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30 June 2016

Jordan Irwin Captures the 2016 Alberta Men’s Mid Amateur Championship

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JORDAN IRWIN CAPTURES THE 2016 ALBERTA MEN’S MID AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

   Paul Briske claims the 2016 Alberta Men’s Mid Master Championship title as low competitor aged 40+.

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Pictured: Jordan Irwin, 2016 Alberta Men’s Mid Amateur Champion
PONOKA, Alta. (Alberta Golf) – The heavy winds during the final round of play didn’t shake Jordan Irwin, who captured the 2016 Alberta Men’s Mid Amateur Championship with a tournament total of -2, 214. Irwin, who plays out of Banff Springs, recorded 15 birdies and consistently played well throughout the tournament carding 72-71-71.

With weather delays, the final round was challenging for most. After what he described as a shaky start through the first seven holes, Irwin quickly redeemed himself. “I birdied 8, 9 and 10 and that really calmed me down,” Irwin explained.

Irwin’s impressive handling of holes 11, 12 and 13 contributed to his low final round score. With heavy winds towards the tee box and limited room for error, he managed to lace some pars together. When asked what contributed to his win, Irwin reflected, “I just tried to think about what I needed to do and not about the holes.”

The past Pacific Coast Amateur Champion credited his calm and focused demeanor as a factor in his consistent play. “Sometimes it’s just thinking about the right things. I did that well this week, and I think that’s why I won the tournament,” Irwin explained.

The 2016 Alberta Men’s Mid Master Champion (the highest ranking individual 40 years of age or older) is Paul Briske, who shot +4, 220, for the tournament. “My tee ball and putting were really solid and I missed a couple iron shots, but I’m pretty happy about it,” Briske explained. Briske celebrated his victory with the Alberta Men’s Mid Master Championship trophy in hand and family at his side.

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Alberta Men’s Mid Amateur interprovincial team L-R: Gerry Macdonald, Jordan Irwin, Paul Briske
Paul Briske and Jordan Irwin will make up the Alberta Men’s Mid Amateur interprovincial team as the respectable champions. Joining them as the third member of the team is Gerry Macdonald, who took second place in the championship with five strokes separating him from Irwin. The interprovincial team will compete in the 2016 Canadian Men’s Mid Amateur Championship at Golf Château-Bromont in Bromont, Quebec from August 23-26.

TOP 10 LEADER BOARD – MID AMATEUR 

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TOP 10 LEADER BOARD – MID MASTER
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Alberta Golf would like to extend thanks to Ponoka Golf Club for hosting the championship. Thank you to all the participants and volunteers that contributed to the 2016 Alberta Men’s Mid Amateur Championship’s success. For photos from the championship, click here.

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For more information: 
Chloe Mansfield
Manager, Member & Public Relations
Alberta Golf
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