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IN THIS ISSUE GRAHAM DELAET CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
DeLaet PGA Tour Update
Graham will host event in Saskatoon
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OUR TEAM 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 7K7 Telephone: (306)975-0850; Fax: (306)975-0840 | golfsaskatchewan.org PRESIDENT Moe Martin
PAST PRESIDENT Dave Forster
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Brian Lee | blee@golfsaskatchewan.org
TREASURER Todd Bergstresser
VICE PRESIDENT Richard Smith
DIRECTOR Wendy Besplug
MANAGER OF MARKETING & SPORT DEVELOPMENT Phil Grosse | pgrosse@golfsaskatchewan.org
DIRECTOR Donna Kovatch
MANAGER OF TOURNAMENTS & PLAYER SERVICES Darren Dupont | ddupont@golfsaskatchewan.org
DIRECTOR Crystal Thiessen
MANAGER OF PROGRAMS & MEMBER SERVICES Lara Schroeder | lschroeder@golfsaskatchewan.org
DIRECTOR Mark Galambos
GOLF SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER INTERN Kylie Honoroski | khonoroski@golfsaskatchewan.org
DIRECTOR Dennis Lang
GOLF SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER INTERN Ryan Verity | rverity@golfsaskatchewan.org
GOLF SASKATCHEWAN - MISSION STATEMENT As the governing body of amateur golf in Saskatchewan, our mission is to grow participation in, and passion for the sport while upholding the integrity of the game. COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright Š 2013 Golf Saskatchewan. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any article, photography or artwork is strictly prohibited and may not be reprinted without written permission. Opinions and comments reflect those of the writer and not necessarily those of Golf Saskatchewan. Golf Saskatchewan does not assume responsibility for unsolicited materials.
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PGA TOUR DeLaet’s big year continues The Charity Golf Classic host has put up good finishes in 2013 but is still looking for his first win on tour.
It seems as though we are talking about Graham DeLaet every week on the PGA tour and his play has garnered a lot of attention from media and golf fans in Saskatchewan. DeLaet has put together quite a solid season to date and has earned over $800,000 and has made the cut in 11 of 14 events. The Weyburn product has five top-20 finishes including a finish T-10 at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. DeLaet is still looking for his first win on the PGA Tour and will tee-it-up at the Crowne Plazza Invitational at Colonial May 23-26.
Graham will host the Graham DeLaet Charity Golf Classic at The Willows Golf & Country Club in Saskatoon on July 11th.
AT A GLANCE
GRAHAM DELAET’S 2013 RESULTS & SCHEDULE Jan 10-13 Sony Open 69-70 Missed Cut Jan 17-20 Humana Challenge 71-70-65-69 T65 $11,424 Jan 24-27 Farmer’s Insurance Open 68-70-72-71 T9 $146,400 Jan 31 - Feb 3 Waste Management Phoenix Open 72-73 Missed Cut Feb 14-17 Northern Trust Open 72-68-69-72 T21 $66,000 Feb 28-Mar 3 Honda Classic 65-68-73-72 T9 $156,000 Mar 7-10 Puerto Rico Open 70-68-67-70 T18 $44,100 Mar 14-17 Tampa Bay Championship 73-71-70-67 T17 $79,750 March 21-24 Arnold Palmer Invitational 76-69-73-73 T50 $14,738.29 Mar 28-31 Shell Houston Open 71-71-68-72 T31 $35,162.85 Apr 18-21 RBC Heritage 74-73 MC Apr 25-28 Zurich Classic of New Orleans 68-71-74-68 T47 $16,159 May 9-12 THE PLAYERS Championship 71-70-74-69 T26 $67,450 May 16-19 HP Byron Nelson Championship 67-67-70-70 T10 $174,200 May 23-26 Crowne Plazza Invitational At Colonial TOTAL EARNINGS: $811,384.14
COVER STORY GRAHAM DELAET CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC DeLaet will host event in Saskatoon on July 11th
It is with great pleasure that Golf Saskatchewan announces a partnership with the Graham DeLaet Charity Golf Classic. This tournament will raise funds in support of Junior Golf in Saskatchewan, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Weyburn and District Hospital Foundation. This is the first year that this tournament will be held in Saskatoon and will take place Thursday, July 11th at the Willows Golf and Country Club. The morning of the tournament there will be a VIP breakfast and a VIP golf clinic hosted on site at the Willows. The tournament will begin at 11:00 am where 36 teams of 4 will tee off in efforts to better the community and support junior golfers. After the tournament there will be a short awards ceremony and cheque presentation, with a dinner to follow. After dinner there will be both a silent and a live auction. Registration occurs per team. Each team consists of four individuals. The value per team is $1200. Sponsorship opportunities are currently still available. Hole Sponsorship with team registrations is valued at $2000, without team registration is $1000. Cart Sponsorship with team registration is valued at $3500, without team registration is $2500. Dinner Sponsor with team registration is valued at $6000, without team registration $5000. There is also opportunity to donate both silent and live auction items. The Graham DeLaet Charity Golf Classic will be memorable, entertaining, and will build a foundation for young golfers in the province. To register a team or become a sponsor go online to www.golfsaskatchewan.org. Any inquiries please call (306) 975-0850.
