After coming back from ninth place after day one, Drumheller resident Scott Ouellette took home the Alberta Amateur Mid Handicap Championship Thursday, August 8.
Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club hosted the two-day tournament that saw 59 players shoot it out for provincial glory. Ten players in the field were from Drumheller.
After day one, David Chapados of Whitecourt was leading with 78. Drumheller’s Jeff Skytt was in second and Trent Colberg was in third place. Ouellette, playing out of Olds Golf and Country Club, was in ninth place with an 85.
On day two, even with some drizzle, he was able to bridge the gap with a 75, giving him a total of 160, and first place.
“I felt like I played really well, today,” said Ouellette following his win. “I came back from being down by seven strokes and I won by four.”
Jason Muma of Country Hills and Skytt tied for second and Colberg tied for fourth. Gary Chung was the only other Drumheller player in the top 10, finishing in 9th.
Ouellette said there was good competition and despite a little bit of rain early on, the day was great.
“I’d rather have a little rain than wind,” laughs Ouellette.
He also points out that he is the first person with a transplant to win this tournament. The Mail brought readers Ouellette’s story in the July 31 edition. In 2008, he received a heart transplant.
Other Drumheller competitors included Dave Bethel (T19), Dave Morgan (T19), Tony Pliva (T31), Brad Hunter (T31), Greg Morrow (T40) and Tom Fournier (T50).
Dinosaur Trail Golf and Country Club manager Scott Westman said he has heard good feedback from players and officials, as well as a comments about how challenging the back 9 is. He is hopeful they can host more sanctioned tournaments in the future.
