HALL OF FAME

C.M. (Morley) Willoughby was one of the early members at the Wascana. He and Bill Houston in 1925 formed Houston Willoughby, the first independent Saskatchewan owned investment dealership. He golfed into his 70s until his knees and back no longer permitted him to play. His son Ken recalls his father telling him that during the dry years of the 1930s, the fairways were cracked so deeply that you could lose your ball in one of them. Morley once threw his elbow out by hitting too far behind the ball on the hard ground. A great sportsman and an avid hunter, Ken enjoyed pheasant hunting with his dad until Morley was 73. Ken also recalls that Fred Fletcher, the golf pro said of Morley –He is a very nice man, but don’t try to copy his golf swing." Morley had a great sense of history and was a substantial benefactor to the Wascana.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled C.H. Stevens to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice to say that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled Connie Packman to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice to say that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

Dick is one of Saskatchewan’s finest amputee golfers, winning the U.S. Western Amputee Golfers Association Championship (Southwest Section) multiple times and earning Life Membership in the association. His tournament travels connected him with golf legends—playing with Sam Snead in Winnipeg and beating him on a par 3 with a birdie, competing alongside Tom Watson in San Diego, and winning the Arizona Classic Greyhound Pro-Am with Bert Yancey and Bobbie Brue. He and his wife, Betty, founded the Dick and Betty Bell Cosmopolitan Golf Classic, held at Wascana for 14 of its 15 years, raising over $400,000 for the Cosmopolitan Activity Centre. He also played a key role in the construction of Wascana’s old Pro Shop, ensuring cost savings while preserving its exterior. A dedicated club supporter, his favorite Wascana memory is his hole-in-one, shared with his brother and close friend, Bill Hicke.

Doug learned the game in the harsh conditions of his native land Scotland. It was there that he mastered all the shots necessary to play the game at a high level. He translated these skills into considerable success as a member of WCC. He was WCC club champion in 1969 and won the Saskatchewan Amateur Championship in 1956 and 1958. He represented Saskatchewan on four occasions as a member of the Willingdon Cup team in 1954, 1956, 1958, and 1960. He was a driving force behind acquiring the land that allowed expansion of WCC to include what are now holes one, two, three and four. Doug also served as a Governor of the Royal Canadian Golf Association for ten years. Always a pleasure to play with, his stories about golf were enhanced by his delightful Scottish accent.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled Fred Baird to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice tosay that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

Fred Fletcher was one of Saskatchewan’s original true golf professionals. He was a well-known Golf Professional in Regina during the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. He was the Head Professional of the Wascana Country Club and the former Regina Golf Club, now the Royal Regina Golf Club. He was an excellent player despite weighing around 115 lbs and having a withered leg as a result of childhood polio. He was winner of the Regina Golf Tournament, 1926 city open championship, 1926 South-western Saskatchewan Open Golf Championship, 1927 Sask. Open, 1927 Sask. PGA Championship and 1927 Western Canada Open. He and his wife Daisy had 4 children, appropriately named Par, Stymie, Dormie and Birdie. In 1926 the "Canadian Golfer" mentioned he was a "likeable, unassuming player, entirely free from the affectations which afflict some of the Pros".

Gladys Rideout had an outstanding golf career, winning the Saskatchewan Ladies Amateur Championship six times and finishing runner-up three times. She also claimed seven Regina Ladies Championships and seven Wascana Ladies Championships, along with three Wascana Ladies Handicap Trophies. A dedicated leader, she founded the Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Ladies Golf Union in 1928, serving as its first President. She later managed provincial teams, led junior development nationally, and was Wascana Ladies Club President in 1954. Beyond golf, she was a Past President of several Regina organizations, including the Ladies Canadian Club, Musical Club, and Alexander Club, and was a Senior Master in the American Contract Bridge League. For her contributions, Wascana granted her Honorary Life Membership in 1937.

