Golf Canada members can look back and celebrate their 2024 golf season with the return of #MyGolfYear presented by BDO.
Members get access to a snapshot of their season highlights and their personal #MyGolfYear can be proudly shared with friends and fellow golfers across their social media channels.
After the successful launch of #MyGolfYear following the 2021 golf season, the 2022 campaign saw the addition of new achievements and golfing milestones available for every member who logged their scores into the Golf Canada Score Centre over the course of the season.
New for 2024 is the addition of health statistics. As part of Golf Canada’s Golf and Health campaign, members are now able to review elevation gained, distance walked, and number of steps taken during the season. For more information on Golf and Health and all the benefits the game provides, click here.
Members can share their #MyGolfYear stats, highlighting total rounds, best round, total holes played, total distance played, health statistics along with personalized achievements from the 2024 golf season.
The #MyGolfYear campaign wraps up another successful year in Canadian golf including back-to-back years of 10 million scores posted by Golf Canada members. Last year marked the first time that the 10M milestone had been reached and Golf Canada members surpassed that number in 2024!
“Golf Canada members enjoy looking back on their seasons and having the opportunity to share their accomplishments and milestones with their networks through their #MyGolfYear stats, following another record number of rounds played in 2024,” said Tim McLaughlin, Chief Marketing Officer, Golf Canada. “We are proud to be able to include health data through the advancement of our app so members can track their progress and highlight the many health benefits that the game of golf can provide. We encourage all members to take advantage of this fun initiative to share their stats from the past season.”
The full list of #MyGolfYear achievements for 2024 include:
Top Golfer: Your handicap ranks you in the top 15 per cent of golfers in Canada.
Every Day I’m Golfing: You played golf every day of the week this year, joining 127,450 other Canadians who accomplished the same feat in 2024.
Golfer For All Seasons: You played at least one round in each of April, May, June, July, August, September and October.
Have Clubs, Will Travel: You and 39,908 Canadians played a round in three different cities within Canada in 2024.
You and another 933 Canadians played a round in 15 different cities in Canada this year.
#MyGolfDay: You play golf on Saturday. That’s your day and you’re sticking to it!
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop: You managed to play at least one round, five weeks in a row this year.
Peak Summer: Canada’s warmest day in 2024 was July 22. On that day, you and 56,842 other Canadians played a round of golf.
From Sea to Sea: You and just two others played golf in 10 different provinces this year.
I am Canadian: You and 120,028 others celebrated Canada Day weekend with a round of golf.
Golf Supporter: You have been a supporter of Golf Canada and golf in Canada for more than five years – Thank You!
Golf Protector: You have supported Golf Canada for over 10 years and helped us grow the game – Thank You!
Breaking Not Bad: You broke 100/90/80/70 this year – Congrats! A round under 70 puts you amongst the top 5 per cent of golfers in Canada. A round under 80 puts you amongst the top 38 per cent of golfers in Canada.
New to the Club: You joined the Golf Canada community in 2024 – Welcome!
To learn more about Golf Canada and the benefits of membership, please visit golfcanada.ca/join/.
To view your #MyGolfYear graphic, check your e-mail associated with your Golf Canada account or log into the Golf Canada Mobile App.
Thank you for being a Golf Canada member and enjoy sharing #MyGolfYear across your social networks!
MJT Announces tentative schedule including seven Sask. events
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.
PGA of Canada announces award nominees
RRGC Head Pro Dean Brown is up for two PGA of Canada Awards that were announced this week by the national professional organization.
Clark Stork
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.
Murchison moves east for Titleist/FootJoy rep job
Clark Stork
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.
Giesbrecht commits to Phoenix based community college
Clark Stork
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.
SaskAbilities Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Each June in Nipawin, the local Special Olympics group has their annual golf wind up at Evergreen Golf Course. In 2023 Golf Canada and Golf Saskatchewan happened to be on hand for the day.
Clark Stork
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 101st 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
Rodgers rides off into retirement from Acushnet Golf
After 17 plus years with Acushnet Golf, Ken Rodgers has retired from the role.
Clark Stork
After a busy summer playing golf, meeting his new grandchild and camping trip our west, Ken Rodgers is finally now looking back on an impressive golf career with Acushnet.
The Regina resident started his sports retail career in Moose Jaw at Marathon Sports, eventually became a rep in the hockey industry in Alberta before landing his “dream job” in Saskatchewan.
“The Gambler” spoke with Golf Saskatchewan about his career at Acushnet that spanned 17 years.
MJT National Championship wraps up in Florida; 13 Saskatchewan juniors in field
Photo courtesy Jeff Chambers.
Clark Stork
Over the Remembrance Day weekend a bakers dozen of Saskatchewan juniors travelled to Kissimmee, Flo. for the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) National Championship.
Over 110 players from across Canada converged on the Orange Lake Golf Resort for the 54-hole event that started with the practice round on Thursday.
A trio of Saskatchewan women were competing in the 15 to 19 age group, Chloe Wills of Kyle led the locals with a three round score of 247 (84,82,81), the Saskatchewan Landing Golf Resort junior was fifth.
Tayla Perry of Regina and Niya Friesen of Swift Current tied for eighth, each shot 253.
In the men’s event, Kellen Hunter from Casa Rio was the lone Saskatchewan player in the peewee age group, he shot 92, 89, and 90 for a ninth place finish.
The bantam division contained two Saskatchewan players, Austin Nesbitt from Pilot Butte and Swift Current’s Matty Schmiess. Nesbitt, who plays at Wascana Country Club was 19th at 237 (76,82,79). Schmiess was 23rd at 247 after back-to-back rounds of 84 and a solid 79 in round three.
The largest field was the juvenile men’s group with 34 golfers including five locals.
Brady Guenther of Saskatoon led the way tying for ninth place. The Saskatoon Golf and Country Club player shot 77, 75, and 77 for a 54-hole total of 229. Ethan Hunter also claimed a top 10 finish at 232 (79,73,80).
Griffin Blanch (Saskatoon) was 23rd at 245 (79,86,80), Duck Lake golfer Dante Gamble finished tied for 29th (252), and Ayden Ross of Swift Current carded a 254, he tied for 31st.
Two Saskatchewan players were in the junior category, Saskatoon duo Brody Sawchyn and Ben Staines were 17th and 18th respectively. Sawchyn shot three rounds of 82, Staines carded an 82, 83, and 86.
