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The 2016 Player of the Year awards are handed out to nine talented Albertans

Two Junior Achievers are recognized for their outstanding sportsmanship and results

Calgary, Alta. (Alberta Golf) – Being named the Player of the Year is a true testament to the dedication, hard work and commitment to achieve the goals set at the beginning of each competitive season. “We are thrilled to celebrate our winners and two junior achievers for their performances over the course of the 2016 season that led to their successes on both the Provincial and National Orders of Merit,” said Randy Robb, Alberta Golf’s Manager of High Performance Sport. “These rankings recognize our athletes’ incredible accomplishments while also providing them with a measuring stick for their continued development as a player.”

The 2016 Sun Life Financial Alberta Men’s Amateur Champion, Evan Holmes, said that “winning the 2016 Player of the Year award is a huge honour for me. Luke (Workman) and Randy (Robb) have coached me for years through the Team Alberta program and my success wouldn’t have been possible without them. 2016 was a great year for me on the golf course that I hope to build on in the new year, but it wouldn’t have been possible without all the opportunities that Alberta Golf provides.” The 2016 Player of the Year winners are: