Dustin Risdon
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Dustin Risdon is a Canadian
professional golf
er. He joined the Canadian Professional Golf Tour
in 2002 which has resulted in three Canadian wins.
Risdon was born in Strathmore, Alberta
, Canada
. He won both the Canadian Junior and Juvenile Championships in 1997. He was the Alberta Junior champion in 1998 and 1999.
Risdon won the 2008 ATB Financial Classic
in his hometown of Calgary in a playoff over George Bradford. He shot 62 in the second round on his way to the title. Risdon finished T-2nd at the Players Cup, T-4th at the Stockton Sports Commission Classic, T-10 at the Saskatchewan Open
. Broke through in 2007 by capturing the Telus Edmonton Open to win by a stroke over Alan McLean. Set a course record 63 in second round on his way to the title. Risdon finished T-3rd at the Free Press Manitoba Classic, T-7th at the Desjardins Montreal Open. Risdon missed just one cut all season. He advanced to second stage of 2007 PGA Tour Q-School ending the 2006 season 29th on the Order of Merit and made 9 of 12 cuts with a pair of top-tens. Risdon also finished T-6th at Diablo Grande California Classic and Times Colonist Open
and retained the Non-Exempt status for 2006 with 93rd finish on 2005 Order of Merit.
Risdon won the 2010 ATB Financial Classic
.
Canada
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professional golf
Golf
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er. He joined the Canadian Professional Golf Tour
Canadian Professional Golf Tour
The Canadian Professional Golf Tour is a men's professional golf tour headquartered in Oakville, Ontario. It was formally started in 1970 and was initially known as the Peter Jackson Tour....
in 2002 which has resulted in three Canadian wins.
Risdon was born in Strathmore, Alberta
Strathmore, Alberta
Strathmore is a town located along the Trans-Canada Highway in southern Alberta, Canada, east of the city of Calgary, within the boundaries of Wheatland County.- History :...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He won both the Canadian Junior and Juvenile Championships in 1997. He was the Alberta Junior champion in 1998 and 1999.
Risdon won the 2008 ATB Financial Classic
ATB Financial Classic
The ATB Financial Classic is a golf tournament on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour. It was first played in 2007. It is played at a different course in Alberta each year. The main sponsor is ATB Financial.-Winners:-External links:*...
in his hometown of Calgary in a playoff over George Bradford. He shot 62 in the second round on his way to the title. Risdon finished T-2nd at the Players Cup, T-4th at the Stockton Sports Commission Classic, T-10 at the Saskatchewan Open
Saskatchewan Open
The Saskatchewan Open, now known as the Dakota Dunes Casino Open, is a golf tournament on the Canadian Tour. From 1919 to 1984, it was played annually except for minor interruptions. The tournament was not played from 1985 to 2007. It was revived in 2008 and changed its name in 2010...
. Broke through in 2007 by capturing the Telus Edmonton Open to win by a stroke over Alan McLean. Set a course record 63 in second round on his way to the title. Risdon finished T-3rd at the Free Press Manitoba Classic, T-7th at the Desjardins Montreal Open. Risdon missed just one cut all season. He advanced to second stage of 2007 PGA Tour Q-School ending the 2006 season 29th on the Order of Merit and made 9 of 12 cuts with a pair of top-tens. Risdon also finished T-6th at Diablo Grande California Classic and Times Colonist Open
Times Colonist Open
The Times Colonist Island Savings Open is a golf tournament on the Canadian Tour. It is the longest running Canadian Tour event. It is currently played at the Uplands Golf Club in Oak Bay, British Columbia. It has been played at several courses on a rotating basis, all in the Victoria, British...
and retained the Non-Exempt status for 2006 with 93rd finish on 2005 Order of Merit.
Risdon won the 2010 ATB Financial Classic
ATB Financial Classic
The ATB Financial Classic is a golf tournament on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour. It was first played in 2007. It is played at a different course in Alberta each year. The main sponsor is ATB Financial.-Winners:-External links:*...
.
Canadian Tour wins (3)
- 2007 Telus Edmonton Open
- 2008 ATB Financial ClassicATB Financial ClassicThe ATB Financial Classic is a golf tournament on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour. It was first played in 2007. It is played at a different course in Alberta each year. The main sponsor is ATB Financial.-Winners:-External links:*...
- 2010 ATB Financial ClassicATB Financial ClassicThe ATB Financial Classic is a golf tournament on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour. It was first played in 2007. It is played at a different course in Alberta each year. The main sponsor is ATB Financial.-Winners:-External links:*...