Saskatoon hosts the 119th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship [Video]

Golfers from across the country and the world are in Saskatoon for the 119th Canadian Men’s Amateur Championship. It’s the first time the Bridge City has hosted the tournament since Nick Taylor – now a PGA Tour Winner – won the championship in 2007.

“It’s been a long time since the city has hosted this championship, and it’s been incredible. Certainly tons of support from the community,” said Adam Cinel, tournament director with Golf Canada.

Golfers tee’d off Monday, kicking off the four day tournament at Riverside Country Club and Saskatoon Golf and Country Club. Cinel said there are 264 players from 12 different countries competing in this year’s tournament.

“Some of the top ranked players in the world are amongst our Team Canada athletes, so it’s a really strong field this year, the leaderboard is packed right now, it’s going to be a horse race to the finish,” Cinel …