Welder and Chicoyne co-leaders at Alberta Mens Amateur Championship
Alberta Golf (Calgary) – The first round of the 2021 Alberta Mens Amateur Championship from The Calgary Golf and Country Club is in the books. On a calm sunny day in Calgary, Jamie Welder of Country Hills Golf Club and Jakob Chicoyne of The Glencoe Golf and Country Club both shot 3-under 67 with Dustin Yeager of Mickelson National Golf Club one shot back.
Before action began in the morning, 2 legends of Alberta Golf were given a great tribute. 91-year-old Bob Wylie and 88-year-old Doug Silverberg were named honorary starters. The two friends and members of the Calgary Golf and Country Club have won this event a combined 9 times and 37 provincial titles.
WATCH THE TRIBUTE TO BOB WYLIE AND DOUG SILVERBERG
Doug Silverberg (88-years-old L) Bob Wylie (91-years-old R)
Head Professional Tom Greiner has been at The Calgary Golf and Country Club since 1985 and talks about hosting this event.
WATCH: HEAD PROFESSIONAL TOM GREINER
The 2nd round of the 3-day Provincial Championship goes Wednesday morning.