Gord has distinguished himself in any number of areas. He has justifiably been described as Regina’s sports patriarch. A gifted hockey player in his youth he has been a long-time supporter of the Regina Pats. He has served in various capacities for the Saskatchewan Roughriders including President. At the Wascana, he has quite simply been the lifeblood of the Junior program for an extended period of years. He has organized the entire program—tournaments, interclub's, dinners and scholarships. He has been a mentor to all juniors and in addition to teaching them the rules of golf has served as an excellent role model. It is not an exaggeration to say that he created the best junior program in the province, if not in Western Canada. In addition to this he singlehandedly arranged the Wascana’s purchase of the land west of old holes 7 and 7A which provided much needed room for expansion.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled Gordon Beattie to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice to say that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled Grace MacDonald to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice to say that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled Graham Coulter to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice to say that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled Dr. J.A. Brown to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice to say that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

Jim was Wascana’s longest-serving Club Captain and a driving force behind the Sports Committee, mentoring future Board Members and Club Presidents. Serving on the Board of Directors, his influence shaped many key decisions. Known for his dedication to club competitions, he ensured full tournament fields—personally calling members to fill gaps. His work on handicaps was legendary, ensuring fairness and strict adherence to score reporting. Jim co-chaired the 1992 CPGA/Transamerica Tournament and played a key role in organizing the George Reed Club 34 Pro-Am in the 1980s and 1990s. His contributions extended to the Saskatchewan CPGA, where he was instrumental in hosting the 1992 CPGA Championship at Wascana. In recognition of his impact, he received the CPGA Lifetime Achievement Award.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled John Moerkens to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice to say that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

Keith started golf at the Gyro Club before joining Wascana Country Club, where he became a five-time Club Champion and nine-time City of Regina Champion. He won the Saskatchewan Amateur in 1959 and 1962, the Lobstick in 1969, and represented Saskatchewan in the Willingdon Cup nine times, including the province’s only win in 1964. Partnering with Len Harvey, he won the Western Canada Peter Jackson Pro-Am. A dedicated golf leader, Keith served as Saskatchewan Golf Association President, Royal Canadian Golf Association President (1989), and helped establish the Crown Life Pro-Am Tournament. A WCC shareholder since 1960, he served 15 years on the Board, was Club President in 1980, and co-chaired the 1992 CPGA Transamerica Life Tournament. A respected rules official, Keith has officiated at numerous events and was among the first inductees into the Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame, as well as a Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame member.

Kim Walker was inducted into the Wascana Hall of Fame in 2019, two years after being inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame (Athlete in Golf in 2017). At the time of her introduction, Kim had won the Wascana Ladies Club Championship from 2005-2017 (13 consecutive championships), the most of ANY member in the history of the Wascana, men or women, going back to 1911. Prior to joining the Wascana, Kim won the Royal Regina Ladies Club Championship in 1993 and 1994. Kim won the Regina Ladies’ City Amateur Championship in 1998, 2002, and 6 consecutive years from 2012-2017. Kim teamed with Randy Gilewich (also a Wascana Hall of Fame member) to win the Saskatchewan Mixed Team Provincial Championships in 2014 and 2015. She won Saskatchewan Women’s Amateur in 2016 and was the Saskatchewan Women’s Order of Merit Tour Winner in 2015, 2016 and 2017. She represented Team Saskatchewan at the Canadian Women’s Amateur in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Kim’s love and passion for the game of golf took on a new role in 2015, when she was hired as the Executive Assistant/Membership Director at the Wascana Country Club. Since her introduction in 2019, Kim added 4 more Wascana Ladies’ Club Championship wins to her resume (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023); 3 more Regina City Ladies’ Amateur Championship wins (2021, 2022, 2023); won the Saskatchewan Women’s Senior Amateur in 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023; won the Saskatchewan Mid-Amateur Championship in 2019 and 2023; won the Saskatoon Ladies City Amateur in 2023; was the 2023 Saskatchewan Women’s Order of Merit Tour winner; was a member of Team Wascana winning the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Saskatchewan Champions Cup. Kim highlighted her career in 2023 when she finished 7th overall at the Canadian Senior Women’s Amateur. In all, Kim has won over 50 tournaments throughout Saskatchewan. Kim continues to work as the Wascana Membership Director and in 2024/25 served as Interim General Manager “I love the game of golf and am so appreciative of everything is has given back to me. Through tournaments, volunteering and my work at the Wascana, I am so happy to have the opportunity to promote this great sport”.

