23 August 2022

6 Champions crowned at Alberta Springs at the U17, U15, U13 Championship

Alberta Golf (Red Deer) – 6 champions were crowned at Alberta Springs Golf Resort in Red Deer at the 2022 Alberta U17, U15, U13 Championship.

In the Boys U17 division Connor Czirjak from Mickelson National Golf Club shot a 66 and ended up in a playoff with Graysen Collins who shot an incredible 29 on the back nine in the final round. Czirjak made par on the first playoff hole to secure the victory.

Connor Czirjak, U17 Boys Champion

Another exciting moment from the U17 division was an ace on the 8th hole by Michael Song from River Bend Golf Club.

In the Girls U17 division, 11-year-old Clara Ding from British Columbia made a birdie on the first playoff hole to beat Aastha Savadatti from Canyon Meadows Golf Club.

Clara Ding, U17 Girls Champion

The Boys U15 division had an amazing 7-hole playoff between Peter Hlushak from Windermere and Brae Rogalczyk from Olds Golf Club. Both players made epic long putts and dramatic saves during the playoff when it seemed the other had the trophy in their grasp. In the end a clutch par save on the 7th playoff hole by Peter Hlushak earned him the U17 Boys title.

Peter Hlushak, U15 Boys Champion

In the Girls U15 division Eileen Park from the Red Deer Golf and Country Club cruised to a 12-stroke victory to add to the U19 Championship she won earlier this summer.