Northern Alberta: Local News / General News

Lecuyer Ready For Rookie Challenges On CanTour

Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 11:03 Sunday, 27 May 2012 10:30

by Gord Montgomery

 

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Despite having a roomful of people that can lend a hand at the drop of a hat, Edmonton’s Steven Lecuyer said he’s already mapped out how he wants to approach his first year of play on the Canadian Tour.
 
Lecuyer, 23, who graduated from Central Arkansas University and played on their varsity golf team, made the grade in pro golf in his first attempt at getting his card.
 
He shot relatively consistent rounds of 75-71-73-74 to finish in a tie for 15th place at Q-School where the top 30 players in the field of 149 earned full status on the CanTour for the 2012 season.

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Getting Kids 'Schooled' In Golf

Last Updated on Sunday, 20 May 2012 11:27 Sunday, 20 May 2012 11:08

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by Jim Claggett

Adam Werbicki has a simple task, get as many young people introduced to the game of golf as possible.

With the help of many other golf professionals around the province and the National Golf In Schools program that task is well in hand.

"It's a program that was developed by Physical Health and Education Canada, also in partnership with Golf Canada and the PGA of Canada," Werbicki, who is the Associate Golf Professional at The Derrick Club in Edmonton, informs us.
 
"So it's a program where teachers can get this into the schools and teach it," he explained.

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Trestle Creek GC Takes Shape In Alberta

Last Updated on Monday, 14 May 2012 09:28 Monday, 14 May 2012 08:38

by Gord Montgomery

 

New 27-Hole Course, Recreation Area Shaping Up In Parkland County

 

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The dream in two men’s eyes will soon be the venue golfers dream of playing.
 
The team of Alvin Clark and Brad Dupuis, the former the president of Trestle Creek Golf Resort and the latter the designer, feel they’re about to set a new standard for a tried-and-true holiday experience with their package.
 
The pair are combining to build a 27-hole golf course which will be the centre-piece of a 440-acre recreation complex with both indoor and outdoor activity areas and a huge RV park.
 
The project is expected to top $30 million in construction costs.

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LPGA’s CN Women’s Open To return To Edmonton In 2013

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 12:26 Wednesday, 02 May 2012 12:05

 by Gord Montgomery

 

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Apparently once was not enough for the LPGA and the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in the heart of Edmonton’s beautiful river valley. And neither was twice.
 
After overwhelming successes in their first two go-rounds with the CN Canadian Women’s Open in 1996 and 2007 at the private club in the heart of the city, the LPGA has decided to pay another return visit, this time in August of 2013.

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The Quarry Set To Swing Into Action This Spring

Last Updated on Sunday, 01 April 2012 19:39 Sunday, 01 April 2012 19:22

by Gord Montgomery

 

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The worst kept secret on the Edmonton golf scene this spring is probably the best kept secret.
 
While everyone apparently knows a new 27-hole gem is about to be unleashed in northeast Edmonton, no one seems to know much about what’s coming down the line.
 
And no one, particularly the new head pro at The Quarry Golf Club, is saying much about the layout – at least not yet.

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