Getting back in the swing of things: ACAC Golf 2025
EDMONTON, AB- Back on the Fairways! Golf season is teeing off and promises to be bigger and better than ever. The action begins September 7 with the first Regional, hosted by the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder (CUE) at Mill Woods Golf Course. Just days later, the competition heats up at the second and final Regional, September 12–13 at Lynx Ridge in Calgary, hosted by SAIT Trojans. The season culminates with the 2025 ACAC Golf Championships at the Alberta Springs Golf Course in Red Deer. This will be hosted by five institutions: Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder (CUE), Medicine Hat College Rattlers (MHC), NAIT Ooks, Portage College Voyageurs, and SAIT Trojans.
"This season promises to be an exciting one, with Regionals at Mill Woods in Edmonton and Lynx Ridge in Calgary, before crowning champions once again at Alberta Springs in Red Deer. I'm eager to watch both seasoned competitors and fresh faces battle for the top spots. On top of that we have the Medicine Hat Rattlers hosting CCAA Nationals at Desert Blume. It's going to be a memorable year for Alberta golf and the ACAC." - Meagan Goerz ACAC Golf Convener
2024 RECAP
The 2024 ACAC Golf season wrapped up with outstanding performances across the board. The SAIT Trojans captured the men's team championship, while standout MHC Rattler Michael Valk, ACAC Golfer of the Year, dominated the course to secure the men's individual title with an impressive -12 finish. On the women's side, CUE Thunder rose to the top, claiming the team championship, while ACAC Golfer of the Year, Ella Gifford continued her reign of excellence, earning the women's individual title for the third straight season with CUE Thunder.
Hosted by the Humber Hawks, teams made their way to the CCAA Nationals to face off against the best in the country. On the women's side, Ella Gifford secured a strong 8th-place finish in the final round. For the men, Michael Valk delivered an impressive performance, finishing 5th overall, with NAIT Ooks' Mason Gorski close behind.
2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Coach of the Year: Larry Petryk- CUE Thunder
Female Golfer of the Year: Ella Gifford- CUE Thunder
Male Golfer of the Year: Michael Valk- MHC Rattlers
Female Rookie of the Year: Ella Dolan- NAIT Ooks
Male Rookie of the Year: Malcolm Garrity- SAIT Trojans
LOOKING AHEAD
The 2025 CCAA Nationals is sure to be an exciting one as the Medicine Hat Rattlers will be hosting the top CCAA golfers in Canada from October 12-17 at Desert Blume Golf Course.
A new ACAC golf season is on the horizon, and the pressure is mounting as teams prepare to hit the links. The season tees off in September, with golfers from across the conference setting their sights on one ultimate prize: a place at the CCAA National Championships right here at home.
Defending champions will feel the weight of expectation, while rising programs look to challenge and carve out their own success. Each tournament brings its own competition—tight leaderboards, clutch putts, and breakthrough performances that can change the standings in an instant.
This fall, fans can expect storylines filled with resilience and remarkable play, as ACAC golf delivers another season to remember.
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About the ACAC: The ACAC is the governing body for intercollegiate athletics in Alberta. Its mission is to provide competitive collegiate sport experiences, promote academic achievement and be a leader of sport development in Canada.
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Mark Kosak, Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference
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Markk@acac.ab.ca
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