The fairways of TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club were alive with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit on Saturday as the Estevan Police Association hosted the annual Jay Pierson Memorial Golf Tournament.
Organized in memory of Constable Jay Pierson, a beloved member of the Estevan Police Service who passed away in 2021 following a battle with post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI), the tournament has become a heartfelt tradition. This year’s event drew nearly 100 golfers, despite a slightly lower turnout than previous years.
“We’re still incredibly grateful for the support,” said Constable Deanna Conquergood with the Estevan Police Service, treasurer of the Estevan Police Association, and a member of the organizing committee. “Especially considering the weather leading up to the event, we weren’t sure if we’d be able to go ahead. But the skies held, and it turned out to be a great golf day.”
The tournament featured a variety of fun and competitive prize holes, including beer goggles hole, long drive contests for both men and women, a closest-to-the-pin challenge, and a new “closest to the bad guy” hole, a playful twist involving a range target mounted on plywood. A long putt competition and a 50/50 draw added to the excitement, with an additional prize of a cooler raffled off to one lucky participant.
Unique features like the “beer goggles hole"—where golfers tee off wearing impairment-simulating goggles—have added a fun and educational twist to the event. This interactive challenge is designed to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving, offering participants a firsthand experience of how alcohol can affect coordination and judgment.
Beyond the fun, the event carries a deeper purpose. Since its renaming in 2021, the Jay Pierson Memorial Golf Tournament has raised funds for organizations that support first responders dealing with PTSI. In previous years, proceeds have gone to OSI-CAN, a peer support initiative dedicated to helping those affected by operational stress injuries. The association also contributes to local community groups throughout the year.
“Jay was an avid golfer and someone who truly loved his community,” said Constable Conquergood. “Renaming the tournament in his honor just made sense. It’s our way of remembering him and supporting causes he would have cared about.”
With every hole sponsored and a strong showing from the community, the tournament continues to grow as a meaningful tribute to a fallen officer and a celebration of resilience, support, and unity.