Two southeast Saskatchewan golfers proudly represented the region at the 2025 Canadian Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship in Vancouver this past week. Dallas Lequyer of Carlyle and Marcus Friess of Estevan competed against top amateur talent from across the country at the prestigious Seymour Golf and Country Club, a course known for its beauty and its bite.
The Mid-Amateur Championship, hosted by Golf Canada, is one of the most competitive events for golfers aged 25 and older. For Lequyer, this marks his seventh national appearance, a milestone that reflects years of dedication, discipline, and love for the game. “Playing at that level is always a pleasure,” Lequyer said. “It takes a lot of work just to qualify for a tournament of that stature. Getting there in itself is a win.”
The Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver is no ordinary venue. Nestled in the coastal rainforest, the course features tight fairways, dramatic elevation changes, and greens that demand precision. Lequyer described it as “almost like a postcard,” but emphasized that its beauty masks a serious challenge.
“The course conditions were extremely difficult—fair, but very challenging,” he said. “The speed of the greens, the undulation, and the firmness were next level. It’s not something we ever see in Saskatchewan.”
Adjusting to the terrain was a mental and physical test. “It just takes a lot of time to adjust to something like that,” Lequyer added. “You’re playing with your peers, some better, some equal, and you just try to stay in your own lane.”
To earn a spot at the Mid-Amateur, golfers must qualify through their provincial championships. Lequyer secured his place by finishing in the top 12 at the Saskatchewan Mid-Am tournament in Humboldt earlier this summer. “Every province has a certain number of quota spots,” he explained. “Unless you have an exemption from previous years, you have to earn it through your provincial championship. That’s the only way in for most of us.”
Friess, competing in his first national Mid-Amateur, brings fresh energy and strong local support from Estevan. Both golfers are proud ambassadors of Saskatchewan’s golf community, and Lequyer made it clear that cheering for fellow provincial players is part of the experience. “You want to see your own province do well,” he said.
Back home, Estevan continues to build a strong golf culture through the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club, which has become a hub for junior development and community engagement. Lequyer praised the club’s efforts in growing the game. “Estevan does a fantastic job of promoting golf with their juniors,” he said. “A lot of the regular members come out and help kids on the range. The facilities are very, very good.”
He also emphasized golf’s accessibility and longevity. “It doesn’t matter if you’re good, bad, or whatever. You just have to go out and try it,” he said. “My grandfather is 87 and still golfing. It’s something you can do your whole life.”
Though the championship has come to a close, the experience and performance of Marcus Friess and Dallas Lequyer stand as a proud reflection of southeast Saskatchewan’s growing golf legacy.