The opening round of the Rosebowl Women’s 4-Ball Championship in Saskatoon produced an early advantage for a Regina pairing.
Diana Kerr and Shelly Maier of Wascana Country Club carded 89 Stableford points on Tuesday to take the lead after the first of two days at Greenbryre Golf and Country Club.
Close chase behind leaders
Two teams sit two points back on 87. Joyce Bowers and Ada Lacoursiere of Moon Lake Golf and Country Club, and the duo of Karen Weisbrod and Karen Mario representing Murray Women’s Golf Club and Deer Valley Golf Course, occupied the second-place positions after the opening round. Rounding out the top five were teammates Lynn Tulloch and Lindsay Folk of Wascana with 84 points, while Cheryl Lachambre and Mamin Lee-Sing of Tor Hill Ladies Golf Club, alongside Tyla Sylvestre and Donna Morin, were tied at 82.
| Position | Team | Club | Stableford points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diana Kerr / Shelly Maier | Wascana Country Club | 89 |
| T2 | Joyce Bowers / Ada Lacoursiere | Moon Lake Golf & Country Club | 87 |
| T2 | Karen Weisbrod / Karen Mario | Murray Women’s Golf Club / Deer Valley Golf Course | 87 |
| 4 | Lynn Tulloch / Lindsay Folk | Wascana Country Club | 84 |
| T5 | Cheryl Lachambre / Mamin Lee-Sing | Tor Hill Ladies Golf Club | 82 |
| T5 | Tyla Sylvestre / Donna Morin | 82 |
Format and history
The Rosebowl is a long-standing fixture on the Golf Saskatchewan schedule, marking more than five decades as a women’s team competition that draws players from across the province. The championship is contested over two days in a 36-hole net best-ball format: on each hole the better net score of the two teammates counts toward the team total.
Scoring at this event uses the Stableford system, which awards points based on performance relative to par rather than cumulative stroke totals. That structure rewards aggressive play and gives teams the chance to make up ground even after a difficult hole.
What to watch Wednesday
With the second and final round scheduled for Wednesday, the tournament is set up for a tight finish. Two-point margins in Stableford can be erased quickly, and teams with experience in the format will try to capitalise on birdie opportunities while avoiding high-risk mistakes that can cost several points at once.
- Event: Rosebowl Women’s 4-Ball Championship
- Venue: Greenbryre Golf and Country Club, Saskatoon
- Format: 36-hole net best-ball (Stableford scoring)
- Final round: Wednesday
The strong showing by Kerr and Maier highlights Wascana Country Club’s continued presence in provincial women’s golf. Wascana players also occupy other spots high on the leaderboard, reflecting depth in the club’s women’s program.
For spectators and members of the golf community, the Rosebowl remains one of those provincial events where clubs meet across regions, strategies shift with the uncertain prairie wind, and the two-day format places a premium on both steady play and smart team decisions.
After Wednesday’s final round, provincial honours will be decided and the winning pair will take the Rosebowl trophy back to their home club, adding their names to a tournament roll of honour that spans more than 50 years.
