MOOSE JAW — A new chapter was written in Moose Jaw’s sporting history recently, as the city hosted the 20th annual Saskatchewan Provincial Disc Golf Championships for the first time.
More than 80 competitors from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba converged on Moose Jaw’s two disc golf courses — Wakamow Valley Disc Golf Course and Deja Vu Disc Golf Course — for the two-day tournament, which featured 12 divisions based on age and skill.
Players battled through three rounds of competition, capped by a dramatic playoff that secured a homegrown win in the professional division.
“This year was the first time that a Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA)-sanctioned event was held in Moose Jaw,” said tournament co-director Jeri-Ann Brownbridge. “Because of the Deja Vu Disc Golf Course being installed and open to the public, it offered a higher level of tournament to be held (here in Moose Jaw).”
The Deja Vu course, officially opened May 30, 2024, was a key factor in bringing the championships to the city. Brownbridge explained that the dual-course setup allowed organizers to balance play between an amateur-friendly layout at Wakamow’s course and a pro-level challenge at Deja Vu.
“I went out to the grand opening with the Moose Jaw Disc Golf Association and gave the course a play ... the day the baskets were installed,” she said. “When we played it, we saw the potential of hosting the provincial championships here.”
The tournament drew positive feedback from players, and Brownbridge said she heard from more participants than in previous years, calling it a clear indicator of the event’s success.
“I think the major successes of the event came from Moose Jaw itself … local business owners (provided) a huge amount of support … beyond what I could have imagined,” she said, noting that dozens of local businesses were involved in various facets. “The community of Moose Jaw is outstanding.”
In all, about a dozen Moose Jaw players competed, with local athletes securing first place in four divisions — including the prestigious Mixed Professional Open (MPO). Seventeen-year-old Drew Biette of Moose Jaw emerged as the provincial champion after defeating an experienced field in playoffs.
The success of the provincial championships has also set the stage for Moose Jaw to pursue even bigger opportunities. Disc Golf Saskatchewan is currently working toward hosting the province’s first-ever Masters event in June 2026, which would cater to players aged 40 and older.
“We’re in the works of hosting Saskatchewan’s first ever Masters event, and that’s a big deal,” Brownbridge said. “We think Moose Jaw would be the perfect place to host it, based on all the support (we’ve received) from the community.”
She added that while provincial championships rotate annually among communities — with Oxbow, Sask., already scheduled for 2026 — Moose Jaw proved it can rise to the challenge of high-profile disc golf tournaments.
“We were able to have multiple cards of age-protected divisions, which inspired us to hold a Masters event,” she said.
The weekend also highlighted the inclusive and growing nature of the sport, which Brownbridge continues to champion as both a competitor and organizer, describing disc golf as inclusive, peaceful, and “also really good for mental health.”
Brownbridge expressed her gratitude to those who made the event possible.
“I want to say a big thank you to the Moose Jaw Disc Golf Association and the Wakamow Valley Authority for all their assistance in helping make the 20th annual Saskatchewan Provincial Disc Golf Championships a success, and thank you to all our players for having us be the tournament directors for the event.”
Those interested in trying disc golf can connect through the Moose Jaw Disc Golf Association by the same name on Facebook or the provincial body, Disc Golf Saskatchewan. Brownbridge, who also serves as the organization’s social media co-ordinator, will directly answer any inquiries on Facebook at “Disc Golf Saskatchewan.”
The Wakamow Valley Disc Golf Course is located at 3 Wellesley Street, and the Deja Vu Disc Golf Course is located within Sunningdale Park.