In 1967, Len left his role as Head Pro at Pine Ridge Golf Course in Winnipeg to become Head Professional at Wascana Country Club, a position he held until 1980. Known for his no-nonsense leadership and member-first approach, he was an exceptional instructor and a short-game master. Len brought honor to WCC by winning the 1967 Saskatchewan Open and partnering with Keith Rever to win the Peter Jackson Pro-Am for Western Canada. He also won the Manitoba Open in 1953 and 1954 and was one of the few Canadians to compete in the prestigious Canada Cup. A close friend of Moe Norman, Len often hosted the Canadian golf legend at Wascana. After leaving Regina, he and his brother Glenn founded Apache Golf Course in Mesa, now Arizona Golf Resorts. Highly respected among his peers, Len was regarded as one of Canada’s top golf professionals.

At just 15 years old, Marg won the 1936 Saskatchewan Ladies Amateur Championship at Wascana—her first time putting on grass greens—making her the youngest golfer ever to win a provincial event, a record she still holds. She claimed the Ladies Amateur title again in 1938 and 1941 and, in 1938, defeated British Curtis Cupper Nan Baird in the Canadian Ladies Open. Marg won the Wascana Ladies Club Championship nine times across three decades, more than any other champion, and captured six Ladies Lobstick titles at Waskesiu. She was also part of the Saskatchewan Team at the 1981 Canadian Senior Ladies Championship. At one point, she held the lowest handicap of any female golfer in Canada. Beyond her achievements, Marg has been a generous supporter of women's golf in Regina and Wascana, leaving a lasting impact on the game.

Dr. Randy Gilewich was inducted into the Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame in 2019, in the Player Category, the same year he was inducted into the Wascana Hall of Fame. Randy was a member of the Saskatchewan Willingdon Cup Team in 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1996. He teamed with Kim Walker (also a Wascana Hall of Fame member) to win the Saskatchewan Mixed Team Provincial Championship in 2014 and 2015. He was a member of the Saskatchewan Junior Provincial Team in 1979 and a member of the Saskatchewan Crown Life Provincial Championship Team in 1984. He won the Regina High School Men’s Championship (Campbell Collegiate) in 1978; won the Regina City Men’s Amateur Championship in 1988, 1989 and 1997; won the South Saskatchewan Men’s Amateur Championship in 1996 and won the Wascana Men’s Club Championship in 1988, 1993, 1995 and 1998. At the time of his introduction, Randy had competed in 21 RCGA and Golf Canada Championships across Canada. Giving back to the game from a philanthropic perspective, for quite some time Randy has been an involved supporter of the Regina Men’s City Amateur, the Regina Ladies’ Open, the South Saskatchewan Senior Men’s, the Diamond in the Rough Junior Development Camp and has been a longtime patron of the Canadian Bobby Jones Scholarship Foundation. Since his introduction in 2019, Randy won the Wascana Senior Men’s Club Championship in 2023 and was a member of Team Wascana who won the 2023 Saskatchewan Champions Cup.

Reg was the Assistant Club Captain for many years and worked closely with Club Captain Jim Kangles on the Sports Committee and with respect to club tournaments and competitions. One did not have to be a smoker to have a decent nicotine intake should he be in the Club Captain's office with Reg and Jim present with the door closed. He succeeded Jim as Club Captain and did a marvelous job in this capacity until his untimely death. He served on the Board of Directors for many years and was club President in 1979.

