High school golfers from across Saskatchewan had to battle some cold and unpredictable weather conditions in the Battlefords.
The North Battleford Golf and Country Club played host to the Senior High School Golf Championships, the first time they had returned to the area since 2006.
It took place on what was supposed to be the final Friday of summer, but it was near-zero temperatures and overcast skies that greeted the top male and female golfers from high schools all across Saskatchewan.
The golfers who gathered for the opening ceremonies Friday were ready for the expected weather, wearing toques, mitts and other attire to keep warm in the cold conditions.
Despite the challenges play continued over both days, with Devrie Bloom of Turtleford Community School having the best result among Northwest golfers. Bloom placed fourth in the female category with a two-day total of 191. Placing first was Lauren Fox of Creighton Community School with 171.
Other Northwest golfers were Kaitlyn Yockey of John Paul II Collegiate, 10th with 215, and Jodie Myszcyzyszyn of Wilkie McLurg School shot 299 for 25th.
Twenty-five golfers vied for the gold.
Topping the male field was Jace Carlisle of Estevan Comprehensive with 154. Jaryd Natchengale of North Battleford Comprehensive High School had total of 175 in a three-way tie for 21st.
NBCHS golfers Keanu Foulds (178) and Colten MacNaughten (179) placed 28th and 29th.
Mathew Snell of Unity Composite High School shot 187 for 40th and Kyle Parker, also of UCHS, had a score of 240 to place 60th.
Noah Kowerchuk of McLurg High School was 44th with a 191.
There were 74 golfers in the male field.
In male team play, Prince Albert Carlton Comprehensive won gold with a 463 score, while NBCHS was fourth with 508.
