Nipawin Evergreen hires new head golf professional

The Nipawin Evergreen Golf Course has a new head professional, one very familiar in the Saskatchewan golf community.

Steve Ryde has accepted the position and has replaced Derrick Tallon after his 28 years over two stints.

Ryde, 47, grew up in Eston, Sask. before attending Lethbridge College studying in their golf management program. Once becoming a professional in 2001 at Moon Lake Golf and Country while working for legendary Saskatchewan PGA member Roger Hogle Ryde worked in Kananaskis, B.C., Hay River, N.W.T., North Battleford, and Golf Town when the franchise expanded in Saskatchewan and Canada.

Ryde also spent five years with Golf Saskatchewan as the manger of sport and tournament director. He credited his half decade with the governing body of amateur golf in the province and the 2019 Saskatchewan Junior Championships hosted by Evergreen as a key contributor to applying to replace Tallon and take the position.