Rhena met her future husband Jakob when she became a member in 1924. She is the mother of Ross, who is included in the "Hall of Fame". She was the Ladies section President in 1946 and 1947. In those years the Ladies held fund raising events such as draws and dinners to buy the furniture, furnishings and fixtures for the club. Her social and golf calendar was very active. She was the president of the Sask. Ladies Golf Assoc. and played in many city of Regina and Provincial championships. Her proudest accomplishment came when she was the first runner up to Joanne Goulet in her first of many city of Regina golf Championships. Her family has been continuous Wascana Country Club Members since 1924.

Ross grew up playing golf at the Gyro Club and later at Wascana Country Club, where he became a shareholder in 1956. As WCC’s longest-serving active golfer, he is the only member to win the Junior, Scratch, and Senior Club Championships, claiming the Senior title three times. A dominant player, he won the South Saskatchewan Amateur and twice represented the province on the Willingdon Cup Team. Known for his powerful drives, he earned the nickname "Boom-Boom" long before Fred Couples and is likely the only player to have driven the green on hole six. With nine holes-in-one, Ross's legacy extends beyond his playing career—he served as President of the Saskatchewan Golf Association, WCC Board Member, and WCC President in 1966. A superb golfer and dedicated steward of the game, Ross remains an invaluable source of WCC history.

The actual list of accomplishments that enabled Ted Turner to receive an Honorary Life Membership at the Wascana Country Club is not available. The committee believes, however, that it is suffice to say that, in our formative years, they would have been most significant.

Tom's impressive golf career is well-documented, with early wins in the Bantam, Midget, Juvenile, and Junior divisions of the Regina Junior Golf Championships. He holds the record for most Wascana Club Championship titles, winning nine times across three decades (1983–2005). A member of Saskatchewan's Willingdon Cup Team in 1979, 1982, and 1986, he also played on the Mid-Amateur Team in 1992. His favorite victory? The 1980 Regina Autumn Classic, where he edged out our GM, Greg Dukart, after losing to him in a playoff earlier that year. Beyond his playing career, Tom served on the Board of Directors in 1995 and remains a dedicated supporter of the club, especially the Senior Men’s Section and Ladies’ Chickadee Tournament.

Tyler Wright was inducted into the Saskatchewan Golf Hall of Fame in 2019, in the Player Category, the same year he was inducted into the Wascana Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame in Golf and Basketball in 2015. His father, Larry, was also inducted in 2015 in Hockey, making if the first time a father and son had been so inducted. Tyler won the Saskatchewan Men’s Provincial Championship in 2017 and was a Saskatchewan Willingdon Cup Team member in 2007, 2008, 2014, 2016 and 2017. He was the Saskatchewan Men’s Provincial Mid-Amateur Champion in 2014 and 2016 and was a member of the Saskatchewan Men’s Provincial Mid-Amateur Team in 2014, 2016 and 2017. He placed 7th in the Canadian Mid-Amateur Championship in 2015 and placed 5th in the 2017 Championship held at the Wascana. These were the best finishes ever of any golfer from Saskatchewan in this National Championship. He was the Saskatchewan Mid-Masters Champion and Team member in 2019. He won the Saskatchewan Central Amateur in 2014; the Regina Men’s City Amateur in 2001 and 2002; and the Royal Regina Men’s Club Club Championship in 2001, 2003 and 2006. He won the Regina High School City Championship and the Regina Junior City Championship in 1995 and 1997. Since his induction in 2019, Tyler won the Wascana Men’s Club Championship in 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; the Regina Men’s City Amateur in 2022; and was a member of the Saskatchewan Willingdon Cup Team in 2021. In all, he has won over 34 tournaments and has medaled in over 45 tournaments.

Viola Williams was born in Belfast, Ireland. The family migrated to Canada and Viola joined the Wascana in the early 1950’s. Viola was known for working tirelessly on the Ladies Golf committees and served as the ladies captain on two occasions and additionally was the Ladies President in 1965 and 1974. Viola could be regularly seen fixing drapes and hanging pictures and beautifying the clubhouse. Her son Derry became an avid golfer and is a member of the club today.