Country Club over four rounds shooting 71, 73, 72, and 73 to finish at 1-over par, 289. The Riverside Country Club junior tied for 20th overall in the under-19 age group, he tied for 11th in the under-17 age group.

Saskatchewan junior champion Ryan Mosher was other local to make the cut and play all four rounds. He posted an opening round of 78 before bouncing back with a solid 72 on day to to get under the cut line. Mosher carded a 76 in round three and wrapped up the championship with a 73 on Friday.

Mosher was tied for 51st in the overall field, tied for 36th in the under-17 age group.

The full results can be seen here.

Joey Eaton has “never gotten a hole-in-one, been close, or seen one live” until now. On Saturday, Aug. 10 the former Humboldt Bronco aced the second hole at the Humboldt Golf Club during the organizations Memorial Tournament using his seven iron and draining the 172 yard shot.

Eaton, who won a national championship with the Broncos in 2003 has returned to the city from his home in Carlyle to play the event all seven years with a team that has won the tournament three times. This year the group that includes Nathan and Joe Fischl and Al Smith didn’t win the overall title but Eaton will drive away in a new Jeep Compass from South 20 Dodge.

Eaton spoke about the shot and the day on the course.

From the conditions of the golf course, the amazing work of over 100 volunteers, and the elite level of golf, the Canadian Amateur Men’s Championship came as advertised last week.

Tyler Mawhinney, a 16-year-old from Florida won the event at Riverside on Aug. 8, but as Tournament Chair Craig Sled said after the championship, the winners are the countless people that made the first national amateur in Saskatchewan since 2007 a rousing success.

Photos from the event can be seen here.

For the second straight year, and fifth time overall, Linda Sokul and Cheryl Lawrence are the Saskatchewan Rosebowl Champions.

The two-day, 36-hole net team event was held at Harbor Golf and RV Park in Elbow on Aug. 14 and 15 with 16 teams taking part.

The Wynyard duo posted back-to-back rounds of 69 to fight from behind the first round leaders to take the 52nd edition of the historic championship.

After an opening day score of 71, Echo Ridge Golf Club members Patsy Flett and Brenda Olson posted the lowest round on the second day, carding a 68, vaulting the pair three spots up the leaderboard into second place.

Denise Treslan and Carol Galon from the Wascana Country Club tied for third at 140 with Tor Hill Ladies Club players Anita Ford and Jeanniene Kanciruk and the team of Lindsay Folk and Lynn Tulloch.

To see the complete results of the event, click here.

The fifth Women “Fore” Women golf tournament was held this past Saturday at Hillcrest Golf Club in Moose Jaw with a full 100 player field.

Cheryl Templeton is one of the originating members of the organizing committee and one of the “20 people or so that help out” with the annual event that started six years ago. Over five events (the group didn’t hold the event in 2020 due to COVID-19) the group has raised over $41,000. The idea of where the money raised should be directed was one of the early decisions made by the group. Seeing a need for financial assistance for female athletes was behind the choice as Templeton explains.

“Disproportion in the amounts of scholarships in the high schools, and I imagine it’s all over the province, going to female athletes that were succeeding in sports. There wasn’t the money available so that’s why we made it our goal,” she told Golf Saskatchewan.

In the first year of the event, the group started with a field of 80 players and was able to donate $500 for one scholarship. In June of this year Women “Fore” Women contributed $3,000 each to six Moose Jaw high school athletes moving onto college in Canada or United States. Templeton said the support of the Hillcrest Golf Club and the city of Moose Jaw has been outstanding and allowed the growth of their event.

“Our businesses and sponsors, and individuals in Moose Jaw have been overwhelming,” she said.

The group expects to be in the $20,000 range in profit from this past Saturday’s tournament, that money will be earmarked for next year’s recipients. Each student must meet the organizations criteria and write an essay. Templeton said this year there was 18 applicants.

She added that the benefactors have been very courteous over the six years.

“They are just so gracious, they are so overwhelmed with getting money at all,” Templeton added. “So appreciative, we get thank you cards back, we get videos back from all the girls. Oh, here I am at university, and this is the ball field I am playing on. They are just so grateful and thankful, a really nice group of girls we’ve given too.”

Templeton also wanted to thank all the players (including family members of recipients) and Jasmine Cameron for her work in organizing the event.