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MOE MARTIN RETURNING AS PRESIDENT OF GOLF SASKATCHEWAN SASKATOON -- Golf Saskatchewan is pleased to announce Moe Martin will return as President for 2013/2014. After a vote of the policy-focused Board of Directors, Moe becomes the first returning President of Golf Saskatchewan since Byron Harvie, of Saskatoon, in 2009 and 2010. “Thank you to the Royal Regina Golf Club for hosting the Annual General Meeting (held on Saturday April 13th, 2013). As a golf enthusiast and volunteer, I am extremely honoured to be returning as President of Golf Saskatchewan,” stated Martin.
“I believe Golf Saskatchewan, in collaboration with our members, member clubs and key industry stakeholders, will continue to grow golf and the game in Saskatchewan. I also look forward to helping Golf Saskatchewan achieve the goals set out in our strategic plan.”
Joining Moe as Directors on the Board are Vice President Richard Smith of Katepwa, Treasurer Todd Bergstresser of Saskatoon, Wendy Besplug of Kindersley, Donna Kovatch of White City, Crystal Thiessen of Regina, Mark Galambos of Saskatoon, Dennis Lane of Regina and Dean Prosky of Saskatoon rounding out the 9-person Board plus Dave Forster, the immediate Past President, of Regina. For more information about our association, please visit our website at www. golfsaskatchewan.org. “Golf Saskatchewan hopes to see you
SAGE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED Golf Saskatchewan (GS) is pleased to announce the 2013 SAGE Scholarship Recipients. The Saskatchewan Academic and Golf Excellence (SAGE) Scholarship program annually presents scholarships to assist deserving member golfers in their pursuit of high school and post-secondary academic excellence. The successful recipients were selected on the basis of their academic excellence as well as their golf achievements and abilities. Golf Saskatchewan Scholarship (valued at $1,000) Justin Wood, North Battleford G&CC, North Battleford Ron Young Memorial Scholarship (valued at $1,000) Jesse Gibson, Riverside CC, Saskatoon Kozy Scholarship (valued at $1,000) Lisa Reid, Royal Regina GC, Regina Cooke-Kinnear Scholarship (valued at $1,000) Michael Prodanuk, Riverside CC, Saskatoon Fletcher-Reid Scholarship (valued at $1,000) Michael Flegel, Hillcrest GC, Moose Jaw Bill Gordon Memorial Scholarship (valued at $1,000) Matt Erickson, Saskatoon G&CC, Saskatoon Leddy-Heywood Scholarship (valued at $1,000) Jehremy Ryde, Elmwood GC, Swift Current Meredith MacPherson-Stalwick Memorial Scholarship (valued at $1,000) Leighton Bearchell, Hillcrest GC, Moose Jaw Garry Hayes Memorial Scholarship (valued at $523.13 each) Cory Selander,Cooke Municipal, Prince Albert Kayla Sawchuk, Cooke Municipal, Prince Albert Richard Collacott High School Bursary (valued at $400 each) Corey Bailey, Rock Creek GC, Shaunovan Kyle Wiebe, Kindersley GC, Kindersley
For more information on our scholarship program or any of our other programs please visit the Golf Saskatchewan website at www.golfsaskatchewan.org or contact our office. Yours in golf,
Phil Grosse Manager of Sport Development & Marketing Golf Saskatchewan, 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, SK. S7L 7K7 Tel: (306) 975-0873 Cell: (306) 291-5608 Fax: (306) 975-0840 Website: www.golfsaskatchewan.org Email: pgrosse@golfsaskatchewan.org
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CELEBRATING NATIONAL OFFICIALS DAY April 17, National Officials Day On behalf of Golf Saskatchewan, Golf Canada, Sask Sport Inc., the PGA of Sask and Sports Officials Canada thank you for your contributions to sport. In Golf our officials not only referee, start, score and administer championships, but also assist in Course Rating and Handicapping. On this the inaugural National Officials Day, we have an opportunity to acknowledge those who make our sports safe and welcoming activities for those of all ages in Canada. We salute you for your hard work and dedication to preserving the integrity The theme for National Officials Day is - Respect the Official. of the game of golf and other sports you may be a part of, not just for today but for April 17, Sports Officials Canada launched the first online Hall of Fame dedieveryday - all year long. cated solely to Sports Officials. The tag lines are Integrity, Dedication, Passion and Ethics. What could be more appropriate to describe the thousands An amazing 250,000 people volunteer to of volunteers in the world of officiating. perform some form officiating duties in sports in Canada each year. Each and every Thank you again for all of your time and dedication. We look forward to one of these individuals adds incredible seeing you all on the links at some point this spring/summer. value to those participants who want to do the best they can on the field of play, while http://www.sportsofficials.ca/ expecting an environment of fair play.
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