Additional Competitive Opportunities

Outside of Alberta Golf’s Provincial Championships, Alberta golfers have the opportunity to play in a number of additional competitive events, including:

Amateur Invitationals:

  • Glencoe Invitational
    June 12, 13, 14 – 2025

    The Glencoe Invitational strives to develop Canadian golfers by providing experiences in high level competition with Male & Female players at elite levels. 

    Monday Qualifying Information: Glencoe qualifying page 

    Website homepage: Glencoe Invitational 

  • Mickelson National Invitational
    July 3, 4, 5 – 2024

    The Mickelson National Invitational strives to be Western Canada’s premier 54-hole event. 

    Qualifying Information: TBD

    Website homepage: Mickelson National Invitational

Amateur Competitions:

  • Calgary Golf Association

    The CGA’s mandate is to grow the game of golf by offering competitive tournaments for our players on quality courses and deliver an enjoyable experience.

    Website homepage: CGA Homepage

    Opportunities Available: 

    • Riley’s Best Ball
    • CGA Junior Boys
    • CGA City Amateur
    • CGA City Senior
  • Calgary Ladies Golf Association

    Presenting ladies and junior girls unique golf events in Calgary & area.

    Website homepage: CLGA Homepage

    Opportunities Available: 

    • Riley’s Best Ball
    • CLGA Ladies Senior Closed Amateur
    • CLGA Ladies Closed Amateur
    • CLGA Calgary Junior Girls
  • Edmonton Golf Association

    For the love of the game, comradery, community & competition.

    Website homepage: EGA Homepage 

    Opportunities Available: 

    • EGA Junior Boys & Girls Championship
    • EGA Men’s Amateur
    • EGA Women’s Amateur
    • EGA Men’s Senior
    • EGA Women’s Senior

National Junior Tours:

  • Canadian Junior Golf Association

    Founded in 1993 to provide young golfers with the opportunity to develop their competitive skills.

    Website Homepage: CJGA Homepage

  • Junior Players Tour

    A competitive junior golf tour aimed at running professional-quality events

    Website Homepage:  JPT Homepage

  • Maple Leaf Junior Tour

    The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s #1 Junior Golf Tour as well as the only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada Professionals. 

    Website Homepage:  MJT Homepage

  • Notah Begay III Canadian

    Providing juniors with access to golf education, skill-building, and competition, focusing on fostering growth, sportsmanship, and community connections. 

    Website homepage: Notah Begay III Canadian 

TEAM COMPETITIONS:

Alberta Golf provides an opportunity for Alberta resident golfers to represent their province through a variety of team competitions, including:

  • Alberta/Montana Ryder Cup
    Tier 2 players eligible for team selection – 6 boys & 6 girls

    The cross border battle has a rich history of talented youngsters who have used the event as a developmental opportunity on their competitive golf journey. The Junior Ryder Cup events was established in 1992 as an annual event which host club rotates each year.

    Selection:  

    • Tier 2 players (boys and girls)
    • Age divisions (U15, 15 – 16 years, 17 – 18 years)

    Players on team Alberta will receive a full team package and a portion of event costs are subsidized by Alberta Golf.

  • Canada Summer Games
    Performance based selection model – 2 boys & 2 girls

    We’re here to strengthen the fabric of Canada through the power of sport. Coming together every four years, we elevate the best of our nation and spark future generations to achieve greatness both on and off the field of play.

    Canada Summer Games 

    Selection: 

    • Highest ranking identified players (tier performance criteria based) receive invitations.
    • Age restrictions (U19)

    All costs are covered by Canada Summer Games, Alberta Committee. Team Alberta Apparel package included.

  • Interprovincial Teams
    Performance Based Selection Model

    The top three finishers at each provincial championship qualifying to represent their province as Team Alberta at the interprovincial competition at the respective national championship.

    Golf Canada – Championship Schedule 

    Top 3 finishers in 2025 Provincial Championship

    • Alberta U19 Boys – 3 players
    • Alberta U19 Girls – 3 players
    • Alberta Men’s Amateur – 3 players
    • Alberta Women’s Amateur – 3 players
    • Alberta Men’s Mid-Amateur – 3 players
    • Alberta Women’s Mid-Amateur – 3 players
    • Alberta Men’s Senior – 3 players
    • Alberta Women’s Senior – 3 players

    Players representing Alberta at National Championships will be receive funding support provided to offset a portion or travel costs and a full team package.

  • Pacific Coast Amateur
    Performance based selection model – 3 male players

    It is one of the oldest amateur championships in North America dating back to 1901. The Morse Cup Team Competition has been held as part of the PCA Championship since the tournament’s rebirth in 1967.

    Pacific Coast Amateur Homepage

    Selection: 

    • Previous year’s Alberta Men’s Amateur Champion
    • Top amateur at the previous year’s Alberta Open
    • High finisher at previous year’s Canadian Men’s Amateur

    Players representing Alberta at the Pacific Coast Amateur will be receive funding support provided to offset a portion or travel costs and a full team package.

  • Pacific Northwest Golf Association Women’s Amateur
    Performance based selection model – 3 female players

    Amateur golf association dedicated to preserving the true spirit of golf by supporting its member associations, conducting quality championships, and promoting activities beneficial to golfers in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.

    PNGA Homepage 

    Selection: 

    • Previous year’s Alberta Women’s Amateur Champion
    • Top female amateur at the previous year’s Alberta Open
    • High finisher at previous year’s Canadian Women’s Amateur

    Players representing Alberta at national championships will be receive funding support provided to offset a portion of travel costs and a full team package.