CARNDUFF — What started off as a way to bond with his colleagues has turned into a lifelong passion for 91-year-old Omer Carriere.
It began in 1957 when co-workers asked if he wanted to go golfing with them.
“We had just moved,” said Carriere. “At this time, some of the guys I worked with were golfing, so I decided to go out with them.”
Carriere was hooked and has been golfing ever since.
“It’s a good pastime. It’s a self-challenge. You always want to improve and do the round in fewer strokes,” said Carriere.
Carriere recently participated in a qualifying tournament in Carnduff. He then moved on to participate in the 2025 SSFA 55+ provincial games held in Swift Current, where he golfed on Aug. 26 and 27. Carriere received gold in the 85+ category, shooting 97 in the first round and 93 in the second round.
“The tournament is good. You are golfing with people your age, and golf courses are quite challenging. It’s different from the course you are golfing every day,” said Carriere.
“The tournament was well organized,” continued Carriere. “We started one after another instead of shotgun this year. It was really good.”
Carriere felt this was a better way to organize the tournament.
“You are following one another rather than starting in one big group. It’s more organized,” said Carriere.
Although there were only two other people golfing in his age group, Carriere is happy with how well he did in the tournament.
“The competition wasn't as strong as if there were 10 or 20, but I was thrilled to get the golf,” said Carriere.
Carriere now moves on to nationals. The 2026 nationals location and more information are to be released at a later date.
“If it's not too far away, I will probably go, but if it's too far away, I may not,” said Carriere. “If it’s on the coast, that is a little far,” said Carriere.
