MOOSE JAW — The 20th annual Saskatchewan Provincial Disc Golf Championships, held in Moose Jaw recently, showcased two generations of talent, as 17-year-old Drew Biette captured his first Pro Division title while veteran Tripp Sevs cemented his standing with a third-place finish in the 50-plus Pro Division.
Drew Biette
For Biette, the win was a breakout moment. He began playing during the pandemic, tossing frisbees around his family acreage, and has quickly risen through the ranks of the Moose Jaw Disc Golf Association.
“It definitely was a good feeling,” Biette said. “We went to overtime, so it was a lot of nerves.”
The teenager topped a field of about two dozen competitors to claim the Mixed Professional Open crown, only one year after winning the amateur title. His journey was anything but straightforward — he led by three strokes going into the final round before falling behind, only to claw back to a tie on the last hole.
“Going into the final round I was leading by three strokes, and then with the last three holes left, I was down two. I had to perform a little bit there, but was able to come back and tie it by 18,” he recounted. “With a fortunate throw, I was able to land within about 15 feet of the basket and make a birdie putt, and an unfortunate out of bounds throw for the competitor was definitely a fortunate moment that could have gone any way.”
Looking ahead, he plans to test himself further in 2026.
“We had a couple tournaments this year, but I’m trying to get a couple bigger tournaments in … more to push my level,” he said. “You get better when you play against (more experienced players), right?”
For newcomers, his advice was simple: buy a starter set and give it a try.
“It’s a fun sport, it’s inclusive, and you can get your whole family out there.”
Tripp Sevs
While Biette’s win heralded the arrival of a rising star, Sevs’ finish highlighted Moose Jaw’s growing disc golf community across generations. Sevs turned pro for the first time this season, entering the MP50 division for players aged 50 and over.
“This was the first time I entered Pro, and I got third place,” he said.
Sevs has been a fixture at local courses since 2019, when the Wakamow Valley Disc Golf Course first opened, and was part of the design committee for Moose Jaw’s newer Deja Vu course.
“I live maybe five blocks away from the Wakamow course. Whenever I feel like getting out of the house and getting a bit of exercise, I’ll walk down and do a round. I met a lot of friends that way … and it’s always fun to play with someone else,” he said.
He called this year’s championship a milestone for the city.
“I thought it was great. There were … over 80 disc golfers registered for the event, so we had a lot of people in town for that,” he said.
Sevs said the sport’s affordability and accessibility are what keep him playing.
“Most courses are free to play on,” he explained, noting that a starter kit with the four basic discs — putter, mid-range, fairway, and distance driver — can be purchased for about $30. “It’s just good exercise, and … it’s an excuse to get off the couch.”
Winners included Shawna Scott in the Female Professional Open, Ian McKay in the 50-plus Pro Division, Andrew Savage in the top amateur division (MA1), and Carly Picard in the Female Amateur 1 category.
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